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Taneka lost 62 pounds going from a size 16 to a size 4

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Today’s Feature: Taneka lost 62 pounds going from a size 16 to a size 4.

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She says,
“I lost loss weight by eating clean. No beef or pork , low carb intake, and lots of water.  No juice or soda nothing but water and green tea. I workout 5-7 days a week at home, bike riding, and about a month ago I started hula hooping.  I love it.  I have been on my journey for almost 3 years in March. I wanted to take it slow, so i wouldn’t have any sagging skin and its working so far.  I have gone from 220 to 158 size 16 to size 4.  I’m trying to get to my goal weight, which is 130 size 2.   I’m almost there and i wont stop until i get there!!!!!  Work hard play hard!”

Jessica has lost 40 pounds since May 2012

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Today’s Featured Success Story: Jessica has lost 40 pounds since May.

jessica before after

She Says,
I limited my processed carb intake. no bread, no rice, no pasta. I then incorporated ALOT of fruits in my diet by making fruit smoothies every morning for breakfast and sometimes dinner. I eat alot of lean meat.and vegetables. as far as exercise, I do cardio and aerobics about 3 to 4 times a week. I lost about 40 pounds since May 2012.

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Tasha has lost 73 pounds!

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Tasha has transformed her body going from 236 to 163.  That’s a loss of 73 pounds!!

Tasha's before and after

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“Hi my name is Tasha and I started my journey mid January. Journey as in life style not diet! I worked hard to lose weight starting at 236 and I’m down to about 163 close to goal which is 160. I eat clean foods and I cook my own meals. I eat veggies, fruits daily and drink plenty of water everyday. I workout five days a week doing weight training three days a week, Jillian Michaels twice a week and some tabata and HIIT all at home no gym! I count calories daily on fitness pal app. I measure and weigh my foods. My main focus is more toning now and building mean muscle. No one has pushed my but me. Anyone can do it if I did. I don’t believe in excuses. I’ve become addicted to working out and I love it and I also love to cook clean meals so my next goal is to become a nutritionist/ trainer.

It’s not just about exercise its about what you’re eating as well. I always say its 80% clean eating and 20% exercise and this is true. It all starts with what’s in your kitchen and what you’re putting in your plate. I’m very strict with what I do. I have a foods scale and weigh my foods and I use measuring cups and spoons. I measure everything. That’s the only way to get a accurate count. I track all that I eat. To some it sounds like too much but it’s not and its worth it to me.”

Video: Kim has lost 84 pounds!

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Kim Rainey is today’s featured weight loss success story!  She has lost 84 pounds! No pills, no shots, no lose weight schemes.. just hardwork and dedication.

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She says, “On this day 1 year ago, I made the first steps to change my life. My wight over the years had always went up and down(but mostly up). I had never had a problem with the way I looked even at my highest weight of 282lbs I still felt beautiful… the problem is that I was completely unhealthy. On this day i said NO MORE. I started walkind 3 days a week and started watching what I ate. The weight just started falling off and this motivated me even more! I got a personal trainer to help me target and tone. I also started doing Zumba which is my favorite cardio!  84 pounds down I am smaller than I was in high school. No pils, no surgery, no lose weight quick schemes… just constant determination and hard work. If I can do it , anyone can. I also have a youtube video for my weightloss journey!”

Tamara has lost 94 pounds

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Tamara has transformed her health and weight losing 94 pounds.

She says, “Hey Ive been so inspired through this page, I wanted to share my story to hopefully motivate another strong beautiful woman struggling with weight loss. Sept 14,2012 marks my 1 year weight loss epiphany. Sept 14,2011 I choose ME. I set out to conquer a task I’d never regret. I’ve cried ,cursed ,fallen , got up ,fell harder but most of all I CONQUERED ! And I NEVER gave up. I weighed myself on this anniversary and I’m 94 lbs lighter then I was 12months ago! My many friends and supporters have filled my heart with love and blessings! I Thank family ,friends and instructors who have been there and who are still there cheering me on as this is far from over! 50 lbs to go! #team GETITIN


Initially I used weight watchers online that helped me control my portions as I was a fast food junkie and that program allowed me to still have it in moderation until eventually I phased it out completely. Then incorporated that with the curves program 30 min 3 times a week, incorporated lean meats good carbs, fruits and veggies . The biggest help was a simple equation sugar =fat I kept my sugar low and my foods clean limiting processed and high sodium foods! As I’m still trying to loose I’m on a high protein regimen I work out 5 days alternating cardio, strength and conditioning at the gym and 2 days doing a sport of my choice swimming running etc i hope this helps thank you for sharing my story.”

Tamara, Thank you SO much for sharing the details of your transformation with us!!

Mary is down from 173 to 147!

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Today’s Weight Loss Success Story comes from Mary who has gone from 173 pounds to 147!

She says, “The left side was taken on September 15, 2011 at a friends retirement party. The one on the right was taken at my 30th class reunion on September 15, 2012. In 2011 I was 173lbs. Today I am 147lbs. It was my goal to get to 138lbs for my reunion, but it didn’t happen. It may not ever happen and I am okay with that. I am healthier and stronger than I have been in years. I have been on Weight Watchers and consistently exercising. My diet is clean and my exercise routine vigorous. The weight loss isn’t a significant amount compared to some but the lifestyle change is. I can walk away from ice cream. I can pass on the chips, cookies and cakes. I truly enjoy real food now. I am happy with the results.”

Donna is down 55 pounds

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Today’s Featured Weight Loss Success story comes from Donna who is down 55 pounds!

She says, “In May 2012 I began my journey to a healthier lifestyle. I traded fast food and junk food for things like salad and chicken.Drink more water and Crystal and less diet sodas and sweet tea. With the love, support and help of the people in my life I am making progress. I regularly attend Zumba and water aerobic classes. I’ve even taken my niece’s dog for a walk. The result is Now I am 55 pounds lighter. I still have a long way to go, but for today I am proud of myself. I am going to use these photos as inspiration to keep trying.” Congrats, Donna!!!!

Joy has gone from 315 to 265 lbs!

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Much Love to Joy for being today’s featured success story!!!

She says, “Hello I recently joined your site and just wanted to show the difference a yeah has made in my life-from 315-265. No gym that was simply reducing my caloric intake from fast food and high cal meals daily to a 1500 and under caloried diet a day. If i can do it anyone can do it!” That’s right, Joy!! By committing to positive changes in your diet and exercise, weight loss is possible!!!

Tianna lost 26 pounds!

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Today’s Featured Transformation comes from Tianna who lost 26 pounds.

She says, “Thank You so much 🙂 …I became a Vegetarian..I work out 1 1/2hrs 4 times a week…1hour on the treadmill and 30min with weights…I had the help of family and friends who encouraged me with Love and Guidance. ♥” Thanks for sharing your photos with us, Tianna!!

Keionne lost 52 pounds

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Update 2015: It’s been more than 3 years since we featured Keionne‘s story. She wrote in to let us know that she’s “still at it”. I asked her how she’s been able to maintain her weight loss. “By staying consistent and working out 5 days a week. I work out with a coworker who sends me workout routines and I joined a workout group on Facebook (Earn Your Body). Eating habits: I eat 3 meals and two snacks while working two jobs. Also, I don’t eat after 6 pm.”

Keionne before and after

September 2012 – Today’s Featured Before and Afters comes from Keionne who has gone from 210 pounds to 158 pounds.

“It took me 2 years. I got tired of not be able to walk without being out of breath. I didn’t like the way I looked, so I decided to make a change. I first started off eating salad and using moderation with my food portions. I stopped eating the sweets, drinking sodas and eating take out food. Instead, I just started eating healthy. For exercise, I started working out at home doing the exercise tapes. Then, I worked my way up to the gym. I went from 210 lbs to 180 lbs, and now I weigh 158 lbs. I’m now working on toning and just maintaining my weight. A friend told me about this page. I thank you for the BWLW page cause it keeps me motivated and others on here motivate me. Anyway I can motivate others, I’m happy to. You are God’s blessings to me. Thanks!” www.facebook.com/keionne.jackson

Thank you for the inspiration, Keionne!