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Imani lost 40 pounds!

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Today’s featured before and after comes from Imani who has lost 40 pounds!

She says, “About a year ago I made a decision to loose a noticeable amount of weight to make myself feel good as I made some transitions in my life. I signed up to a gym and began going everyday. I started taking classes like kickboxing and Zumba. I began to curb my diet to healthier foods like salads, cold cuts and I watched my calorie intake. I cut out fast food and junk food. Before I knew it I had shed a total of 40 pounds and I’m still going. I have gained some control over my life and I feel great!”

Congrats and Thank you for sharing with us, Imani!

Donna is down 55 pounds

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

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

Syree has gone from 328 to 191!

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Let’s show some love to Syree who has gone from 328 to 191 with the help of weight loss surgery!

She says, “I have met my goal! I am officially in the maintenance stage. I shared my story a little while ago. I had gastric bypass surgery on October 26, 2011. 3 weeks after surgery I began working out with a trainer. I worked out on average 2-4 hours a day. Some days more, working out twice a day. Since my journey started, I have done the Warrior Dash. This is a 5k obstacle course and I am now a licensed Zumba Instructor. 2 weeks before surgery, my high weight was 328 lbs. I wore a size 26. I now weigh 191 lbs and wear a size 12 (I’m 5’11”). I am an entirely different person and will never go back! I’m thankful for forums like this where I can share my story and hopefully inspire and give hope to others. We can do this ladies!!!!” Great job, Syree!!!

 

Shawna has lost 30 pounds!

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BWLW Facebook member Shawna has lost 30 pounds! She is determined to reach her weight loss goal!

She says, ” I started my journey about a year ago…no surgery I just changed my eating habits letting go of the white and switched to whole wheats…i use to eat only once or twice a day now i eat 5 to 6 times a day small portions.I stopped drinking soda and I started doin Insanity and Zumba..I lost a total of 30lbs and toned up a lot!” Great job, Shawna! For more great before and afters, visit www.blackwomenlosingweight.com

Pamela’s 1 year transformation in pictures – 70 lbs gone

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BWLW Online Community Member Pamela, posted these amazing photos of her 1 year journey of losing 70 lbs and gaining so much more!

She says, “This weekend will mark my 1 year BGR/Fit-iversary. A year ago I decided to focus on me. After spending my 40th birthday in the hospital with chest pains and shortness of breath, I decided I had to do something. My only goal was to just feel better. Thanks to my girl Shelia, I started out with Black Girls RUN! a week after my birthday. That first Saturday I thought I was going to DIE! LOL We did both Main and Acosta bridges! But I continued to come out to BGR 3 days a week. I then picked up Zumba, Boot Camp or whatever groupon/coupon deal I could find. At first I did not change my eating habits. I would exercise 3-4 days a week but I still ate whatever I wanted. I dropped about 20lbs doing this. February 2012 I decided to do a juice fast. I stopped eating and juiced only for about a week. I then incorporated eating 5-6 small meals daily. I eliminated beef, pork and most wheat from my diet while adding in more veggies and fruit. I keep track of my calories eaten and burned through My Fitness Pal. I now exercise 6 days a week and I have lost 70lbs. Consistency is my key. I never gave up. I did not make excuses why I couldn’t exercise. Over the past year I have not stopped. I cannot stop….I WILL NOT STOP. Why???? Because I am worth it! ♥” You are an inspiration, Pamela!!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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