How I Dropped 3 Dress Sizes in 7 Months (My Weight Loss Story)
Happy New Year! I thought it would be fitting to feature my weight loss story to help motivate those of you who have decided to drop a few pounds this year. I believe losing weight is just as much about changing your mind and beliefs as it is about changing your eating habits (I don’t believe in diets) and moving your body.
Read and ask me any question you want in the comments. We all need support so I’m here to help.
I’ve lost weight and I’m happy about it. It was a conscious decision but it wasn’t a major undertaking.
Over the last three years I went from a size 8 to a size 14. That’s pretty significant and I was starting to feel it in my joints. It actually hurt to sit, stand, and lay down for extended periods of time.
My knees started to look like two chubby little faces. Though I love chubby little cute faces I don’t want them on my knees.
I Wanted to Lose Weight But Not Look Anorexic
So I decided I would drop (more…)

Samantha A. Gregory is an author, consultant, and speaker. She’s a single-mom lifestyle, money, and parenting expert featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Essence Magazine, HuffPost, ABC News, and Mint.com. Samantha founded the award-winning RichSingleMomma.comâ„¢, the first online magazine featuring personal finance, parenting, and personal development content and courses for single moms. She aims to inspire women who are ready to thrive and not just survive in their single motherhood journey. Connect with her on Instagram @richsinglemomma.