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Kiara lost 60 pounds

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Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Kiara lost 60 pounds.  This mom lost the weight with portion control, cleaning up her eating habits and exercising.  Here is what she shared with us about her journey…

Kiara before and after

My name is Kiara and I started my weight loss journey in 2007. At my heaviest I was weighing in at 242 pounds. I went to the doctor and was depressed. I immediately started working out and dieting. That didn’t last long, because after lost 7 lbs and found out I was pregnant.

Post-pregnancy, I was at 267 lbs (I am 5’7″ tall). I began again in Nov. 2008 and lost 60 lbs. I still have work to go. I watched portions and limited fried and fast food. I worked out at least an hour per day, 5 days a week. Sometimes, I’d workout twice in a day.

It has been a long journey and the work never stops. Over the years, I have seen my weight fluctuate 10-15 pounds, back and forth. I have about 20 more pounds that I’d like to get off before I reach my goal weight, so stay tuned. I’m not finished yet…Lol.

For others wanting to lose weight, I’d say you have to ask yourself how bad do I really want this? Once I put my mind to it I was all in and it was well worth it. I felt better and I was so happy I didn’t have to go to the plus size section anymore.

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Nina lost 80 pounds

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I have been on vacation for the past few days in Miami and have fully reaped the benefits of my labor. I was going to wear 1pc swimsuits but I said screw it. Miami is getting this mommy tummy AND these tiger stripes. I’m going to be completely honest with you in that I have not been going to the gym like I’ve wanted to the past 2 months… and I mean once or twice every couple of weeks. BUT I’ve been keeping my diet in check… never skipping breakfast and eating small meals every 2-3 hours along with drinking lots of water. What you eat will do more for you than you think. Going to gym just assists in what you’re doing in the kitchen. Here’s to taking it one day at a time in living healthier. #healthyliving #teamfit #fitness #fitspo #fitspiration #southbeach

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Update 2016: “It’s #transformationtuesday so I’ll share this before and after of me. Once upon a time, I felt reluctant to share my story along with any kind of “before” photos, bu one day I woke up and was feeling a constant nudge from God. I made the decision to finally share in hopes to motivate and inspire someone. That nudge from God was for a reason. I didn’t realize how many people would be inspired by my story. I don’t have many before photos because I hated taking pictures then. After 2 babies, losing the weight was extremely difficult, but I made up my mind that I needed to connect with God on a deeper level in order to achieve what I knew needed to be done. No more excuses because they’re so easy to do. At the end of the day, I’m the only one responsible for how I live, eat, speak, etc. So I took control and got it done. Was it easy? Of course it wasn’t. I will say it is one of the most rewarding personal journeys to date. I lost a total of 80lbs. I post all of my health and fitness related posts at @lifestylechangewithnina I’ve set new fitness goals for myself and am motivated by others who do the same.“

March 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Nina lost 80 pounds.  After experiencing significant weight gain during two pregnancies, she sought out help from a nutritionist. Using a custom eating plan and exercising regularly worked for her. This mom of 2 is a model, actress and vocalist. Check out her story.

nina before and after

I’ve always been an athletic person, slim and in shape. I had my first child in 2010 and I gained about 70 lbs (weighing 250 pounds). Within a year’s time, I managed to lose 60 of those 70 pounds. The funny thing is that before I got pregnant, I was already trying to drop 10 lbs (weighing 180 lbs at the time).

I got pregnant and had my 2nd child in 2012. With my 2nd pregnancy, I had planned not to gain a lot of weight and to do better. However, I was put on bed rest around week 22 and still ended up gaining weight. That put me at 235 pounds after my baby was born. Dealing with post-partum depression and two small kids made it very, VERY tough. A year went by and I had only lost 25 pounds. This was so disappointing! I was so depressed about it. I mean I would literally cry in the shower because I was so disgusted with myself. I would pray during those shower crying spells because I just felt lost. I just prayed for guidance. God was let me know that I had the power to change things.

One day, I got sick and tired of being sick and tired with myself. I was fully ready to commit myself to change. My mind was made up. I knew that to be successful, I would need help because at that time I was mentally drained. I was still partially depressed and dealing with the stresses of motherhood. I went to a weight loss facility and spoke at great lengths with a nutritionist. It was an eye opener for me. I realized I was doing so many things wrong that I thought were right.

She put me on a 1500 calorie/day diet. I start drinking more water, taking in more protein and cutting the multitude of carbs I was consuming. The first week on my diet, I lost 8 lbs! After that, I consistently lost 1-2 pounds per week. With each week’s weigh in I was more encouraged to continue on.

The before photo shows me before at about 215 pounds and the after photo shows me at about 155 pounds, my smallest weight since college. After baby #2, that brings my weight loss total to 80 pounds!

Today, my eating habits have completely changed and I workout regularly. I eat 5 times a day and workout at least 3-4 times a week. The things that were once difficult to do (eating habits, working out, drinking water, etc) are now second nature. So, if you’re in the middle of your journey or just starting, I just want to encourage you to push through. You are the best project you’ll ever work on and you will always get to wear your reward!

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Instagram: @theninaexperience

Keisha lost 99 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Keisha lost 99 pounds.  After seeing how diabetes ravaged people’s health and wanting to be there for her young son after a tragic loss, she decided to change her lifestyle and lose the weight.  She wrote in to us to share about her journey…

keisha before and after

My name is Keisha Washington. My starting weight was 335 lbs. I’m 5’5″ and  at that weight I wore a size 26 pants and 3-4X tops. I lost 98 pounds in one year. My current weight is 236 lbs and I’m wearing a size 18, which I might add is getting a little loose on me.

I’ve always been overweight but I found myself at the age of 33 with so many health issues related to food. I’m a type II diabetic who had become insulin dependent. I have chronic hypertension. Even with those health issues, weight loss wasn’t my focus. My 2.5 yr old son passed away from complications from having Athetoid Cerebral Palsy. I found myself in a dark depression and the only reason I wanted to live was because my oldest, who was 10 years old at the time, needed me. After my younger sons death, I took a job in healthcare. I started transporting patients in their 40s who had the same health issues as me. Diabetics who were now amputees and living in nursing facilities. I would transport them to doctor appointments and dialysis. That was my wake up call. I didn’t want that to be my fate at 40.

I started to follow my diabetic diet. I gave up soda’s first, started walking daily and cut out fried foods. I’ll eat a piece of fried chicken every now and then but I bake almost all meats. I look at food totally different now. I eat off a smaller plate to trick my mind into believing that I’m eating more. I take the stairs instead of elevators and drink water all the time. I’m just trying to lead a healthier life. My 1st goal weight is to get to 200 pounds. I’m 36 lbs away from that. Once I hit that mark I’ll make another goal.

Instagram: @Keisha_Squared

Tareena lost 60 pounds

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May 2016 Update – Tareena kept off the 63 pounds she lost a year ago and lost 4 additional pounds.

I have a new update to share. I am still going strong, exercising at home and watching what I eat instead of dieting. I currently weigh 153 pounds, down from my highest weigh of 220 pounds.

tareena before and after

Oct 2015 Update – Tareena lost 3 more pounds and is working on strength training.

“I haven’t lost much more, but I am turning what I have into muscle. Now, I weigh 157 pounds. I still work out at home, but now I have a weight bench that I use for shoulders, legs and chest. I use my indoor bike as well for cardio. I do a 5 minute ab routine and squats with heels on lol. My diet is still simple portion control and I also use my Nutribullet from time to time.”

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March 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Tareena lost 60 pounds.  This proud mom of 3 was motivated to lose weight for her family. Embracing health eating and exercise worked for her. Check out what she shared with us about losing the weight…

tareena before and after

I would like to share my weight loss journey. I am a mom of three, ages 11, 7, and 6 years old. I have battled with my weight since the birth of my last child. 5 months ago, I decided to get real and act right. I changed my diet and really started working out hard!! I have lost a total of 60 lbs! I’ve been on this journey from 2013 to today. I plan to keep it up and never go back! Thank you for creating your Facebook page it is such a positive thing to see our queens being more than they make us out to be.

My motivation was the naysayers at first, those who told me to just accept the fact that I was a mom that would never be in shape because this is what mom’s look like. Then it became just wanting to be healthier for my husband and kids. I was tired of being unhappy with my body. Although I acted as if I was ok with it, I was not!

I started with cutting out fast food completely. I have not had any type of potato product in a year and a half. No chips, fries, nothing! After crash dieting, I realized that yes I was losing but it was not healthy so I began following healthy portion sizes and I still am. Took away pies and ice-cream and changed it to fruits. Also, I don’t drink soda or juice, just water and green tea.

I work out at home for 30 mins to an hour everyday. I started off with Hip Hop Abs in October 2014 then around December I started doing routines from YouTube. Now I do my own routine which is a combination of different videos from YouTube. My starting weight was 220 pounds and that was my heaviest, wearing a size 14. I am currently 160 pounds and wearing a size 8-10 at 5’8″ tall.

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How Can a Calorie Deficit Help You Lose?

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A common term you’ll hear when researching weight loss or dieting is “calorie deficit”. A calorie deficit occurs when you eat less calories than you burn in a day. This deficit in calories is what the basis of many diet regimens rely upon for results.

Calorie Deficits and Weight Loss

calorie deficitCalorie deficits and weight loss go hand in hand. When you burn more calories than you consume your body will start to drop weight, in theory (medical issues and metabolism problems can be a factor). As an example, let’s say you eat 1,500 calories a day and burn 2,000 calories. If your body needs the 2000 calories, this means your deficit would be 500 calories. Since you aren’t eating the extra 500 calories as food your body takes it from fat reserves instead. Ideally you will have a calorie deficit of 500 to 1,000 calories depending on your weight and activity level.  Each person’s situation is different.

Conversely, If your body only needs 1500 calories a day (that being the number of calories you burn) and you eat 2200 calories, your body has to do something with the extra calories. This is what brings on weight gain.

These 2 scenarios are the basics of weight loss and weight gain. When you look up how many calories you should eat on sites like iifym.com or myfitnesspal.com, they are calculating a deficit of calories based on how many calories you need to stay at your current weight. For example, you may need to eat 2500 calories a day to stay at 200 pounds, so a site or app may suggest that you eat 1800 calories per day for a significant daily calorie deficit (factoring in more exercise as well as healthier eating habits).

To figure out your calorie deficit you will need to do some calculations.

Calculating a Calorie Deficit

To figure out your calorie deficit you will first need to determine how many calories you burn on a daily basis. Daily calories burned includes both your exercise regimen as well as resting calories burned.

To find how many calories you burn during workouts, add up the total numbers of hours you burn per week and divide by 7. Multiply how many pounds you weigh by this number. Then multiply this number by the calories you burn per hour of exercise. Your resulting number will be the average calories burned from exercise per day.

Finding your resting calories burned is best done by using a calculator such as this one.

Once you have your resting calories you will need to subtract your exercise hours from the total. Do this by taking your resting calorie number and divide it into 24. Take that number multiply it by hours per day you aren’t exercising.

After all the calculating, add your calories burned at exercise and at rest together. The resulting sum is how many calories you would have to consume to maintain your current weight. To create your deficit you will need to subtract anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories (or what you’ve been advised) from this sum. The resulting number is how many calories you can consume on a daily basis.

Don’t want to do all of this math?  Use this calorie deficit calculator instead.

Common Calorie Deficit Errors

There are a couple common errors people new to calorie deficits make that can negatively impact their health and success.

The most common is improper calculations. If you come up with a number that doesn’t sound right, redo the math. If you struggle with calculating your deficit from scratch you may want to find a calorie deficit calculator to do the work for you, but these calculators and apps are not perfect.  It’s key to keep track of what you are eating, how much you exercise and whether you are losing weight.  As you lose weight, you’ll need to adjust your calorie intake and exercising to avoid plateaus.

The second most common error is shooting for a super high calorie deficit right off the bat. A high calorie deficit is a great way to spark weight loss but don’t overdo it. Too much a deficit will leave you feeling fatigued, irritable and can even cause illness from a stressed immune system. You will also be more likely to overeat or binge in response to eating dramatically less food.  Remember, you can also add to your deficit if you find good results but want more of a change.  To many people go from eating 2800 or more calories a day to trying to eat 1200 calories a day not realizing how much food they were eating before they started their weight loss journey and the deficit is too high.

Last but not least, the biggest problem people make with a calorie deficit diet has to do with the quality of food eaten. Just because you’ve created a deficit doesn’t mean you can fill your required calories with junk food. This will only harm your health in the long run to eat like that even though you can still lose weight. Typically if you eat unhealthy foods and still lose weight, you’re actually losing muscle along with the fat, but each person is different.  Eat healthy foods that will support the health of your heart, liver, kidneys and other organs.

TIP:Keep a food journal to track everything you eat, either in a notebook or with a diet tracking program/mobile app. Ensure you insert the proper serving sizes as well (i.e. if you eat 2 servings, be sure you write down calories x2).

When Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working

The human body can be very individual from one another. This means that one diet isn’t going to always work for everyone. Calorie deficits aren’t exempt from this. Common issues associated with calorie deficits include:

  • Constantly feeling hungry
  • Gaining weight
  • Losing muscle along with fat

If you are experiencing these problems you need to either recalculate your numbers or consider a different dietary plan. People who are trying to eat a specific diet, such as paleo or vegetarian, may simply be unable to follow the textbook calorie deficit even though they are already achieving great results without a deficit or with one much lower than recommended.

It is important to consult with your doctor or a nutritionist if you feel like you are struggling with losing weight as this can be due to an underlying health issue, issues with your metabolism or hormone imbalance. Remember that the key to losing weight and keeping it off it choosing a way of eating that you will actually stick to. Don’t be afraid to mess around with your calculations a bit to find that calorie deficit sweet spot for your body.

Tammi lost 141 pounds

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Update Dec 2015 – We featured Tammi‘s story back in March 2015 (below) and she recently shared this update with us. “I’ve been running using my Gear Fit, Nike Run, C25k and Pandora. I love knowing how many steps I take per day. I average around 5 miles and try to do that a few times per week. I don’t do the mega circuit of activities that I used 2. I completed my 1st 5k run on October and also I wore my very 1st bikini this year. I felt so confident in it. This is by no means easy, this maintenance thing. I have my bad days and set backs, but I pick myself back up and allow myself that cupcake. I still use portion control and have my sweet tea as a treat. I also try to treat myself every so often, because after all I am human and have weaknesses. I’m still learning how NOT to be a slave to the scale and be easier on myself, but like this weight loss journey, it will be a lifelong commitment and I’m willing to take it on. I remember how I felt at 311 pounds and I never want to feel that way again.”

tammi before and after

March 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation Story of the Day: Tammi lost 141 pounds.  This proud mom of 2 now weighs less than she did in the 9th grade and is never going back to not feeling healthy and free.  Check out what she shared with us about her weight loss journey…

tammi before and after

At 5″11 I weighed 311 lbs. I’ve been overweight since the ninth grade and tried so many weight loss solutions. At one point I just decided to be resolved in the fact that I was gonna be that size forever. Even when my then 3 year old was sitting beside me, rubbing my stomach, and asked me if he was going to have a little sister that didn’t give me the boost to get up off my butt and do something about it. Before my divorce I started exercising with the intent on improving my relationship. That didn’t work. Then after my divorce I moved on and found the love of my life. I was loved for me and never asked to change. That’s when I decided to do this for ME a for nobody else.

My mom had gastric bypass surgery and I was there for every step. I used her diet and meal plan which started out strictly on protein shakes for a few months. It was hard and that’s no joke, but I was committed. Once I reintroduced solids, I started hitting the gym hard. I did kickboxing, water aerobics, spin, and walking. I am currently doing 60 minutes of exercise/day. I’m proud to say that I can now run!! It’s a slow run, but it’s something I could never ever do before. My annoying large breasts even shrunk. They were a bother to me and that was the one surgery I wanted prior to losing the weight. Well that’s money saved!!

I still feel like a “fat” girl as I call myself some days, but after a year and a half I reached my goal weight and have been maintaining it for a few months. I’m NEVER going back because even on my bad days, I’ve never felt this free. My men, as I call them, are 8 and 13 years old and think I’m too small. However,  that’s just because they were so used to fluffy mommy. They don’t understand that I am a healthier, happier, more comfortable in my own skin kind of Me. I now weigh 170 pounds and that’s less than I weighed in the ninth grade. It takes a lot for me to even post this picture, but I feel that I am now fearless about judgement and completely proud of my hard work. It may sound cliche, but if i could do it, anybody can! It is hard as hell, I won’t lie, but it’s sooooooooo worth it in the end. Keep the faith.

Gloria lost 57 pounds

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Update May 2016 – Here is Gloria’s latest update photo. 100 pounds gone!

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Update Oct 2015 – We featured Gloria’s story back in February and she’s lost an additional 43 pounds. Here is her update: “I was featured earlier this year but since then I have lost about 50 more pounds and I wanted to share that with you. I continue to eat clean and work out daily. Kickboxing is my new hobby and I have burned a lot of calories. I also make sure that I have the proper water intake and stay active as possible.  I’m keeping faith because this is an every day battle to live a healthy lifestyle.”  Check out more about her story below.

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Feb 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Gloria aka GiGi lost 57 pounds.  After years of struggling with her weight and not being happy with what she say in the mirror, she decided that it was time for a positive lifestyle change.  Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey…

Gloria before and after

My name is Gloria. My life began about 6 months ago. That day I realized I was disgusted just by walking past a mirror. That was the day that I realized that I no longer felt beautiful but more disgusting. That is the day I knew I had to make a difference.

I’ve always struggled with my weight, even as a teenager. Not until 2014 did I become depressed because of it. My confidence was on the ground and I felt equal to trash. I thank God every single day for giving me the willpower and the strength in the courage to get up and live. It is so easy to get stuck in a depression and no longer care. This I know from personal experience, so everyday that I look back I’m overly grateful.

I’ve lost 57 pounds (5’2″ tall). My beginning weight was 297 pounds. I’m currently 240 pounds and still going.  I just want everyone to know if you’re struggling with your weight there is hope. If God can do it for me, he can do it for anybody.

I got up and I changed my diet. I no longer stop by McDonald’s and Burger King every night. I remember ordering combos by the double. I ordered double because I thought I was that hungry. My diet consists of: no sugar no bread no the only meats that I will eat a baked fish and baked chicken.  I began to become active, even when it hurt me and even when my legs felt like I could no longer feel them I kept going. I remember not knowing what workout to do so I just walked. In the beginning I could barely walk a half of a mile so I started out simply walking very little. I couldn’t go very far, but I now walk a mile in the morning and a mile in the evening everyday.

Please continue to follow my weight loss journey as I will continue to share with you all. I’m excited for not only me but for you too.

Instagram: @brownlady_fitness (inactive)

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Chasity lost 50 pounds

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Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Chasity lost 50 pounds by going low carb and embracing exercise.

Chasity before and after

Hi my name is Chasity Nero from Richmond, Va. I went from 230 pounds to 180 pounds (height: 5’5″). I started my journey in February of last year.

What was your motivation? What inspired you?
I realized that I was 230 pounds and I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes (type 2).

How did you change your eating habits?
I did a low-carb lifestyle and started eating 5-6 small meals a day.  I cut out a lot of carbs and a lot of dairy.

What did your workout routines look like?
I started cycling 7 days a week for 30 minutes a day

How long did your transformation take?
It’s been 11 months and I’m still going.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
Eat Low carb and have  5-6 small meals at day.  It worked for me.

Instagram: @ONLY 1PUDDIN_

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Latiana lost 20 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Latiana lost 20 pounds since Oct 2014.  At 5’3″ this petite mom dealt with serious weight gain from birth control after years of being slim.  When she got engaged and started trying on wedding dresses, she got the wakeup call she needed.  Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey…

Latianna before and after

What was your motivation?

Three things specifically inspired me, the first was I had been noticing that since the beginning of 2014, I began to slowly pick up weight. This is something that I NEVER had to endure as a person that had always been under a size 5, but once I started breast feeding the effects of the Implanon (birth control) in my arm began to start up with weight gain. My clothes started to fit differently and slowly but surely, I found myself buying bigger sizes than what was normal for me. I crept up from my size 5, to a 6, then those got too tight, so it was on to an 8, then those even got to tight, so, I had to purchase a few size 10s. My office did a Biggest Loser challenge in April 2014 and I stepped on the scale to see 143 (which isn’t bad for some), but for me and what I was use to I was SO embarrassed. I basically just donated my money to the challenge and never even attempted to work out OR even change my eating and cooking habits (cooking runs in the family but, so also does Diabetes & High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol). So, fast forward to September 12th when my honey proposes and now it gets serious because I KNOW I have to lose weight.  When I went to the bridal store, tried on dresses and they wouldn’t even zip in the back so they had to bring out other sizes, I was TOO TOO thru. I scheduled a Doctors appt for Septemer 30th and THIS IS THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED FOR ME. The scale read 163 lbs. The doctor said, loose 1-2 lbs per week, that’s healthy weight loss and it’s bound to stay off this way. With that I began my mission of becoming and staying fit. Logging on to Black Weight Loss Success SEVERAL times per week was a HUGE inspiration.

How did you change your eating habits?

My eating habits changes began with me STOPPING the late night eating, not eating after 7:30pm, and if I ever happen to eat late it BETTER be a healthy choice (fruit). I cut out the fast food and fried foods. I’ve been drinking only water since I began. I meal prep (which is SO important) and I use portion control. I do give myself 1-2 treat meals per month, but it is Meal and not Treat DAY. I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner (every day), with a few snacks in-between. If we go out to eat, I’ll only eat half the meal and save the rest for later. I fill up on a little water before eating. I just recently starting doing fusion water too. I cut out rice, pasta, fatty foods (like bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese), and started substituting these things for other stuff (i.e. avocado as a topping for my baked potatoes when I eat them). My treat meals are things like pasta (which is still in moderation), or a Rib Eye instead of a Sirloin. I tried to cheat with a meal last week at Jack n the Box (Chipolte Chicken Club), I craved it so bad as it’s a limited item that they have every now and then, but my body completely rejected it and the fries. I had to give the rest to my kids.

What did your workout routines look like?

My workout routines started with me taking EVERY break at work to walk and spending time during my lunch to walk as well. Going to the gym and getting on the step climber was the absolute BEST because of how many calories you burn. I slowly began jump roping, and I just started kickboxing this past Saturday (which is already kicking my butt), with classes being 5days a week. I am not going to the gym at this time. At home while watching my favorite shows I’ll lift my 5 lb weighs during commercials. After this month long kickboxing class is over, I’m jumping into Zumba and Pole Dancing for exercise.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?

I went from 163lbs down to 143lbs and I still have 20 more pounds to go before I’m back down to the size I was last year with me being 5’3’’. One of the things I did was buy my wedding gown to small (in the size I was before I started gaining the weight and the size I was 2 kids ago), it’s pushing me to loose the weight, I’m almost there guys!!!! I look forward to coming back on and sharing my updates.

How long did your transformation take?  What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?

I began my journey October 3rd 2014. I’m sure that if I was still going to the gym as much as I was when I initially started it would be all off by now but, I wanted it to be a complete lifestyle change and not just a little quickie things that I would later gain the weight back. The advice I give is Faith is dead without the work. It sounds hard but, once you start, you’ll get to the point where you don’t want to stop.

As a mom of 5 this change effected my entire household, even with my mate because they miss all that extra good cooking I use to do, which I can still do but it’s just going to be a healthier options. I don’t plan to go back to eating unclean. I feel SO much better, my skin is clearer and it feels good to motivate family, friends, & coworkers. I set goals for myself, and after accomplishing them, then I give myself a treat. You can treat yourself, just make sure you’ve earned it, which you can do so with a good workout in the morning to earn burn some calories.

Stick with it. You can do it!! Just start, stopping thinking, I don’t have the money, it’s too expensive, I need a gym membership, I don’t get paid until so and so day. Those are all the excuses I made for myself. Stop the excuses!! You can start NOW!!

  • Start with water only (cutting out all other drinks)
  • STOP eating after a certain time
  • Oven fry instead of using grease
  • Meal prep with what you have
  • Use portion control.
  • Walk around while your clothes are in the washer or dryer for exercise. I give myself challenges like that all the time.

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Tashauna lost 81 pounds

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Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Tashauna lost 81 pounds.  She decided that enough was enough and started meal planning, using portion control and working out 6 days a week to get results.  Here is what she shared with us about her journey…

Tashauna before and after

Hi my name is Tashauna I have followed your page since the beginning of my journey. Even though I never felt fat the scale said differently. In June of 2014, I weighed in at my highest weight of 254 pounds and I decided that enough is enough. I had gotten to the point where I couldn’t fit into any of my clothes and couldn’t breathe walking up one flight of stairs.

I cut out all sodas, juices, sweets, bread, rice, and pasta. I also meal prepped, used portion control and only ate food I prepared. I only used Mrs.Dash seasoning for cooking and baked or broiled EVERYTHING. I know it sounds drastic but it WORKED!! I ate at least 5 meals a day with lots of protein!!! At first, working out wasn’t easy but I kept at it and eventually I was working out at least 6 days a week doing at least an hour of cardio. I never enlisted a trainer or anything of that sort. I was kinda my own motivation. I wanted to be BETTER!

While the journey hasn’t been easy, with prayer and determination I did it! Now, my current weight is 173 pounds. I’ve lost 81 pounds. I hope to lose another 13 pounds and enlist the help of a trainer. I lost most of my weight within the first four months which kept me motivated!

For any woman trying I encourage you to take it day by day, love yourself, and stay focused. Don’t get discouraged, just keep going. Drink lots of water and stay focused! Last but not least, be patient, trust the process and enjoy falling madly in love with yourself! I know I did!!

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Instagram: @ttsthetruth