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200 Pound Weight Loss: “I Turned My Cant’s into Can’s”

(Photo credit: @nenebankz on instagram)

It seems as though more and more people are getting the memo about living their best life.

And not living for someone else or what they see or think is their best life, but living life for them.

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It’s important to do things on your own terms and not to impress anybody because you’ll be happier.

That’s why we have to honor Nene, better known as @nenebankz on Instagram.

She is a true inspiration to everyone that follows her. She has lost over 190 pounds and continues to lose weight while staying to herself. And just like with real weight loss, it’s has taken time, but she’s remained on a mission and that mission has proven successful.

We have received a number of emails suggesting we feature Nene, simply because of who she is. But we’ll let her explain in her own words.

This is what she wrote in an Instagram post:

“I was 393+ pounds and barely 5’4. I was just uncomfortably big! I remember thinking how did I get this way? who am I? I didn’t even recognize myself anymore. I even begin to believe that I would stay that way forever because the idea of losing 150 +pounds seemed way past impossible! One day it finally hit me! I was just tired! Diet after diet. Every Monday I was starting over again with no results and no consistency. I was Fed Up! I was a beautiful soul with a love for fashion and music. I HAD DREAMS! I wanted to look like the girl I felt like on the inside. I knew I needed to be healthy for my children. I could barely play with them let alone take them outside for outdoor activities.”

(Photo credit: @nenebankz on Instagram)

“I was done! So I began my journey every morning at 5 a.m. walking from 20 minutes to 30 minutes and so on and so on. I decreased my calorie intake to 1200 calories and finally, I was introduced to the low-carb keto lifestyle, and my life began to change just like that! Walking every morning turned into Zumba classes now fasted cardio and lifting. I increased my water intake and cut all liquid calories out of my diet! 25g carbs max a day ..190+pounds down now…I’m still pushing to get to MY goal weight. I know I can do it! It took a year to lose my first 110+pounds. I turned my CANT’S into CAN’S and I’ve been focused ever since!”

Way to go Nene! And thank you for being an inspiration and motivation for us all. There is no limit to what you can do!

Nene continues to inspire her 36K Instagram followers with her weight loss journey and even offers tips on healthy keto food options from time to time.

For more information on Nene, check her social media here.

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