Comments on: A Very Big Piece of My Weight Loss Story

By: Lametrius

Lametrius — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:35:03 +0000

I love your story and Congrats on your weightloss. You look GREAT!!!!! I am back to working out full time and I want to be able to share my story. I have a year goal set as well. Our story is fairly similiar…..

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:36:14 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration. I’ve been reading your blog for about a week and following you on FB. I have about 50 pounds to lose and you’re gonna help me. LOL!

I joined a gym last year but wasn’t really motivated so it didn’t help me. I’m an almost 8 year breast cancer survivor and the mother of 4 young adults so I know all about stress and the effects on the body. This is good stuff. I re-start Zumba tomorrow night and I had half a banana and 2 slices of low-cal wheat bread with organic peanut butter for breakfast.

I’m going to do better. Starting today. Here’s to a healthier Lisa! Cheers!

By: Linda B.

Linda B. — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:19:06 +0000

I’m at work right now, reading your story and trying not to cry. I’ve been going through such a difficult time dealing with my weight gain and your story has toucj\hed me. Looking at you i know it can be done. YOU did it! I’mm so self concious about my weight and am dreading my first day at the YMCA. My doctor suggested that i start water aroebics/ waterr jogging to get moving. I’m so nervous..but i know i can do it…you’ve inspired me…thank you and God bless…

By: newSaga

newSaga — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:29:19 +0000

thanks for sharing your story – and your pictures – so inspirational!

By: Kendra

Kendra — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:12:17 +0000

Erika-
You have really inspired me. I am 5′5″ and 245 pounds right now and I have done diet pills,and a number of other things to lose weight but I can’t seem to stay with them. I have a treadmill in my home. I even have a personal trainer who is willing to train me for FREE! I realize that I am just plain lazy. I’m going to get myself together and incorporate a daily workout into my daily routine. You are truly an inspiration!!

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:44:29 +0000

Aww I am so glad I found this blog! I’m in the midst of my own “come to fitness” moment after a lifetime of being overweight. I believe that when the way is clear the Universe gives us everything we need to accomplish our goals and finding this blog (someone posted your clean eating challenge on facebook) is absolutely a gift. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

By: Ms Myra

Ms Myra — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:32:47 +0000

I am inspired! As, I have begun a journey to live healthier. I am 53 and overweight.I recently, April 1st joined a Woman’s Walk Challenge. And before then I had already determined to eat whole live foods. I must say that is has definitely made me feel much better. When I read your Blog, and saw your results I feel more confident that my eventuality will be like yours ‘Smaller and Taller! Keep up the great Work!

By: Tenisia

Tenisia — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:13:19 +0000

I just joined your facebook fan site. I saw that someone else had and I was intrigued by the site name. I am very inspired! I am trying to lose 30lbs and change my eating habits for life. Its hard to do. Thank you for your story!

By: Erika A.

Erika A. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:11:17 +0000

Hi Erika, I’m Erika!

I’m currently over 300lbs. I lost 53lbs back in 2006 and I just came to the realization last night that I have officially gained all of that back…plus some. *sigh* At any rate, I’m not even sure how I came upon your FB fanpage, but I joined there and came to your site. Your story is so inspiring and I can’t wait to read more. Please keep posting!!!!

By: Gayle Price

Gayle Price — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:53:09 +0000

Good Afternoon Erica!
Thank you, thank you thank you! At this point in my life I am 5′6″ and weigh about 272lbs. Started the Fat Smash Diet lost 20lbs but I swear to you I have since gained it all back. I love myself and truly believe I am a beautiful person inside and out. but of course there are those areas that u would like to imporve and thats where I am right now. Its like I want to lose weight but don’t want to put for the work or the effort. In your story you said that you had to make time for you and that is what I am having problems with. Being a mother, wife, church choir member, etc. there is little time for me. I’m scared Erica I truly am of the change in my routine. Some people are not understanding when u take time out for yourself so the thought of that along with the fact that I feel beautiful already frightens me into not changing. But the realization has set in from reading your story that in order for me to be the best “ME” I can possibly be, I have to take care of myself, inside and out.

So thank you for sharing your journey and I wish you love and blessings on the rest of your journey.
Gayle

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:48:45 +0000

Erika,

Your story has me in tears. I see so much of my struggle in your story. You are truly inspirational and you have motivated me in such a profound way. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart!

By: Monique

Monique — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:05:59 +0000

I am glad to finally find someone that I can relate to in my efforts to make a permanent change. I have reached the breaking point several times only to lose momentum. I also have a coworker that is taking diet pills and has lost so much weight, and I’m sure I don’t have to tell you what that does to one’s momentum. Thanks and keep up the good work!

By: Jackie Toye

Jackie Toye — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:08:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing.

By: Kymberly

Kymberly — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:17:33 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration! There is power in your story.

Peace!

By: Paulette

Paulette — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:06:14 +0000

Hey Erika:

I completely identify with you. I have a personal story of weight and diet struggles and I ultimately lost the weight in my early thirties, which was after three kids and a divorce. It is truly a lifestyle and attitude change. I applaud your blog and your direct no-nonsense way of handling the truth.

Thank you so much for sharing

By: LaTasha

LaTasha — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:44:42 +0000

Happily speechless to all of you. This is my first time on this site and I have to say that I’m VERY inspired to read about you guys and I can’t wait to get in that gym to say. Goodluck and Congratulations to ALL of you.
With Love,
Tasha

By: ajaye

ajaye — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:41:47 +0000

thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou…I’ve been trying to summon the courage to motivate myself to get back to the gym and eat healthier. Despite all the obvious reasons to do so, I’ve not made it to the gym. Reading your story was the gentle push I needed. Thanks

By: Darlene

Darlene — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:26:20 +0000

Hi your story is making realizing how I need to change my life like starting tomorrow. What are the ttpes of vegatable did you eats? How many times a day did you eat?

By: AuthenticQueen

AuthenticQueen — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:17:34 +0000

Wow! Seriously, that just changed my life. I’m already in the midst of the process but it’s on… I’ll be back in 6th months. Send me as many positive vibes as possible!

By: Kem

Kem — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:11:05 +0000

Thank You So Much! I am going to do this! And THANKS for not charging for this information! Also You Look Great! Keep posting