Comments on: A Very Big Piece of My Weight Loss Story http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:41:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alessa http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-612844 Alessa Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:18:32 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-612844 This was just what I needed to see and read today! Something brought me here and I'm so glad I followed my instinct. You have an amazing story and told in an amazing way. I can relate to your story in soooo many ways. I appreciate you for sharing! I'm am bookmarking this site for sure! :) This was just what I needed to see and read today! Something brought me here and I’m so glad I followed my instinct. You have an amazing story and told in an amazing way. I can relate to your story in soooo many ways. I appreciate you for sharing! I’m am bookmarking this site for sure! :)

]]> By: Jenna http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-591098 Jenna Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:52:27 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-591098 Hi Erika, you are such an inspiration! I just stumbled upon your blog and I am bookmarking it! I'm a single mom too and have problems with emotional eating. I'm trying to lose 50+ pounds and you are proof that it can be done. Also, much Greek love! I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Hi Erika, you are such an inspiration! I just stumbled upon your blog and I am bookmarking it! I’m a single mom too and have problems with emotional eating. I’m trying to lose 50+ pounds and you are proof that it can be done. Also, much Greek love! I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

]]> By: tosha http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-588313 tosha Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:35:20 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-588313 i NEEDED to read that this morning! i NEEDED to read that this morning!

]]> By: Tasha http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-580730 Tasha Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:23:01 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-580730 I too have had many ups and downs, and starts and stops. Seeing how successful you have been is very inspirational. I can really relate to you. I too have had many ups and downs, and starts and stops. Seeing how successful you have been is very inspirational. I can really relate to you.

]]> By: Lauren http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-578055 Lauren Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:41:06 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-578055 Your story is so inspirational for me! I've struggled with losing weight my whole life and its just now starting to click for me! Week 1 and I'm down 6lbs...thanks for the motivational reading! I'll be sure to share this with my friends! Your story is so inspirational for me! I’ve struggled with losing weight my whole life and its just now starting to click for me! Week 1 and I’m down 6lbs…thanks for the motivational reading! I’ll be sure to share this with my friends!

]]> By: LaSundra Selmon http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-530109 LaSundra Selmon Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:16:22 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-530109 Congratulations !!! Erika keep up the good work. The pictures are motivation for me not to give up and to be ok with the way that I am losing weight is the right way because I am getting healthy by eating right. Congratulations !!! Erika keep up the good work. The pictures are motivation for me not to give up and to be ok with the way that I am losing weight is the right way because I am getting healthy by eating right.

]]> By: Unique http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-436762 Unique Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:54:43 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-436762 I've found your blog very informative, sometimes entertaining, and definitely enlightening at times, but I am so glad that I finally read your story. Omg! To see and here the start to finish(present) has touched me personally. I am encouraged though I know a first step is needed and consistency is key. I was doing ok, and despite the health issues I have I've fallen off track more times than I can count and I've avoided going to the doctor b/c I didn't want to hear what they were going to tell me(again). I feel like a failure, I've been the "fat mom" for too long hell my kids are teenagers now and I'm still young enough to live my life. I have a serious sugar addiction that I need to balance out as well as the starches. Please pray for me seeing your progress through your photos has been more than inspiring. I want to thank you for being so candid , and real which is what I love so much about your blog. I plan to give an update in the near future, thanks for all that you are doing! I’ve found your blog very informative, sometimes entertaining, and definitely enlightening at times, but I am so glad that I finally read your story. Omg! To see and here the start to finish(present) has touched me personally. I am encouraged though I know a first step is needed and consistency is key. I was doing ok, and despite the health issues I have I’ve fallen off track more times than I can count and I’ve avoided going to the doctor b/c I didn’t want to hear what they were going to tell me(again). I feel like a failure, I’ve been the “fat mom” for too long hell my kids are teenagers now and I’m still young enough to live my life. I have a serious sugar addiction that I need to balance out as well as the starches. Please pray for me seeing your progress through your photos has been more than inspiring. I want to thank you for being so candid , and real which is what I love so much about your blog. I plan to give an update in the near future, thanks for all that you are doing!

]]> By: LindenChadwick http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-436761 LindenChadwick Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:54:23 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-436761 Great story, sis! A true inspiration. Great story, sis! A true inspiration.

]]> By: Tremilla http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-378890 Tremilla Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:40:25 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-378890 What I love most about your story was the fact that you included that your journey to weight-loss was far from perfect. You have had all the same struggles as the rest of us and yet you still have managed to overcome those obstacles. I'm more inspired by individuals who give advice based on their own past experiences. Exercise has never been a problem for me but my diet is. I know once I put forth the time and effort into changing it, I will be able to accomplish my goals. One day I want to be able to sit back and write about my own weight-loss victory. Thank you for sharing your story with us. What I love most about your story was the fact that you included that your journey to weight-loss was far from perfect. You have had all the same struggles as the rest of us and yet you still have managed to overcome those obstacles. I’m more inspired by individuals who give advice based on their own past experiences. Exercise has never been a problem for me but my diet is. I know once I put forth the time and effort into changing it, I will be able to accomplish my goals. One day I want to be able to sit back and write about my own weight-loss victory. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

]]> By: 1beautifullymade http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-342832 1beautifullymade Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:53:07 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-342832 I feel like everything is just happening at the right time. I am 310lbs today. I made a commitment to change my eating habits and to walk at least every morning. I wont lie, I was thinking about stopping because my ankle has been killing me, however I really am inspired by your story. On Monday I plan on joining Weight Watchers and maybe Curves. Due to the ankle I will walk until it gets better. I go walking at 6am..so no one will see me...This weight loss issue is such an emotional roller coaster. I have a 4year old daughter and I have recently moved in with family while I am working on my marriage, it kills me to hear my family members call her "fat" or comments like "look at her stomach". I will visit your blog daily !Thank you soo much and please dont ever STOP..I look at your pictures and think" She was over 300lbs like me?" WOW...YOU are AMAZING! I feel like everything is just happening at the right time. I am 310lbs today. I made a commitment to change my eating habits and to walk at least every morning. I wont lie, I was thinking about stopping because my ankle has been killing me, however I really am inspired by your story. On Monday I plan on joining Weight Watchers and maybe Curves. Due to the ankle I will walk until it gets better. I go walking at 6am..so no one will see me…This weight loss issue is such an emotional roller coaster. I have a 4year old daughter and I have recently moved in with family while I am working on my marriage, it kills me to hear my family members call her “fat” or comments like “look at her stomach”. I will visit your blog daily !Thank you soo much and please dont ever STOP..I look at your pictures and think” She was over 300lbs like me?” WOW…YOU are AMAZING!

]]> By: Charlese http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-273859 Charlese Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:55:42 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-273859 I love you! Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been trying to lose weight since I was 8 years old (and NO, I did not actually need to go on a diet...but that was how old I was when I was given my first diet book...smh)! After decades of self-hate and steady weight gain I'm embarking on a smart sensible course of action. I'm determined to make it work this time. Thanks for the inspiration! I love you! Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been trying to lose weight since I was 8 years old (and NO, I did not actually need to go on a diet…but that was how old I was when I was given my first diet book…smh)! After decades of self-hate and steady weight gain I’m embarking on a smart sensible course of action. I’m determined to make it work this time. Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: Shamika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-232662 Shamika Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:43:31 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-232662 Thank you so much for your website, I kind of came upon it by accident, but it was truly a blessing in disguise. I am a single mother of a college aged son, and I am currently trying to get back into the land of the living. I am going back to school in January and am trying to learn how to take care of me. I am about 210 when I was skinny all of my life. Depression from divorce and single parenthood really has sent me on a downward spiral with my weight and self esteem. Reading this blog has given me hope that I too, can lose weight and feel good. Thank you again and god bless. Thank you so much for your website, I kind of came upon it by accident, but it was truly a blessing in disguise. I am a single mother of a college aged son, and I am currently trying to get back into the land of the living. I am going back to school in January and am trying to learn how to take care of me. I am about 210 when I was skinny all of my life. Depression from divorce and single parenthood really has sent me on a downward spiral with my weight and self esteem. Reading this blog has given me hope that I too, can lose weight and feel good. Thank you again and god bless.

]]> By: Jessie http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-226311 Jessie Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:21:16 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-226311 I cannot thank you enough for this wake up call. I'm 5'8, 250ish, and 21yrs. I can't believe I let this happen to myself. I literally used food to rebel. I moved out of my parents house and indulged, for the first time I can recall, with food. I realized I CAN EAT ANYTHING I WANT! AS MUCH AS I WANT! I AM AN ADULT! .....three years later I'm at a loss for what I have done to myself. Ima get myself right, though. Thanks again lady! I cannot thank you enough for this wake up call. I’m 5’8, 250ish, and 21yrs. I can’t believe I let this happen to myself. I literally used food to rebel. I moved out of my parents house and indulged, for the first time I can recall, with food. I realized I CAN EAT ANYTHING I WANT! AS MUCH AS I WANT! I AM AN ADULT!

…..three years later I’m at a loss for what I have done to myself.
Ima get myself right, though. Thanks again lady!

]]> By: Dominique http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-212278 Dominique Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:18:23 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-212278 You are such an inspiration! Not only did you make the effort to work, but you actually back tracked and successfully gathered yourself again. I can't tell you how many times I've lost weight, only to gain it back over the course of a semester or two, and do nothing about it but whine and b*tch. You worked your butt off and did that thing, girl! Hell when I grow up, I wanna be just like you, Lol! Hopefully this time I'll stick with this weight loss thing and see results that I've never seen on my frame. You are such an inspiration! Not only did you make the effort to work, but you actually back tracked and successfully gathered yourself again. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve lost weight, only to gain it back over the course of a semester or two, and do nothing about it but whine and b*tch.

You worked your butt off and did that thing, girl! Hell when I grow up, I wanna be just like you, Lol! Hopefully this time I’ll stick with this weight loss thing and see results that I’ve never seen on my frame.

]]> By: Ruth http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-177002 Ruth Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:07:49 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-177002 What do you do with food withdrawal symptoms, i.e. sugar, caffeine, simple starches. I even get insomnia. What do you do with food withdrawal symptoms, i.e. sugar, caffeine,
simple starches. I even get insomnia.

]]> By: Moon http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-173170 Moon Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:51:59 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-173170 Yay Erika!! Absolutely love your site. Found it by "accident" yet it was what I needed to come across. Your success is definitely something I can relate to when in 2002 I lost 30 pounds in two and a half months by simply changing my eating habits. I got pregnant less than two months later and never re-engaged in eating healthy, gaining back the 30 and then some. Your blog is a wonderful motivator to do what I know works and I absolutely love reading your posts on things that impact black women specifically. Keep on shining and helping us with your light, Moon Yay Erika!!

Absolutely love your site. Found it by “accident” yet it was what I needed to come across. Your success is definitely something I can relate to when in 2002 I lost 30 pounds in two and a half months by simply changing my eating habits. I got pregnant less than two months later and never re-engaged in eating healthy, gaining back the 30 and then some.

Your blog is a wonderful motivator to do what I know works and I absolutely love reading your posts on things that impact black women specifically.

Keep on shining and helping us with your light,

Moon

]]> By: Erica F. http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-169527 Erica F. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:20:01 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-169527 Wow! I am really going through a struggle of my own right now. Huh..stressors...I will say I understand living with your mom, and grabbing a microwave meal. Unfortunately, most of my weight gain has come from medicines. I feel like a yo-yo. I gain. I lose. I hide. I had to recently change my diet due to stress. It was causing me medical problems. So, my fridge is stocked with lean protein, fresh fruits, and veggies. Now, here comes the hard part ...get moving! Thank you for sharing. I relate with your pictures, and story. Now, you just need to share how to get my tummy where I can actually see my belly button again! Peace, blessings, and light! :-) Wow! I am really going through a struggle of my own right now.
Huh..stressors…I will say I understand living with your mom, and grabbing a microwave meal.
Unfortunately, most of my weight gain has come from medicines. I feel like a yo-yo. I gain. I lose. I hide.
I had to recently change my diet due to stress. It was causing me medical problems. So, my fridge is stocked with lean protein, fresh fruits, and veggies. Now, here comes the hard part …get moving!
Thank you for sharing. I relate with your pictures, and story. Now, you just need to share how to get my tummy where I can actually see my belly button again!

Peace, blessings, and light! :-)

]]> By: Soleil http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-166929 Soleil Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:59:23 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-166929 Hey Erika! After reading this posting tonight at 8pm, I logged into a site (not named here) where I usually watch all my shows. I have always logged there to watch others live, lose weight and become their best selves. I have also tried to start a weight loss regiment and stopped. At 8.15 pm after reading your intro page, I went to the same site, and logged into the health section, and lo and behold, lots of dance videos and yoga videos beckoned (I used to teach dance). Fresh from that 1 Hour workout, I feel so motivated and energized for the tasks ahead of me. I want to make sure that all your readers know that this is inspirational.Cannot wait till tomorrow, when I will cook my meals, have well spaced healthy snacks and workout again. Cheers to your good health, your encouragement and to life. Hey Erika!
After reading this posting tonight at 8pm, I logged into a site (not named here) where I usually watch all my shows. I have always logged there to watch others live, lose weight and become their best selves. I have also tried to start a weight loss regiment and stopped. At 8.15 pm after reading your intro page, I went to the same site, and logged into the health section, and lo and behold, lots of dance videos and yoga videos beckoned (I used to teach dance). Fresh from that 1 Hour workout, I feel so motivated and energized for the tasks ahead of me. I want to make sure that all your readers know that this is inspirational.Cannot wait till tomorrow, when I will cook my meals, have well spaced healthy snacks and workout again. Cheers to your good health, your encouragement and to life.

]]> By: Lexy http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-164287 Lexy Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:19:18 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-164287 "80lbs in six months changing my eating habits vs. 28lbs in 6 months working out" This line sold me. I bought your meal plan. is it weird that I'm actually scared? “80lbs in six months changing my eating habits vs. 28lbs in 6 months working out”

This line sold me. I bought your meal plan.

is it weird that I’m actually scared?

]]> By: Erika Nicole Kendall http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/inspiration/a-very-big-piece-of-my-weight-loss-story/#comment-163615 Erika Nicole Kendall Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:34:38 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=293#comment-163615 Nope. :) Nope. :)

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