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Shandrekia lost 39 pounds

August 7, 2019 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Shandrekia before and after

Transformation of the Day: Shandrekia lost 39 pounds. After giving birth to her third child, she struggled with postpartum depression, Hypothyroidism, and weight gain. She found success by working out 6 to 7 days a week, adopting a plant-based diet and being consistent. Check out her journey.

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Tameka lost 53 pounds

August 7, 2017 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

tameka before and after

Transformation of the Day: Tameka lost 53 pounds. She was motivated to live a healthier lifestyle when she began to worry about her own mortality. A hypothyroidism diagnosis also added to her concerns. Working out at home, Weight Watchers, My Fitness Pal and the Green Smoothie Cleanse were all factors that contributed to her success. Check […]

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Kenya lost 78 pounds

February 2, 2017 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

kenya before and after

Transformation of the Day: Kenya lost 78 pounds. She didn’t let hypothyroidism, diabetes and insulin resistance stop her. The medication she was taking made her prone to weight gain, so she sought out a specialist to help her adjust her meds and took steps to change her lifestyle. Check out her journey. It was very hard […]

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Terrilyn lost 40 pounds

January 29, 2017 by Ajima Jackson 5 Comments

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Transformation of the Day: Terrilyn lost 40 pounds and 3 dress sizes. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism made her feel like she was fighting her body for survival. This mom of 3 made up her mind, reached out for the help she needed and took control of her health. Check out how she did it. Age: 29 years old Height: […]

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Rashonda lost 50 pounds

December 6, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Update February 2018: Rashonda is still going strong. We’ve been following her journey since 2015. She lost more than 60 pounds and totally transformed her body with exercise and good nutrition. She shared with us how she’s been able to maintain her success. Age: 27 Height: 5’3″ Starting weight: 204.8 pounds Current weight: 141 pounds […]

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Nailah lost 33 pounds

September 28, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 6 Comments

Update Aug 2016: Nailah wrote in to tell us that she’s lost an additional 32 pounds for a total of 65 lbs gone. This single mom of 2 is constantly on the go, but she is able to fit exercise into her busy schedule. Since losing weight, I’m more active. Honestly, just being a single mom of […]

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Can Diabetes Hinder Weight Loss?

August 4, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

In America alone, roughly 30 million people have diabetes according to a 2014 CDC report. That estimate includes diagnosed or not. Did you know that it’s estimated that 30% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed? Diabetes is a terrible disease that claims close to 3.5 million lives every based on United Nations Health Agency statistics. It’s also a […]

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Sarang lost 196 pounds

November 17, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 15 Comments

Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Sarang lost 196 pounds.  This amazing mom of 5 was dealing with Graves Disease, Hypothyroidism and Sleep Apnea when she decided to change her life.  She has not only transformed herself, but she’s also helping others to reach their weight loss and fitness goals.  Check out her awesome […]

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Lajuana lost 30 pounds

May 18, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 7 Comments

Lajuana lost 30 pounds. She realized that she was not just curvy, but overweight.  After facing major health issues and surgery, she decided it was time to change her life.  Here is what she shared with us: “My name is Lajuana Wood and I am so happy to be able to tell my story today! Throughout […]

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Athar lost 150 pounds

February 10, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 18 Comments

Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Athar (aka Peaches) lost 150 pounds and was able to put her Lupus symptoms in remission.  She fought hard to find the right treatment for her lupus and hypothyroidism.  She was determined to beat obesity, eat right and get active.  Here is what she shared with us about […]

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