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Sara lost 80 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Sara lost 80 pounds. She had to completely change her eating habits and figure out what works for her. Knowing that her son and her Fit Family were rooting for her, gave her the motivation she needed to transform her lifestyle. Check out her journey.

Sara before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going when you wanted to give up?
My motivation was my son and my Fit Family. Whenever I wanted to give up they were there rooting for me. Seeing my trainers transformations inspired me as well. I knew I had to do better to live a healthier life because my son looks up to me. Health issues run in my family and I didn’t want to take daily medications for the rest of my life. Now, I can be more active outdoors with my son.

How did you change your eating habits?
I had to completely change my eating habits. There was a time when I had to cut all my intake of sugar, fast foods and alcohol. Now, I eat those things in moderation. Instead of a cheat day, it’s more of a cheat meal. I tried several diets in the past, but I had to learn what foods work best for me. I fuel my body with protein and vegetables.

What did your workout routine look like?
I was working out 7 days a week and my workouts consisted of cardio and weight lifting. Now, I work out 4-6 days a week. Exercising has become a habit.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I started at 222 pounds and dropped to 142 pounds. I’m 5’2″.

Weight lost surgery was not apart of my transformation. However, I have some extra skin that I would like to tighten. I’m currently working on that by lifting more.

When did you start your journey?
I began to take my fitness journey serious in August 2016.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson I learned was self control. When I was at my highest weight, I relied on food as a comfort not realizing how much I was hurting myself.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
I would advise anyone who wants to lose weight to be fully determined. It’s not an easy process at first but if you keep your eye on the prize you will definitely get there. Everyday is different and sometimes you may fall short of you daily goals. Don’t procrastinate. Just pick yourself back up and keep moving. During this process, you will learn a lot about yourself and recognize who really supports you. Also, remember that you are your biggest competitor.

Instagram: @_iammesara_
Trainer: @reggiecfitness

Sara before and after

Bee lost 140 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Brittany aka “Bee” lost 140 pounds. After her first attempt was not successful, she had weight loss surgery again and vowed to God that she would work hard to change her lifestyle and live a heatlhy life. Joining a great personal training program gave her the guidance she needed, and challenged her to push herself harder than she ever had. Check out her journey.

Bee's weight loss journey

Highest weight: 290 pounds 
Current weight: 150 pounds
Height: 5’4″

My journey started back in 2016 when I noticed that I’d gained the majority of my weight back after a failed weight loss surgery. Weighing in at 290 pounds, I decided to go out on faith alone. I asked God, “Lord, if you allow me to have another procedure, this time I will change my lifestyle and dedicate my time to becoming a healthier and better Brittany.” After having Gastric Sleeve surgery in June 2016, I changed my diet and started to look at food differently. I could no longer just “live to eat”. I had to “eat to live”.

Learning from my mistakes from the past, I knew I had to workout to achieve the body I wanted. My friend @star_steph introduced me to @reggiecfitness and the entire RC Fitness team. I started training in August 2016, merely 3 months after my 2nd surgery. Let me tell you now, THIS SH*T was NOT EASY! I’d never done any physical activity like this before, besides band workouts with the Ocean of Soul (PS: I thank the band because if I didn’t have that “Finish the Job” mindset, I wouldn’t be here).

Reggie, along with his team, encouraged and gave me that extra push (or two or three pushes…lol) that I needed to accomplish the goals I set for myself. After my first 90 day challenge in 2017, I finally saw that I could do this thing called fitness. I made it my mission for RC Fitness’s next 90 Day Challenge to do better than I did last time. I kept working out, eating right, and even did some 30 Day Challenges while preparing for the 90 Day Challenge.

In order to achieve my goals, I had to keep a fixed mindset. I lost some people along the way, but when God has a plan for your life, sometimes you have to do it alone. Fast forward to 2018, I am THE MOST FIT I HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFE! After losing 140 lbs and 50% of my body fat, I can see all of the hard work that I put in to myself. I was able to join the Competition Prep and Xxxtreme Abs Classes. Those classes are only for those who are at 23% body fat or below. I hung upside down using my own strength for the first time in my LIFE and I can actually do pull ups now!

What was your motivation? What inspired you when you wanted to give up?
My motivation was honestly my faith. I knew that I could do the impossible if I just believed in myself. When things got hard and I wanted to give up, I just remembered my faith and I pushed through it!

How did you change your eating habits?
Due to Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery, my eating habits completely changed. I had to cut out all carbs and sugar in my diet. I follow a low carb, high fat and high protein diet. I also try to eat 3-5 small meals a day.

My portion sizes completely changed as well. My body only allows me to eat only 8oz of food at a time. This helped me tremendously because I was an extreme overeater in the past.

What did your workout routine look like?
Even at my heaviest, I was somewhat active. As I noted before, I was in a marching band and we did moderate workouts. It wasn’t until I joined Reggie C Fitness in August 2016 that I started to develop a specific workout routine. When I heard that Reggie specializes in women’s fitness, I knew I was in the right place. I started to train 3 days a week for an hour and let me tell you, those trainings were a beast! High intensity cardio mixed with weight training. We would work out 7 days a week when Reggie hosted a fitness challenge. These monthly fitness challenges are design to push your endurance, force you to get into a routine, and encourage healthy eating. Doing these things helped me develop the workout routine that I maintain to this day.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson that I learned from my transformation is that you have to trust the process. At times, I would want to give up and quit. I wanted to go back to how I use to be before I started my journey. But, I realized that I asked for this change. I had to remember that change takes time and if I wanted it, I had to do what was necessary to achieve my goals.

What advice do you have for people who want to lose weight?
The advice I would give anyone who wants to lose weight is trust the process and don’t give up! It’s going to be hard and you might make mistakes, but just keep going! It will be worth it!

Instagram: @yeaaahbee
Youtube: The Broke Fit Girl

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Victoria lost 125 pounds

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Update July 2019: Shout out to Victoria. You may have seen her awesome transformation featured in People Magazine recently.

Victoria before and after

After losing 125 pounds, I fell so in love with fitness and living a healthier life. I decided to marry this new love with my current passion for helping others! This motivated me to go for my Personal Trainer Certification with ACE.

Not only did I receive my certification, but my weight loss story was recently featured in this year’s People’s Magazine “How We Lost 100lbs” issue, as well as on Good Morning America and E! News. When I began sharing my journey, I never imagined it would get to this point of inspiring so many people! I literally went from being scared to meet and speak to new people to being interviewed by PEOPLE!

My story and testimony is PROOF that anything is possible when you get out your own way, have faith, and believe in yourself!
@vickinosecrets

Victoria before and after

Transformation of the Day: Victoria lost 125 pounds. This proud mom was tired of failing and starting over again. She let go of her excuses and adopted a new mindset. Faith, fitness and healthy food has been key to her transformation. Check out her story.

victoria before and after

“Life will only change when you become more committed to your dreams than you are to your comfort zone.” -Billy Cox

What was your motivation?
I’ve been overweight my entire life. After having my 2nd child, I got up to my highest weight ever of 275 pounds at 5’4″. I started my journey in 2017 with a goal of losing the weight, however I let “obstacles” become excuses for why I kept falling off the wagon. Every week was a “new week to start” for the first 6 months of 2017. It wasn’t until June of last year that it hit me… I was tired of failing. I wanted my boys to pick up healthy habits from me so they wouldn’t have to endure what I did while growing up overweight. I was finally ready to break the cycle. I got so motivated that I challenged myself to transform my body and ultimately my life.

A year later I’m down 120+ pounds! People say I made it look easy, but I STRUGGLED A LOT and still do. There were many days where I was discouraged and depressed because of the process, but I was not defeated! This journey has given me so much more than a new body. I’ve been given a new support system and a more positive outlook on life. I’ve fallen so in love with the process that now I want to help others achieve their goals too! I used to hear all the time that I’d never be “small” or “skinny”, and for a while I believed it. However, this journey further proved that while “man” can say one thing, God will always have the last say. Nothing is impossible until God says it is and I’m a witness to that.

How did you change your eating habits?
I gradually cut down on carbs. I replaced meals with green smoothies, which is the best way for me to increase my veggie intake since I hate salads. I also eliminated sodas, juice and alcohol.

What did your workout routine look like?
I started slowly by walking 4 days a week. Now, my routine is way more intense, rotating between HIIT for cardio as well as weight training. I currently workout 5-6 days a week.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I learned was that this process is more mental than anything else. Once I accepted the fact that I needed to make this lifestyle change, the weight began to fall off. Now, I crave healthy foods over junk food, and I look forward to working out… whereas before I would dread it.

What advice do you have for people who want to lose weight?
There are 3 things that really helped me to be successful;
1) Set and focus on reaching small goals instead of focusing on the ultimate goal, so it feels more attainable.
2) Find workouts/exercises that are enjoyable for you and that you can look forward to doing (for me that’s weight lifting). Additionally, switch up your meals to include a cheat meal every so often so you don’t get bored or feel deprived in your diet.
3) Most importantly, don’t limit yourself. Nothing is impossible unless you make it impossible.

Instagram: @vickinosecrets

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Janay lost 165 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Janay lost 165 pounds. At 25 years old, her health was significantly impacted by the weight she was carrying. She says that having the Gastric Sleeve procedure was her last resort and it hasn’t been easy, but it’s definitely changed her life for the better. Check out her transformation story.

Janay before and after

At just 25 years old, I was morbidly obese and on my way to encountering multiple health issues that run in the family. I also had terrible asthma my whole life. It was becoming harder and harder to lose weight and keep it off, because I was on various medications and dealing with health issues.

I started my weight loss journey in August 2016. After years of struggling with my weight and failed attempts to lose weight, I decided to turn to Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery. I did a small Pre-Op liquid diet before surgery. I had Gastric Sleeve surgery on February 28, 2017. It has changed my life and helped me get my health back on track.

How did you change your eating habits?
My relationship with food has changed tremendously. I’m always so conscious about what I eat. My normal diet is high-protein, low carb and low sugar. (So, more Keto than anything) I have treats in moderation. Snacking is so different for me now… I have just a taste of something and that’s about it.

What does your workout routine look like?
Initially, I was doing Zumba twice a week and a mix of my own workout routine at the gym. Now, I just work out at the gym. 2-4 days a week, I do cardio for 30 minutes and strength training for 30 minutes. Now that I’ve hit my goal weight, I rotate as much is I can to focus on toning my body and maintaining what I’ve worked to lose.

What is your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 315 pounds and my current weight is 150 pounds. I am 5’3″.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
No matter what route you take to lose weight and get healthy, it’s going to be hard work. Even if you have surgery, like I did, you have to mentally prepare yourself for the changes that your body is going to go through.

You have to prepare yourself for the pain that you’re going to have to endure while healing and learning how to eat all over again. You have to adjust to your new stomach and change your relationship with food if you want to maintain your weight loss after surgery. You can’t use food as a crutch when you go to events and celebrations. You can’t really indulge like you did before.

So, your relationship with food really changes completely. You have to look at food as a source of survival. Eat just to stay alive and stay satisfied, but nothing more. You really have to prepare yourself, otherwise you’re going to end up right back where you were before you started your weight loss journey.

What advice would you like to share?

  • Do what is best for you. If you can mentally handle the changes of getting surgery, I say go for it. It’s definitely a good option for long-term weight loss, but it’s also just a tool. You have to do a lot of the work yourself. You can’t just depend on your sleeve or your bypass to do all the work. You still have to exercise and watch what you eat.
  • Get a support group. Find a good team of people who want to see you do well and who are down to help you. Surround yourself with positive people who support you and encourage you. If you can’t find people, encourage and support yourself.
  • Avoid negative people. Negative people always bring you down and discourage you from doing what’s right for you, because they are not doing what’s right for themselves. They don’t care if you succeed.
  • Always do what you want to do for yourself, regardless of what other people think. That’s going to be your biggest key to success.

Weight loss surgery was my last resort, but definitely the best decision I’ve ever made. It has helped me turn my life around and get to a healthy weight for the first time in my life. My asthma has improved tremendously. My risk levels for high blood pressure and diabetes have also lessened. Now, maintaining my weight is my goal. Keeping a life of healthy eating and exercise is my lifelong goal. I’m also encouraging others to get healthy in the best way that works for them.

Instagram: @Theejskyee
Facebook: Thee Jskyee

Janay before and after

Mercedes lost 115 pounds

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Update Jan 2019: Mercedes is more toned and 15lbs leaner for a total of 130 pounds gone.

Mercedes before and after

How have you maintained your weight loss and continued to lose weight?
I was doing Keto and intermittent fasting, but I found an amazing trainer who pushes me every morning with challenging but fun workouts. Out went the keto and fasting because I need carbs for energy. I couldn’t do HIIT workouts in a fasted state.

Exercise: I workout at 5:15 am 4 days a week before working with my trainer. I also work out on Saturdays at 11 am with my trainer. On Sundays, sometimes I do my own thing.

Eating habits: I operate from a mindful perspective when it comes to eating and honestly it’s always changing. I eat veggies, fruit, seafood, and poultry. I eat beef occasionally. I still eat low to moderate carbs, but they mostly come from whole foods. My protein powder and bars are usually plant-based, but I alternate between plant based and whey. Try to eat only 1200 calories a day.

At this point, would you offer any new or different advice to people who want to lose weight?
I would tell other people to prioritize getting healthy and feeling good. The weight loss will follow. Getting on the scale and looking for results will drive you crazy. Remember, this is a process. Honestly, the slower the weight comes off, the less likely it will come back. For me, this journey has been almost six years in the making, and there is no one way to do this. Find your fit and apply it to your life! Don’t be scared to challenge yourself or seek out help from others! @mercedes.35

Transformation of the Day: Mercedes lost 115 pounds. Seeing the women in her family die young made her focus on her own lifestyle choices. Over the years, this Delta Sigma Theta soror figured out what works for her when it comes to nutrition and exercise. She fell in love with weight training and recently went Keto. Check out her story.

mercedes before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you when you wanted to give up?
My motivation came from being uncomfortable in my own body. As I got older and became more educated, I could no longer eat the way I had been eating my whole life. The motivation grew because women in my family were dying young. I’m talking early 30s, 40s, and late 50s. I think poor nutrition played a role in most of these deaths and that definitely inspires me when I want to give up.

How did you change your eating habits?
I began in 2013, not really knowing what I was doing. I started out by cutting out liquid calories and limiting fried foods. I ate a lot of chicken breasts and tilapia with veggies. I also ate a lot of fruit.

I tried Herbalife once or twice, but did not stick with it. Instead, I switched to Equate weight loss shakes from Walmart for lunch or snack. I also ate a lot of tuna packs daily as a snack or lunch.I was still eating pasta, brown rice, beans, etc.

I lost about 80 pounds from 2013-2016. Then, I plateaued and became frustrated. In spite of this, I was able to maintain the 80 pound weight loss. In 2017, I gave up pork and became more mindful of my eating. Started eating a lot of salmon with green leafy veggies and sweet potatoes. I eat beef occasionally now. In early 2018, I switched to a Keto/Low carb diet.

What did your workout routine look like? How often did you workout?
In the beginning, I did hella cardio and minimal weight lifting 3-4 times week. Now, I prioritize weight lifting over cardio and I love it. As of June 2018, I got a trainer that I do group workouts with 4-5 times week.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 305 pounds and my current weight is 190 pounds. My height is 5’7″. (all natural, no surgery)

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
I learned how to eat to live and not live to eat.

What advice do you have for people who want to lose weight?
Start small and take it one day at a time. Follow BWLW and other inspirational pages on IG for food ideas, tips, workout regimens, etc.

Instagram: @mercedes.35

Latoya lost 85 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Latoya lost 85 pounds. For this mom, cardio, weight training and keeping track of exactly what she ate was a powerful combination. She learned the value of persistence and consistent, positive action. Check out her transformation story.

latoya before and after

When did you start your journey?
I started my weight loss journey in September 2017.

What inspired you? What was your motivation? 
My inspiration was definitely my son. Also, I just wanted to look better, feel better and feel healthier in my own body. I have managed to achieve those goals.

How did you change your eating habits?
I changed my eating habits by drinking nothing but water. I cut out soda and sugary drinks. I also began counting my calories and cutting down on my daily calorie intake overall. I’ve been following the Weight Watchers plan for 8 months now, and it has helped me stay focused.

What does your workout routine look like?
I workout 3-4 times a week, doing cardio and weight training. My usual workout session would consist of 40-50 minutes on the treadmill and 20 minutes of lifting.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I started at 250 pounds and now I weigh 165 pounds. My height is 5’6″. (I did not have any weight loss surgery.)

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson that I’ve learned is that food is not there for comfort. It is there to help fuel my body and help keep me strong and active.

What advice would you like to share with people who want to release the weight?
Do not ever give up on yourself. This journey is definitely a hard one that will come with a lot of ups and downs, but persistence and consistency is key.

Instagram: @Latoya.xo_

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latoya before and after

Maria lost 41 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Maria lost 41 pounds and transformed her body. After the birth of her second child, she experienced depression and weight gain. Eventually, she let go of her excuses and commited to a healthy new lifestyle. Check out her story.

maria before and after

First picture: May 2017 – 175 pounds
Second picture: June 22nd 2018 – 134 pounds
Height: 5’4″

My transformation took a little over a year. After I had my second child, I went into a depression that lasted for a year. During that time, I gained weight and kept making excuses about why I couldn’t work out or eat right.

One night, after looking in the mirror and crying about my body, it clicked. I had to make a change. It was 10pm. That night, I went to Walmart and bought the smallest bikini I could fit (which is the black one in the first picture)

After the first three months of working hard, it gets al ot easier. After 6 months, the healthy way I was eating was no longer a diet. It was an actual lifestyle change. I eat clean and limit foods that have added sugar and salt. I also limit sodas, juice and fast food. The things I gave up were well worth it because now I have the body I wanted. What I learned is you can’t have both.

However, I do splurge every now and again. Eating healthier does not mean depriving yourself. When I eat, I’m still satisfied and the food is delicious. There is a healthier alternative for everything!

I lift weights 6 days a week and do an hour of cardio a day. Working out and hitting small goals works for me. Being active gave me more energy with my kids and I was able to do a lot more. My mental health has also improved.

I did all this naturally. I did not have to buy any special weight loss tea or pills.

My advice: Start now! Ignore your fears and your doubts about this journey and start. You are the only one in your way. I realized that I was the one standing in my own way.

Change does not happen overnight. Everyday you make an effort is a day closer to your goal. It’s supposed to be uncomfortable. It’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy, everyone would do it. Don’t give up! “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.”

Instagram: @bdsmbaby

Maria before and after

Nicole lost 43 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Nicole lost 43 pounds. She’s a busy wife and mom who decided to pursue a lifelong dream at the age of 44. In 2017, she was able to fullfill that dream when she received 2 first place trophies in her very first bodybuilding competition. As a Nurse Practitioner, a personal trainer and a health/fitness coach, she knows the value of a healthy lifestyle. Check out her story.

nicole before and after

Let me first start off by saying that I started this journey at the age of 44. I am married with 2 children, a full time job and a part-time business. I wasn’t extremely overweight but I definitely wasn’t where I wanted to be.

My dream was to compete in a bodybuilding competition. This is a dream I’ve had since my early 20s. My reality surpassed my dreams when I WON two 1st place trophies and one 2nd place trophy in my first competition at the age of 45.

What was your motivation? What kept you from giving up during the tough times?
My motivation started when I was younger. I admired the physique and sheer focus of female bodybuilders and always wanted to be that. Of course life happens and you have to put your dreams aside. When I turned 44, the desire came back and I refused to ignore it this time. After sacrificing for others for so long, it was time to do for me.

As far as wanting to give up, that never happened. Not once did I want to stop. Dont get me wrong, it was hard, but never did I want to give up. From day one, I knew what I wanted and planned on getting it. I trained and lived my life with that goal in mind.

How did you change your eating habits?
My eating habits became very strict… calorie and macro based. My meals were low carb and low fat, with lean proteins. I did have to give up wine and my go to, Lays potato chips, during my training but sacrifices had to be made. My plan was basic and specifically focused on targeting my lacking areas (quads, back and abs), as well as fat burning and conditioning.

What did your exercise routine look like?
I worked out an average of 6 days a week, which included 1 hour weight training sessions and 2-3 days of HIIT training.

Starting weight/Current weight
My starting weight was 193 pounds. My weight the day of competition was 150 pounds. I now range between a healthy 170-175 pounds and 25-26% body fat. I am 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

When did you start your journey?
I started training in January 2017 and competed the process in October 2017 (one week shy of my 45th birthday). My full transformation took 9 months.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson I have learned is that it is okay to do things for me. I feel that as wives and mothers we have a tendency to put everyone before ourselves. I now know that it’s ok to put myself first sometimes.

What advice would you share with other people who want to lose weight?
The best advice I can give to others who want to lose weight is to BE PATIENT! Trust the process. Quick fixes and fads don’t last. You have to put in the work and be consistent. Don’t use the excuse that you don’t have
time. There is always time to take care of you.

Instagram: @dare2befit_with_nicole

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Kaila lost 125 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Kaila lost 125 pounds. Her weight reached 300 pounds in high school and she worried that her high school sweetheart would stop loving her. When she decided to make a change, her mom made the entire household switch up their eating habits and she started working out every day. Now, 4 years later, she’s developed a love for fitness and learned the value of patience. Check out her transformation journey.

Kaila before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going when you wanted to give
up?
At one point, I weighed 300 pounds at the age of 16. My high school sweetheart Chase, whom I am still with today, had always been smaller than me. He was literally half my size. I gained a lot of weight when we were
together in high school and I felt like he wouldn’t love me anymore. However, he never made me feel that way. It was just a mental block for me. So, I decided to get this weight off of me.

Looking back on my progress motivates me to keep going. When I feel like I am about to eat something that I really shouldn’t be eating, I look at my screensaver which is my before and after photo. It says “Moment on the lips, lifetime on the hips SO DON’T EAT IT!”

How did you change your eating habits?
My mom made my entire household change our eating habits. We did little things like switching from 2% milk to Skim milk or baking everything instead of frying our food. I stopped eating A LOT of fried foods and I stopped indulging in carbohydrates and gravies. I started eating steamed, fresh vegetables and lots of baked fish and chicken. I used MyPlate to make sure that I ate the right amount of food. One of my main struggles was portion control.

What did your workout routine look like?
My workout routine consists of 15-20 minutes of cardio every single day (if I’m going to the gym) and weight training. Weight training is how I was able to get this coke bottle figure. Some days, I also do HipHopFitness for 1 hour here in Columbus, Ohio taught by Mike Nicholson. On average, you burn about 1,200 calories per class. I workout every single day. NO DAYS OFF!

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 300 pounds even. I am currently sitting at 175 pounds. I am 5’8”

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey in the Summer of 2014, so I’m going on 4 years into my transformation and I am still transforming.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that you have to want it for yourself. People will lie to you and tell you that you look fine and all of that. Nothing about being 300lbs looks healthy or is healthy in general. You have to push yourself.

What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
My advice is to stay consistent and be patient. You CANNOT rush greatness! Practice makes progress, and we all want to see progress. Whenever you feel like giving up, always remember why you started.

Instagram: @kailabri

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Felisha lost 67 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Felisha lost 67 pounds. This single mom of two gained 80 pounds with her second pregnancy. Depression and stress didn’t help her situation. She realized that she had to change her mindset and her lifestyle to be the healthy mom she wanted to be. Check out her story.

felisha before and after

I’m a single mother of two young children that I had via c-section. I gained almost 80 pounds with my last pregnancy and I was so depressed. I didn’t have any help and was stressed out. I decided I couldn’t stay in that state and raise two kids, so I started walking miles and miles each day with the baby stroller to kick off my weight loss journey!

Within a 6 month period, I was able to get my weight down and have officially started my new healthy lifestyle. I hope other single mothers know that it is possible to change their lives. They just have to dig deep within themselves and find the courage to just step out on faith and achieve their goals.

How did you change your eating habits?
I decided to pick a day and I never looked back. I threw away the all processed foods in my home so I wouldn’t have access to them and started meal prepping. I also stopped eating pork and beef. I followed the basic meal equation of Protein + Green leafy veggie + Healthy carb.

What did your workout routine look like?
I was active every day. I did cardio in the beginning. Later, I incorporated heavy lifting into my routine.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 235 pounds and I currently weigh 168 pounds. My height is 5’10″.

When did you start your journey?
April 2017

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Don’t give up. Results will come through consistency. It was a struggle, because I didn’t see the progress, but the progress I achieved here and there added up to big results.

What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
Pick a day and don’t look back. Pick something that motivates you and use that to get through it until you achieve your first goal. Then, set the next one. If it’s an ex-lover or a beach vacation… use it to keep you motivated.

Instagram: @SlimThickBarbz

felisha before and after