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Debra lost 40 pounds

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Update Oct 2015: Debra shared her story with us in 2013 and now she’s given us an update. She’s down 10 more pounds, recently ran a half marathon and is still off of high blood pressure meds. – “I shared my story with your page a while back and I just wanted you to know that I am still going strong. I’ve been on this fitness journey for 4 years now. However, it has been 3 years that I’ve been off blood pressure medication. Also, I just ran my first half marathon. Woot woot! I have lost a total of 50 pounds so far. I still meal prep because it keeps me accountable, and still workout about 4-6 times a week. Your page continues to inspire me to keep going, so I just wanted to say thanks again for the inspiration!”

debra before and after

Feb 2013 – Debra lost 40 pounds and got off blood pressure medication by embracing running and joining Weight Watchers.  

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She wrote to us about her weight release story:

“Here’s my story…I have struggled with my weight for years.  It wasn’t until I was placed on blood pressure medicine that I knew I needed to change my habits. My doctor told me the only way to get off of them was for me to lose weight, and maintain the weight lost. That was my mission…to get off that medicine. It was June of 2011 when I started the blood pressure medicine. I began July of 2011 with my journey (1st pic). The middle pic is July of 2012, and the third pic is Jan 2013. Oh and by-the-way I have been off my blood pressure medicine for 5 months now.

I joined Weight Watchers in 2011. In the beginning, I was not consistent with the plan and my weight loss wasn’t happening so I stopped going. In February of 2012 I rejoined and have been consistent. In April of 2012 a friend and I decided to run a 5k. We planned to run it late that summer. So I started training by using the app Couch to 5k. Running the 3 days of week really kicked my weight loss into gear along with making healthier food choices. We ran the 5k in late August and we completed the 3.2 miles in 35 minutes…for us that was great for our first race. I have continued to run to help maintain my weight loss. I have never felt better. In addition, it’s pages like BWLW that help to encourage and inspire people to get healthy. Thanks for providing a platform for people to share their stories.”

Tiffany lost 70+ pounds

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Today’s Success Story: Let’s show some love to Tiffany on her 70+ pound weight loss!

Tiffany weight loss

She sent us her story via our Facebook page:
I love love love this page! So positive, inspiring, and motivating! Keep up the great work. I would love to share my personal journey. I just recently posted/uploaded a pic on my personal page that reflects me at the October 2010 Breast Cancer Walk VS. the October 2012 Breast Cancer Walk. I stopped counting after I lost 70lbs. I am NOT a slave to the scale. I witnesses my success by mostly non scale successes such as the way my clothes fit, under clothes fit (LOL), if I have to add extra holes in my belt, heavier weights I can lift, and as always PICTURES!!! Pictures never lie! I attribute my weight loss success to many things which include Jillian Micheals at home dvds which is where I started, zumba fitness(I am now a licensed zumba fitness instructor), Black Girls Run Augusta group, and my wonderful personal trainer by the name of Suprina Henley, owner of SBH Fitness in Augusta, Ga. Throughout my weight loss journey I have found a deep love and respect for health and fitness, I am now on the road of studying/preparing to become a certified personal trainer as well as a Certified Nutritionist myself so that I can accurately educate the individuals in my community and possibly even reach individuals outside my local community. I had to make a decision to become healthy for myself and my son. My family has a long history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and several cancers on my mother and father. Anyway, keep up the GREAT work and uplifting women from state to state around the globe! May God continue to bless u my sista! 🙂:)

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Parish has lost 47 pounds in 6 months!

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Today’s Success Story: Parish has lost 47 pounds from April 2012 to Oct 2012.  You can connect with her on our online community to see more photos of her transformation.

Parish's weight loss

She says,
“When I went to the doctor in March 2012, I was at my heaviest weight ever and I couldn’t believe that I completely let myself go.  I was 223lbs, my pressure was high, my self-esteem was low and I was headed to an early grave.  I was headed to see Oprah on April 4th in New York and decided to that once I got back I would start a lifestyle change.  On April 8th I started counting calories and working out.  The picture you see is from the MS walk April 14, 2012.  I’m not proud of it by no means but that was a reality check for me.  I had no idea I looked so out of shape, but with hard work and determination I’ve loss 47lbs in 6 months.  I’ve gone from a size 16/18 to a size 12.  I still have 26lbs to go to reach my goal of 150lbs but i’m well on my way.  I’m feeling the 3 F’s (Fine, Fit and Fabulous) using the 3D’s(Dedication, Determination and Drive).  No diets, No surgery, No weight loss pills…just eating healthy, drinking plenty water and circuit training, walking and jogging.  I enjoy the skin I’m in.”

Thank you so much for sharing with us, Parish!!