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Lisa lost 95 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Lisa shares how she lost 95 pounds. At 56 years young, she’s a mother of five, “Glam Ma” of two, and an army retiree. She figured out what workout routine and eating habits work for her. #fitover50

Lisa before and after weight loss

Social Media:
@Fabulousatfiftysix on all social media platforms. 

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation to lose weight was my health and wanting to be here for a long time, not just a good time! I am the mother of five and Glam Ma of (so far) 2.5 (another grandson on the way)!

I have always been into fitness, but losing my 19-year-old son (PFC GIFFORD HURT) in Iraq in 2019 changed my whole way of life. I spiraled into a person that I didn’t recognize! I started abusing alcohol and food! I had weight loss surgery in 2014 and lost 75 pounds… then gained it all back! In 2023, I finally took control of my life, stopped drinking alcohol completely on 12/31/22, and started my weight loss journey NATURALLY on 2/3/23! I am currently down 95 LBS! 

How did you change your eating habits? 
My eating habits haven’t changed! I still eat what I want but in moderation! I stopped drinking alcohol, but that was a personal decision (not just to lose weight). I was never a soda drinker, but I did drink an overabundance of juice. So, I stopped that completely. Now I only drink juice that I cold press with my Nama juicer! I also use my air fryer A LOT (very, very limited intake when it comes to deep-fried foods)! Again, you can eat what you like in moderation! 

What is your workout routine? 
I do a TOTAL of 37 mins on the treadmill daily! I work out on an incline between 13-15 and on speeds between 3.3-3.5 (depending on how I feel that day)! Next, I weight train using heavy weights! Workout split: Legs one day, shoulders and back, bi’s and tri’s! I do what’s called “progressive overload,” where you maintain the same exercises and weight for weeks until you can increase the weight. I do three sets of 10!

 
 
 
 
 
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How often did you work out?
I work out 4-6 days per week, depending on how I’m feeling. 

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
Starting weight- 254 pounds (2/3/23)
Current weight- 159 pounds

What is your height?

5’7″

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
I had WLS (Gastric Bypass) in 2014 and lost 75lbs! I gained it ALL BACK over the years! I also had plastic surgery in 2005 & 2006! (Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants, Full lower body lift, lip to flanks, arms, legs!) People, THESE ARE NOT QUICK FIXES! I am a living testament that you have to put in the work in order to sustain WLS and Plastic Surgery!

Lisa before and after weight loss

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
I have surpassed my goals! At the age of 56, I FINALLY learned that your body is your temple, and you have to treat it right! I take supplements, I work out daily, and I’m HEAVILY into self-care (face, neck, body)! I am loving the new me in the 2nd half of my life and will never go back to my old ways! 

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
JUST DO IT!!! Get on IG, TikTok, and FB, and follow exercise influencers to get the exercises you need! FREE INFO! You don’t need a personal trainer to do what I did! You have to exercise! You have to eat responsibly! You can’t exercise away bad eating habits, but you CAN eat the foods you love in moderation and alternatively! Air fry instead of deep fry!

Lena lost 74 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Lena lost 74 pounds. Being diagnosed with high blood pressure was her turning point. She decided to take action and create a lifestyle that would allow her to live a long life and be there for her children.

Lena before and after weight loss

What was your motivation?
After finding out that I had high blood pressure at my age (and I’m still young), that information motivated me to lose weight!

What inspired you to keep going, even when you felt like giving in?
I kept going with my weight loss journey because I want to live a long life and be here for my kids. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I intermittently fast, and I’ve embraced a low-carb diet. So I stay away from bread, rice, pasta, soda, etc. I also drink a lot of water.

What does your workout routine look like?
I work out six days a week. I do cardio on my treadmill at home for an hour a day. I also do exercises to tone up at home every day.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I started at 266 pounds, and I now weigh 192 pounds.

Lena before and after weight loss

What is your height?
I’m 5’5″. 

When did you start your journey?
I started this journey in July 2022, and I’m still going.

Is weight loss surgery part of your story?
No, I did not have any surgery.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
I’ve learned the older you get, the harder it is to get the weight off.

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
You just have to keep going. Take it one day at a time and be patient and trust the process. Understand that you’re not going to lose the weight overnight.

Syreeta lost 115 pounds

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Update: Syreeta lost 115 pounds and improved both her physical and mental health. This mother of 3 overcame several significant challenges, including an abusive relationship and postpartum depression. We have followed her journey since 2021 and we asked her to give us an update and share some insights into her journey.

Syreeta before and after weight loss

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Instagram: @justsyreeta__

What is your current weight? 
Although I do not weigh myself often, and I started focusing on my strength level and endurance, my current weight is 169 pounds. That is a total weight loss of 115 pounds. 

How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight? 
I have continued to lose weight by remaining in a caloric deficit, weight training, cardio, proper recovery, and prioritizing strength. Also, I drink a gallon of water every day, and protein is a dear friend, Lol. 

Of the lessons you’ve learned on your journey, which one stands out the most at this point? 
The lesson that stands out to me the most is that I had to do the internal work as well as the physical work. I had to adjust my mindset and learn how to love myself through the process—learning to love the body I have after gaining over 100 pounds, nursing, and carrying three children. And I am still learning. It’s a journey of reclaiming who I was and embracing who I am. 

Syreeta before and after weight loss

Would you like to offer any new or different advice to women who want to lose weight?

  • Please be kind to yourself and enjoy the journey! 
  • Take pictures! LOTS of them! 
  • And when you feel like you’re not doing enough, look at how far you’ve come. 
  • Find your why and post it somewhere you’ll always see! 

I’ve tried to lose weight numerous times over the last five years, but I was doing it for a reason that didn’t serve me. I wanted to prove everyone wrong. This time I asked God to carry me through this journey, and He did not fail me! 

Syreeta before and after weight loss

September 21, 2021 – Transformation of the Day: Syreeta lost 58 pounds and improved both her physical and mental health. She overcame several significant challenges, including an abusive relationship, postpartum depression, and losing her mother to cervical cancer. With healthy eating habits, exercise, and patience, this mom of three is thriving.

Syreeta lost 58 pounds

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
First, I’ve been on several weight loss journeys that ended with me giving up and going back to my old eating habits. I always struggled with body dysmorphia ever since I was a little girl. I was very shapely, even as a teenager. I thought being shapely was a bad thing since everyone commented on my weight. 

I was also in an abusive relationship where I had to be perfect all the time, which led to starving myself to stay smaller (even during pregnancy with my first son). After getting out of that relationship, I began dating my coworker, who is now my husband. I didn’t care about how I looked. I overindulged in many unhealthy foods, and when I gave birth, I suffered from postpartum depression. That’s when everything went downhill. 

When I turned 28 yrs old in April 2021, I realized that I did not recognize the person I had become. I lost my mother to cervical cancer in 2019, my aunt to diabetes in 2020, and my other aunt to a heart attack in 2021. All of them were in their 50s. I knew I wanted better, and I knew they wanted me to be happier. Not just for my family but myself. 

My inspiration came from watching my progress over the last months. My endurance is better. I no longer feel that stabbing pain in my back when I walk. I breathe better. I sleep better. My overall mental and physical health is just better.

Syreeta lost 58 pounds

How did you change your eating habits?
My eating habits changed through discipline. I’m not sneaking into the kitchen for late-night snacks or craving junk food anymore. My issue consisted of binge eating and binge drinking. I’ve learned to be in control of what I put into my body. 

I stopped eating fried foods and high-calorie snacks. Instead, I started eating more vegetables and fruits and more lean meats.

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out? My workouts consist of 35 minutes of treadmill running/walking, thirty minutes of weight lifting and functional strength training, and 30 minutes of step aerobics. If I get a chance, I go for an outside run. I try to work out 4-6 times a week. 

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 284 pounds, and my current weight was 226 pounds. My goal is to get to 164 pounds. 

What is your height?
I am 5’4”.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey on April 27, 2021, and I lost 58 pounds. I am not finished with my journey yet, but I am in love with my transformation. 

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
Weight loss surgery is not part of my journey. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that your journey is just that. YOURS. I’ve learned that I am a strong-willed woman, and once I’ve set my mind to it, I can do anything. Also, there is no shame in taking care of yourself. As a mother of three, I thought it was selfish to put myself first. However, if I cannot be there for my children, who will.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight? My advice for women who want to lose weight is to be patient with your body. Focus on the reason why you are not happy with your weight and change it (Whether it is to maintain or lose anything). 

It’s your body. Don’t look at anyone else for anything other than inspiration because they also needed to do precisely what I’m asking you to do now.

Syreeta lost 58 pounds

Tameka lost 88 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Tameka lost 88 pounds. One day, she looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize herself. That’s when she decided it was time to take action to change her life. By drinking lots of water, tracking her calories, and staying active by doing things like taking 10k steps a day, she has transformed.

Tameka before and after weight loss

My name is Tameka, and I lost over 80 pounds by drinking a lot of water and limiting my calories. 

What was your motivation?
One day, I took a look in the mirror and didn’t even recognize myself. At that point, I knew I had to make a change.

Don’t get me wrong. I wasn’t always overweight. I used to have that Beyoncé figure, but the weight just piled on as I got older. I tried numerous diets, but none of them worked as my taste for processed and sugary foods always won the battle. 

At my highest weight, I weighed 303 pounds. When I saw that number on the scale, I almost fainted. However, I knew I had a choice. I could either just say, “F’it.”, and continue on the path of obesity. Or I could try and do something about it. That day, I decided to do something, and though it’s been a long hard road, it’s definitely been worth it.

How did you change your eating habits?
I stopped eating ice cream, fast food, pasta, pastries, and other sweets. I also stopped drinking soda. Now I eat about 1300 calories a day and drink a lot of water (100 oz).

What did your workout routine consist of? How many days a week did you work out?
My exercise consists of walking a bare minimum of 10k steps a day and swimming. I also love using the treadmill and doing strength training about three times a week. 

What is your current weight?
My current weight is 215 pounds, down from 303 pounds.

Tameka before and after weight loss

What is your height?
I’m 5’9″.

When did you start your journey?
I started my journey in March 2021. I started seeing the pounds shed by mid-April.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I learned is you can’t change everything overnight. Be patient, be persistent, and be consistent. It will happen!

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My best advice is to set realistic goals. Everyone is unique and does things in their own way. What’s good for you may not be good for someone else and vice versa. It took you a while to pile on the weight, so don’t expect it to come off fast. Slow and steady wins the race!

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No weight loss surgery. Just will power and determination. 

Instagram: @newbeginnings_2k21

Kristi lost 50 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Kristi lost 50 pounds. After she was diagnosed with Lupus, she was not longer able to exercise which led to weight gain. By becoming a Pescatarian and finding a meal plan that works for her, this Delta Sigma Theta soror is releasing the weight.

Kristi before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going when you wanted to give up?
I was diagnosed with Lupus in 2013. The medication and inability to exercise caused me to gain over 70 pounds. I was a cheerleader from 1st grade through my senior year in college, so I was basically uncomfortable in my body. I got up to a size 16. I really needed a size 18, but refused to buy anymore big clothes.

How did you change your eating habits?
In December 2016, I became a Pescatarian and eliminated all meat, except for fish. By doing this, I lost 20 pounds in 8 months with no exercise. In August 2017, l was introduced to the Optavia 5&1 Plan by a coworker. Following that meal plan and incorporating a minimum of 100 ounces of water daily helped me lose another 30 pounds in 3 months with no exercise!

What did your workout routine look like?
Lupus caused a strain on my heart so working out was not approved by my doctor at first. Eventually, I was able to incorporate using the treadmill a few times a week for 30-45 minutes.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 218 pounds and my current weight is 168 pounds. My height is 5’3″. (No weight loss surgery.)

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
Eating smaller meals throughout the day with low carbs and very little sugar can completely change your body… YOU CAN DO IT!

What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
Water, water, water! The water helps flush your kidneys which is where your body dumps waste for eliminating. Flush it with water to help that process along faster.

Instagram: @iamkristilove13

Kristi before and after

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Brittnie lost 119 pounds

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Update: Shout out to Brittnie! She’s lost 141 pounds.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Transformation of the Day: Brittnie lost 119 pounds. Something had to give, because she was sick and tired of being sick and tired. With help from her health coach and personal trainer, she found the strength to reach her goals and the willpower to keep the promises she made to herself. Check out her journey.

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What was your motivation?
I’d say my motivation was finally being sick & tired of being sick & tired. I had finally hitting rock bottom honestly. Between an Achilles tendon injury, a bad break up and struggling with my own self worth, I couldn’t sink any lower.

One day, a friend of mine took a picture of me when we were at work. I was so disheartened at what I saw in that picture that I knew I had to change something. I was a 29 year old woman on multiple medications for issues ranging from blood pressure to headaches. My doctor suggested that maybe weight loss surgery would be my best course of action, but I wanted to accomplish something that I never thought was possible. So, I promised myself that I was gonna try to do it one more time on my own. I just knew something had to be done.

During this journey, my health coach and the group she created inspired me the most. She taught me the value of looking at your self for self motivation and holding yourself accountable for the things you do. I was inspired to push past my limits, change my mindset and change the way I viewed my own health and fitness.

How did you change your eating habits?
As far as my eating, I went the Keto/low carb route. I started counting up my daily carb intake. I also gave up all breads, pasta, rice, junk food, soft drinks, most fruits, etc… and incorporated more green veggies into my diet.

What did your workout routine look like?
I actually walked for 1 hour on the treadmill daily. In the beginning, it was just a moderate incline. Once I started getting more used to it, I would crank the incline as high as it would go and just walk for an hour. I did this 6-7 days a week as my foundation. No matter what other exercises or fitness classes I took, I ALWAYS did my hour of cardio.

After I lost about 45 pounds, I incorporated working with a trainer consistently. To start, I met with him 2 times a week for weight training. Then, we upped that to 2-3 times a week for weight training. I also started doing a little boxing with him. Recently, I’ve transitioned over to using the stairmaster for an hour instead of the treadmill.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My heaviest weight was about 412 pounds, but when I started my journey I weighed 321.2 pounds. My current weight is 201.8 pounds. I am 4’11.5″.

How long did your transformation take?
I started my weight loss journey off and on for years and I managed to get a little bit off. However, I didn’t really get serious about it until June 2016. It took me about 13.5 months to drop 119 pounds.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson I learned on this journey is that it is “you vs you“. Everything we do is a choice. A cheat, a workout, a diet, motivation, an excuse… all of these things are choices. To succeed, you have to change the way you see yourself and the goals you are trying to accomplish. I had to learn to trust and  fall in love with the process. I had to learn, as my coach would say, to be my own #BodyGoal.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
My advice to others is just start. Don’t be so concerned with the results that you sike yourself out. Weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to remember how long it took you to gain the weight you are trying to lose. You didn’t gain it overnight, so you can assume that losing the weight will be overnight either. Trust the process and the results will come.

Instagram: @Get_Fit_BrittBratt

Camille lost 39 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Camille lost 39 pounds, going from a size 14 to a size 10. For years, she put all of her focus on caring for others, and stopped caring for her own needs. Depression, irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety piled on along with the pounds. When she made herself a priority, she was able to turn her life around. Check out her story.

Camille weight loss story

Before photo: On May 16, 2016, my weight was 206 pounds
After photo: March 24, 2017 , current weight of 167 pounds

I’m proud to say that I will be 48 years old this year. I feel as if I’m getting younger. For years, I stopped focusing on myself and let my family completely consume me. As the weight gain spiraled out of control, so did my self esteem, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pains and anxiety. At the end of 2016, I started to have chest pain and was also diagnosed with diverticulosis. I had to do some real soul searching as to why  my body was betraying me. The answer was simple, I was unhappy. The moment I said realized that I was unhappy, accepted it and told my husband, everything in me changed.

I told my husband that the time had come for me to put myself as a priority. My children have been extremely supportive. They see the changes in my mind and body, and that makes them happy. They understand that mom is going to the gym after work. I’m thankful they are old enough to take on more responsibility when it comes to caring for themselves.

In the past, I was always very active. I’d been majorette, cheerleader and a dancer. I also worked out constantly. My weight really started to escalate 13 years ago after having my 3rd child and becoming a nurse. Drug reps would bring Boston Market, pizza, Panera and pasta for us so that we would stay and listen to their presentations.

In the beginning, I decided that I was going to start taking walks. I live in the suburbs with winding roads and hills. Each day that I walked, I’d add another corner or stop sign. Once I would return home, I was clocking in 2-3 miles. It was so effortless. Once the weather got cold, I started going to the gym. I’m still taking classes I have access to the gym at my university.

Every workout consists of being in fat burning mode on the treadmill or elliptical for 35 minutes. During every workout, I do 3 sets of 15 on the abdominal weight machine. I alternate each workout with upper and lower weight traning machines, doing 3 sets of 15. I try to go to the  gym 3-4 days a week. Sometimes, I go every other day for muscle recovery.

My eating habits have changed also. I eat on a dessert plate for portion control and I don’t east anything white [white bread, white rice, etc]. At work, I have soup and salad for lunch. I was never really a lover of sweets, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. Any bread, pasta or rice I eat is whole grain. I don’t eat fried foods and dinner is usually a protein and veggie.

My journey has taken 7 months so far. I set my goal weigh at 165 pounds and I’m 5’5″ tall. I’m down from a size 14 to a size 10.

My inspiration was my happiness and seeing myself evolving, mentally and physically, into my old self. Now I’m more mature and overall I feel better inside and out. Seeing results keeps me going and the fear of gaining weight back is my motivation.

If you do some soul searching and if you are honest with yourself, you may find your revelation. I’m a foodie. I had to learn I eat to live, not live to eat. Know that you can eat what you want with moderation. You MUST make up your mind that you’ve had enough and want to lose the weight.

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Sharon lost 100 pounds

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Update Sept 2017: Sharon has gone from a size 22 to a size 8. She’s lost 27 more pounds for a total of 127 pounds gone.

I lost 27 more pounds and I’ve gone from a size 22 to an 8. My starting weight was 304 pounds and my current weight is 177 pounds. I hit a plateau at 204 pounds, but I broke past it this year by increasing the number of days that I exercise and even further restricting my carb intake.

sharon before and after

Transformation of the Day: Sharon lost 100 pounds and went from a size 22 to a size 10. She saw a video and didn’t recognize herself in it. Severe knee pain was also a motivating factor. Putting in the work and figuring out what eating and exercise habits work for her has paid off big time. She says, “If you mess up, don’t give up.” Check out what she shared with us about how she achieved this awesome transformation.

sharon before and after

What was your motivation?
In May of 2014, I saw myself on video and didn’t recognize myself. I also had severe knee pain and my doctors were telling me that I needed to lose weight. I strongly considered getting gastric bypass surgery. Instead, I opted to join a gym just to see how much weight I could lose on my own. I became more and more motivated every week when I stepped on the scale and saw my weight steadily going down. I was dropping a dress size a month. When I wanted to give up, I would look at old pictures and remember where I came from. I would buy a new dress one size too small and envision myself in that dress as I ran on the treadmill. I never believed that I could lose 100 pounds with no help, but I’ve done just that.

How did you change your eating habits? 
I changed my diet to low carb but high fruits and veggies. I drink plenty of water each day (6-8 glasses) and have one cheat meal per week. I began tracking my food on the MyFitnessPal app. I cut out sodas, juice, bread, red meat and white rice. A typical meal of mine consists of a lean protein like a turkey burger, chicken breast, or salmon, paired with vegetables and fruit. I started eating more vegetables than I ever had before and eating several salads a week.

What did your workout routines look like?
I joined a gym and began to workout 4-5 days a week. Initially, I started by walking on the treadmill slowly for 45 minutes. The first time I tried the elliptical machine I only lasted 5 minutes. Over time, I built up my endurance and speed. I began to do high intensity interval training where I would walk a few minutes, then run a few minutes, then repeat. I would add the elliptical and exercise bike on top of that. After a few months, I started weight training, starting with 5 lb. dumbbells, and that’s when I really started to see my body change. The weight loss accelerated and I was losing 5-7 pounds a week. Two years later, I now work out four days a week doing weight training and cardio. My total workout lasts about 2 hours.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 304 pounds. My current weight is 204 pounds. I went from a size 22 to a 10 and I have maintained a 100 pound weight loss for over a year. I’m 5’6″ tall.

How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey in May of 2014. I was able to lose 110 pounds in 14 months. I have gained back 10 pounds since then, so I plan to lose 20 more pounds.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
I would recommend that anyone looking to lose weight just take it one day at a time. If you mess up one day, tomorrow is a new day. Celebrate small successes. I would buy a new dress every 10 lbs. and do a mini photo shoot. The biggest lesson I learned is to not try to set huge goals. Take it one day at a time. I never set out to lose 110 pounds. It happened because my goal was just to change my unhealthy lifestyle. If you mess up, don’t give up.

Instagram: @kizzedbythesun

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Deidre went from a size 12 to a size 6

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Weight Loss Story: Deidre went from a size 12 to a size 6. She prayed for guidance and found the help she needed. Now, she is eating clean, training mean and inspiring others to do the same. Check out what she shared with us about how she did it.

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BWLW, Thank you for being a light on the topic of weight loss. It helps to know we are transforming, Body Mind and Soul!

I had the pleasure of praying for help the of 2015.  Then, in January 2016, the Lord sent me an angel…  Terry Starks, The Diet Doctor! Terry is the truth! I started his program in February and the weight fell off my body like magic! Who would have ever thought that weight loss was 85% diet and 15% working out! I’m Eating Clean and Training Mean!

I listen to DMX, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, 2Pac and Biggy Smalls while I exercise. When I feel like giving up, music is one of my motivations. The other motivations I have are my amazing husband and 2 amazing sons. They depend on me and follow my new lifestyle!

I have been a vegetarian for 18 years. However, as of February 2016 I began consuming fish; salmon cod and whiting. (baked, using Ms. Dash only for seasoning) Terry has me doing 30 minutes of cardio before breakfast and 30 minutes of cardio each night. I mix up my workouts, using the treadmill, step master and elliptical machine. I lift weights as well.

My starting weight was 175 pounds in February 2016. I wore a size 12. Now, I’m wearing a size 6. My height is 5’5″.

My advice for others is reward yourself after you feel that you earned it! I still eat gummy sour worms but I will go a month without them. Then, the next month, I enjoy 1 piece at a time, inch by inch.

I still have a long way to go. My desire is to influence, impact and empower the world in which we live in. Lord, use my story so that you get the Glory!

Dee lost 21 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Dee lost 21 pounds. This tall young lady fell in love with fitness on her quest to release the weight and get healthy. Positive feedback fueled her drive to do the work. This UK sista also learned the value of patience. Check out her story.dee weight loss

When I started to see that I was gaining weight, I knew that I had to do something about it because being tall and overweight is not for me. For that reason, I decided to turn my lifestyle around by signing up at my local gym. From that day and onwards, I started to really enjoy fitness, which in turn motivated me to start eating healthy.

I began by cutting down on carbs, cutting out food that is high in sugar and high calories and cutting down on snacks. I started meal prepping and eating only veggies, fruits and grilling my foods.

 

When I started to see results in 2015, it motivated me even more to train harder and remain consist.  I stated to become a gymholic and it changed my life for the better. Most importantly, getting positive feedback from friends and family, especially those who has not seen me in many years, made me more determined.

I work out 4 times a week. I do a lot of cardio, such as group cycling and jogging on treadmills, because it was the fastest way that my body started to shed pounds. My main focus now is toning up in all the right areas of my body whilst shedding even more belly fat. I’ve gotten involved in Body Pump, body conditioning and Zumba, as it challenges not only my body but my mind too. I also do a 30 minute work out after my exercise class. I have leg, arms and abs day weekly.

I am 5’11” and use to weighed 15 stone (210 lbs) and now I weigh 13:5 stone (189 lbs). As I am tall girl, I carry my weight differently and on top. I am very curvy which compliments my body really well. I hope to loose another stone (14 lbs) or so depending on how I look. Being a tall girl it’s important that I carry my weight very well and that I’m healthy.

Looking back, I have inspired many people around me, as they are into fitness now. All it took was hard work and patience. It took a whole year for me to see a major difference in my appearance, from being a size 16 to a size 12. This is s big accomplishment for me, as I never participated in any gym activity throughout my life.

The main advice I give to everyone is to stay consistent. It is important. When you have down days, it’s important that you pick yourself up and keep your body moving. A balanced life is not about creating temporary change, it’s about creating a new lifestyle. Don’t rush the process. Trust the results and eventually you will start to shed of pounds. Last but not least, know that hard work pays off and everything you do will always be rewarded.

My long term is goal is to help and push others to reach their goals. Stay tuned to my weight loss journey. Check out my Instagram page to see more before and after pictures. @deebrownsugar

Dee before and after Dee