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Marie lost 63 pounds

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Today’s featured weight loss success story:  Marie lost 63 pounds.  

“I decided to go on a diet last October for my sisters wedding. When I realized how great I felt after losing 15 pounds, I decided to push myself a little more.  Four months later, I’ve lost 63 pounds. I cut out soda, late night snacks, sugars, high carbs and I exercised more. I jogged a lot. I also did Zumba and other exercises at home. I just signed up for a gym near by.  I need to firm up, so I’m going to start lifting weights. I did this not only for myself but also for my 8 year son which I’m raising alone. I’ve always been insecure and it caused me to be an emotional eater.”

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Lloydia lost over 80 pounds

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Today’s weight loss success story: Lloydia lost over 80 pounds.  She shared how she lost the weight:

“I’ve lost over 80 pound by working out and eating right.  I weighed 290 pounds and now I weigh 196 pounds. I started off by walking twice a day, 4 miles in the morning and 4 hours in the evening. I cut my eating habits in half.  Whatever I would normally eat for dinner I cut it in half and had it for lunch and dinner instead.  In the morning,  I only ate a piece of fruit and a protein bar or a egg white with spinach.  After walking twice a day, I went to the gym for weight lifting.”

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Jadda lost 70 pounds

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Today’s featured weight loss success story:  Jadda lost 70 pounds.

“I lost 70 lbs. My max weight was 225 pounds in 2010 (size 18). I’m a size 8/10 now and my weight is 155 pounds. I am 24 years old and I’m preparing to compete in a bodybuilding competition some time next winter. I basically lost the weight by cutting carbs, sodas, fried foods, whole milk, etc.  I’m pretty much a vegetarian ,20% meat, but also making sure I get my nutrients and protein with a good multivitamin and protein shakes.  Exercise is also part of the equation.  My favorite aunt passed away overweight (600+) due to health complications in 2009 and that inspired me to change my eating habits and exercise routine.”

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N’Nako lost weight after baby #4

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Today’s Feature:  N’Nako is a great inspiration to women wanting to lose their baby weight.  In her video  you’ll see her with child, at a size 10/12 and now a size 4.  Check out her Facebook page where she is inspiring others. 

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I asked how she lost the weight and she says,
“I lost it by doing many things like: Eating raw very often, lots of fruits & veggies for snack, I drink nothing but water, green tea, a cup of coffee a day & smoothies. I am big on smoothies so they easily serve me as a healthy snack or meal replacement or postworkouts drink. I started running outdoors with my husband to change my routine with the HIIT on the treadmill. Days when I don’t run I do some Youtube videos for at leat 30 minutes.10 minutes videos when I am short on times, make my own combination of videos. I also added some weight lifting at home with whatever I have available. I do at least one workout a day 5-6 days a week, somedays 2 work outs . I do the 2nd workout on evenings especially when I want to watch a special TV show because I don’t like to just sit down and waste time in front of the TV so I get my workouts when I want to watch a show. I also read a lot of health & sport magazines to stay inspired and learn a few new tips here and there.  I am currently @127.6 . I was over 155 right after pregnancy, and around 140-145lbs on 7/1/12.”

Lucretia has lost 40 pounds!

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Today’s Featured Weight Loss Success Story: BWLW Online Community member Lucretia has lost 40 pounds!

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She says,
“From last September to this, I have lost 40 pounds through diet and exercise. I feel a lot healthier and I love the feeling of being able to run without pain. I feel successful and am very grateful to my family for the support. I have drastically increased my fruit and vegetable intake. I drink more water and less soda. I am counting calories in vs those expended. I workout at least 5 days a week for at least an hour. My workouts include Zumba, Dvds by jillian Michaels, the biggest loser Dvds, weight lifting, and jogging.”  Great job, Lucretia!!! Thank you for sharing with us!