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Nalla lost 55 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Nalla lost 55 pounds. Weight has been a life long stuggle for her. In July 2016, she made the decision to push past the depression and insecurity she was experiencing. She found the strength to release the weight for good. Check out how she did it.

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I’m 28 years old and I live in Rockford, Illinois. Let me start by saying that I’ve been dealing with being overweight all my life! I weighed 200 pounds in the 8th grade. I started my first weight loss journey in 2012, and got myself down to 143 pounds, but gained it all back a year later. I finally got motivated again in July 2016 after being highly depressed and extremely insecure about myself.

I started the journey on July 28th, 2016 at 185 pounds at 5’3″. I now weigh 130 pounds. My goal weight is a lean 125 pounds. When look back at my old pictures they keep me motivated, because I truly feel amazing today! Now, my goal is inspire everyone to become their best self.

How did you change your eating habits?
I love cooking so prepping my meals in advance was very easy for me. I meal prep every Sunday, making 5-7 meals. I drink protein shakes Monday-Saturday and make a healthy breakfast on Sundays. I also stopped eating after 7pm. I mainly eat chicken, fish and turkey. I drink detox waters daily. Everything I consume is natural.

What did you do for exercise?
In the beginning, I started by walking daily on the bike path near my house. Now, I workout 4-6 days a week, doing 45 minutes of cardio daily.

What advice would you give to other people who want to lose weight?
My advice for others who want to lose weight is to be patient and understand that consistency is key. Nothing happens overnight! Fall in love with the process and the results will come.

Instagram: @king_6god

Nalla lost 55 pounds

Eyezs went from a size 18 to a size 12

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Eyezs lost 10 pounds and 3 dress sizes. In 6 months, she’s gone from a size 18 to a size 12. This petite mom was tired of yo-yo dieting and not living up to her full potential. She got the support she needed from a personal trainer and a nutritionist. Check out how she took action to create a healthier lifestyle.

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Age: 39
Height: 5 feet
Starting Dress Size: 18
Current Dress Size: 12
Representing: Greenbelt, MD

My motivation was wanting to be the best version of me I could possibly be. I knew I was not operating at my full potential. I got tired of the yo-yo diets and I wanted to for once and for all tackle this weight issue and win. I had completed one of the most challenging task of my life which was earning my degree and doing that just showed me I had what it took to lose the weight for once and for all.

What inspired me were my boys and wanting to live a long healthy exciting life. I always tell them to go after what you want and to always be the best you can be. I try my best to live by what I tell them. I want to be around to be able to take care of my youngest son, who has special needs, and be around to see my twins accomplish all of their goals. My children have always been a big part of what inspired me to go after my dreams, never give up and make what seems like the impossible possible.

The Fitness on Fire Online Training Program works for me because it provides me with round the clock support from both a nutritionist and a trainer. There are no tricks or quick fixes. I am always on the go, but anytime I need their help with making a decisions they are right there. There are very little restrictions, but the accountability and support is amazing. I sometimes throw certain stuff out there to make sure Nutritionist Guru is paying attention to me and every time I do she responds IMMEDIATELY. Every time I don’t feel like going to the gym, she sends me a message saying “Knock out those gym visits my dear.”. It happens on the days I was thinking about skipping the gym or when I am actually there. I think she has a camera on me.

I changed my eating habits by following instructions from Nutritionist Guru. I communicated whatever I ate to her and also used My Fitness Pal. The biggest change for me was accountability. I have to be completely honest; eating for me is the most difficult part. I love food, I am an emotional eater and I defiantly don’t eat “clean” 100% of the time, but I am working on it.

I eliminated fast food, red meat, pasta (Omg, this was extremely difficult), pork, white bread and brown skin potatos. I also cut sodas out completely. I started adding more veggies, fruit and ate lamb to replace red meat.

My workout consists of resistance training. I followed the workout regimen given to me by my online trainer, King of the Fire, which was best suited to help me achieve my results. I did 90 mins of resistance training. I was doing it 4-5 times a week. Now I go 5-6 days a week.

My starting weight was 205 pounds at 5 feet tall. I refuse to step on the scale, but the last time was a few weeks and I weighed 195 pounds. I had only lost 10. But, those inches!

My transformation isn’t over yet, but it has taken me 6 months to get to where I am now. I still have a ways to go. I started in Nov 2016. I personally didn’t start seeing results until about 4 ½ – 5 months into the program. The first 3-4 months were hard. I wasn’t seeing the results and I was busting my butt in the gym. I would express how I felt to NutritionistGuru and Fire and they would be right there encouraging me. I can’t stop and won’t stop. I am in it to win it and it doesn’t matter how long it takes.

Advice for people who want to lose weight: Listen, first do it for you. Second, make sure you have a strong support system. I am blessed to have a circle of friends that love and encourage me to keep pushing. I also have the Fitness on Fire team to show me tough love when needed. Be ready to fight. Be prepared for the good days and the bad days. When you aren’t feeling it and become discouraged, remember why you started and STAY OFF THE FREAKING SCALE. The scale is the devil. I have lost ONLY 10 lbs, but I’ve dropped at least 3 dress sizes and lost a substantial amount of inches. I don’t ever need to get on the scale again!

Instagram: @Luvmy3bozs

Doral lost 104 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Doral lost 104 pounds. When the doctor she works for told her that she was pre-hypertensive, she made up her mind that she would not become a statistic. Changing her eating habits, doing cardio and lifting weights has paid off. Check out her story.

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I’m a 43 yrs old certified medical coder living in Sugar Land, Texas. I am currently married and raising my stepson. I also have a grown daughter and two grandchildren.

I’ve lost 104 pounds to date. My journey started in August 2015 when I was told by one of the physicians I work for that I was pre-hypertensive. I was also told if I didn’t lose weight, I would have to be placed on medication. Well, I immediately went into my zone and took action, because I did not want to be another statistic.

I completely changed my diet. I only ate lean protein, green vegetables and lots of fruits. I also drank lots of water. I had take all sugary drinks out of my diet. (Soda, fruit juice and anything with high fructose corn syrup). I do not eat starchy carbs on a regular basis because they put weight on me immediately.

For exercise, I walked in my neighborhood. Then, I started working out with a personal trainer, Jacobe R. Malone, in June 2016. I began to see better results while working with him. He helped me to incorporate weight training into my routine, along with cardio. I worked out three times a week with my trainer, doing one hour sessions. I worked out twice a week by myself, doing two hour sessions.

My starting weight was 285 pounds. I now weigh 181 pounds at 5’4″. Over the last few months, I haven’t been as active or as proactive as I once was. I became complacent and gained back ten pounds, but I am now on track again. My goal weight is 150 pounds.

The best advice I could give is that you have to understand that the weight didn’t come on overnight, therefore you won’t lose it overnight. Do not be hard on yourself. Give yourself time. Also, do not be a slave to the scale. Measurements are the best signs of your progress.

Dorothy lost 109 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Dorothy lost 109 pounds. She is fit, fabulous and a true inspiration at 63 years old. After years of going back and forth with her doctor about her weight, she was given a stern warning that changed her life. Exercise, cutting carbs and eating clean has given her a new lease on life.

dorothy lost 109 pounds

I am 63 years old and I began my journey on December 8, 2015. I’ve lost a total of 109 pounds and kept the weight off. What worked for me? Clean eating, cutting out carbs and exercising 5 to 7 days per week.

On December 8, 2015, I went to a doctor’s appointment. I was borderline diabetic. I also had high cholesterol, high blood pressure and all the health issues that can come along with being overweight. My doctor and I have been going around and around in circles, talking about my weight for years. She is the kind of doctor that you hate, but love at the same time. That day, Dr.  Hallman never looked up at me while she was talking. She continued to type on her laptop computer. She simply said, “You lose weight or you die.” That had never come out of her mouth before. So, I went home, prayed and came to the conclusion that I had to do this by the grace of God.

I began to watch what I ate and I went to the gym 6 to 7 days a week. In the beginning, I stopped eating bread and potatoes, but eventually I cut out all carbs. My starting weight was 337 pounds, and now I weigh 228 pounds (as of February 27, 2017 – Height: 5′, 6″). I’m still in the struggle, but I have a lot more energy.  I will be 64 years of age soon.

I do cardio 4 days a week. I do 2-3 days of core and weight training. I am at the gym for 2-3 hours per day, 5-7 days per week since I am retired.

Thank God for my doctor’s encouragement. Now, I’m getting it in and getting it done. If this seasoned woman can do it, you can too.

What I eat: I eat lots of veggies and fruit (Heavy on the vegetables, moderate on the fruits). When I have a meal, it consists of grilled or baked chicken or fish, a green salad, baked yam, string beans, etc. I love bread and potatoes, but I only eat them once a week so I don’t feel deprived. I also try to drink at least 75 ounces of water per day.

  • I have oatmeal 2 times per week with brown sugar, butter and cream.
  • I drink a green smoothie/meal replacement smoothie twice a day, which consists of: spinach, pineapple, papaya, banana, protein powder and coconut oil.
  • Snack foods are a must for me. I cut up cucumbers and apples. Then, I put apple cider vinegar and maybe a little salt on the slices. It’s very good and satisfying. I also have cherry tomatoes with apple cider vinegar and tumeric powder.
  • I love Coca-Cola and will have one every now and then, but not often.

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Shisha lost 73 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Shisha lost 73 pounds. Our sista from Curacao tried crash diets and various ineffective methods to lose weight in the past, but nothing worked. When she cut out the junk food, cut carbs and exercised regularly, she got results. Check out what she shared with us.

shisha before and after

What inspired you when you too keep going?
I was motivated everytime I saw a cute dress that I couldn’t fit in, I said, “I just can’t give up.” I’ve worked so hard and tried different methods over the years. I went to bed crying sometimes because I was fat.

How did you change your eating habits?
In the beginning, I eliminated bread, pasta, soda, unhealthy drinks and sugar. It was very difficult to start, as I always had tried crash diets, so finding an effective diet, where I had 3 to 5 meals a day, was an eye opener. With those changes, I started to lose weight. I started eating all kinds of fruits. For protein, I mainly ate chicken and fish meals. No pork.

Did you have goals for calories, carbs, protein and fat?
In the beginning, I did have goals regarding my intake , but I was depriving myself. So, I just made healthy meals that made me feel satisfied.

What did your workout routines look like? How often did you workout?
I try to workout 4 to 5 times a week. I usually start with strength training and finish off with cardio.

Starting weight/Current weight
My starting weight was 110KG – 242.5 pounds. Now, my weight is 77KG – 169.7 pounds. My height is 1.71 – 5’5″.

How long did your transformation take?
I started in 2013, when my winter coat didn’t fit me anymore. I started by just walking in a park and changing my eating habits.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
Forget the scale and take pictures. The scale will super demotivate you and it might seem like you haven’t lost any weight. However, pictures never lie.

Instagram: @iamshisha

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Tierra lost 59 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Tierra lost 59 pounds. This mom of five battled baby weight, depression and anxiety. Since December, she has worked to release the pounds and improve her health by exercising and eating right. Check out her weight loss journey.

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I started gaining weight after I graduated from high school. I stopped being active and I gave birth to 5 children. The weight just piled up over the years. I
was very insecure about how big I was. I’ve always tried to lose weight in the past, but those trys always ended with me giving up.

What was your motivation?
What keeps me motivated is looking at other women on Instagram who are also on their own personal weight lost journey. I get tips from them as well. The guy I was dating was really into fitness and he motivated me a lot during this process.

How did you change your eating habits?
I gave up soda and only drank water. I also gave up red meat, fried food and fast food. I eat a lot of veggies, fish, chicken, turkey and fruit.

What did your workout routine look like?
I work out 5 days a week in the gym or at home. I run on the treadmill and I use elliptical machine or bikes.

Starting weight/Current weight
I started at 250 pounds and now I weigh 191 pounds. My height is 5’3″.

When did you start your transformation?
I started my weight loss journey in December 2016.

What advice would you give to other people who want to lose weight?
What I want to say to everyone who is trying to lose weight is don’t give up. You may fall 10 times, but get up 11. Your Health Matters. Before I lost weight, I battled anxiety and depression. Now, I’m in a much better place mentally.

Instagram: @tierranikea

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Dorothy lost 148 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Dorothy lost 148 pounds. Over the course of 15 years, she experienced significant weight gain. When her weight reached over 350 pounds, she put her faith in action. Prayer, surgery, healthy food and regular exercise was the perfect combination.

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What was your motivation?
I wasn’t always overweight. Over the past 15 years, I began to gain more and more weight until I weighed almost 350 pounds in 2014. I tried all types of diets and would lose weight, but eventually gain it back plus more. I had been praying for years, asking God to bless me to lose the weight. I became motived and serious about losing weight when my doctor told me in 2014 that I had become borderline diabetic, but she would not put me on medication because they knew it was due to my weight gain.

Being the wife of a minister it is hard to do many things when you are morbid obese. I remember praying to the Lord, saying that if He would bless me to be able to get weight loss surgery then I would put in the work to keep the weight off. God did just that. I was blessed with a job that had an insurance policy that covered the cost of my weight loss surgery. On the day of Pre-Op at the hospital, I received a prophecy from a lady that I had never seen before and I have never seen her since. She told me that she had to do what God told her to do. She got up from her chair, laid her hands on me and began to pray for me. She told me that God said the Holy Ghost was going to do my surgery and that I wasn’t going to have any complications. I had the gastric sleeve procedure on May 8, 2015 and haven’t had any complications.

How did you change your eating habits?
I started eating smaller portions and reading the nutritional facts on the labels to see how many grams of carbs and sugar and how much sodium was in the foods I was considering. I don’t eat fast food. I rarely eat bread, fried foods and sweets. I love fruit and I make smoothies with kale, spinach and fresh fruit. I eat more dark green salads with grilled meats and veggie burgers (no bread). I am not going to tell you that I don’t have a candy bar or ice cream if I desire it, but I will tell you that I do not allow what I eat to control me. When I eat something like that, I eat in moderation and go right back to my routine, because the craving has been satisfied.

What did your workout routines look like?
I joined the gym two-weeks Post-Op and began walking around the inside track five days a week, until I was able to incorporate other exercises. Six months after surgery, I started using weights. At my one-year mark, I started taking water aerobics and joined a cardio-kickboxing class. I have been working out for two-years now and love it. I will continue to work out five days per week until I lose my last 15 pounds. Then, I will begin my maintenance program and work out three times per week.

Starting weight/current weight
My starting weight was 337 pounds and my current weight is 189 pounds. I am 5 feet, 6 ½ inches tall

How long did your transformation take?
I began my weight loss journey on May 8, 2015. It took me two years to reach this point.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
My advice to others who want to lose weight is to pray and ask God to help you. Your mindset must be right in order to be successful with weight loss. The surgery was only a jump start for me. I had to have my mind in the right place to accomplish what I have accomplished, with the help of God. I would not have been able to do this on my own. I continually pray and give God thanks daily for where He has brought me from and how He has blessed my mind.

You must be prepared for the high and low moments that will come on your journey but know that God is right there with you. Finally, you must do this for yourself and no one else, because it not about anyone else (only you). When you reach a plateau, change your routine and do something different to jump start your weight loss again. There will always be challenges, but you must remember that this is a journey and a lifestyle change that will make you better and not bitter.

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Angela lost 20 pounds and lots of body fat

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Transformation of the Day: Angela lost 20 pounds. Her body fat percentage went from 38% to 24% and she no longer has to take blood pressure or diabetes medication. She has taken control of her life and her health. Check out how she did it.

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After many years of uncontrolled hypertension and countless hospitalizations, Coach Anthony Elfonzia stepped in to save my life. By following his NN90 Wellness program along with a regular exercise routine, he has helped me to transform not just my body, but my entire world. I’m no longer taking 5 blood pressure medications or medication for diabetes. In fact, I’m off of all meds. My A1C went from a 8.9 to a 5.8.

In the midst of this transformation I was sidelined by unexpected complications due to a necessary surgery. Coach Anthony tailored my diet and exercise routine to allow proper healing during my recovery and I bounced back stronger than ever. I’m eternally grateful for the gift of wellness that I’ve received by working with my friend and trainer. Thank You, Coach!

What was your motivation?
My motivation for losing weight was to finally take control of my health and take back my life. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had many complications and countless hospitalizations due to uncontrolled hypertension. My last hospital admission was on October 14,2016. I’ll never forget that date, because that was the day that I vowed to make a change.

How did you change your eating habits?
The program is low carb, low salt, high protein and high vegetable intake. No longer do my meals consist of fried foods, breads and sugary drinks. I now meal prep portion controlled meals. I have proteins and vegetables with a limited amount of fruit for snacking.

Starting weight/Current weight
I’m 5′ 7″ and when I started I weighed 190 pounds. I currently weigh 170 pounds. I know the numbers don’t reflect a large weight decrease, but my body fat percentage went from 38% to 24% in just a few short months.

What did your exercise routine look like?
I’ve been doing online training with Coach Anthony since November 2016. I’m in the gym 5-6 days a week. A major part of my workout consists of weight training. Three times a week I add 30 minute sprints at the end of my workout. Ultimately I’d like to enter the world of bodybuilding, so I’m working towards that goal with my trainer.

What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
My advice to others who are seeking to lose weight is to find your motivation, whether it’s your family or health reasons. Once you’ve found your motivation, find the program that’s right for you. There are many diet and exercise programs out there, but you need to find one that’s enjoyable and one that works for you. You will have some good and bad days, but ultimately it’s you life and you must take control.

Instagram: @anjela247

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Nicole lost 110 pounds

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Update 2018: Shout out to Nicole. She lost 163 pounds!

Update December 2017: Nicole wrote in to let us know that she’s lost 51 more pounds since May, for a total of 161 pounds gone. Check out her update.

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Well, my surgery anniversary is 12/21/16, one year ago. I decided to take this journey to be healthy, not only for myself but for my family. I also started this journey when God saw fit to heal me from pancreatic cancer. God blessed me with determination and a “Want To” spirit. He has put wonderful people in my life to motivate me and push me. I started this journey at my heaviest weight: 336 pounds. I am now a healthy 175 pounds and I wear a size 10. Not a perfect 10, but a 10 none the less. I hope my story motivates someone to just get up and take control of their life, no matter how they do it. #happpylife #cantletmyfatbegreat #shelovemethickorthin

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Transformation of the Day: Nicole lost 110 pounds. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and developed diabetes as a result of the surgery to remove a tumor. She knew that God had plans for her and she wanted to see them become reality. Check out how she took action to reclaim her health.

Nicole lost 110 pounds

I have been fighting this weight loss battle most of my adult life. At my highest, I weighed 336 pounds. I would gain and lose, my weight going up and down just like a yoyo. In November 2015, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. On November 18, 2015, I had surgery to remove the cancer. Afterwards, The doctor came into the recovery room and said, “NO CANCER!” It turned out to be a tumor. My spleen was removed and part of my pancreas. This surgery caused me to become diabetic and I was on high doseses of insulin, but I was going to live and that’s the important part.

I decided that GOD had bigger plans for me, so I needed to take control of my life. I lost my first 45 pounds through clean eating and exercise. I knew that there had to be a better way to control my diet and deal with the results of the surgery. I began looking into weight loss surgery in September 2016 at 302 pounds. On December 21, 2016, I had gastric bypass (RNY). To date, I have lost 110 pounds. I will never take my life for granted again. God HAS a plan for my life and I can’t what to see wait to see his plan fulfilled.

I eat clean and drink 64 to 84 oz of water each day. I am a big lover of pasta and bread, but becoming a diabetic changed my whole way of eating. Nothing white [white bread, white sugar, etc…] and lots of protein works for me. I get in 70 -80 grams of protein a day. I also eat lots of veggies and limit myself to no more than 40 grams of carbs per day.

When I eat, I start with my protein first and then move to veggies and lastly starch. If I am still hungry after that, I start the process over again until I’m full. I don’t drink 30 minutes before eating and no drinking during my meal. I wait 30 minutes after eating to drink.

I exercise 4 to 5 times a week. I do 15 minute miles, doing three miles a day at least. I’m also weight training. My favorite exercise is plank. I feel strong and love to sweat.

The advice I have for other people who are considering weight surgery is that it is not an easy way to lose weight. It will be the hardest thing you will ever do. It is only a tool and you have to work your tool. Eat right, make good food choices, exercise and write down everything you eat.

Instagram: @skinny_and_sweet

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Nakish lost 122 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Nakish lost 122 pounds. She’s gone from a size 28 to a size 14. Knowing that weight release doesn’t happen overnight and having the willingness to be patient with the process paid off big time for her. She took her time and did the work. Check out her story.

Nakish lost 122 pounds

I have struggled with my weight all my life, but it really became a problem after I had a child in 2001. I gained a lot of weight after my pregnancy. I reached an all time high of 315 pounds in 2007. Imagine that weight on a 5’2″ girl. I got really depressed and went on lots of yo-yo diets, but nothing seemed to work. What really woke me up was when I bought a pair of Capri pants in a size 28 and couldn’t fit them. I cried so hard that day.

After about 4 years of yo-yo dieting, being frustrated, giving up, crying and being depressed, I said, “No more.” I started my journey by walking 2 times a week for 15 minutes. Then, I bumped it up to 30 minutes, 4 times a day. After about a year of doing that, I plateaued. My weight loss came to a stand still at 285 pounds in 2011.

So, I did some research and figured I had to change eating habits and add more exercise. In the later part of 2012, I stopped eating pork, red meat, sweets (cakes ,doughnuts etc) and fried foods. I started baking all my foods. For exercise, I started bike riding, walking for 4 miles and doing cardio 4 days a week.

Within 2 years, I got down to 230 pounds. I was advised to do things slowly so my body could get adjusted to losing weight. In 2013, I got sick and had an operation, so my weight loss and exercise had to be put on hold. Started again 8 weeks later after the surgery and I’ve kept going up til now.

Today, I’m glad to say that I weigh 193 pounds and I wear a size 13/14. I’m happy and still losing weight. Going forward, I’m focused on jogging, weight training to build building muscle and getting my body in shape.

My advice for  anyone who trying to lose weight is to take your time. Don’t try to rush the process and don’t give up. In the end, your outcome will be well worth it. I’m here as a living testimony that it CAN BE DONE with HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!