Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Beverly on her 86 pounds weight loss. She went from 300+ pounds down to 215 pounds after being diagnosed pre-diabetic.
My name is Beverly, I’m 50 years old and this has been a journey. I was at my highest weight at 301 pounds in June of 2012. I now weigh 215 pounds thanks to wanting to lose weight and exercise, along with healthy eating. I give credit to God for the walks and talks thru this life changing experience!!
I was back and forth to the Emergency Room with difficulty breathing and numerous EkG’s. I was diagnosed Pre-Diabetic with Hypertension. I prayed and ask God for help. I thought I was dying. Weighing 300+ pounds was like carrying 2 people. I began to walk everyday. I did 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back in. In addition, I stopped drinking soda and unhealthy snacks. Now, I eat less junk food and more fruit and vegastables. I went from size 24 pants to size 16 and I feel great!!
I’ve always recommended juicing as a way to cleanse the body, detox and lose weight. I think it’s an excellent way to transition to a plant-based diet, as well (Vegetarianism or being vegan). The key to this kind of weight loss is that you have to have a plan for what you do after you stop juicing or you may gain the weight back. You can’t go back to your old eating habits and expect the weight to say off. However, think of juicing as a body reset. By juicing you can allow your body to drop weight and toxins. You may also see that you don’t crave the same bad, processed foods you once desired. Therefore, you can move forward to eat a much healthier diet of fresh foods, lean meats (if you chose), etc. Juicing is not a quick fix for weight loss. It is a tool for greater health.
