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LaKita lost 69 pounds

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Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: LaKita lost 69 pounds.  She was inspired by the loss of her mom to commit herself to getting healthy.  Her success is a wonderful tribute to her mom.  Here is what she shared with us:

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“I was motivated to lose weight because I wanted to become healthier. My mother passed from a heart attack in 2007 at the age of 43 and her weight played a big part in her health issues. I was determined to “get right”.

My journey began on August 16, 2013 and I’ve gone from 245 pounds to 176 pounds. I used my fitness pal to track all the calories I took in. I completely changed my diet and began to eat clean in addition to working out. I cut out all fried foods , soda, salt, juice, anything white and sweets. I rarely eat out. I committed to meal planning every week so I would know exactly what I could and could not eat. Before I decided I wanted to lose weight, I researched clean eating and read stories of other women who lost weight.  I don’t have any cheat days and I lost 69 pounds in approx. five months.

In terms of exercise, I did walking intervals on the treadmill until I could run. I also do squats, leg raises and crunches. I did an hour of cardio 5-6 times a week and strength exercises 3 times a week.  On the days I can’t make it to the gym, I do the workout DVD “black girls workout too”.

The best advice I can give is to be persistent! I would also suggest setting realistic goals and have a mindset of determination.”

Instagram: @lovelakita

LaKita before and after

 

Jenn lost 42 pounds

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Let’s show some love to Jenn.  She recently lost 42 pounds.  Here is what she shared about losing the weight:

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“My motivation was when I got up to 240 pounds. I said enough is enough. When I lost the first ten pounds I felt great but then my depression came back & I stopped doing everything I was doing for awhile. When I finally checked my weight again I finally realized no one can make the change but me.

I started walking and walking turned to jogging. Jogging turned to running. I loved when my weight came off and I could do something I couldn’t before or was too tired to do. It felt so good when people told me that they noticed me losing weight. I eventually joined a gym but I ended up quitting because I love mother nature. It’s so beautiful when you walk and smell fresh air or hear birds singing.

I have changed my eating habits a lot. I am not gonna lie, I do have days where it’s hard but I try my best to stay on track. The first thing I did was cut out any sugar drinks completely & started drinking tea with every meal. At first it was gross but I eventually got use to this new way of eating.  I love trying new teas because some are specifically made for weight lost. Next, I cut out red meat and just stuck with chicken & fish.  I learned that it won’t get boring eating this way if you know how to mix up different things & make healthy dishes. I started eating a lot of veggies & had no problems with fruit.My thing was getting rid of eating pastas, bread, rice but eventually I did.

My current weight is 198 pounds, down from being 240 & my transformation has been about eight months. Some days were hard where I messed around and had one too many cheat days but my best friend helps me keep track. My advice for other women who have an eating disorder like myself, just don’t think they can do or don’t have anyone to root them on: Know that you are a strong women.  We are made to go through childbirth so if we can go through that, you can shed those pounds & be a happier, healthier person. Only you can make that change and say that enough is enough. No more excuses!  Now, even when I feel like am gonna have a bad day, I look myself in thee mirror and say “Don’t give up Chic. Get to you goal.”. Well, that’s my story I will keep you guys updated when I reach my goal. Thanks for taking the time out to read my story.”

Candice lost over 260 pounds

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Update: We have been following Candice’s journey since 2014 and she is truly an inspiration. Check out some highlights from her journey and what she’s shared with us about her transformation.

Lets talk lose skin!😯😱🙌 Some is about genetics. Some is about your commitment. But truth is depending on the amount of weight you have to lose you may not be able to avoid loose skin no matter what you do. That was my case😞 · · I used to seriously spend hours throughout the day picking my body apart even after losing almost 300 pounds all naturally I still felt like a failure. I still felt ugly and could never believe that anyone in the world would want me. A part of me even got to the point where I thought about stopping the weight loss because I thought the loose skin was worse than being big. Let’s just take one moment and look at that last sentence, how incredibly sad is our world where are Health becomes secondary to our appearance!!!😯😞😡 · · I have had for excess skin removal surgeries and do not plan to have any others. Each time I have mentally had to read learn to love myself because there is a new person that I see everytime I look in the mirror. I still struggle and I still have my moments where I feel completely worthless. But I go back and look at pictures like this, I think about all of the things that I’ve been through and have overcome and that helps me keep fighting because I know that is possible no matter how much the world wants to hold you back💯💙🌟 · · I love you guys❤ and please remember you’re worthy and you are capable! @unendingbattle . . #motivation #inspiration #fitness #onedayatatime #keepgoing #staypositive #weightloss #weightlossjourney #cardio #trainhard #beastmode #bodybuilding #diet #happy #progress #nevergiveup #weightlossmotivation #fitfreak #fitnessaddict #selflove #bodypositivity #excessskin #selfie #beautiful #selflovewarriors #thick #fitthick

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March 2014 – Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Candice lost over 260 pounds, down from a starting weight of 460 pounds.  She did it without surgery, by employing the time tested methods of eating right and exercising.  She is an inspiration!!!  Here is what she shared with us;

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“I have lost over 260+ pounds, all naturally, and I want to show the world they can do it too!!! I started at 460 pounds. I changed my eating plan and added fitness into my life. Now I am addicted. I no longer cut corners or overeat and when I’m depressed, I just workout. I work full time, go to school and make my fitness and health a priority now!

My motivation was just that I got tired of being miserable after hitting almost 500 pounds.  I was tired of being limited and barely being able to walk or do really much of anything. I finally just got it into my mind that enough was enough. I did change my eating habits by following the Weight Watchers program. It was simple to me and I love to be organized. My workout routine started out at just five minutes a day because that’s all I could really do. Now, I do over 2 hours a day but not because I have to.  It’s because I love it. Fitness is changed my life. I hit my goal of 180 pounds last year and I am now 210 pounds, probably because I have started weight training. It took me over 4 years.  Never give up. Stop making excuses. If I can do it anyone can do it

Visit my website: unendingbattle.com and my Facebook page: Candice’s Weight Loss Journey. Instagram: @unendingbattle

Interview with Kathy Lee and Hoda.

7 years apart Same place Same Girl but such a different girl at the same time. 💯🙌♥ ▪ ▪ ➡2010 I had already lost about 80 lbs here. Barely could make it through half the zoo.🙁😣 ➡2012 -272 lbs so I was around 188 close to my smallest of 180lbs and though I define try made it round the zoo and had lost all my weight I wasn’t “happy” here. I was doing hours of cardio a week and no yoga. I was doing weight training but not like today. ➡2017 currently at 206lbs teaching body pump twice a week body flow three times a week and taking hot yoga any chance I can as well as hiking and combat and CXWORX and anything else I can do involving sweating and fitness💯💯💯🙌🙌🙌🙌 ▪ ▪ What do you notice (besides my ass lol) that’s most different…for my it’s my face. My smile my eyes I see the light in them now the peace the determination. I had it before but it’s easy to get caught up in a number and not how you feel. I no longer am that woman. I aim for health AND sexiness lol. I aim for peace and constant improvement of my mind body and soul.❤❤❤ NEVER GIVE UP MY WARRIORS Love you guys💜💖💚 @unendingbattle ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ For those who are new to my journey I followed @weightwatchers for four years and added fitness to my daily life. Now I’m addicted. For more on my journey please check out my page @unendingbattle ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ ⚠⚠⚠Anyone interested in donating to my Excess skin removal surgery 😓 ➡➡➡http://www.gofundme.com/unendingbattle ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ #shesquats #instadaily #weightlosstransformation #weightloss #transformation #inspire #bodypositivefitness #inspiration #yoga #keepgoing #nevergiveup #losingweight #fitness #excessskin #plasticsurgery #girlswholift #strongoverskinny #strength #yogi #yogiintraining #LoveYourSelf #strongnotskinny #progressnotperfection #fitchick #fitnessinspiration #lesmills #BodyPump #beforeandafter #unendingbattle

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Ah’ree lost 62 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Ah’ree lost 62 pounds.  She used Weight Watchers to start and eventually learned how to use various tactics, many that we promote at BWLW, to more effectively lose the pounds.  Here are her before and after photos and the details that she shared from her journey:

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“Hi my name is Ah’ree and I wanted to submit my story.  First of all, let me say that I have been tremendously inspired by your page. It is one tool in my arsenal of weight loss techniques.

I was inspired to lose weight after I had my second child, Fall 2012. The pregnancy was hard on my body. Weeks after the birth, I could barely stand up right for longer than 20 minutes. My core/back was so weak. Then a friend posted a pic of me on Facebook and I was so embarrassed at how I looked. I didn’t cry though. I got ANGRY and decided “NO MORE”!

As a kid I had always been active, running, playing soccer, and dancing. I wanted to get back to what I was before “the freshman 15”, years of bad eating, and apathy took its toll. I had the knowledge and the tools to lose weight so there was no excuse.

I started out doing Weight Watchers and had a satisfying amount of success. The weight really started coming off when I added exercise into the mix. I did a combo of different things, P90x, TurboFire, etc. I also like to roller skate. Eventually I let go of WW and started using a phone app My Fitness Pal to keep track of my calories. I also make an excel sheet planning all my meals and snacks for the week.

I dont deny myself anything. If I want to eat something I will have it, but I eat ONLY the portion listed. I eat clean 85% of the time. Nothing processed. canned, fried, or “fast”. Packaged snacks are only healthy alternatives and I find them at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. I only eat things with ingredients I can read or identify. I try to weigh everything I eat. I’m very mindful. For instance, if I know Im going out with friends on friday, I will save my “cheats” for that day. I don’t drink my calories. No juices, sodas, etc. If I’m craving some juice, I do a 3 parts water, 1 part juice. I drink green smoothies everyday as well, with kale, spinach and various fruits. I eat a ton of fresh fruit and veggies and use recipes to find creative ways to cook my family’s food. Everybody is on the “team fit” bandwagon in my house. They eat what I eat and support my the healthy substitutions in place of junk food. Doing the weekly meal plan and meticulously keeping track of what I eat helps A LOT!! Many of us have no clue how much and what we are actually eating. I make recipes with fresh ingredients. I now have to grocery shop once a week instead of once a month, but that’s the price you pay for fresh food.

Initially I was happy with working out only 3-4 times a week. About 2 months ago I hit a pound plateau so I begin adding weights to my repertoire. I do cardio 5 times a week for a MINIMUM of 25 minutes. I lift weights 3 times a week. On Sat or Sun I do a 40 minute Barre or Pilates routine. I take one day a week off. No matter what, I exercise AT LEAST 5 days a week.

The most frustrating part of this journey is the slowness of change and the illusion that progress isn’t happening when you don’t see that scale changing. However, its worth it because I feel SO MUCH BETTER. I have tons of energy, I sleep better and my mood is better in general.

I started this journey Nov. 2012, at 250 lbs. Now at Feb. 2014, I am 188lbs. Thats a total loss of 62lbs. I do want to lose 10-15 more but currently I am not weighing myself as I am more focused on toning and strengthening. I am just now starting to see little muscles peaking through the surface and I love it!

Remember ladies, Slow and steady wins the race! MAKE YOUR FITNESS YOUR PRIORITY. It has to be a LIFESTYLE CHANGE or you will surely gain back. Dont let all the hard work go to waste. Focus, speak it, claim it and YOU WILL SUCCEEED!!!! BE ENCOURAGED!!!”

Check her out on Instagram: @doverider

Ah'ree before and after

Lacey lost 50 pounds

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Update August 2016 – Lacey shared her story with us back in 2014. She wrote in recently to let us know that she’s still going strong, despite ups and downs along the way. She’s lost an additional 25+ pounds.

When my weight loss story was featured back in 2014, I had loss 50 pounds and everything was going really great for me. Then, all of a sudden my weight release came to a stand still and I faced a weight loss plateau! I was very devastated when I plateaued and it lasted for 9 months. I had to find a solution to break through, so I got with me a trainer at the gym that I attend. He really gave me a run down on how to break the plateau.

I started to up my water intake to a gallon a day. I also began making sure I didn’t go over my daily calorie goal. I began lifting more weights and doing more intense workouts. I workout at least 4 times a week.  Today, I meal prep my food for the week every Sunday night. I refuse to go back to unhealthy eating habits.

By the grace of God and with hard work and dedication, I broke through plateau. When I started my journey back in 2013, I weighed 257 pounds. As of today, I have loss of 75-80 pounds total. I am working on becoming a fitness coach and I hope that my story encourages someone to NEVER GIVE UP! I also have more fitness tips on my Instagram page. Follow me: @laceyfitness

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March 2014 – Featured Weight Loss Story of the Day: Lacey lost 50 pounds.  After dealing with the effects of hyperthyroidism, such as weight gain, this proud mom took steps to change her eating habits and exercise to lose weight.  Read her story and check out her before and after photos:

“Hello everyone, my name is Lacey Donald.  I am 27 years of age and from Tupelo,MS. A few years ago I had three children and then my life became really busy after being a busy mom.  I was working, going back to school to become a paralegal, and after I had my third child I found out that I had a condition called hyperthyroidism. This condition makes a person lose and gain weight, so after my body started gaining the weight I had to put it to a stop.

My weight loss journey started last Febuary 2013. My first step was joining a gym, then finding a right diet plan online that works for me.  I stopped drinking sodas, used portion control, and started doing a detox. When I changed my eating habits, I started portioning out everything that I eat.  I also limit fried foods and use olive oil.  I now eat more fruits & veggies, and water. My workout routines are full blast cardio, squats, lifting weights, zumba, and situps. I workout at least four times a week.

This has been a long journey for me. I started off being 257 pounds and as of today I am 207 pounds. I noticed the changes in my body after a month and the weight just started falling off the more I stayed focused on having a new healthier lifestyle. My advice to others is to stay focused, stay motivated, and do not give up. When losing weight, know that it is a process and it doesn’t happen overnight.  Just stick with it and watch the weight come off. You will be happy with the new you.”

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Erica lost 60 pounds

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Featured Weight Loss Success Story: Erica lost 60 pounds and is now Super Fit.  After a terrible ankle injury, she was told by a doctor that her ability to exercise would be hindered and that motivated her to get fit and healthy.  She is now inspiring others to do the same.  Here is what she share about how she lost the weight:

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My name is Erica Stepteau,  I’ve been married almost 11 years with no children. I currently reside in Atlanta, GA. I recently completed Masters Degree in Business Management & Leadership.

I was 150lbs for a very long time until I had a terrible ankle injury. This injury resulted in 5 screws and 1 plate. During recovery time I gained approximately 25lbs. I was in physical therapy for 6 months and it took me almost 8 months to walk again without any assistance. My Orthopedic Surgeon explained to me that I may not be able to participate in any strenuous activities for the rest of my life because how bad I the bones were broken in the ankle. That was my wakeup call! I don’t know what came over me, I went crazy and started to eat healthier and worked out like a mad woman!

My weight loss journey began June 2010 at 174 pounds. I returned for my 2 year checkup appointment 45 pounds lighter, ran a half marathon (13.1 miles), and completed multiple Beachbody fitness programs. I successfully achieved final weight goal of 114lbs in May 2012!

I have always been pretty active, but I had a lot of work to do to improve my eating habits. MyFitnessPal was a great tool for me at the beginning of my journey in tracking food I was consuming throughout the day. The first month of logging foods really shocked me. I didn’t know I consumed so much carbs and sugar. I started researching ideas on how to eat better without completely omitting things I love: cake/pizza/breads. For example, I make homemade pizzas loaded with veggies instead of meats, soda cakes topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. I had to tweak recipes and minimize portion sizes, but overall I didn’t take away too many items. In addition, planning was a key factor in my success; Every meal for the week was planned, documented and stored. I left no room for error or excuses to consume something that I knew wasn’t accounted for.

As I learned portion control and nutrition balance, I began to be less scrutinizing on planning meals. The biggest nutrition trick which help me turn my body into a fat-burning furnace was eating every 2hours totaling to 6 small meals a day. My body is still trained like this even while maintaining current weight; I never let my body get hungry.

Erica Fit4LifeThree tips I have for a person who is trying to reach the same goal:

1.Write down your goal and why you want to achieve it (Copy this and place on mirror, refrigerator, and desk at work)
2.Plan, Plan, Plan. Nutrition and Fitness-Leave very little room for error and excuses.
3.Find a support group or like-mined people to help inspire one another.

My weight loss journey allowed me to find my passion in helping others. Two years ago I created a Facebook Group page, Fit4Life, to help others achieve their health and fitness goals using some of the very same principles I’ve used in my journey. This group started off with 39 people and as of today there are 171 members apart of this group. I share daily tips, recipes, create workout videos, and facilitate monthly challenges. In addition, I am working towards being a certified Health Coach and Fitness Professional so that I can began a new career path in the Health and Wellness industry. I live, breathe, and think about nutrition and fitness. I am so glad I experienced that ankle injury because It allowed me to find myself in many ways. I didn’t know how ambitious I was until I lost the weight and also this path has allowed me to meet so many people so that I can help them achieve their goals as well!!!”

Instagram: @Fit4Life_Coaching

Update: Carmen is down 130 pounds

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Today’s featured story:  We featured  Carmen’s weight loss success story back in Dec 2012 and she sent in an update.  She’d lost 92 pounds when we first met her and now she’s down a total of 130 pounds.  I love it that she is still going strong with her weight loss.  Read the original story for more info on how she lost the weight. 

Check out all her progress photos and weight loss inspiration on Instagram: ilift4life1

130 pounds lost!

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Temica lost 58 pounds

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Featured Weight Loss Story: Sigma Gamma Rho Soror Temica lost 58 pounds and helped her husband to lose 120 pounds as well.  She found a weight loss plan that worked for her, embraced healthy eating and worked out!  I see you, Soror!  Here is what she shared with us about her journey:

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“My name is Temica Gross and 15 months ago I weighed 248lbs. I now weigh 190lbs for a preset weigh loss of 58lbs. I’m 32 years old, wife and mother of 1 and a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.”

What was my motivation?
“I have been heavy my entire life. I can’t ever remember being under 200lbs for longer than a few months. In Oct 2012 I ordered fast food for lunch while at work and as I was eating, the grease from my sandwich was dripping down my arm. It was a disgusting wake up call. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and instantly became embarrassed at my weight. I signed up for Weight Watchers within minutes and that was the beginning of my weight loss journey.’

How did you change your eating habits?
“My eating habits changed drastically. I began to prep my meals for the week ahead of time and incorporated “clean eating” for my entire family. I was now eating more fruits and vegetables with every meal and every snack instead of unhealthy options such as chips and chocolate. I also removed meat from my diet and consumed mostly fish and vegan protein. As a result, my husband also lost 120 pounds and our 2 year old son chooses dried cranberries and almonds over cookies!”

sgrhomeekWhat did your workout routine look like?
“Each morning I would workout for 30 minutes a day with a DVD (Insanity, Walk away the pounds, Zumba) and again for an additional 30 minutes when I came home from work. I was too shy to sign up for a gym membership so working at home was all I did in the beginning. After 6 months,I had lost close to 30 lbs and I thought I needed a new challenge and signed up for my first 5K! My only goal at the time was to NOT stop running and to NOT come in last place…. I crushed both!  I was so excited when I finished that I signed up for another the very next month!!”

What advice do I have for others?
“There is a plan out there for everyone. Do not get discouraged if one doesn’t work for you. Find what’s best for you and stick with it. But please remember, this is a lifetime commitment. Strive for long term goals and not a short/fast turnaround and you will succeed.  Best of luck to you all!!!”

Instagram: @BeatbyMeek

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Veronica lost 110 pounds

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Let’s show some love to Veronica.  After giving birth, she is now down 110 pounds.  This mom of 3 wanted to be an inspiration to her 7 year old who was being teased in school for being bigger than the other kids.  Her story shows that you CAN lose the baby weight.

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“I just wanted to share my story with you guys!!! I went from 280 pounds to 170 pounds. That’s 110 lbs lost. I did this by eating cleaner and becoming more active. I hit the gym 6 days a week and enjoy different activities when I’m there, like spin class, weight training and cardio.

My motivation was my babies. I have 3 boys and my 7 year old is being teased at school for being heavier then the rest of the kids. I started my journey to let him know that he doesn’t have to stay “chunky”, as they call him. I started drinking water and cut out all sweets and sugars. I eat a clean, lean diet. I also hit the gym almost everyday if possible. I do cardio 3 days a week and strength training with a group. We do the group thing to stay motivated and focused on our goals. Constructive criticism is given when needed and it only makes us push harder. It took me a year to get most of my weight off. My advice to other is that you can do it. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE with God on your side and the will power to do so.”

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Cookie lost 70 pounds

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Cookie Miller on Dr. Oz

Update Dec 2017: Back in 2014, Cookie Miller shared her amazing transformation story with us. She became a personal trainer and continues to inspire the masses online. Today, Dec 6th, you may have seen her on the Dr. Oz Show. She wrote to tell us that the show is looking for a new trainer to join the team and Cookie is in the RUNNING as a finalist! Let’s support this sista.

There will be two winners and voting can be done here:
www.doctoroz.com/article/dr-oz-show-trainer-competition-voting-form
Voting is available thru this Sunday, December 10th at midnight EST. Let’s show her some love.

Check out this post for more information about how she lost the weight.

Instagram: @CookieMiller
Facebook.com/CookieMiller
Twitter.com/CookieMillerFIT

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Update: Cookie is now a personal trainer and you can check out her Youtube channel! More info: Helping Others to Succeed: Congrats to Cookie

Feb 2014 – Weight Loss Story of the Day: Cookie lost 70 pounds. She embraced running and training for 5k runs.  She also found out that she was suffering from a common skin condition that cleared up as she lost weight and got healthy.  Here is what she  shared with us:

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Feb 23, 2014: “Exactly one year and one day ago, I began a journey that would completely change my life and who I am as a person. I made a goal to train for a 5K run, get fit, and lose weight! I ran my first 5K in honor of my grandmother. Since then, I have run 4/5 more 5Ks, completed a #MightyMudDash and completed a 5 mile #SpartanSprint.

In the process of all of this, I have lost nearly 70 pounds and I’m not done yet! I am training for the #SpartanBeast (10-12 miles) and I will run with my mom for her first 5K this fall. The purpose of sharing my photos is to encourage anyone who wants to lose weight. I want to encourage anyone who is struggling with consistency, food addiction and any other mental blocks causing them to lose faith.

Losing the weight was always a goal, but to look in the mirror now and hardly recognize myself is almost unreal. Many people have asked me for tips and I always tell them to pray! Without God, I know I wouldn’t have come this far, because Lord knows I’ve had to pray myself through many workouts (and still do to this day)! Now that I am a year in and 70 pounds down, I realize that this journey never ends. Being fit IS my lifestyle. Eating well IS my lifestyle and I am glad about that. NEVER give up!

SKIN CHANGE:

Let me preface this by saying that neither of these pictures are filtered and I do not wear makeup. Meaning, I do not apply powder, base or whatever else to my face. I only use eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner and lip gloss. I literally do not know how to apply makeup (sad, I know). The point is the changes you see in my skin including skin color, dark leathery spots, dry/ashy spots etc. are a direct affect of the changes in my weight. I wanted to post this as a warning to those who may be experiencing weight gain and changes in their skin. I urge to visit your doctor as these changes in your skin are a only a sign of things to come. After having pretty “normal” skin (aside from eczema on my arms) all of my life, it wasn’t until I became extremely obese that I saw this change in my skin. I would have breakouts on my cheeks, eyelids, all around my neck and basically anywhere where there was a crease. My skin had stretched so much that it hurt to wash or try to exfoliate it. When I went to the doctor, I found out that I was pre-diabetic and that the changes in my skin were due to the weight gain.

Diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer, heart disease and so on ALL run in my family as in many other Black families. Many of these are preventative with a healthy lifestyle. I encourage you all to take care of yourselves and to pay attention to the signs such as changes in your skin.”

Connect with Cookie on Instagram: @cookiemiller

Cookie before and after Cookie Miller

Side Note from BWLW: Ladies, the skin condition that Cookie was dealing with is more common than you may think. Many people suffer with a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans.  It causes a darkening and thickening of the skin, breakouts, etc… and it’s related to insulin resistance  Many black women deal with this condition, including myself.  Here is some additional information. Talk to your dermatologist about your skin.  There are a number of skin conditions that affect overweight people and those dealing with diabetes and pre-diabetes.