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Before and After Weight Loss Success Photos: How'd she do it?
The beautiful thing about blogging is how huge a solid network of bloggers can be. From web surfing to active community bloggin, I have been fortunate to meet and work with a lot of people. One of those people being Elizabeth, a 37 years young (she might kill me for the age disclosure) sister from Indiana. One of the reasons I love working out, is not only does it change you physically but also mentally. Below is her story…please share it as an example.
In 1997 I began having severe pain and cramping… I found out that I had endometriosis. I had surgery, thus began my ongoing battle with this disease. Every two years I would have to have surgery to scrape down my uterus, and to try to contain the growth. This was unsuccessful time after time. In between these surgeries I was given different medications to combat the pain, to try to slow the growth of the disease. By the time it was all said and done, I was on 6 different medications, including medication for hypothyroidism. In September of 2007, I had one final surgery that was supposed to take care of the problem once and for all. That surgery was also unsuccessful because in February of 2008, I ended up in the emergency room with heavy bleeding and pain so severe I couldn’t walk in. My doctor informed me that we could no longer try to prolong a hysterectomy. I had emergency surgery that Thursday to remove my uterus and my right ovary. Luckily, he was able to save the left ovary. When I left the hospital, I weighed a whopping 170 lbs. A month later I found a lump in my left breast. I had to have an ultrasound and a mammogram, which showed nothing. However, the right breast was the one that showed the fibristic tissue and could be a problem the doctor said. He also added that if I lost at least 40 lbs. I could severely cut my chances of developing full blown breast cancer my more than half.
That was it, I decided that I didn’t want to be unhealthy anymore, and I could see my quality of life lessening more and more daily. I decided that I was not going to be unhealthy anymore. That I wanted to live a productive life, that I was too young to be sick. That I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. And that I didn’t want all the diseases passed on from generation to generation from my grandparents and their parents. That I would be the one to finally break the mold of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. My doctor released me to begin exercising in May of 2008. I bought an elliptical, and began doing cardio 4 times a week for 30 minutes. I cut out all pop, all sugar and all processed food. I also stopped eating anything that was dyed white. I started making sure that I got at least 7 hours of sleep every night. I also joined my local gym and began lifting weights. I read everything I could find about healthy eating, weight lifting, cardio, etc. By August of 2008 I had lost 30 lbs.
However, I was stuck. I couldn’t seem to lose that last 20lbs that I wanted. I still felt heavy at 5’0 tall, and still 140lbs. I ended up meeting a trainer at the gym who completely changed the rest of my life so far. I began training one day a week, and the other days he told me what to do for my exercise routine. He gave me an eating plan, and the guidelines for exercise. I started working out 6 days/ week. I started weight training 3 days/week. I began eating 5-6 small meals a day, which consisted of high protein and complex carbs at every session. I began ingesting at least 1 gram of protein per lb. of body weight. I changed my cardio from evenings to mornings. I began increasing my cardio from 30 minutes to 60 minutes / day. I started looking at life differently. I no longer lived to eat. I began eating to fuel my body to perform. To feed my muscle to continue to help it grow. The weight began falling off. I trained for 3 1/2 months, and am now currently at 107 lbs. with 11 % bodyfat. I never believed it could happen. I am healthier than I have been my whole life, even when I was younger. I am no longer on any medications whatsoever. I drink at least a gallon of water each day, get lots of green veggies. I started looking at working out differently. It no longer was a chore. It has become a way of life. I look forward to going to the gym and sweating all the toxins from the day out, and lifting weights to feel my body molding the way I want it to. To be able to manipulate the muscle, and to see the shape taking place.
I am a work in progress, just like we all are, but most of all, I want to be encouraging to others. Especially other black women. To let them know that they can succeed with their goals. They can change their bodies. They can be healthy and strong. That our genetic makeup does not “have” to predetermine the people that we are. WE are the ones to determine who we are, and what we will become. And that our daughters can look at us and be inspired to continue in our footsteps on the journey of life in a healthy and happy way.
How’d she do it? Leave a comment, email me or subscribe to BlackFitness and I’ll send you her personalized workout!
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Mike, this looks great! I did do it didn't I? LOL
Now on to my first Competition! May 30th OCB Circle City Figure Compeition here I come! 
If I could do it, anyone can!
I'll do a follow up and post some of that info after the show…hows that?
Great job! You really are changing your ways, I see you everyday and you really are practicing a healthy life style. Good luck!
yeah..this lady gets props
wowza…107??? Ok Im sold. Off to the gym now. FANTASTIC JOB LIZ.
yeah no more excuses
You can do it too! I just finally decided to take my life into my own hands, and to take charge. I was tired of being sick and not feeling well. I knew alot of it had to do with my being overweight. It was hard, don't get me wrong. But I was determined to be healthy and to get OFF of medications. They will kill you by themselves! Just start slow. Make sure you get at least 30 minutes of cardio at least 3 days/week. Then add to it. Then slowly I began weight training, which really slims you quickly. It doesn't add bulk like most women think. I'll have more details in the upcoming article regarding "My Training and Diet". . . good luck!
do you just want to do a guest post
Absolutely fantastic, How did she do it??? Congratulations!!!
question of the day…ill post the workout next week
Thanks! I appreciate it! Hard hard work!
There is no secret, hard work, determination and dedication. And a strong will to live healthy! Be healthy…
Thank you for the inspiration Mike and Liz. I look forward to reading your next article.
hope to have it up in a few weeks as she prepares for her first competition
Hello, you really look great. I am also 5 feet tall. I am at 164 pounds from 237 pounds. I want to know what is your current weight. Also I need help with my diet. Please help me.
im going to post the workout and diet this week..the progress is great she can help u get to the next level…shes down to 109 i think
Great!!! I am really looking forward to it. It is soo soo wonderful to see a real sista doing this. She is such an inspiration – I have her pic posted at home on my wall to keep me going. Thanks again and I will check for the work out and diet soon. Latasha
thats pretty cool i get inspirations from people like this all the time…be on the look out by the end of the week ill have it up
Hello Mike. I just came across this blog/post. Elizabeth's story is very inspirational. Thanks for posting it. Could you please email (davon.lee@sbcglobal.net) me her workout & diet that you spoke of in you blog.
Thanks!
you was fat but your belly go sexy
lol this is not me but ill let her know anyway
Hi Mike,
This indeed an awesome post about an awesome person with incredible will. I too have just started a blog ( http://4everfab.wordpress.com ) about my quest to fitness in hopes to keep myself motivated and to motivate others. I'm actually looking for people to feature periodically who've achieved what so many of us are still working towards. If you and your friend would not mind, I would love to feature her in a post. You can contact me in my blog (listed above) or by e-mail at: 1special1 at live.com. Thank you so much and I hope to hear from both you, Mike and Liz soon!
hows the blog?
Kudos to you! Your story is very inspirational! I love seeing amazing results like this, it keeps me inspired. I've been really focused and at the gym every day, walking, eating every hour, a gallon of water per day… etc.. and it was so cool to read your blog and see your results, you really transformed your body in an epic way =-) Congratulations, and good luck!
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