The 50 Million Pound Blog

I had been a size 18 for 12 years, after the birth of my first child. It was not until the birth of my 2nd child in 2005 that I really got scared. I tipped the scales at 244 pounds after his birth. My size 18 was very tight and a 20 was comfortable. I lost my mother in 2005 of heart disease. I realized that mom had been heavy all of my life and suffered many health problems because of it. I knew something had to be done or I was headed for the same fait. I tried yo yo diets, all kinds of diets and my weight would be up and down. In 2006 in the state of Alabama, Ruben Studdard former American Idol started Scale Back Alabama.
I was so encouraged with his success unitl some co workers and I joined the scale back team. In eight weeks I lost 19 pounds and praise God, kept it off. No crazy diets, just a change in my eating habits and a exercise program was implemented into our lives. We started eating more fresh fruits and Veggies, broiling and baking instead of frying our meats and drinking lots of water. Started to listen to our bodies and only ate something when we were hungry. Walking was the excersie of choice. Tennis and dancing have now been added to my excercise program for varity. I have now lost 28 pounds and still going. It's not an easy thing, but with the help of the Lord and people like Dr Ian my goal of reaching 153 lbs is obtainable

The diet and nutrition tips found under diet tips is the best thing to do. I know because I did it. My grandmother and all of her siblings passed in their mid 60's from heart attacks. I know I have this against me to begin with aand that is what motivated me. I always watched Celebrity Fit Club and wanted to lose weight along with the celebrities but really couldn't get going. One season they highlighted the weight loss plans that each celebrity used and I noticed that everyone on Dr. Ian Smith's plan lost the most weight. I immediately bought the book. Went grocery shopping and began my Fat Smash diet. Now I am 4 months into it and I have lost 35 pounds and I dont even say that I am on a diet anymore. It is just the way that I eat. Not only have I lost weight and gotten healthier. I have motivated others to give it a try. That is the ultimate accomplishment;to positively influence others. The plan under the diet tips are pretty close to what is in the book. I wish you well.

Could u send me some tips to my email on losing weight because I can't make it to Houston.

I really need to loose this weight...it is long overdue and I find as I get older, it is getting that much harder. I am not a heavy eater, I just pick...what has me so ready for this challenge is the simple fact is now people are mistaking me for being pregnant. This is a wake up call...please help, how do I get rid of this fat stomache?

Thank you

I've lost 5 pounds so far.It's hard for me sometime to see everybody at work who has had that lap band surgery because they are losing weight so fast and I have to work so hard just to lose 5 pounds. What I'm going to do is use that as fuel to continue my new healthy life-style. I have 50 more pounds to go.

LOST = 5 lbs.
WEIGHT = 190 LBS.
HEIGHT = 5'7"
GOAL WEIGHT = 140 LBS.

DAUN REDMOND :)
Milwaukee,Wisconsin

I have an issue! just went to the doctors and she said that I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT NOW!!!! Please help. My finance said that we will work on it together, but I'm scarred, I'm not sure how discipled I can be.