Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Denine. She lost 150 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. She feels like she has a second chance at life. Here is what she shared with us:
“A little over a year ago, on July 24, 2012, I decided to make a change of life decision. I decided that I wanted to live to see my grand children and possible some great grands as well. I had gastric bypass weight reduction surgery performed. My beginning weight was 362 pounds. I am now 212 pounds I have lost a total of 150 pounds. Making the choice to have weight loss surgery forced me to change the way I eat. I also changed the way I think about life. Adding exercising to my weekly routine helped too. I feel great and no longer do I suffer with sleep apnea. I am not tired all the time. I went from a size 26 to a size 12. My eating habits: I cut back on carbs. Now, I drink only water and my portion size has decreased. My weight loss goal is to get to 180 pounds. I do exercise 3 times a week. I would not change the decision that I made. Event though it was not an easy journey, it was well worth it. God gave me a second chance at life. I thank him everyday and I don’t take it for granted. I stay committed to living a healthier life every day.”
