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Syree has gone from 328 to 191!

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Let’s show some love to Syree who has gone from 328 to 191 with the help of weight loss surgery!

She says, “I have met my goal! I am officially in the maintenance stage. I shared my story a little while ago. I had gastric bypass surgery on October 26, 2011. 3 weeks after surgery I began working out with a trainer. I worked out on average 2-4 hours a day. Some days more, working out twice a day. Since my journey started, I have done the Warrior Dash. This is a 5k obstacle course and I am now a licensed Zumba Instructor. 2 weeks before surgery, my high weight was 328 lbs. I wore a size 26. I now weigh 191 lbs and wear a size 12 (I’m 5’11”). I am an entirely different person and will never go back! I’m thankful for forums like this where I can share my story and hopefully inspire and give hope to others. We can do this ladies!!!!” Great job, Syree!!!

 

Rolina lost 57 pounds!

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Today’s Featured Success Story: Rolina has lost 57 pounds!

She says, “Well, I was going to wait until I lost all my weight to post this, but maybe how far I have come will encourage another lady. I was at 250 lbs, my heaviest ever. I was in the doctor’s office facing reality. I had just had some follow up blood work done and my doctor told me that my good cholesterol was too high and that she would have to prescribe me medicine to control it. I was already taking one medication for type 2 diabetes and another for thyroid disease; now I have to take a third? My doctor said if my good cholesterol stayed high for too long then it could cause heart disease, so she prescribed me yet another medication to take. I left the doctor’s office upset, disgusted and headed straight a gym to sign up. I had been working out at the gym and tried to watch everything that I ate, but I only seem to lose a few pounds. Although happy with those accomplishments, my weight just seemed to plateau at 242. I looked into getting a personal trainer, but it was too costly. I joined Weight Watchers on 1/31/12. I am now down a total of 57 lbs. I work out 4-5 days a week. I went from a size 22 to a size 14. I love it! I am not on a diet; it’s a life changing eating plan for me. I am now off all medicines and I feel great. For me this was a life or death situation, since major heart disease runs in my family- my mother, brother and sister all have pace makers/heart defibulator. I cut my food intake down, eat more fruits and vegetables and I still enjoy going out to eat with my husband for date night, but I now make better food choices. I still have 30 lbs to lose, and I am looking forward to a more healthier life.” Thank you for sharing your transformation story with us, Rolina!

Denise lost 40 pounds with running!

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BWLW and Black Girls RUN! member Denise has lost 40 pounds!

She says, “I’m 41 years old & New to BWLW!!! I was told by 40 I would be cripple due to needing double knee replacement since my 20’s. I started my journey March 2011 after being scared sick with thinking I had Double Breast Cancer & Thyroid Cancer both at the same time after going through multiply test & several Biopsy. I had my wake up call. Thank God all test was negative, so I started my research on weight loss programs and I choose Weight Watchers & support group FFL And have lost 40 lbs as of today. I recently quit WW bc It’s been a year and a half and i feel like it’s time to try something New to reach my goal weight loss of 15 more lbs. Ladies my Motto is ” If I Can Do It Any One Can”. I have done six 5K’s and recently finished a 10 Mile Run/Walk with these 2 Bad Knees. This journey by far is not easy!! Slow is always Better. My highest weight was 225 I wore a size 18/20, today I weigh 185 and wear a size 12.  I’m in the medical field my before I wore XXL Scrubs today I wear a Med and they are big on me.”

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Denise!

Desire lost 125 pounds!

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Let’s show some BWLW sistahood love to Desire. With Lap band surgery, exercise and eating right she has lost 125 pounds! She looks great! https://www.facebook.com/desire.pool.79

For more great before and afters, visit www.blackwomenlosingweight.com

Shawna has lost 30 pounds!

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BWLW Facebook member Shawna has lost 30 pounds! She is determined to reach her weight loss goal!

She says, ” I started my journey about a year ago…no surgery I just changed my eating habits letting go of the white and switched to whole wheats…i use to eat only once or twice a day now i eat 5 to 6 times a day small portions.I stopped drinking soda and I started doin Insanity and Zumba..I lost a total of 30lbs and toned up a lot!” Great job, Shawna! For more great before and afters, visit www.blackwomenlosingweight.com

Caren has gone from 260 in Nov 2011 to 206!

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Caren has gone from 260 in Nov 2011 to 206 now!! She looks GREAT.

She says, “Hiii!!!, Im Green ( as they call me). Im so happy to be apart of this page. I needed the extra motivational push. Well, I was going through complete hell last year, and i was already big and i just ate my way thru for comfort . I decided that MY End , was not gonna be from this!!! I LOVE GOD!!! he is amazing. i was dieting no carbs, limited sugar ( 4g a day) , no fruit, no dairy……. and the best part I had NO CRAVINGS. I have been on plenty diets and workout regimens. But, this time I activated my FAITH, and included GOD:) I started in Nov. 2011 and lost 54lbs. by February 2012, start weight 260.6 and my weight now is 206. I’m still pushing my goal weight is 175. I walked only cause i had a knee issue. But know its completely healed. I drink 64oz. of alkaline water a day and it has helped me extremely. i used to get sick all the time not anymore.” https://www.facebook.com/carengrn

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Caren!
For more great before and afters, visit www.blackwomenlosingweight.com

Dating Blogger Kitty has gone from 186 to 157

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BWLW Facebook Member and Dating Blogger Kitty has gone from 186 down to 157.

She says, “If the BMI Mass Index was developed in a Caucasian context… and It is less accurate in non-white populations…why do doctors use this same index on minorities knowing that it is inaccurate? How can minorities fight the war on obesity if there is not even a scale to assess our body fat properly? …..Leading minorities to strive for something that wasn’t designed FOR US… because doing so would definitely be enough to cause discouragement..

So if your feeling down, simply because your doctor keep saying your overweight or obese..do your own research and make sure…my peak weight was 186 ..i am now 154 and technically i’m still considered “obese/overweight” It took 5 months to get where i am…i first learned healthy portions and nutrition before i started working out. I hate the gym so i made walking and daily goal and apart of my life style that i don’t notice it….anyway clearly I believe if I lose any more weight I will look hungry and have the lollipop head but bigger then that my bone structure is not built for weight of 120..it is what it is lol :)”

Check her blog out at www.datingchic.com 

For more amazing before and afters, visitwww.blackwomenlosingweight.com

Fitness Powerhouse Dreama went from 215 to 165!

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Fitness Powerhouse Dreama Davidson has gone from 215 lbs TO 165 lbs. She is EXTRA fit!!

She says, “My workout regime consists of resistant training/heavy cardio…Weight and power lifting and a lot stretching. I work out 5 days a week with 2 resting days spread out. (on occasion I might do just cardio on a rest day).  I switch my workouts up every four weeks so my body rarely gets use to any given routine. The stepmill and bike are my best friends!! Lol That’s when I see the weight really fall off.

I prepare my meals at the beginning of each week and drink a gallon of water a day. Snacks include almonds, berries and egg whites. At first this whole transformation was to book more lucrative production work in film and overseas. Now my fitness is my life and has proven to make me a more happier and positive person. If anyone ever needs or will need my help I make to always stop and give some type of advice because i can remember where I started. And you need all the encouragement you can get. 😉 Once again I am truly honored that you want to feature my journey. It means way more then you know.”Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Dreama! 

Connect with her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreama.davidson
For more great before and afters, visit www.blackwomenlosingweight.com

BWLW Member Wiltrina’s Weight Loss Featured in Huff Post

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wiltrina before and after

2012: Congrats to BWLW Member Wiltrina for being featured in the Huffington Post!! She has lost more than 200 pounds and is training for a fitness competition! Her current weight is 165 and she is still losing. Her website is www.iusetobeu.com.  She is also on Facebook.


She tells the HuffPost, “Today I eat clean. I eat six to seven small meals a day, of things like protein shakes, baked chicken breast, broccoli, tilapia, sweet potatos and more. I work out six days a week. I do daily cardio running or the Stairmaster. I focus on different body parts daily for strength, like triceps, biceps, back, legs, abs, glutes, deltoids, etc. I love to work out; it’s my life. I get asked constantly how I lost the weight and I listen to so many stories. I tell them I truly understand I use to be you. I let them know it’s not easy but that it is definitely worth it. It’s not about how fast it comes off, but about getting healthy and changing your lifestyle. Today, I’m getting my body ready for a fitness competition. Everyone seems to not remember me 200 pounds heavier, but I do. I love me today.”You Go, Wiltrina!!! Connect with her on our online community.
Update Feb 2014: Wiltrina has continued to lose weight and inspire others. You can also find her on Facebook: facebook.com/IUseToBeU and facebook.com/PHITnessatl (she has partnered with another BWLW member, Myya Mixon)
Wiltrina weight loss

Update 2015: We first featured Wiltrina back in Sept 2012 (see below) and we’ve continued to keep up with her story. She’s an awesome weight loss coach and she has a transformation contest coming up! “I have a transformation challenge where I have helped my clients lose over 20,000 pounds. The next one starts in August 2015. Thanks for all you do.”  Reach out to her for more info.
Facebook: Wiltrina Jones – Check out photos of past challenge winners
Instagram: @fitandtransformedwiltrina
www.iusetobeu.com

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A contestant from one of Wiltrina’s Transformation Contests.

Pamela’s 1 year transformation in pictures – 70 lbs gone

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BWLW Online Community Member Pamela, posted these amazing photos of her 1 year journey of losing 70 lbs and gaining so much more!

She says, “This weekend will mark my 1 year BGR/Fit-iversary. A year ago I decided to focus on me. After spending my 40th birthday in the hospital with chest pains and shortness of breath, I decided I had to do something. My only goal was to just feel better. Thanks to my girl Shelia, I started out with Black Girls RUN! a week after my birthday. That first Saturday I thought I was going to DIE! LOL We did both Main and Acosta bridges! But I continued to come out to BGR 3 days a week. I then picked up Zumba, Boot Camp or whatever groupon/coupon deal I could find. At first I did not change my eating habits. I would exercise 3-4 days a week but I still ate whatever I wanted. I dropped about 20lbs doing this. February 2012 I decided to do a juice fast. I stopped eating and juiced only for about a week. I then incorporated eating 5-6 small meals daily. I eliminated beef, pork and most wheat from my diet while adding in more veggies and fruit. I keep track of my calories eaten and burned through My Fitness Pal. I now exercise 6 days a week and I have lost 70lbs. Consistency is my key. I never gave up. I did not make excuses why I couldn’t exercise. Over the past year I have not stopped. I cannot stop….I WILL NOT STOP. Why???? Because I am worth it! ♥” You are an inspiration, Pamela!!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Connect with the BWLW community at www.blackwomenlosingweight.com.