Lyniesha lost 104 pounds by exercising and eating healthy food. She was already dealing with several ailments when she learned she was at risk for diabetes. Feeling like her body was slowly breaking down, she decided to take action and change her lifestyle.Â
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Lala lost 84 pounds
This mom of three young children overcame depression and food addiction. She also saw her A1c number improve. At the beginning of the year, she restarted her journey with weight loss surgery.
Mary lost 102 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Mary lost 102 pounds with a low-carb lifestyle. She and her twin sister were both diagnosed with congestive heart failure and type 2 diabetes. After her sister passed due to cardiac arrest, she knew it was time to make some changes.
Shell lost 237 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Shell lost 237 pounds. She was faced with several health issues, including diabetes, osteoarthritis, and depression. Deciding to focus on wellness, she had dual switch weight loss surgery and adopted new eating and exercise habits.
Erna lost 96 pounds
Transformation of the Day:Â Erna lost 96 pounds. After being diagnosed with high blood sugar after her honeymoon in 2019, she began her transformation journey. Fully committed to the process, she got results from a combination of VSG surgery, plant-forward meals, intermittent fasting, and exercise. She shared some great insights and tips with us.
Sharmeen lost 74 pounds
Transformation of the Day:Â Sharmeen lost 74 pounds. She was dealing with diabetes and high blood pressure. In 2020, My Sigma Gamma Rho soror started her transformation journey to keep up with her active daughter and become her healthiest self. Maintaining a calorie deficit has been a key tool for her.
Sophia lost 56 pounds
Transformation of the Day:Â Sophia lost 56 pounds. Her four sons are her motivation. Years of battling Thyroid Disease led to emotional eating and Diabetes. After she suffered a heart attack in 2020, she knew it was time to change her lifestyle. She used Gastric Sleeve surgery as a tool to help her transform.
Meshell lost 72 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Meshell lost 72 pounds. At 54 years old, the process of changing her lifestyle has made her feel like she is aging backward. She was motivated by a diabetes diagnosis. When her doctor shared how diabetes can cause various health issues, she knew it was time to change.Â
Rena lost 58 pounds
Transformation of the Day:Â Rena lost 58 pounds. She is determined to avoid a family history of diabetes. Her success came from focusing mainly on nutrition. She kept track of her food intake and adopted a high-protein diet.
Jamila lost 69 pounds
Transformation of the Day:Â Jamila lost 69 pounds. After being diagnosed with diabetes, she was determined to lower her A1C. She has transformed by walking for exercise, working with a dietitian, and being consistent. She is grateful for the love and support she received from her family.