Lequesha Brooks in Hampton, Georgia Lost 70 Pounds
Before
After
Name:
Lequesha Brooks
City/State:
Hampton , Georgia
Age:
36
Occupation/Career
Teacher
Before Weight:
225
After Weight:
185
Pounds Lost:
70
Turning Point That Launched Weight Loss:
When I got to Atlanta, I wanted to lose weight; She started classes with a Military Style Bootcamp.
Exercise or Workout Routine:
She actually has a meal plan. ...It's incorporating raw vegetables, 10 days with no meat ...all the sugar is out the door - no pound cake now. I'm eating my green vegetables without ham hocks, just salt and pepper and Goya brand seasoning. I try to eat every two hours.
Diet or Meal Plan Followed:
I exercise five times a week, Monday through Friday, as my schedule permits. I try to fit in a Saturday class with and I'm a member of a gym in Griffin.
Key Supporters and Motivation:
My kids.
Biggest Challenge:
Probably getting started and leaving sugar alone. I can stay away from bread, but I am a sugar person. ...If I don't keep it in my home, I won't reach for it.
Biggest Reward:
Life has been good; it changed for the most part. ... I had to replace my clothes; I didn't like the financial part of it. I met a whole new group of people who are working toward the same cause - trying to be healthy.
Advice or Inspiration For Others:
You need support while you're doing it. Her secret to success was perseverance. I tell my kids all the time: It's not how you start out, it's where you finish. ... If ther's something you want, you've got to find a way to get there. ...Don't give up, don't let go. ...You (might) have to find another way - you can't give up on your dream!
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