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Zumba Ceci lost 45 pounds

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Today’s weight loss success story:  Zumba Instructor Ceci lost 45 pounds with Zumba, clean eating and weight lifting.  

“Hi,my name is Ceci aka Zumba Ceci. Last summer I was fed up wth my unhealthy life style and decided that I needed a change. I started doing Zumba(as my cardio choice) weight lifting and eating Clean while drinking plenty of water. Within 6 months, I lost a total of 45lbs! I started out at 180lbs and I am now 135lbs. I haven’t been this size in 10 years…since I was in high school! I went from a size 12/14 to a size 3/4.  My weight loss journey and lifestyle change has now changed my life. I became a Zumba fitness instructor and a clean eating enthusiast! I now try to share with all women ways to get the bodies they deserve and desire through the love of health and fitness. I really hope that you help me spread that love by featuring my story. Thank you,and God bless!”

www.ceciliamcgill.zumba.com

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Petra lost 40 pounds

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Today’s featured weight loss success story:  Petra lost 40 pounds by eating clean nutrition and exercising.

“I want to submit my “transformation” pictures. I have released 40lbs over the past 2 yrs and never gained any back. No yo-yoing, just clean nutrition and EXERCISE!  NO SUCH THING AS A SNACK! every time I put something in my mouth it was a balanced meal ( protein, fiber, good fats ie 2oz chicken breast, 6 almonds 1/2 pear would be a ” snack”. Vegan protein shakes post workout. Only water & herbal teas. Omega-3 supplements & multi vitamin. Gym 5-7 times a week. ZUMBA, kettle bells, TRX training & battle ropes.”

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Updated: Trayce lost 137 pounds

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Today’s weight loss success story:  Trayce lost 100 pounds with clean eating and exercise.  This mom of 3 has been inspired to become a fitness instructor and wants to help other moms get healthy. (See her update below.  She is now down 137 pounds)

“I’ve lost 100 lbs through clean eating and exercise. Im a Celebrity Hairstylist who is now studying to be a fitness instructor. I love my new life! Im also a mom of 3 and a wife.

I totally changed my eating. I hired a nutritionist to teach me how to read labels and understand food better. I worked out 3 times a week in the beginning. Then, after 50 lbs off, I started going twice a day sometimes. My transformation has taken 2 years and I’m still going. My motivation has been wanting to be the best me I could. I lost the excuse of “its baby weight”. I’m 34.  At age 29-30 my husband use to have to push me out of bed and help me up the stairs because my back hurt so bad. I was in and out of the hospital with anxiety attacks. I was just too young to be that miserable. I was an athlete and model prior to my 3 kids (12,9,7).  I wanted my life back and I got it. Now I’m training to be a fitness instructor to help overweight moms. I love how GOD has used my journey to help others.”

Check out her Facebook page.

Trayce Madre weight loss story

Updated (Nov 2013) – Trayce is now down 137 pounds: “I did it again!!! People still cant believe that I’m doing it the real way! I’m now done. I’ve been on tv and my photos circulated everywhere. I need the right platform to help others which is why I keep coming back but I’m not half my weight. Praise god it can be done!”

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Trayce Madre weight loss photos

Day 1 – Recipe Resources for the February Challenge

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It is Day one of our February Challenge – The Clean Eating / Food Diary Challenge!  Our 3 main GOALS: eating clean, february goalskeeping a food diary for 3 weeks (Feb 4 – 24) and exercising 5 days a week (45 minutes minimum).  If we are consistent, we will develop habits that will become permanent lifestyle changes.  That is the Key.  If you are like me, you are not interested in losing weight just to see it come back in a month or two.  Releasing the weight for good is our ultimate goal.
Recipe Resources: I want to share with you a list of free resources for eating clean.  I’ve been gathering this information so that I have plenty of recipes to choose from during the challenge.  One of the main goals of eating this way is to avoid highly processed food/junk food and replace it with healthy food. You want to use recipes and meal planning so that you are prepared make the switch.  Take some time to do your research and find new things to eat so that you have tasty options.
Reminder: Monday Night Chat 
Don’t forget to join us tonight from 8-9 pm Eastern for our weekly weight loss support chat.  We will discuss clean eating and our February goals.  Login at 8pm.

Akeesha lost 70 pounds

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Today’s featured weight loss success story: Akeesha lost 70 pounds by eating clean.akeesha weight loss

She says, “I lost over 70 pounds (a whole person I know, lol) by working out and eating clean! I love me some boiled eggs & tuna yummy!!!  I started working out 5 days a week with my family and gym buds!  Hardcore insanity, and long runs! This is definitely a life style change, and the biggest challenge is yet before me! Wish me luck!”

Rosie lost over 120 pounds

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Today’s featured success story: Rosie lost over 120 pounds, transformed her life and the life of her family, and is now a personal trainer.  An amazing transformation from 2011 to now.

Rosie weight loss
Rosie weight loss

Here is what she had to say about her amazing transformation:

“I just wanted to share my progress with my beautiful black women. In 2011, I was weighing in at 320 pounds with a size 46 waist. I stand before you now 193 pounds of muscle, 29 inch waist, size 8 in clothing. While I’m still a work in progress I have lost over 120 poinds and 17 inches of my waist with clean eating and strength training. I’m now a certified person trainer and I hold weekly boot camp workout sessions throughout Philadelphia! I changed not only my life but my family’s life.

I now change the lives of other through weight loss coaching and training. Looking forward to doing a fitness competition this spring!”

I currently 32 years old. Weight as you can see by this photo can make you age long before your time. As far as the skin goes…with weight training…I have no hanging skin…the trick is to start that right away. Also, my stomach the “mothers apron” is gone! so dont believe that you need surgery because u don’t. I’m heappier, healthier and my life has evolved. Information regarding boot camp/coaching can be found at teamxtremephilly.blogspot.com/

Rosie weight loss collage

Rosie weight loss collage

LaKesha lost 45 pounds

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Today’s featured weight loss success story: LaKesha lost 45 pounds by eating clean and exercising.

lakesha lost 45 pounds

Hi,my name Is Kesha. I started my weight loss journey August 2012. My little sister Nicole Jones had lost alot of weight, and just seeing how good she look’d and how healthy she was INSPIRED me. She shared with me the tools i needed to lose weight instead of maintaining the weight I had. I’ve changed my eating habits, to “clean eating” & I exercise. In this collage my weight loss is 45 lbs.My journey is far from over, I have 70 more I would like to lose. However, I am excited about my current loss.This is NOT a diet to me, it’s my new way of LIFE. Thank you for allowing me to share ♥

Update:  LaKesha posted a video about her feature.  🙂

Day 5 – Recipe Resources for BWLW’s October Challenge

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It’s Day 5 and I’m loving this month’s challenge.  I’ve been able to maintain my 9 lb weight loss from our September challenge and I feel better.  I’m able to run up stairs with ease (had to chase my dog) and my breathing feels even clearer.  I feel great.  I wanted to share a few of the websites that I’m getting my daily recipes from to keep my diet diverse and interesting.  A lot of people complain of boredom when they take out all the junk and negative foods out of their diets.  You’ve got to keep your eating interesting.  Enjoy!

The Naked Kitchen’s Pledge to go Veg Meal Plans

The Clean Eating Mama’s Breakfast Recipes

Clean Eating Vegetarian Recipes on Yummly

Clean Eating Chelsey – Vegan recipes that are gluten-free and corn-free

Also, Here is a great article from Livestrong.com on how to eat clean as a Vegetarian.  Great advice.

October Challenge – Meatless, Clean Eating, 5 hours of Exercise

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Hey Ladies!!! It’s time for our October Challenge.  We will begin on OCT 1, 2012 with 3 goals – Meatless, Clean Eating, 5 hours of exercise each WEEK.

I hope you consider all of the goals, but ultimately it’s up to you what you chose to do.  If you only want to do 2 out of the 3 for example, that’s fine.  If you want to eat fish, that works too.  The goal of our monthly challenges is that Black Women Losing Weight members try new positive habits that can enhance their weight loss efforts.  You are committing to these lifestyle changes for a whole month!

Determination is KEY!!  I will post resources and links daily on our Facebook page, online community, and here on the blog to help you stay on track.


What do I have to do to participate?

  1. Decide what parts of the Challenge you want to commit to. – Meatless Eating, Clean Eating, 5 hours of Exercise EACH Week.
  2. Each Saturday you will check-in and give a status of how the week has gone within our online community, www.blackwomenlosingweight.com.  You can do this as a blog post or status message on your profile page.  You can also post to our Facebook page to let your BWLW sisters know how the Challenge is going for you.  This is how keep each other accountable and encouraged.  You will also be able to discuss the challenge every monday night during our LIVE weight loss support chats.

October Challenge Goals – This is what you are committing to!

  • We are going MEATLESS for 31 days – That means no fish, no chicken, no pork, no beef, no bison…no flesh foods.  If it has a mom, we aren’t eating it.  In essence we are going vegetarian for 31 days.  You will need to consider how you can cook more and plan your meals.  I will provide a number of resources for you daily via Facebook and here on our blog.I suggest that you take a B12 supplement or B-Complex supplement at least 3 times per week while going meatless.   Most multivitamins have B12 in them as well.If you are wanting to continue our September Smoothie Challenge for another month, please do so as part of the meatless goal.  Oh, Eggs are optional.  It’s up to you.
  • We are committing to CLEAN EATING for 31 days –  What is clean eating?   When you eat clean you will be eating unprocessed, whole foods that are cooked in ways that don’t add a lot of extra chemicals and toxins.  We are talking  fruits, vegetables, tofu, soy, whole grains, lots of water, healthy dairy, fresh juice, and lean meats.We will be working to avoid fried food, white flour, artificial ingredients, soda, commercial juice and sugary drinks, processed sugar (white sugar, corn syrup), foods with preservatives and extra chemicals, saturated fat, and trans fat.
  • We are committing to WORKING OUT FOR 5 HOURS EACH WEEK – You can work out at home with DVDs.  You can work out in the gym.  You can walk at work or in your neighborhood.  It’s up to you.  Running, yoga, weight lifting, walking, jumping rope, pilates, spin class, zumba…the choices abound.  The goal is that you commit to 5 hours of exercise each week.

Challenge Resources – Here are a few links to get you started.

Meatless

Clean Eating:

Exercise: Free Workout Videos Online

 

Day 28 – September Smoothie Challenge – Clean Eating Smoothies

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As we prepare for our October Challenge, which will likely include clean eating, here are some smoothies with work within clean eating plans.

Today’s Smoothies:

Great smoothie from Wendy, The Clean Eating Coach

Tropical Protein Powder Smoothie

Dairy-Free PB & J Smoothie