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Danielle lost 60 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Danielle lost 60 pounds. She was tired of the endless cycle of continuous dieting. She shared with us how she transformed by making practical changes to her eating habits and working out consistently. 

danielle before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Instagram: @kitty__katt 

What was your motivation?
I was motivated to end the continuous yo-yo dieting/weight loss cycle, which had occurred for YEARS. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I switched to using basic tools that we all know: 

  • I increased my fruit and vegetable intake. 
  • I drank 64oz of water daily, 
  • I eliminated fried food. 
  • I ate only lean meats and protein that were either baked, grilled, or broiled. 

What is your workout routine?
I actually enjoy working out, so I work out six days a week- it’s therapeutic for me. I encourage people to work out at least three days per week for weight loss. 

I use various methods to discourage boredom- cardio can be running, walking, elliptical, stairclimber, stationary bike, rowing, etc. I also strength train three days a week for at least 30 mins. 

What is your height?
I’m 5’8″

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 245 pounds, and my current weight is 185 pounds. 

How long did your transformation take?
Due to falling on/off plan, this has taken me one year. I’m still 15 pounds from my goal weight, but my focus at this stage is more on strength training to build muscle and look leaner. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned over the years is: there are 100 weight loss plans, and ONE of them has worked for everybody. The most important focus for ANY of them is how you will maintain your goal after you succeed. 

The journey is life-long, and if you don’t learn during the process how to continue to focus on proper nutrition and balanced movement for what works best for YOU, your success will never last.

Shonee lost 63 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Shonee lost 63 pounds. She decided to go plant-based, following in the footsteps of a friend who lost weight after becoming a pescatarian. Walking for exercise is also part of her routine.

shonee lost 63 pounds

Social Media:
Instagram: @baltimore_gypsiee

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
What inspired me was a friend who was heavy but changed his eating habits. He was a pescatarian for five years, so I decided to try his way of eating without telling him to see if it would work for me. 

At the time, I was experiencing knee and ankle pain when I walked and while driving. About three weeks to a month later, I noticed that my knee and ankle weren’t hurting anymore. I got on the scale at the time, and my weight was 347 pounds. I had lost 17 pounds, which inspired me to keep going.

How did you change your eating habits?
I changed my eating habits by cutting out all land animals and sweets. I started drinking more water as well. I also began eating more fish, vegetables, and plant-based food. I didn’t use a specific diet plan, just self-motivation.

What is your workout routine?
I started walking at least 15 minutes a day in the beginning. I now walk 30 minutes a day for cardio. I try to walk in every day.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 347 pounds. My current weight is 284 pounds.

What is your height?
My height is 5’2″.

When did you start your journey?
I started my weight loss journey back in February 2022, so it’s been 11 months. So far, I have lost 63 pounds.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I learned is I don’t have to take the easy way out. Work hard you will get results. I had to want it for myself.

Big lesson and my advice for others who want to lose weight: Never quit! Even if you fall off track, just keep going. Don’t allow anything to discourage you. I just turn it into my motivation to keep going. 

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
I was going to get weight loss surgery, but I heard some people had complications. Also, I have a family member who motivated me to do it naturally.

I have been working out, eating more vegetables, and drinking water…and it’s been working. I have tried so many weight loss products in the past and not eating. However, all it took was to change my eating habits. Most of my weight dropped from changing my eating and cutting out a lot of meat and sugar from my diet 

Denise lost 69 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Denise lost 69 pounds. Two years ago, she promised herself that she would release the weight. Having recently turned 30, she wanted to be on the right path going forward in life. Becoming a pescatarian, intermittent fasting, and sharing her journey online are just a few ways she took action.

Denise before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Instagram: @iamdeniseking_ 
TikTok: Mskurvydee

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation hit on April 22, 2020, when I looked at myself in the mirror and said, “It’s time, Denise.” I was tired of being the excuse for why I could not stay consistent with getting this weight off of me naturally. So I promised myself I would keep moving forward and never look back. 

I had just turned 30 in March of that year and wanted to start my 30s on the right path. For years, my weight has been up and down, but I noticed I was at my heaviest one day at a doctor’s appointment when the scale read 298 lbs. I could do nothing but ask myself how I could let this happen. 

I remember being a little under 210 lbs in the summer of 2015 when I moved from North Carolina to Texas. At the time, I promised myself I would stay consistent with keeping my weight down. Sadly, in the fall of 2016, I lost my lovely mother, who raised me after losing both biological parents by the age of 11—losing her put the adult me in a dark place which caused me to become depressed. I lost myself and started to regain all the weight, plus more. My husband always loved me at any size, so I never thought anything of it until seeing 298 on the scale. I did not want those numbers to increase, nor did I want to leave this earth after watching so many loved ones pass due to health issues.

Once I started my journey in 2020, I knew I needed to find ways to keep myself inspired. The pandemic had us all on lockdown, and even if I wanted to go to the gym, I could not. In May 2020, I created a fitness platform on IG so I could inspire and motivate others as well as myself. Creating this platform truly inspired me daily just by watching others on their journey. 

I also started journaling, which helped me create a daily routine and stick to it. When I did not believe in myself, my husband believed in me more and would always say, “I know you can do this. It’s in you.” 

I started taking as many pictures as I could throughout my journey. In the beginning, I was too ashamed to take any videos, but later started taking them and was finally confident enough to post them on social media. Whenever I felt like giving up, I had to go back and look at how far I had come because I no longer wanted to be closed up and unhappy with myself.

denise before and after weight loss

How did you change your eating habits?
In June 2020, I became a pescatarian giving up all meat except seafood. I stopped eating fast, and fried foods and completely gave up junk food. I also do intermittent fasting because it helps me avoid eating so much around the clock. I have a set time to eat and use an app called ” WeFast”. I also make sure to drink lots of water throughout my day.

What is your workout routine?
I work out 5-6 days a week. I start my morning by getting up at 5 am or before to do in-home cardio (jogging in place, jumping jacks, jumping rope, etc.) Weight lifting is also included in my routine, so I try to do workouts that include some weight to build strength. 

How often did you work out?
I made sure to get some type of workout Monday thru Friday. Depending on my schedule, I may work out on a Saturday as well.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 298 pounds, and my current weight is 229 pounds.

What is your height?
I am 5’10”.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started in April 2020 so that makes a little over two years now and over 60 lbs gone.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No, I didn’t have surgery to lose weight. (Everything was done naturally.)

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I learned is that it starts with your mindset. Once I was able to change my thinking and believe in myself, my life began to change in all areas. I learned to be patient, make my journey fun, keep God first, and never let any distractions cause me to give up on myself.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Whatever you do, keep moving forward and go full throttle. Never let the scale discourage you in any way, and make YOUR journey fun. Believe in yourself always. Know whatever you put your mind to, you can do it. 

Once you can change the way you think, it will make your journey less stressful, and you will start to see the results you envision. You are your only limit, so never give up on yourself. You will only know your full potential if you keep challenging yourself. Keep in mind that your future self will appreciate all the hard work you did to get there.

Dezi lost 64 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Dezi lost 64 pounds by committing to a healthy lifestyle. This registered nurse/wellness coach shared that 2020-2021 was a truly tough time when she faced many health and family challenges. One of the tools she used was Saxenda which helped her curb emotional eating and commit to healthy eating habits.

Dezi before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Instagram: @dezired_dezi
TikTok: @dezired_dezi

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
I have been trying to lose weight on and off for years, but I think 2020-21 was a tough one! I went through a very depressing time during that season. And not like I was just really sad. Nah, more like my whole life felt like it was falling apart. 

My marriage was struggling. COVID had me trying to homeschool my kids (which made me question my IQ), I had the energy of a turtle, I was overweight, and my knees and my ankles were giving me problems. Being an essential worker was overrated, to say the least, and I was mentally fried. 

I also suffered from insomnia, so I went to the doctor for exhaustion. I had a few new diagnoses when I left: morbid obesity, anxiety, and clinical depression. My spirit was broken. 

BUT GOD!! I remember so vividly laying in bed crying my eyes out one night and just saying, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus” over and over…. That’s all I felt I had left. I was so alone. I felt so low that my self-esteem couldn’t even be called “self” esteem anymore….What keeps me going is NEVER wanting to feel like that EVER again. 

How did you change your eating habits? 
My eating habits changed drastically after my doctor started me on a medication called Saxenda. It’s a prescription medication for weight loss. It is a shot every day that causes you to feel fuller longer. The worst side effect for me was nausea in the beginning, but it helped me gradually change how much I ate and how often I ate. It also eliminated my “emotional eating” binges completely.

I started making easy swaps a little at a time. First, I added more fruits and veggies to my diet. I eat a lot of seafood (I LOVE salmon) and chicken, but I still eat red meat occasionally. The medicine works by slowing digestion. Heavy food sits in the stomach longer, and it tends to make me feel sluggish. 

I try to drink 2 liters of Smart Water a day (most days, I get to about one and a half liters). I also drink tea (actually half peach tea/half lemonade Crystal Light) and coffee. Oh, and I love the chocolate-flavored Core Power Protein drinks. 

Dezi weight loss

What is your workout routine?
I’m a registered nurse and a weight loss and mental wellness coach, so I walk a lot for work. I also take a 30-minute walk in the morning around the hospital campus to close my Apple Watch exercise ring. I was in the 5 am club for a while going to the gym, but now, between work, running my coaching business, being a full-time student, and being a mom of two teenagers… whew, chile! 

Somewhere along this journey, I committed to at least 30 minutes a day, four days a week. It can be walking, going to the gym, running in place, jumping jacks and squats, or me turning on some music and giving the great Whitney Houston somebody to dance with! 

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
246 pounds was my highest weight, and I currently weigh 182 pounds. 

What is your height? 
5ft 2in (extra tall)

 
 
 
 
 
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When did you start your journey? 
I’ve been starting this journey on Monday over and over again for years. Maybe 15 years of starting seriously on Monday…but my highest weight was around June 2021. Being stuck in the house for CoVid (outside of being in the depression box I called work at the hospital) and finding new ways to reward myself with food was an excellent recipe for ballooning weight. 

How long did your transformation take? 
It took me about a year to lose the first 50 lbs.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No, not for me. However, I work with women who are post-surgical patients. I applaud them for making the hard decision because none of this is easy! And whoever says it is… we can’t worry about their problems cause we have our own. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Losing weight is hard. Being overweight is hard. You just gotta pick which “hard” you want to deal with. I don’t judge people, whether they have surgery, do it au naturel, or use a combination of things. There are risks to being overweight, there are risks to surgery, and there are risks to medications. Do what you believe is safest and most effective for you! Because at the end of the day, no one knows what you go through and how you feel but you and God! 

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
My momma always says, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” I’m still not sure why she skinned cats or why she embarked on figuring out multiple ways to do so, but the sentiment is useful. 

There are multiple ways to diet and exercise. What works for you may not work for someone else, and what worked for me may not work for you, BUT you can find what works for you and be consistent with it to hit your goals. So run your race.

Jasmine lost 67 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Jasmine lost 67 pounds. Faced with high blood pressure, iron deficiency, and borderline diabetes at 28, she decided it was time to prioritize her health. She has transformed by being intentional about her eating habits and working out consistently. She also became a Vegan and a health/fitness coach.

Jasmine lost 67 pounds

Social Media:
IG: @saayyitfitness_
TikTok: Saayyitfitness28
Facebook:Saayy it Fitness

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
I wanted to be healthy and knew that my problem was bigger than losing weight. I was 28 with high blood pressure, and my doctor also said I was borderline Diabetic. I was also surprised to find out that I had high blood pressure for five years. They were just prescribing me medication for it. Also, I had an iron deficiency, but I don’t like taking medication. So I knew to avoid taking medicine, I needed to at least make a change. 

I took a lot of photos because being able to look back on where I came from inspired me to keep going. Being able to help other women with their journey was another way I kept going. It was a very rewarding feeling to help other women through a journey that’s so personal. It still is today because I became a health and fitness coach to help women achieve their level of healthy.

Jasmine before and after weight loss

 
 
 
 
 
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How did you change your eating habits?
I started to meal prep. Meal prepping was the best thing I ever did because it taught me how to create a better relationship with food. I was in a calorie deficit period. When I started my journey, I only ate 1200 calories a day. I don’t recommend anyone going that route, but it allowed me to make better changes. I stopped eating carbs as well, which is something I also don’t recommend. I’ve become Vegan through my journey, which has been so rewarding.

What is your workout routine? 
My workout routine was cardio (dance fitness), all from home. Youtube was my friend during that time. I enjoy doing workouts that allow me to move constantly. Eventually, I did start to incorporate strength training into my workout regimen. Adding weights to my cardio routines allowed me to advance my fitness level very quickly.

How often did you work out?
When I started my journey, it was only for about 15 or 20 minutes three days a week. Each week I would give myself a new goal to progress. I didn’t want to overwork myself because I knew I would give up if I did. So I would either extend the time or add a day each week. Now I work out 4-5 days a week for 45 minutes to a half hour.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight? 
My starting weight was 194 pounds, and currently, I weigh 127 pounds.

What is your height?
I am 5’2″.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I have been on this journey more than once. This is actually my third time losing weight. My journey actually started in 2011. I lost 15 pounds without trying. I was enrolled in a cardio class in college, so by being active, the pounds rolled off even though I ate what I wanted. 

Eating what I wanted caught up with me. So in 2015, I lost 20 pounds. I started at 178lbs and got down to 158lbs. By the end of 2016, I had gained most of the 20lbs back. My doctor thought something was medically wrong. I gained back 40lbs altogether. 

In 2019, I started my healthy lifestyle journey and lost 75 pounds. However, it took me ten months to lose 60 pounds (a year in total). Becoming a Vegan also played a huge role in my weight loss journey. I have been on this journey for three years total and have maintained my weight loss for about two years.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Your appearance doesn’t have to be a huge factor in your weight loss journey. The fact that my body functioning better and I actually feel better is also something to focus on. I’ve been able to make rewarding health changes by not focusing on the scale or having a certain look. Instead, I focus on how I feel and am intentional with what I’m consuming.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Go at your pace. You have your body for a lifetime. This is a journey, not a race, and this is a great time to learn about you and your body better. Have that mindset that Time is good. We must give our bodies time to do what we want them to do. 

Affirm yourself through it all. Don’t beat yourself up or talk down to yourself about things you want to change. Love yourself through it, because you will be changing through it.

Jasmine lost 67 pounds

Moya lost 65 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Moya lost 65 pounds and several dress sizes. She shared her story with us back in June and has lost 19 more pounds. This busy mom shared with us how she achieved and now maintained her awesome results by focusing on nutrition and exercise. 

Moya before and after weight loss

Age: 43
Height: 5’5″
Starting weight: 253.5 pounds
Current Weight: 187.9 pounds
Weight Lost: 65.6 pounds
Starting Dress Size: 20
Current Dress Size: 10

Social Media:
Instagram: @moelove_2

How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight? 
I’ve truly just taken the structure, lessons, and guidance I’ve learned from the “Fitness on Fire” Online Training Program and made it my lifestyle. Plus, I’m still in the program. They help me set new goals because they actually want me to succeed. They push you beyond levels you thought you could achieve, and I needed that!

What obstacles or setbacks have you faced during your journey, and how did you get back on track?
To be honest, seeing my body change kept me motivated to keep going. Regardless of life’s challenges, I never let them deter me from going to the gym. I had to balance being a mom, my son’s practice and games, and my daughter. However, I made it work where I could do both and stay focused on my goal. 

What has worked in terms of eating habits, and what worked in terms of exercise?
I follow the nutrition structure given to me by Nia, the Fitness on Fire online nutritionist. [@Nutritionistguru] She holds me accountable and ensures I am getting in the right amount of calories with proper, balanced nutrition and healthy food choices.

Moya lost 65 pounds

What lessons have you learned on this journey? What stands out the most
I’ve learned that I have to fully invest in myself to get the results I want. I’ve learned that having a structure is more important than many think, especially when you are a mom, work full time, and have a full plate. 

At this point, would you offer any new or different advice to others who want to lose weight?
My advice is to join @FITNESS_ON_FIRE online training if you want help transforming your body. Check out the Instagram and Facebook pages because the results are there, and they speak for themselves. Look at me, and I am not done yet! 

NutritionistGuru is excellent at what she does. These people are body magicians! This is my second time doing this program. They helped me years ago, and I came back. They didn’t disappoint.

No matter your fitness level or struggle with food, as long as you work the program, you will see results. They hold you accountable For every aspect of your journey. Plus, the rewards are not only physical but mental as well. 

I love my results, how my body looks, and how I feel overall with the status of my health. My confidence amazes me. I love it!

Read more about how Moya lost the weight.

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A’Kia lost 61 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: A’Kia lost 61 pounds by focusing on fitness, nutrition, and self-care. She realized that she couldn’t truly be her best self for her children if she was not taking care of herself. Also, she found the support and tools she needed to get results.

AKia before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Instagram: @kiapooh143
Facebook: www.facebook.com/acwarrior

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation has been my children. I know that by not taking care of myself, I was not going to be able to be the best version of myself for them. I need to be able to keep up with their growth and activities, so I finally decided to put myself first. 

They continue to inspire me because there is so much I want to do for them, and I need to be here on this Earth to do that. So when I think I want to fall off, I focus on knowing they need me as much as I need them!

How did you change your eating habits?
Changing my eating habits was challenging, but it was a decision I had to make. I started by emptying the pantry, cabinets, and fridge of all the bad things I loved. I needed them to be gone, so I didn’t become tempted. 

When I started my journey, I had a meal plan from a trainer. At some point, I began to feel like the plan was too restrictive. I needed something more fluent that allowed me to make my own decisions and still continue to get results. 

I began using Herbalife products and following the nutrition guide via a challenge. During that challenge, I began to see that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the products and the guide that allowed me to make choices on my own to get the results I was looking for. The flexibility of it all allows me to sustain when life happens and continue to get results when I follow the lifestyle!

What is your workout routine?
Two times a week, I take classes with Orangetheory fitness. In addition, I participate in a boot camp every Sunday, and in between, I have workouts with a trainer that I do virtually. So on average, I get in a workout 3-4 times a week. HIIT workouts are awesome!

What was your starting weight?
275 pounds

What is your current weight?
214.1 pounds (as of 8/29/22)

What is your height?
I’m 5’4″.

When did you start your journey?
February 1, 2022

How long did your transformation take?
I’m still transforming, but my current results are six months in.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that improving my fitness and losing weight has allowed me to see about me, emotionally and spiritually. It has allowed me to focus on myself because this journey takes just as much mental strength as it does physical strength. So my biggest lesson has been no matter what, I remain positive and continue to work on me!

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Decide, and don’t look back! Choose YOU! As women, sometimes we take on the weight of the world and typically put ourselves last. In order to ride this wave and enjoy this journey, that has to stop! 

It’s not just physical. It’s mental, and if you can get past that, you will get the results that you desire no matter what! Go for it! And if you need a support system, find one! There’s nothing like the community I have to inspire me and continue to push me to be the best version of myself! You need that! Trust me!

Ebony lost 60 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Ebony lost 60 pounds by switching up her eating habits and working out daily. She got results by making health her top priority. She has type 1 diabetes, and she was experiencing severe knee pain. Her turning point? When her doctor said losing pounds could lead to less pain, she decided to take action. 

Ebony before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Instagram: @Chocol8gurl 

Hello! I’m Ebony, and I recently lost 60 pounds on my weight loss journey! I weighed 235 pounds when I started. Now I am down to 175 pounds. 

I am a type 1 diabetic with severe knee pain. The doctor told me I needed to lose weight to reduce my pain, so that’s what I did! 

As I continue on my journey, I will continue to eat six small meals a day and take daily walks. I’ve been walking every day for seven months, but now I hit the gym. I work out 3-4 days a week and recently incorporated weight training into my routine! 

My journey is not over. I want to lose about 30 more pounds, but this is where I am. I’ve very proud of my accomplishments! 

Ebony before and after weight loss

What was your motivation?
My motivation, first and foremost, is my health. As previously stated, I am a type 1 diabetic with almost every complication that comes with it! Also motivating me were the RESULTS! I saw that the more I walked and watched what I ate, the more weight that would fall off. I started to fall in love with myself all over again, and that feeling is indescribable! 

How did you change your eating habits?
I cut back on fried foods and sweets. Heavily starchy foods as well. I try to stick with natural sugar (fruit) and lean protein. My favorite healthy food is a cold bowl of cut-up watermelon.

What is your height?
I am 5’3″.

When did you begin your weight loss journey?
I started at the beginning of the year [2022] as my New Year’s resolution. 

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No. I did it through hard work and not giving up.

What is the biggest lesson you’re learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is never to doubt myself. It’s about taking the first step and baby steps after that. I know that determination and faith go a long way. If I just take it one day at a time, I will reach my goals!

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
Trust yourself! Know it does not happen overnight, and you may not see results right away. But if you keep at it and keep pushing yourself day by day, you’ll get there! Start off small. The key word is Start!

Jade lost 60 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Jade lost 60 pounds. She began her journey as a freshman at Howard University. Walking up and down the hills on campus, she noticed that she was constantly out of breath and uncomfortable. So she took action by eating whole foods and working out. (Side note: Congrats to Jade for graduating this year! HU! You Know!)

Jade before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Instagram: @jadedomonique_
Tiktok: @jadeyfitjadeylit

My name is Jade. I am 22 years old. I lost 60 pounds, and I’ve consistently maintained my current weight for the past 2.5 years. My motivation for losing weight was my health and image of myself. 

It was 2019; I had just started college and weighed 250+ pounds. I am only 5’3″, so that was a lot of weight on my frame. I went to Howard University, and there are many hills to walk up to get to class. I was constantly out of breath and not comfortable with how I looked. 

I started my journey by eating cleaner and exercising. I only ate whole foods in the cafeteria. These included roasted chicken, veggies, potatoes, rice, cheese, etc. I also cut out all fast food, snacks, juice, sugary drinks, chips, ice cream, etc. 

I worked out 3-5 times a week. This was just simple cardio for 30+ minutes (treadmill, elliptical, etc.). I later incorporated weight lifting as well.

Jade before and after weight loss

Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I knew the image I wanted to see in myself. Also, I wanted other people to see what I saw when I looked in the mirror. 

I lost about 60 lbs in the first four months. I currently weigh 195 pounds and have maintained this weight. I am still on my journey, but I am proud of myself. 

My biggest lesson throughout this journey is that staying consistent and not looking at the scale too much is critical. Your weight will fluctuate as you are on your journey. 

If you keep being consistent, you will start to feel and see the results. Of course, you will have cravings, but it will be so rewarding when you don’t give in to them mentally or physically.

Asia lost 60 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Asia lost 60 pounds. She walked for exercise and became much more conscious about making healthy food choices to fuel her body instead of eating for taste. Seeing results and inspiring others keeps her going. Check out her transformation story.

Asia before and after weight loss

What was your motivation?
My motivation was to do something for myself. As women, we wear so many selfless hats. So showing myself that I CAN do this was just the best feeling. 

What inspires you to keep going even during the tough times?
Seeing results and inspiring others keeps me going. Trust me; this journey is hard. However, being an example for others and looking good in clothes I haven’t been able to wear in years is what keeps me going! 

How did you change your eating habits?
I tried dieting, and that wasn’t for me. What worked for me was being conscious. Each meal, I made a conscious decision to make a healthy choice. Of course, some meals I did not, and I did not do it every day. However, each meal is a new decision, and each day presents new decisions. 

I’ve always loved salads, so I eat them but add grilled chicken sometimes. Sometimes I have three plain boiled eggs for breakfast. I also drink as much water as I can. I still struggle with it, but it will get better! 

I also realized that my stomach does not know what food tastes like. Thus I had to learn to eat for nutrition more than just for taste.

What is your workout routine?
I walk every single day. I started by walking for 15 minutes a day during a break at work. Now, I’m walking almost 3 miles a day. 

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 220 pounds, and my current weight is 160 pounds.

What is your height?
I’m 4’11″. 

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No. I had cosmetic surgery AFTER I lost my weight. (BBL) I plan to get a tummy tuck soon because I’m still losing weight and have loose skin due to weight loss. I know people are going to judge or think that the weight loss was FOR the surgery. In my case, it definitely was not. I lost my shape of my bottom as a result of pregnancy, and my insurance wasn’t paying for skin removal. They said it was considered “cosmetic surgery .”So I decided to get “real” cosmetic surgery. I want women to know that the work I put in was for me to be healthier, not to “look” a certain way.

When did you start your weight loss journey?
I began my journey in April 2020. It took me eight months to lose 60 pounds. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that each meal is a new opportunity to make a conscious decision. So make an effort every day to make a good decision. 

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My advice would be to take it one meal at a time, one day at a time. Remember that you got this, and we are all in this together. 

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