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Wiltonja lost 130 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Wiltonja wrote in to share how she lost 130 pounds. This mother of two struggled with her weight for years and was determined to take her life back. She decided to have weight loss surgery last year.
 
Wiltonja before and after weight loss

Hello my name is Wiltonja, and I am 47 years old. I am a mother of two young men and a wife of 21 years. I have struggled with weight loss just about all my life. In 2020, I decided it was time to take my life back.
 
What was your motivation?
Weighing in at a whopping 399 pounds, I was out of breath and hurting. I had high blood pressure and was borderline diabetic. My doctors had never mentioned any other methods of weight loss. They just kept prescribing pills.
 
Finally a new physician asked if I wanted to consider weigh loss surgery. That was an eye opener, considering that I had tried everything (and I mean everything) to lose weight! I went through many obstacles trying to get surgery, but I didn’t quit. I was determined to get my life back.
 
When did you have weight loss surgery?
In July of 2022, I had gastric sleeve surgery and it has changed my life!
 
What is your current weight?
I went from 399 pounds to now weighing 269 pounds! I still have a ways to go, but I am so proud of the person that I have become. I am thankful for my husband and children pushing me!
 
What is your workout routine?
I work out at least three times a week and try to maintain my weight! It’s still a struggle at time, but I will not allow myself to go back to that old person!
 
What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Stay focused, don’t get distracted! Stay the course! We are not perfect, but we are worth it!
 
I hope this helps somebody.
Wiltonja before and after weight loss

Jey and Sabrina lost 260 pounds combined

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Transformation of the Day: Jey and Sabrina lost 260 pounds combined. They achieved outstanding results by cooking meals at home, practicing intermittent fasting, and adopting healthy eating habits.

Jey and Sabrina before and after weight loss

Social Media:
Tiktok: Jeycarrington
IG: @Jeakarenton
FB: Jey Carrington 

What was your motivation?
I (Jey) weighed 427 pounds. I had sleep apnea and high blood pressure. I was taking two blood pressure medications and sleeping on a propped-up pillow. 

One day, my wife, Sabrina, came into the kitchen and said, “We MUST change in order to live!” So we bought an air fryer and a cast iron skillet, and I literally cooked us thin! This journey has been made possible with teamwork, determination, and desire. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I started cooking all of our meals. Sabrina researched healthy fats and healthy recipes from Pinterest and the effects of intermittent fasting. We did IF from 1 pm to 8 pm for two weeks. I lost 24 pounds during that time, and Sabrina lost eight pounds.

I started using the air fryer to cook my meats. Then I found ways to use Greek cream cheese (sprouts grocery store) and chicken broth for pasta recipes that require heavy cream, and that combination was actually a game-changer. 

We eat all of our favorite foods. Pinterest has a lot of recipe ideas. I just make them my own with substitutions. Portion control! Portion control is VERY important as well. 

We also stopped celebrating with food! Instead, when we lose 20 pounds, we head to the beach, go to play, buy a new outfit at the mall (Good ol’ thrift store), etc. We LOVE us a good thrift!! 

Jey and Sabrina before and after weight loss

What is your workout routine?
We honestly don’t exercise. We just eat healthy food and don’t eat after 8 pm.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
Jey: My starting weight was 427 pounds, and my current weight is 267 pounds. Sabrina’s starting weight was 240 pounds, and her current weight is 139 pounds.

What is your height?
Both of us are 5’3″.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take
June 2021 to present- a total of 260+ pounds lost

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
I’ve learned that it’s a race and not a sprint. The weight wasn’t gained overnight, so give yourself grace!

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Give yourself grace and not excuses.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
Jey: I had 2 FAILED weight loss surgeries – Sleeve AND re-sleeve. Before surgery, I hadn’t mentally addressed why I was eating. I had a 30-minute psychological evaluation and was cleared for surgery. However, ALL of the weight came back after both surgeries came back. 

Then, my wife (a mental health therapist) suggested therapy, which changed my life. I realized that I was eating due to unaddressed childhood trauma. Once I started talking about my issues with a professional, it helped me to realize that I could win the battle against obesity! 

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Find out the ROOT CAUSE of your eating addiction. Just because you don’t address things doesn’t mean they go away!

You also have to be KIND to yourself! Give yourself a little grace. If you had a bad meal for lunch, it’s ok. Just make sure you have a healthy dinner. Your lunch may have been a setback, but that dinner will be a comeback! Once you get through your first day and through the next, the rest of the days will get a little easier! 

Labrecia lost 61 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Labrecia lost 61 pounds. She embraced a healthier lifestyle, making changes like cutting out juice and working with a trainer. She is taking the journey one day at a time and one meal at a time.

Labrecia before and after photos

Social Media:
FB: Brecia Monae
IG: @itsqueenbre4me 

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My son and husband. I lost my mom in 2016, and I know firsthand how that void feels. So I don’t want to leave them any time soon.

How did you change your eating habits?
I changed my diet completely. I no longer drink juice. That was my biggest problem. Also, I incorporated a lot more fruits and veggies into my diet.

How often did you work out?
I work out five days a week.

What is your workout routine?
I have a trainer who I train with two times a week. For the other three days, I walk in my neighborhood.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 238 pounds, and now I weigh 177 pounds. 

What is your height?
5’1″

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey on January 4, 2022, and I’m still going.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No, I didn’t have surgery.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Slow down and think and process what you are eating before you eat.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Start somewhere. We all have to take it one meal at a time and one day at a time.

Naajma lost 165 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Naajma lost 165 pounds. This mother of five is determined to be a healthy mom for years to come. She had Gastric Sleeve surgery, became more conscious about her eating habits, and found a workout routine that works for her. (We have been following her transformation journey since 2014.)

Naajma before and after weight loss

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation has always been my children. As a mother of five, it is important that I can keep up with them and that I am around for as long as possible for them. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I changed my eating habits by limiting my carb intake and the amount of food I eat. In 2014, I had gastric sleeve surgery, which helped me limit how much food I can eat. Over time I was able to eat way more than I could following the surgery. However, I still portion out my food and avoid eating late at night. 

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
I work out several times a week by walking in my neighborhood or on my treadmill. I honestly don’t enjoy exercise, so I like to make it fun. While using the treadmill, I tend to watch Netflix or Tiktok videos to make the time pass faster.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
In 2014 my starting weight was 340 pounds. Today, I weigh 175 pounds. 

What is your height?
I’m 5’7 1/2″

Naajma before and after weight loss

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey in 2014 with Gastric Sleeve surgery. At around one year and a half out, I lost approximately 150 pounds. In 2015, I met and married my husband. In 2016 and 2017, I gave birth to two boys. 

With those pregnancies and covid quarantine, I regained about 50 pounds by early 2021. Unfortunately, I reverted to old eating habits and didn’t exercise during that time. 

In 2021 after undergoing conversion to bypass for severe GERD (gastric esophageal reflux disease), I decided to refocus my life and dedicate myself to getting back in shape. My doctor told me that I would only lose around 20 pounds after this procedure, but I was determined to get to my goal weight. Now I’m the smallest that I’ve been in my adult life. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
I learned that everything I eat and every exercise session I miss counts. When I became lax with my eating habits, it was easy to regain the weight. I have to make conscious food decisions. 

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
You can do it! We all have it in us. You have to focus and remember that you are worthy of a healthy body! 

If you are considering surgery, my only recommendation is to find out if you have reflux before weight loss surgery and opt for a Gastric Bypass. 

Instagram: @dimplesonblast

Naajma before and after weight loss

Michelle lost 70 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Michelle lost 70 pounds. She was so busy with her children, marriage, and career that she neglected herself. This 45-year-old entrepreneur transformed by adopting habits like intermittent fasting, drinking more water, and maintaining a calorie deficit.

Michelle before and after weight loss

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation was looking at myself (my body) in the mirror one day and not recognizing who I was anymore. I lost myself. I was so busy pouring into my children, my marriage, and my career that I neglected myself. 

What inspired me not to give up was how much I fell back in love with myself and how good I felt looking in that mirror on my fitness journey.

How did you change your eating habits?
I started practicing intermittent fasting and using various meal plans provided by my trainer (based on my different fitness goals). I also eat in a calorie deficit and incorporate veggies, chicken, and fish into my meals. However, the most important eating habit I’ve adopted is drinking at least a gallon of water a day. 

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
I work out five days a week, two days of cardio, and three days with a personal trainer for toning and sculpting with weight training.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 310 pounds. My current weight is 240 pounds.

What is your height?
I’m 5’11”.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey in December 2020, and it got serious on January 5, 2021. My transformation took one year.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
Weight loss surgery is not a part of my journey. I lost weight naturally.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that “I AM TH@T GIRL!” Nobody can make you change. It’s all on you. Discipline is everything, and you have to be the change you want to see. I wanted change, so I changed. I fell in love with myself so much again that I no longer have to remind myself who I am. 

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
My advice is to stay CONSISTENT. Consistency equals results. Consistency equals self-love, and consistency equals longevity. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, you may cry. Yes, you will be in pain and sore somedays, but the outcome is worth it. The GLOW and feeling of love for yourself are worth it. DONT give up. 

Instagram: @therealleanderisme

Aishat lost 70 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Aishat lost 70 pounds. She figured out how to modify the traditional African meals she was used to eating to fit her nutritional goals. By planning out menus for her family, using portion control, and working out 3-5 times a week, she has transformed.

Aishat before and after weight loss

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My marriage was my motivation. I did not want my weight or my appearance to be the reason that my marriage failed. My kids kept me going.

How did you change your eating habits?
As African women, our traditional food is very unhealthy. So I modified a lot of our meals. I cut out rice and bread. Also created bi-weekly food menus and introduced a lot of raw food into our diet. 

I also started taking a healthy snack and meal with me everywhere I go to prevent unhealthy snacking or meals. I also practiced portion control. 

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
I joined a group training and did lots of cardio. I work out 3-5 times per week.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 285 pounds, and my current weight is 215 pounds.

What is your height?
I am 5’6″.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
This journey started ten years ago after the birth of my first child. In March 2019, I’d lost 30 pounds, but then I got pregnant in May 2019. I gained all the weight back and more. This time I officially restarted my journey in October 2021.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
You are your biggest supporter. If you don’t like something, you can change it. 

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Never give up. It is okay to fall and take breaks. Just remember to start again. 

Mo lost 30 pounds

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Update April 2021: In 2014, Monica started her transformation journey and lost 30 pounds in six months. She’s worked very hard to maintain her success over the years. Check out her update.

Monica before and after weight loss

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during this pandemic without access to a gym has been a huge adjustment. Fortunately, we’ve remained consistent and disciplined with home workouts and clean nutrition. Being home 24/7 has allowed me to be very creative in the nutrition area. I’m maintaining and looking forward to the day to return to the gym. 

What is your current weight?
Current weight: 162 pounds
Highest weight 184 pounds (43 years old)

How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight?
I do cardio 3-4 times per week (walking, HIIT, or peloton bike) and weight training three times a week. I also track my macros, drink a gallon of water each day, and get 6-8 hours of sleep daily.

Of the lessons you’ve learned on your journey, which one stands out the most at this point?
Always make changes that are sustainable for a lifetime and stay consistent—no quick fixes or gimmicks. 

Would you like to offer any new or different advice to women who want to lose weight?
Remember, it’s a lifestyle, so don’t beat yourself up over a bad day. Take one day at a time and stay consistent. Don’t let one day turn into a week, month, or year. @teamblacklifestyle

Originally posted in 2016 – Transformation of the Day: Mo lost 30 pounds in 6 months and has kept it off for 2 years. She and her husband started their fitness journey together, but realized that their exercise efforts were being sabotaged by bad eating habits. Once she committed to healthy eating, the results were undeniable. Check out what she shared with us.

mo before and after

My name is Mo. I’m a 38 year old mother (15 yr old) and wife (6yrs). I decided in 2014 that I needed to recommit to a healthier lifestyle after reaching my highest weight of 184 pounds. My husband and I worked out faithfully but our eating habits were preventing us from reaching our fitness goals. I decided that I really needed to buckle down on my eating habits and stop wasting my time in the gym. I was so tired of losing and regaining the weight over the years. We had to take a long hard look at ourselves and start to practice what we preach.

It took me 6 months to lose 30 pounds and I’ve maintained the weight loss for almost 2 years. I’m 5′ 4″ tall and my current weight is 155 pounds. Losing weight is the easy part, because the real battle is maintaining that weight loss and continuing to live a healthy lifestyle. I’m so happy that I’m finally back to my pre-marriage weight and I feel great. My goal is to continue to living a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same.

How did you change your eating habits?
Mainly, I gave up the frequent happy hours. Margaritas were my favorite drink. I started to eat clean and meal prep on a regular basis because when you are eating out you tend to make unhealthy choices. Even when choosing “healthy” options on a menu, you don’t really know how the food is prepared.

What did your workout routine look like?
We workout out 5-6 days per week doing a combo of cardio and strength training. I’m a runner, so initially I did running for cardio. I recently changed up my cardio routine to include the stair master and Plyo moves. I do cardio 6 days a week and on 2-3 of those days I include strength training.

What is your advice for others who want to lose weight?
My advice to anyone who would like to lose weight is to stay consistent with your workouts and clean eating regimen.

Updated Instagram: @teamblacklifestyle

mo weight loss journey

Update June 2020: Shout out to Monica! We’ve been following her journey since 2016 when she told us about how she lost 30 pounds.

“I’m still maintaining a healthy weight, healthy habits, and living a lifestyle. I’ve transitioned from weight loss to weight maintenance. I’ve been on this journey for a long time and have adopted the lifestyle. My current goal is to continue to maintain my weight loss while getting  stronger and build lean muscle.” – @teamblacklifestyleMonica before and after

Update May 2019: Mo is still going strong! She’s kept the weight off for more than four years. “I’m currently maintaining at 156lbs, down from my highest weight of 184 pounds.” @teamblacklifestyle

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Belaney lost 93 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Belaney lost 93 pounds. As a wife and mom to three girls, her goal is to be a healthy example for her family. Cutting out processed food, cutting carbs, and staying active on a daily basis is working for her.

Belaney before and after

What was your motivation?
I’m a 32-year-old wife and mom of three girls, so I would have to say my primary motivation was to be active with my family, lead a healthy life, and be an example for my kids. Another motivation was ME. I owed myself something. I had to overcome and not let the things I was facing win.

How did you change your eating habits?
I started changing my eating habits with portion control and by going low carb. I ate more whole foods and less processed food. That meant saying no to the sweet teas and hello to broccoli. 

How many days a week do you work out?
I work out six days a week, sometimes 7. I try to be active every day. 

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I started at 279 pounds. Currently, I weigh 186 pounds. I have 21 more pounds to go until I reach goal weight. I’m seven pounds away from achieving 100 pounds gone.

What is your height?
5 ft, 6 inches tall

Belaney before and after

When did you start your journey?
I’ve been working at it since January 2019. 

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
I have had no surgeries (or taken pills), but much love to those who have had to make that life-changing decision. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
Throughout this journey, I’ve learned that I can do anything. I’ve been unhealthy and morbidly obese my whole life, and now I’m winning. 

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My advice to women who haven’t started but want: Just do it. Start today, then do a little more tomorrow and the next day. Now, you’ve formed a habit. 

If I can encourage one person, then I have found my passion. You can catch up with me on Instagram: @bizzyb_04.

Belaney before and after

Felecia lost 31 pounds

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Felecia lost 31 pounds. This mother of four battled with the pounds for most of her adult life. In April 2020, she began her lifestyle change by going vegan. She also live streams her morning walks to motivate and encourage people.

Felecia before and after

My name is Felecia, and I’m from Buffalo, NY. I’m a 35 year old wife and mother of 4. I have battled with my weight for almost all of my adult life. I began 2020, weighing 317 pounds and wearing a size 3X t-shirt. Today, I can wear an XL t-shirt, and I weigh 286 pounds.

After lots of consideration, I became a Vegan on 4/25/2020, but that only knocked off 3 pounds. I quickly realized that cutting out meat and animal products wasn’t good enough, so I began walking the park at the end of May. I started with very short walks. Then, I gradually increased my distance, and now I walk 5 miles per day. 

What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
What inspired me was the fact that my morning walks were encouraging and inspiring so many other people to do the same. When I went to the park, I’d go live on Facebook for the first few minutes to encourage my viewers to get up and get active. 

Felecia before and after

How often do you workout?
My morning walks are 5-6 days per week.

What is your height?
I am 5 feet, 7 inches tall.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that you can truly do whatever you set your mind to. It all begins with a made-up mind. 

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My advice to another woman who desires to lose weight is to just get up and begin. If it’s an extra trip up and down the stairs, a walk around the block, or a trip to the park, get started. It gets easier once you begin. You CAN do it!

I’m grateful to God for the strength to push past how I feel. I pray I can motivate and encourage someone else. 

Instagram: @lady_groomes

Felecia before and after

Tatyana lost 117 pounds

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Update Sept 2020: Tatyana wrote in to share that she lost 47 more pounds since we featured her back in 2017. She’s lost a total of 117 pounds and had skin removal surgery in July. Check out her update.

Tatyana before and after

I want to update BWLW on the newest change in my weight loss journey. I got my excess skin removed via tummy tuck in July! Now, I’m down a total of 117 pounds, which is 47 additional pounds lost since the first time I was featured on @blackwomenlosingweight. 

How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight?
I hit a major roadblock in my weight loss journey when I broke my ankle in September 2018. It took me over a year to get on track, but I used my anticipated excess skin removal surgery for motivation. I had over 40 pounds to lose to get under my BMI requirement. 

I increased my cardio by running at least 15-20 miles a week and took my vegan lifestyle up a notch by going raw vegan for two months. I reached 100 pounds down again. I even surpassed that goal by weighing in at 201 pounds on the day before surgery. Now I weigh 193 pounds, which is the lowest I’ve been in over ten years.

I had 6 pounds of excess skin removed on 7/8/20. I’ll be cleared to get back to training in October 2020. Then, I will begin working towards my next set of fitness goals.

Of all the lessons you’ve learned on your journey, which one stands out the most at this point?
The lesson that stands out the most is to enjoy and embrace every step of your journey. The differences between my before and after pictures are pretty dramatic, but during each chapter, I found something that I was proud of as I worked to conquer new goals. 

Would you like to offer any new or different advice to women who want to lose weight?
My advice would be the same. I would tell anyone who wants to lose weight to go for it wholeheartedly. Start before you get to the point of being sick and tired of being sick and tired. I saw myself sinking slowly, but my perception of “slowly” was way more dramatic than I had realized. By the time I finally brought myself to do something about it, I had reached my rock bottom. I have had a hell of a time getting back afloat. 

Change your eating habits first to set the foundation for your results. If you want to follow in my footsteps, I would definitely recommend watching What the Health and Forks Over Knives. Both documentaries can be found on Netflix. Those two documentaries are life-changing. Commit to exercise as the next step and watch your transformation accelerate.

I also will be sharing my weight loss and surgery journey on my new YouTube channel. Here is my 1st video:

Instagram: @tatyanajalisa

July 23, 2017: Transformation of the Day: Tatyana lost 70 pounds. Her healing journey began as a result of finding herself again after a failed marriage. She hit rock bottom emotionally and faced depression but she never gave up. By embracing a plant based diet and finding the support she needed, she has taken her life back. Check out her journey.

tatyana before and after

When did you start your journey?
I first started my journey back in 2013. My starting weight at that time was 260 pounds. I was able to get down to 220 pounds by training with @bravo.fit23. I got married in May 2014 and had a tumultuous marriage which caused my weight loss journey to derail.

In December 2015, I hit rock bottom emotionally and weighing 287 pounds contributed to my depression. I decided to do something about it and began training with a girlfriend of mine. I managed to loose about 20lbs, however the problems in my marriage continued. By the time my ex husband and I separated in August 2016, I’d ballooned up to my highest weight of 310 pounds. I didn’t realize how overweight I had gotten in the midst of trying to make my marriage work. My current journey began in August 2016. In the last 11 months, I have lost 70 pounds. My current weight is 240 pounds at 5’6″.

What was your motivation?
My motivation to lose weight was the wakeup call I had after my ex husband and I decided to part ways. I was dying inside and I wanted so desperately to live. I knew I had to make a drastic change for my health and I decided to channel my energy towards creating a new me.

How did you change your eating habits?
A part of my huge wake up call came from watching the documentary Forks Over Knives on Netflix. That documentary spoke volumes to me and I vowed to change my diet completely. I cut out all meat and began a vegetarian lifestyle in August 2016. I knew that my change had to be dramatic and I also knew what my problem was. I was an emotional eater and ate fatty, greasy, salty foods for every emotion I felt. I would overeat and still not get full. My eating habits were terrible and I never thought I would be able to cut out meat, because I didn’t know what that would leave me to eat.

I had heard of all the health benefits that came with eliminating meat from your diet. After watching that documentary, I decided to conquer my own ideologies. I have since transitioned to being a vegan and have cut out all dairy and animal products from my diet. The first 30 pounds of weight that I lost between August 2016 and March 2017 came solely changing my diet. I was not working out consistently at the time.

What did your workout routine look like?
I actually didn’t begin working out until April 2017. I workout 6 days a week for at least 1 hour. I reconnected with my trainer who helped me loose 40 pounds back in 2013. He referred me to a boxing gym that he trains out of. On Monday and Tuesday, I attend boxing bootcamps at S.W.E.A.T Boxing Gym. On Tuesday nights, I complete a 3 mile run with a running group called We Run The Trinity. On Wednesdays, I have a private training session with @bravo.fit23 which is consists of HIIT full body conditioning, focusing on core, legs and upper body. Thursdays are my rest days. I finish up the week by running an additional 9 miles between Friday and Sunday for a total of 12 miles a week.

What inspired you to keep going when you wanted to give up?
What inspired me to keep going when I wanted to give up was remembering how it felt to hit rock bottom. I never wanted to go there again and I vowed to do everything within my power to prevent that from happening. I also have a host of friends, family and social media followers who have followed my journey and cheer me on along the way.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
I would tell anyone who wants to lose weight to go for it wholeheartedly. Start before you get to the point of being sick and tired of being sick and tired. I saw myself sinking slowly, but my perception of slowly was way more dramatic than I had realized. By the time I finally brought myself to do something about it, I had reached my rock bottom and it has been a hell of a time getting back afloat.

Change your eating habits first to set the foundation for your results. If you want to follow in my footsteps, I would definitely recommend watching What the Health and Forks Over Knives, which can both be found on Netflix. Those two documentaries are life changing. Also, commit to exercise as the next step and watch your transformation accelerate.

Check out my personal blog tatyanajalisa.com. There, I share my journey through divorce and my healing journey, which incorporates my weight loss story.

Instagram: @tatyanajalisa

tatyana lost 70 pounds

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