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Jeree lost 39 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Jeree lost 39 pounds. She knew it was time to change her life when her health issues began to scare her husband and kids. She didn’t want to cause them stress or worry, so she changed her eating habits and began walking more.

Jeree before and after weight loss

Social Media:
TikTok: @jereeanderson8 
Instagram: @lvn_my_bst.lyf

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
I always had a bad habit of yo-yo dieting. In between diets, I kept gaining weight and had significant health issues that led to having at least two to three doctor’s appointments. This scared my kids and husband. It took my son sitting down with me and telling me he would go crazy without me for me to change my life forever. I never wanted my kids to take on that stress and worry. I promised him that if it is in my control, I would be here and exercise with my family. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I started counting calories and prioritizing protein, vegetables, and water. I still would treat myself but in moderation. 

What is your workout routine?
I don’t have a steady workout routine. Instead, I try to walk at least twice a week and stretch daily. I also take longer routes at my fast-paced job.

How often did you work out?
Before my weight loss journey, I would walk when I could and how far I could before the pain started in my back. I had severe pain that prevented me from walking for more than two minutes without stopping.

Jeree before and after weight loss

What is your height?
I’m 5’6″.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey in February 2022.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey? 
No.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Consistency. I learned about not giving up even when you don’t like what the scale numbers are saying. When I lost 15lbs, my back pain went away by at least 95%! It was a miracle. For years, I was in pain, and being able to walk miles was amazing! I remember walking slowly at first because I was scared the pain would come back…like I would break something.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
It’s never too late, and be consistent with whatever you do. I’m 35 years old and hear people say it’s harder for the weight to come off as you age. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. 

Tina lost 63 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Tina lost 63 pounds. She was suffering from excruciating pain in my feet, knees, and back, as well as pressure on her bladder. After trying a wide variety of eating plans, she couldn’t achieve the lasting results she wanted, so she decided to have weight loss surgery. 

Tina before and after weight loss

My name is Tina, and I wanted to share my weight loss journey with you in hopes of being an inspiration to others. All my life, I have struggled with my weight! I tried every diet possible, like so many others have. I was able to lose weight and only get to a certain number. Then, I could not lose anymore. I would slowly begin to gain the weight back, and each time it was harder to get the weight off.

I began having excruciating pain in my feet, knees, and back daily. Then it got to the point where I had to wear pads every day because I could hardly make it to the restroom because of the weight pressing on my bladder. I knew then that it was time for me to take another route to get the weight off. 

I decided I would have Gastric Sleeve Surgery (VSG). I traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, and had my surgery on September 29, 2021. 

My starting weight was 335 pounds, and today (December 24, 2021), I am blazing my trail at 272 pounds. Having surgery was the BEST decision I made in 2021. I decided to take back control of my life and health! I would do it 1000 times over if I had to. 

Tina before and after weight loss

When did you start your weight loss journey?
I started my journey in 2016 after I divorced my ex-husband. I tried so many different eating methods to lose weight, which included Keto, low-carb diets, no meat diets, fasting, etc. Trust me. I tried them all. Unfortunately, I only lost 46 lbs on my own and gained it all back, plus some.

Thankfully, I did not have any health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or any other ailments from being obese. However, I did suffer from excruciating pain in my feet, knees, and back daily, along with episodes of incontinence. I would wake up and go to bed in pain, and no one ever knew about it, not even my husband. I didn’t want to worry anyone, so I kept it to myself and just dealt with it. Some mornings I would cry from pain and pressure in my pelvic area when trying to go to the bathroom in the mornings. Waking up for me looked EXACTLY like this -> Feet hurting, knees cracking, lower back hurting, pelvic pain, and anxiety from not being able to get to the bathroom in time. I tossed and turned at night and could not get comfortable because I couldn’t lay on either hip for too long.

In May 2021, I decided to have Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I filled out the application and got approved the next day with @aslimmerme_bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico. Dr. Lopez successfully performed my surgery on September 29, 2021. I am now three months post-op and thriving. I didn’t have any setbacks or complications because I followed my doctor’s orders. 

How did you change your eating habits?
My pre-op diet consisted of low-carb/low-fat foods, fruits, vegetables, and water per my doctor’s orders so I could lose 20 pounds before surgery. 

After surgery, my eating habits are now clean. I no longer eat junk food (chips, candy, soda, bread, rice, etc.). I no longer eat beef or chicken. (I stopped eating pork 4 yrs ago.) Now my diet consists of protein shakes, fish (the only meat I eat), fruits, water, vegetables, and nuts. 

What is your workout routine?
My workouts consist of cardio and light weight lifting (due to my surgery being so new) 2-3 days a week. I also go to Crunch fitness because I love their Zumba classes. 

What is your height?
I stand 5’6″ tall. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far? The biggest lesson I have learned so far is to truly love myself. It was only when I learned to do that, I was able to give myself the excellent care I so deserved and needed. 

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My advice to women who want to lose weight is to “JUST DO IT”, as Nike said. Even if their “just do it” is by way of weight loss surgery because only you know what you suffer within your body. 

I am so thankful for my tool and have absolutely no regrets. I no longer suffer from pain in my body or incontinence. There is nothing more beautiful than taking back control of my health. I am TRULY living my best life.

Instagram: @mrstlampo and @hold_my_mule
TikTok: @magicalmind_1

Mercedes lost 57 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Mercedes lost 57 pounds. After being in a toxic relationship, she realized she was depressed and needed to make a change. She also wanted to find a remedy for the knee and back pain she was experiencing. By working out, becoming a Pescatarian, and letting go of her excuses, she has transformed.

Mercedes before and after weight loss

My name is Mercedes, and I am from Philadelphia, PA. In October 2020, I started having terrible back and knee pain. I was tired of taking medicine every day. So in May 2021, I started walking every morning. I also stopped eating junk food, as well as bread, pasta, and rice. I feel great now, and I no longer have back pain.

What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
After being in a toxic relationship for a long time. I realized that I had slipped into a deep depression. Weighing 235 pounds, I purchased a treadmill, every weight loss tea and supplement you could think of, and even had a gym membership I was paying for months. However, I had no motivation at all. 

One day, I had enough of the toxic relationship, so I removed myself from it. I was done making excuses for myself. It was time for a change.

How did you change your eating habits?
In 2019, I stopped eating meat and became a Pescatarian. In May 2021, I cut out bread, pasta, junk food, candy, and soda. I started to make healthier choices. Now I eat more fruits and vegetables, and I juice at least once a day. 

What did your workout routine consist of?
When I began my weight loss journey, I walked every single day for at least an hour. Eventually, I did two miles daily until I was healthy enough to step it up. Now I run 4 miles at least 4 to 5 days a week.

Mercedes lost 57 pounds

What was your starting weight?
235 pounds

What is your current weight?
178 pounds. I initially lost 40 pounds in 4 months. 

What is your height?
5’9″

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Change is not always bad! Although change may be scary, it may also be very necessary, so acknowledge when it’s time for a change and make it happen!

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
Trust yourself! Believe in yourself and get it popping!

Instagram: @ms_merc

Kim lost 83 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Kim lost 83 pounds. While already dealing with the challenges of having Multiple Sclerosis, she was in a car accident that left her with excruciating back pain. In January 2019, she decided that enough was enough. She reached out to her neurologist and was referred to a nutritionist. From there, this MS Warrior fully committed to good nutrition and daily exercise.

Kim before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up? 
In November 2018, I was in a car accident where I was rear-ended, which left me with excruciating back pain. In addition to this, I have Multiple Sclerosis, which already made my day to day life pretty hard to deal with.

How did you change your eating habits?
On January 30, 2019, I decided that enough was enough. I reached out to my neurologist to see what changes I could make, and they referred me to a nutritionist. The plan was to get some of the weight off, and then maybe the change could help with my MS and all my back problems. We started with a 1200 calorie diet. They prescribed me Belviq and Saxenda, then later Ozempic to help me get used to the low calories. 

I was already in the habit of meal prepping, but I wasn’t eating the right amounts or types of food to see a change. I gave up my addiction to bread and crackers. I cut out juice and soda, and I logged and tracked everything.

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
We started out small because of my limitations with my MS. I can’t run or jog, and heat plays a huge factor in my relapses and fatigue. I walked at least 5,000 to 8,000 steps daily. I also incorporated small weights with the help of a fellow MS’r. My workouts with weights were at least twice a week, but my walking routine was daily.

Kim before and after

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I started at 246 pounds, and now I weigh 163.4 pounds. That’s a total of 82.6 pounds lost.

What is your height?
I’m 5’6″.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started January 30, 2019, and I hit my goal weight of 170 pounds on April 10 2020.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
That you don’t have to be perfect and that having a bad day is OK. To remember that small steps are also progress and that life isn’t a race it just matters how you finish.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Keep pushing even when you don’t see the numbers changing sometimes its not what you see on the scale but how you feel. “Self confidence is a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening”

Instagram: @kowens8619

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Adrienne lost 36 pounds

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Adrienne lost 36 pounds by completely changing her eating habits and working out five days a week. She started her transformation journey because she was unhappy about what she saw in the mirror and tired of suffering from back pain all the time. 

Adrienne before and after

What was your motivation?
I was unhappy with myself. My motivation was to be happy when I looked in the mirror instead of feeling depressed and suffering from back pain all the time. I also wanted to improve my chance of fertility.

What inspired you when you wanted to give up?
My before pictures inspired me. When I started this journey, I was the heaviest I’ve ever been. Walking up a few steps made me tired. I never wanted to feel so unfit and out of shape again. I never wanted to wash the dishes feel my back start hurting. Even while I was doing something as simple as showering, I could not stand for a long time because of the back pain.

How did you change your eating habits?
I changed my eating habits completely. I am from the islands, so it isn’t easy because we love carbs. I lowered my carb intake, and I juiced a lot! I also upped my vegetable intake tremendously.

What foods did you stop eating/cut back on?
White rice and white bread

What did your workout routine look like?
Cardio and weight training 

How often did you workout?
Five times a week.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 246 pounds, and my current weight is 210 pounds.

What is your height?
5’5″

When did you start your journey? 
June 2020 

How long did your transformation take?
It’s been three months so far.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
Consistency is key, but this journey is more mental than anything else.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
Condition your mind first.

Instagram: @AdrienneSHOW

Adrienne before and after

Hope lost 134 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Hope lost 134 pounds. At 26 years old, she was suffering with chronic back pain, shortness of breath and pre-diabetes. She knew that she truly wanted to be healthy and happy as she moved on to major life milestones, like getting married or having children. Check out how she took action to change her life.

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Highest recorded weight: 342.8 pounds
Current weight: 208.4 pounds
Start date: 12/21/2015

My lowest point was when I realized that I was approaching 26 years old and was suffering from chronic lower back pain and shortness of breath due to my obesity. It was painful to walk down the block or stand for a few minutes at a time. I barely had enough energy to do anything. I was also pre-diabetic and was told by a doctor that I would be fully diabetic before I turned 30 years old if I didn’t do something as soon as possible. I asked myself, “Is this how I’m going to live for the rest of my life?” The answer to that question scared me to death and that was when I decided to take my health seriously and start this journey.

My motivation was constantly reminding myself that I had to do this to get my life back. I still have my future ahead of me, including getting married, having kids and living a long life. I wanted to make the most of it. That is what pushed me everyday to maintain my healthy eating habits and consistently exercise.

My eating routine consisted of protein meal replacement bars and shakes, along with other low calorie fluids throughout the day. I ate one or two low calorie, high protein, low fat meals per day. I stopped eating fast food, eating concentrated sweets, drinking soda and eating unhealthy carbohydrates. I eat healthy carbs sparingly, 1-2 times per week. I also eat every 2-3 hours to support my metabolism.

My workout routines are mostly cardio. I do 1-2 hours on the elliptical. I am now starting to incorporate weight training and strength training into my routine to start firming up and toning. I work out 3-5 times a week.

My starting weight was 342.8 pounds. My current weight is 208.4 pounds. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall. I started my journey on December 21, 2015. My transformation took a year and two months, but it’s currently still going on. I have another 40-50 pounds to lose.

My advice to others is to make a decision today to change your life. I spent years putting off my health. I was telling myself that I was still young and still had time to get my weight under control. However, as the years went by I slipped further and further into the hole I was digging myself into. Make the decision today to dig yourself out of the hole. Take the time to write out your goals, put a date to that list and put it up in your room so you are constantly are reminded of what you want to accomplish. Create healthy, daily habits and be consistent and persistent with those habits. Positive habits performed persistently and consistently over a period of time leads to compounded positive results.

Instagram: @hopeydiva

Kristy lost 65 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Kristy lost 65 pounds. Back pain, swelling ankles and foot pain were a constant reminder that her health had to become a priority. She did her research and kicked off her journey with a 100 days of juicing and smoothies. Check out her story.

kristy before and after

My motivation was a healthier me. The older I got, the more important my health became, because I was having back pain, ankle swelling and foot pain. I realized that without health, nothing in life could fully be enjoyed. I have struggled with weight most of my life and I finally got tired of all the excuses I made for myself. I would lose weight and then gain it back because ultimately I hadn’t made a lifestyle change.

After doing extensive research and watching lots of health documentaries, I was convinced that I had to make a holistic lifestyle change and eat clean. My health coach, Jame,s has also been a huge supporter and encouragement to me through this process.

My journey has been on and off over the last couple of years, but I really got serious about getting my health together at the beginning of this year when I started my 100 day juice and smoothie challenge.

I committed to removing dairy out of my diet. I was already vegetarian, but decided it was time to go vegan. I cut out 80% of highly processed foods, cut out fast foods, and I only drink water. No juices in bottles or packaged/processed juice. I juice it myself. I also make sure that my meals are low salt due to high salt causing me to swell. I focus on low sugar intake as well, unless it comes from natural sources like fruits. My diet plan consists of intervals of eating vegan, raw vegan, juicing, drinking smoothies, and water fasting.

My workout routine consists of weight lifting and walking or jogging for 1-3 miles, 4 times a week. Over the summer, I joined a spin class and I’m currently looking into swimming classes.

I’ve lost 65 pounds. My goal weight is 150. I am 5’2″ tall. No weight loss surgery. All natural.

My advice to others would be to never give up. The journey of weight loss is often long, and frustrating, but there is hope.

Instagram: @KLLAMAR

Facebook: OneHealingMinistry

Cecilia lost 84 pounds

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Update: Shout out to Cecilia! She’s lost 112 pounds. 302 lbs to 190 lbs.

Transformation of the Day: Cecilia lost 84 pounds. This busy mom of 2 was faced with low energy, weekly migraines, knee pain and back pain. She was tired of fad diets and decided to give a local fitness and nutrition program a try. She got the direction she needed and now she’s sharing her story with us.

cecilia weight loss story

In March of last year (2015), I was a mom of twins who was overweight and always tired. I was unable to run around and participate in my twins’ sports filled lives. I suffered from weekly migraines, back and knee pain and had tried every crash diet or fad diet out there.

My cousins encouraged me to come try a Max Fitness class based on the success they’d found with the program. After making a ton of excuses, I finally decided to go. I threw up the first night. I was disappointed in myself, and embarrassed as a former athlete, that I had allowed myself to get to this point.

Since joining MAX, I have overcome so many physical and mental hurdles and seen progress in terms of workouts and proper nutrition. I lost approximately 60 pounds in less than a year. I have also gained muscle and lost countless inches. I am stronger and able to do so much more. I can do push-ups, sit ups, plank, jumping jacks, mountain climbers… and the list goes on. I originally joined the program to be able to play basketball with my twins. Now, not only can I do that, but I can do so much more. I work out 5 days a week for 45 minutes a day. I also commit to 10k steps a day with my Fitbit Surge.

I log all my food on My fitness pal to keep track of my eating habits. I changed from eating fast food (convenient) and junk foods (sweets and chips were my weakness), to having salads, protein shakes, very low carb foods, vegetables and fruits. Before, was eating over 3000 calories a day and now I stay between 1200 to 1400 calories a day. I should also note that I stopped eating later at night. Now, I do not eat after 7pm.

I weighed 302 pounds in March of 2013, and as of today I weigh 218 pounds. I’m 5 foot 10.

Here is my advice to those out there who think they can’t do it and those who haven’t taken that first step: Start small and believe in yourself. Make small changes and do not expect to see change overnight. Allow yourself the room to have some setbacks and do not forget to celebrate your successes.

Twitter @bdyconstruct
Instagram: @cc_4bodyunderconstruction

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Carmen lost 45 pounds

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Weight Loss Story: Carmen lost 45 pounds.  This petite mom of two fought through the challenge of knee and back pain to reach her weight loss and wellness goals.  Here is what she shared with us about her journey…

carmen before and after

My motivation for starting this journey was my two boys. I had gotten so heavy that even walking around the mall with them was a task. My knees and my back would hurt. In May of 2014, my husband got a job offer in Florida, so we moved from Atlanta to Florida. With his new job, I was able to stay home for the first time and not work for the entire summer. I think I fried EVERYTHING, everyday. My weight hit 230 pounds.

My first attempt to lose weight was around June of 2014. I decided I was gonna start, so I got up early and went for a 2 mile walk .I felt like I was gonna die. My knees and back hurt so bad. I decided that losing weight was too hard and I couldn’t do it.

In October of 2014, I said enough is enough. I joined the gym and started eating right. I cut out fast food and drinking Pepsi. Now, I only drink water and eat baked or grilled foods. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. In the gym, I do cardio for 30-45 minutes and I weight train for another 30-45 minutes. On the days that I don’t go to the gym, I walk either around my neighborhood or on the trail at the park.

In October 2014, my weight was 230 pounds. My current weight is 185 pounds, for a total of 45lbs gone forever.  I am 5’3″ tall, so every bit of weight I gain shows.

The advice I would give to others is don’t give up. You are gonna fall off sometimes, but come back even harder. Focus on your “Why” and think about it every day. I try to inspire people who are on the same journey as me on my Instagram: @carmensfitness_journey

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Aurielle lost 62 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Aurielle lost 62 pounds in 9 months.  After years of being overweight and dealing with knee and hip pain, she was sick and tired of being sick and tired.  She shared with us about how she took action to lose the pounds…

Aurielle before and after

Hello my name is Aurielle and I would like to share my story. I still am loosing weight and I am not at my goal weight yet, but I would like to inspire someone who is wants to loose weight without having surgery. I would really love to help inspire others, because I have been overweight for many years. 15 to be exact and I am now getting closer and closer to my goal weight. So far, I have lost 62 pounds in 9 months.

The biggest thing I did was join a gym and get a personal trainer. He tweaked my eating habits and told me to cut out all processed food. No McDonald’s, Taco Bell, frozen meals or any foods that are basically already made to eat. I see that trainer two times a week and on the other days I swim (a lot) and run/walk.

My starting weight was 303.5 pounds and now I weigh 241 pounds. My goal is to get down to 145 pounds. My height is 5’5″ tall.

My advice to anyone who wants to loose weight is once you hit that wall of, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired” nothing will stop you from achieving your goals. Me personally, I knew that weight loss surgery was not for me. I was large but not to the point that I had medical problems. I just wanted to feel like myself again and have confidence. I used to dance and I was very flexible as a kid. I had gotten to the point where just bending over hurt me.

Now I feel wonderful and don’t I have the back knee or hip pains. I don’t have any pain at all unless I’m working out my muscles and they are sore, but I love that. I can run again. I can walk up steps and not feel like I’m about to die. I love how my body feels now.