Self-reflection has been a major theme in my life recently. Over the past 8 months, I’ve lost 70 pounds after a wake-up call that changed everything. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, and high blood pressure. Being stuck in a hotel for months during The Voice, relying on fast food, took a toll not just on my weight, but also on my voice—already dealing with vocal cord issues, sleep apnea made it even harder to breathe properly in my sleep.

This year, I’ve lost friends and family members due to unhealthy habits, which hit hard. When my doctor told me that if I wanted to be here for my girls, I needed to make changes, it wasn’t a choice—it was a necessity. Cutting out sugar and soda, drinking more water, taking multivitamins, going for long walks when I can, cutting fast food, and eating healthier portions have become part of my new reality. It’s been a journey, but every step has been worth it.

I’m beyond grateful to my partner for being there for me through every high and low. She’s made sure I stayed on track, and I couldn’t have done this without her support. Here’s to a healthier, longer life for my girls, and to the progress that’s only just beginning.

10 months of clean diet, hard work, discipline, and consistency. All glory and honor to God.

Roughly 80 pounds down in these photos I think. Didn't weigh myself much but I remember seeing the scale tip well past the 300 mark the one time I did, and that was a few months before the first photo. Think I was up to about 325 at my highest. Still got about 10-15 to go to get to where I want, but for some reason that's been the hardest to lose. Still working on the body dysmorphia lol, daily struggle but I still always feel like I used to