MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY | HOW I LOST 40 POUNDS IN 2 MONTHS 

1. Change your diet 2. Calorie counting 3. Walking 10,000 steps 6 days a week, rest day 7 4. Cutting out all drinks except water 5. Be consistent Well done on such a great job! I struggle with the portion control most of all and am really trying to work on that. Hopefully this 2022 I will finally reach my fitness goals!!!

Walking is the truth! I put my earbuds in and walk 3 miles to a favorite spot and back home 4-5 days a week. A total of 6 miles and 15,500 steps. I always feel like doing more when it’s over because it’s refreshing. I drink just water and drink green smoothies for breakfast and lunch. For dinner I have 2 pieces of tilapia with just salt, pepper, butter, and a squeeze of lemon. I have as many veggies as I want, with the same seasoning. 36 lbs down in 3 weeks.

I did all 5 of things you listed and have lost almost 50 pounds since July 2021. Great video!

My BIGGEST CHALLENGE is CONSISTENCY!!!!!! Lord knows how many times I have started a weight loss journey to the point where I hired a nutritionist to help with my meals. I was apart of the gym and the whole shebang. But somehow I came across this video and I suddenly feel motivated again. I'm going to try and make a conscious effort to restart my journey!

Ive literally been doing everything youve talked about since the beginning of 2023 and i have lost 20lbs. Ive been taking it slow so i know that the weight will stay off, i can build muscle appropriately, and so my skin can readjust. Im 5'9 and I was 211 now im 191 goal is 170 by end of year. Anyone reading this you can do it. Take it at your own pace and never give up.

Reading all of the weight loss success in the comments makes me so happy 😭 I love y’all, keep up the good work.

I've lost weight just walking for 30 minutes to an 1 hour with headphones 4-5 days out of the week and avoiding sugary drinks, eating wholesome meals, and taking everything with moderation, adding green tea or matcha to my diet and better rest.

I've also lost 40 lbs in two months doing all of these!!!! You go girl!!! 🙌🏽❤️

Currently I am 178lbs 5’2. I used MyFitnessPal for a good month. Changed my diet and got down to 160. My goal is 145 - 150. It’s so hard to be consistent with eating right. But this video made me realize I’m not alone and to not give up. Thank You 💙

Consistency is 🔑 I struggle with that 🤦🏽‍♀️ but I’m not giving up💪🏾 thanks for the video & tips

I just want to come back to this comment in December to say that I've lost 20-25 pounds. I'm 5'4 and currently weighing 170 pounds. 🤞Thank you so much for the inspo!

Thank you for this video! Quick, to the point and all the tips were reasonable. This was the motivation I needed.

You’re gorgeous girl! Well done with the results you are amazing! I’m currently on my journey, and thank you for the tips!

Love this video. Very to the point and you are so right. Congrats on your weight loss. You look absolutely amazing

5’4 currently 177lbs from starting the new yr of 200lbs… still a ways to go but still proud of the progress

Leila congrats ... You look amazing..... I did share my own story on how Ive lost 81 pounds and I give out tips. I have more energy now and I love my life. I also did a motivation vid showing my results. Never give up people 🙂

This was awesome! You did great! Thank you for sharing and making the video simple and straight to the point. So happy for you love!

I thought you were an established channel already. Everything looks clean and appealing! Hope to see more of you!

I’m 5’4 and hit 188 on May 31st June 1st I got serious about my weight loss journey And started eating healthier and cut all juices and only drank water and now I’m at 182. My goal is 145 so glad I came across this video just proves I’m on the right track !

I’m so relieved I found your video! I’m finally doing all the right things after many wrong attempts where I would cut my calories too low or workout too hard and then not be able to keep it up. I’ve only just started my 3rd week and have been the exact same weight since the end of week 1 so feeling super demotivated but after hearing you have had a similar experience at the beginning of your journey has granted me some peace of mind. Hope it will start going down after my cycle (I’m assuming water retention has something to do with it). Doing an average of 6,000 steps a day with 2-3 days aiming for 10,000 and slowly working up and doing low intensity strength training for 2-3 days a week also. I will stay consistent this time. Im around 5’7 and my highest weight was 3yrs ago at 88kg (194lbs). I’m now 72kg (158lbs) and my goal is around 60kg (132lbs) but maybe I’ll be happy somewhere in the middle. (Finding Coach Viva here on RU-vid very insightful atm)

One of the most practical and inspirational videos on weight loss...very simple and your ideas resonate with me ( as someone on the journey )so much I had to like and subscribe.

Drinking water is so key. Sometimes when you feel hungry it's because you're actually dehydrated. Hydrating with water is vital to keep your organs functioning and your skin looking good. I try to eat a lower carb diet because 1 in 3 people in my country will become diabetic and drinking a sufficient amount of water also helps stave off diabetes. I still drink iced tea, but if I sweeten it, I use monk fruit. All the best to everyone!

Excellent video, and congrats on the weight loss! I can't say enough about meal planning and knowing what you will eat. In addition to meeting a calorie goal each day, I meet a protein goal. It's hard to do both without being aware of what's in your food. Having a few go-to meals is really helpful, and also knowing what you will eat that day, so you are not surprised that you went over your calories at the end of the day. Also, it's important to not get frustrated and give up, because early on there is a lot of trial and error. Some foods are much more filling than others. And if you mess up, forgive yourself and move on. Consistency is not the same as perfection!

Hi Leila, I don’t usually comment to on RU-vid videos but i had to comment on this one! I was scrolling trying to get some tips and motivation for weight loss. The crazy thing is I am currently 5’3 183lbs same as you were when you started your journey. Thank so much for motivating to get this weight off! God bless you hun!

Been doing exactly this with 30 minutes doing weights a day I’m 5’4 and was 190lbs on 11 June 23 and now I’m 176 two weeks later, hopefully I can come back to this comment in a few months and see a bigger difference ☺️ all the hard work is worth it

Wow totally felt like you were telling my story. I’m a twin and I have always struggled with my weight. My twin sister was always effortlessly petite. I made all these changes 2 weeks prior to coming across your video. Great information thank you!

This is so encouraging, I’m literally at the 2 week mark where my weight is exactly the same. Thanks for sharing this because now I’m empowered to not give up and get to my goal.

I love your tips!!!! As soon as you said calorie counting I was like YES!! Calorie counting has made such a difference in my life!!! I also stopped drinking sodas and felt a difference immediately!!! I do use crystal lights when I was something different then water but, I love my water

This video was so inspirational. It couldn’t have been easy. I am currently on my weight loss journey and I have stayed consistent with working out 4 days a week but I realised I wasn’t losing enough because of my diet didn’t change. I have now changed my diet using my fitness pal and Ramadan will also help with shrinking my stomach. Booking classes at the gym helps to stay consistent and accountable!

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful and encouraging. I will start March 1st and share results in May. I wish everyone much success on your weight loss journey. Take care.

You are Lovely! I'm also 5'3 and weigh 178 right now. Have lost almost 60lbs since Oct 26, of 2021... doing basically what you have said. I will be increasing my walking now. Can't wait to see how it goes! Thank you for sharing!

Love how I've come across this video right when I'm struggling with motivation to go to the gym this morning. Love love LOVE this content, will definitely be back for future videos.

Gorgeous.. best tip is to always prep!! I’ve prepped since I was 27 and I am now 35. It is my weekly routine. ♥️

This popped up on my feed today and it just be fate. I’m using Noom to improve my health and lose weight. You could have stepped out if their program! Everything you said is spot on. I have been active for almost 20 years, running, strength training, running marathons even and yet my weight creeped up. I’m 60 so things change but I finally had an honest talk and knew my diet, what I was eating was the main factor. If I could get up early and run, go to the gym, run with stress fractures, torn hamstrings, dead tired there was absolutely no reason I could not tackle AND change what I consumed. Noom is my road map to a healthier me and as an aside, the pounds will disappear! Thank you for the confirmation young lady and good for you!

Consistency is definitely the key!! Congratulations on your journey.

It’s really comforting to know that I’m on the right track. Thanks for the video and the words of encouragement ❤️

You look absolutely amazing and I'm so grateful that you remain aware of the mental and emotional components - thank you!!!💜🤗

This is one of the best most helpful videos I’ve seen! Thank you so much!!!

Omg this was soooooo helpful!!!! Great tips!!! I also weigh myself daily and at first I tried to talk myself out of doing that but now I depend on my scale. It def makes me even more dedicated to my journey!! Thanks girl New subbie for sure ❤️

Thank you so much 🙏🏽 I know this works. I have a similar story to you with being body conscious at a young age. I almost started crying when you spoke of meal prep because I know my recent failures came from lack of meal prep, This past week I actually got it right, mostly, so step 5 -consistency is key. I’m excited to be getting back on track with my journey and focusing on me. Taking care of our body/mind/soul is a part of self love & care. 💗🤍 Good luck, light and love on your journey to everyone who reads this.

Very informative, and concise & to the point! Loved the pictures for reference and all the helpful tips. Definitely earned my subscription! Looking forward to seeing more content: What you eat in a day, what counting calories looks like for you, workout vids, and even closet tours cause girl your sneaker collection is fire!

This is super encouraging. I’m 5’3 - 168! Got a personal trainer but more importantly watching the food I eat. Started tracking my calories today!

Great advice! Thanks for sharing your journey! Am I the only one that loved listening to her melodic accent? I am so motivated to try this and give myself a great birthday present this June: a healthier body! I will be sure to let you know how it works out! I got this! Great job, Leila! You are a beautiful young lady! Happy Women's Day to you all the beautiful women of the world!

Wonderful job!!!! Great job on learning and applying consistency! That’s key!

This is the realest video on weight loss that I’ve ever watched coz I did absolutely the same thing during lockdown! This video just reminded me of how beneficial all these things were and I’ll happily get back into them (I gained all my weight back cos I went back to eating and drinking all those things 😅)

This is very informative! I am still on my journey and these tips are really good! Well done girl! You look great! ❤️❤️

Your video and testimony is me currently. I weigh everyday and normally it would frustrate me. Thanks for the confirmation to keep going. I’m on my second week of doing all of your tips!

Leila, Thanks for sharing! I too found myself with my weight loss journey being a positive out of Covid for me. I tweaked my diet a little. I've always eaten pretty healthy. With all the gyms closed and not being able to run for many many years, I decided to start walking on the new path developed outside of my townhome. It was a 10 mile path and I walked 4 miles, 2 each way and had under a 15 minute mile. The path was beautiful and I enjoyed it every day. I sometimes walks two and three times a day. I was energized after each walk. I lost 30 pounds over five months. I had gotten up to 163 pounds the heaviest I have ever been I am 5 foot three and it made a difference. I then gained it all back by 2022 and I could feel it and I'm back on my journey maybe not to lose 30 pounds but to lose another 15 walking is amazing portion control is the best thing you can do cutting out the junk food for me. The candy and large portions was the best I could do. If you're on it keep at it and if you're thinking about it jump on, the journey can be the best thing you do for yourself!

Thank you for being so open and honest, there’s a lot of soul searching that goes into taking control of what you consume. Happy for you sis! ❤️

Great video and so polished - hope to see lots more content from you!! Also you're so naturally beautiful; and your photos show that you always have been! 💖

Excellent video!! I really appreciate the honesty in your approach. It was refreshing and encouraging. Thank You

You’re absolutely gorgeous 🥰💖🙌🏽. Great video! Very inspirational & helpful😉🤗

I switched to water a few months ago and I lost 15lbs just in water weight. Now I'm exercising 3x a week and walking in the mornings. I'm so excited for this journey! My husband has already lost 40lbs and I have to catch up lol. Thank you for the video and good job!

I’m on my second week of changing my diet and meal planning. Have about 50 pounds to lose. Thanks for this video…very motivating and encouraging!

I feel so seen… thanks for sharing your history. We shared so much of our experience and THAT is what made me so keen to listen to your advice. Love this and feeling inspired!!!! Fellow twin sister and short queen here lol 😂❤

Lelia , Dianne and so many other’s on this journey 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾keep of the great work we all have to start some where 🙏🏽♥️✌🏾👑🌹

Thanks for sharing! I titled this year the year of consistency for me. I reversed all of my progress (funny enough) after the original lockdown; mainly because I started to drink fruitscato…A LOT🤦🏾‍♀️ These steps really do work! Because it’s how I lost all of my weight originally. I haven’t seen much progress as of late, since I’ve started back up. I even stepped on the scale this morning and wasn’t too happy, but I’m no longer allowing these things to deter me from my growth and progress! I’m getting stronger at the gym again and it’s just time to kick my butt into high gear to get to where I once was and better! It isn’t the year of consistency for me for no reason! We got this ladies! 💪🏽💪🏽

I came across this video while I was searching for the thigh master. I’ll just say the Lord is always right on time!! I needed this information. Everything about this video is giving me life! Not only she’s beautiful, Im loving the statement on the sweatshirt and the shoe game..it’s all fierce just like her!! ❤️💃🏾

Love how you kept it real/to the point! 👏🏽

I’m definitely going to try this out!! And I need to get with your makeup goals because it’s flawless hunny! ❤️

Congratulations, you look great! Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey. I am walking right now trying to stay focused! 🙏🏽😊💯🏃🏿‍♀️

Leila, this was such a pleasure to watch! Just your whole persona, and I ove your make-up...Oh, and great tips ;)

Wow Leila! This is fantastic. Well done girl. So proud of you

It’s so true about thinking you’re hungry but actually being thirsty. Congratulations, thanks for sharing!

Thank you! Really enjoyed your video. Just starting my journey Sunday. More fruit, more veggies, exercise, and water. Was 176, 172. Good luck to all of us trying to do/be better❤️

Thank you girl. Very encouraging, I’m definitely gonna try this.

These were really great tips. I’ve run into a lot of RU-vidrs at this point who have lost a lot of weight from walking. Love it.

Its actually very weird that people thought it was perfectly fine to say you are the bigger twin or even comment on your body. But well done on your journey 💕

I love your encouragement. Cutting out those sugary drinks is huge for sure (even gatorade)! And being consistent even when there aren't immediate results is also a big one as I tend to give up too easily. I have been successful at losing weight twice since 2015 with only diet changes (45 and 20 lbs lost respectively) but put the weight back on. I'm a similar height and weight to you when you started. I have tried restarting so many times since 2020 and kept quitting because of no immediate results. Now I have lost 10 pounds in 7 weeks with portion control and eating at a calorie deficit. One thing that has stuck with me that a nutritionist told my husband and it helped us tremendously to make changes- half your plate should be veggies and fruit. I'm trying to lose the weight slower and in a healthier way. The major loss was due to a very restrictive diet I did for decreasing the inflammation in my body and I lost nearly 50 lbs in 6 months. I have begun walking about every other day as far as is reasonable with my chronic pain condition.

Hi Torah! You look absolutely stunning, and this is one of the few honest weight loss journey i have ever seen. Hope to see more from you!!!

thank you babes. congratulations on your weight loss 🤍

This is the most down to earth advice I have heard on this subject for a long time.

I am so proud of you girl. That was amazing tips 👏 ❤️

Lady..I just can’t wait for more of your videos comming 🤞🏻 can relate to you and honestly love your personality and the way you talk 😌 👌

Thank you for this post! I have had 2 babies within the last 2 years so I now have 40lbs to lose and this was very helpful. I love your energy ❤

I am on this journey as I write. I appreciate hearing about these tips. They are very helpful. I'm going to keep going. Cheers.

I'm 5'3 and im ashamed to say I am 228lbs. I dont want to do the surgery but im watching this video to help push me into my weight loss journey. I have a juicer, and have recently adapted to a vegan diet, but my portion control needs help. Will be following this because i know walking really helps. So happy for all the weight loss comments. Wish me luck!

Girl, you look great!!! Thank you for the inspiration ❤

I love this! I lost 40 pounds too! And I know it’s not easy! I feel like your story is just like mine and I was the fatter friend! And it made me start my RU-vid too! Congratulations! I feel you more than anyone❤️

Love this 💙 You did amazing! Currently down 20lbs with the help of consistency, MyFitnessPal, water, working out and intermittent fasting. Feels great to be in better shape! 💪🏾

Just subscribed! What an eloquent speaker u are, luv ur channel 😍

Love that this is short and straight to the point👌🏾

These are great tips! I have found drinking warm beverage like water with lime or unsweetened herbal tea especially helpful in curbing hunger and cravings. Thanks again!

Congratulations on your weight loss. Sidenote, your makeup looks bomb and I would love to see your makeup routine

Thank you for posting this video and helpful tips. I have been struggling to get my weight under control and stressed about it more than I should. These tips are the basic foundation for healthy living. Today I begin this journey with these tips. THANK YOU ❤

So nice to see a beautiful young woman on you tube without everything hanging out. Great video. Thank you. You have really motivated me

Gained a lot of weight over the past 2years because of stress and a change of routine...I used to play/train for basketball 4/5times a week and because I love it,it didn't feel like exercise. But with covid we weren't allowed to and boy did my body feel it...I am still trying to figure out what types of exercises I like that I can do at home should another lockdown happen so I stay consistent. I find generally my personality gets bored quick so I switch it up almost everyday and that has been working for me. I have a terrible sweet tooth though and need to fix that. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Very helpful, thanks for sharing. This was the motivation I needed

I love your accent! Not to mention you’re absolutely gorgeous! Currently on a weight loss journey myself! Thanks for sharing 🥰

This was a really great video! I can't wait for more videos!

I subscribed not only to support you, but it hit home when you talked about the "fat" comments you had received from ppl. Some folks don't understand or frankly don't care how destructive their words can be. Congrats to you 👏🏽👏🏽

I started working as a mail carrier in the city and I haven’t checked my steps but I’m walking 8-10 hours… yes hours a day.., the last 10 pounds I was struggling to lose have just fell off me! I eat light all day due to being out in the sun.. I eat salads.. fruit.. soup for dinner and have at least a gallon of water a day.. with one drink of juice or soda to kill my cravings ! I’m so tiny! It feels so good! Oh and I drink protein shakes and smoothies!

Great video and very helpful tips, you look amazing! One more suggestion I would share that has worked for my weight loss journey is intermittent fasting. Rather than counting calories, which can be rather annoying for many (at least it is for me), I've found that fasting between meals has helped me tremendously as well. Thanks for sharing, keep up the excellent selfcare work!

Love This! I I’m sharing my journey with everyone as well I love to see your progress keep going

This is me right now. Calorie counting is hard because feeling hungry sucks. Lol BUT I am not giving up and looking forward to losing the weight. I moved to the suburbs after living in the city forever so I haven’t been good about getting around like I used to (I work from home). Baby steps. Congratulations on losing all the weight. Your skin looks AMAZING.

I’m doing the exact same thing right now. So seeing this confirmed I’m doing right❤️however I only started 7 days ago, so I’m currently at 7,000 steps a day to ease into it. I am eating 1400 calories which for somebody 5’3 and my weight looking to lose weight is healthy. However do your research and listen to your body. I used to start too small and now I know my comfortable zone. I also do a 20-40 minute strength workout at home or the gym 4-5 days a week. I’d be happy to update anyone with my progress! I’m female, 5’3, 19 years old and I currently weight 166.6lbs 7 days in. I’m not certain of my exact starting weight but I know it was somewhere around 168-170.

Can I just say that you’re stunning! Congrats on your health journey!

May I just say , you look phenomenal I know how much dedication it takes mentally. So I applaud you and thank you for sharing your creative journey . ❤️🥰🥰

I’ve never had a weight problem,but here to pay you a compliment. You look great and love the content .

Great video and well done on achieving your goal. I was also able to loose alot of weight during the lockdown and used alot of the tips you shared here 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾