100 SAS Success Stories
Jully Black
My name is Jully Black, and as the Founder and an active member of 100 Strong & Sexy, I am inspired by this community who have chosen this global platform to commit to their health and wellness journey. If you really knew me, you would know that I turned the pain of the sudden passing of my beloved Mother Agatha Gordon into passion and purpose. I couldn’t let grief pin me down before deciding to get up and birthing what is now 100 Strong & Sexy. I love and live you, Mama Black.
Want to be inspired on your health and wellness journey? Check out the incredible transformations and read the amazing success stories from some of our members.
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Heather Dickenson
If you really knew me, you would know that I began a journey with 100 Strong & Sexy this past year and a half. 500+ days of Healthy Living. Who would have thought this healthy challenge would lead me on a journey of self-discovery, accountability, discipline, sisterhood, and self-love? While the road has been tough, I am meeting each step with my head held high, and what I have gained above, is a result of the 65lbs I have released to date There is no stopping me now, for I AM A CONQUEROR. #100SASFORLIFE
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Temika Nicole Gittens
If you really knew me, you’d know I have spent most of my life wishing I could fit into that one thing. Wishing I could freely walk into the store and actually find my size. You’d know that I’ve tried so many different things to lose weight. And each time, I was not successful. What changed for me was being transformed from within and connecting with like minded sisters who had common goals. Having sisters cheer me on. It’s been 100+ days, 35 released pounds later. I am more confident to workout and try new workout programs. There is no longer a fear of who is watching. I AM PERSEVERING through it all. So here’s to #100StrongandSexy, we are in this for life.
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Dominique Darmanin
If you knew me, you would know that I struggled with my weight for the majority of my life. I developed poor eating habits and struggled to feel comfortable in my skin. I began turning my life around after seeing how my mother struggled with her health and ultimately passed away as a result. I made some progress, however, there came a point I felt stuck. Eventually, this led to my weight slowly creeping back. Fortunately, I found 100 Strong & Sexy, which was what I needed to get my wellness journey back on track. Accountability. Supportive community. Beautiful women who are encouraging one another to meet and exceed their goals. That is exactly what I did. I have released a total of 50 lbs. I am healthier, stronger, and feel more empowered to continue this wellness journey with the support of 100 Strong & Sexy. I owe so much of my success to this movement.
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Tricia Blake
If you really knew me, you would know that a few years before my 100 Strong & Sexy journey, I was consistently betting against myself AND steadily losing. Like losing in all areas: physically, I watched weight creep up on me like it was nobody’s business, and I wasn’t even concerned to make it my business. Mentally: the light wasn’t out, but it was definitely dim. Financially: job loss followed by a four-year career struggle, having to sell my home and start all over again, sent my confidence reeling. I let the rollercoaster of life almost give me a TKO after four rounds. I fast forward to the day that I found the courage to get back into the ring and fight, bet ON myself, and make myself a priority. Five cycles of 100 Strong & Sexy, how much do I love me? Let me count the ways. I am counting 60+ lbs released AND 400+ days of wellness powered by faith, sisterhood, and self-love that IS 100 Strong & Sexy. I measure the brilliance of my light, and it shines bright like a diamond. Life has thrown me a few punches over the past 400+ days, but I am a fighter. I am more than a conqueror. I am 100SAS4LIFE.
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Grace Brown
If you really knew me, you would know that I joined SAS on August 1st, 2019. I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I wanted to see a change in weight, and I needed a program that would keep me motivated and accountable. I was following 100 Strong & Sexy on IG seeing all the very energetic women losing weight and having fun along the way. I made up in my mind that I was not going to just watch anymore. C4, I jumped in with both feet, and since then, I’ve released 27lbs. I treat every day with SAS as day one! #nevergiveup #keepgoing
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Yvonne Reid
If you really knew me, you would know that I am not a stranger to tragic events. These events have affected me negatively, my weight, self-esteem, confidence, trust, and spirituality. Everything that would make me whole was off balance As a child, I lost two siblings one crib death and other stillborn I was a teenager when my father was killed by a drunk driver, as a young adult, I lost a brother who was misdiagnosed ( his lungs collapsed) Two years later last my mom to cancer went through my divorced A few years later cancer claimed two more of my brothers I tried to be happy by going to church, parties, etc. When that didn’t work, I cut people off and build a wall around me. I put myself on a shelf. In 2003 I was 203 lbs. When SAS found me, I was 168 lbs. The physical looked good, but the mental and spiritual were lacking. I have embraced 100 Strong & Sexy, and have released 33 lbs and gained confidence, self-esteem, family, friendship, and sisterhood. My spirituality has been restored. I am stronger; I am enough, I am woman, I am more than a conqueror. I live every day. SAS for life, because SAS saved my life.
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Monieque Facey
If you really knew me, you would know that I never had it easy. I was born in Jamaica, and the district that I came from was very poor. I used to walk 1 mile back and forth each day just to get an education. On July 29th, 1992, my life changed forever; I was woken up in the wee hours of the morning taken to the airport the only thing I knew, I was going to Canada to a parade, and I would come right back. As a child, of course, I was excited about the way the story was told to me! It was all a lie. I later found out my mom sent me to my aunt to raise me because we were so poor. Talk about the culture shock I was in a different country with cousins whom I had never met before that day. My aunt was never home; she worked two jobs, so I was often left alone with my cousins and my grandmother. In 2004 my grandmother passed away, and again I felt abandoned. In December of 2018, I was introduced to 100SAS and decided to make the change from my unhealthy ways. I have lost a total of 77lbs. My name is Monieque, and “I AM THE CHANGE.”
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Barbara Chambers
If you really knew me, you would know that I was a bubbly, outgoing, and vivacious person during my early years, but inside I struggled with low self-esteem and thoughts of not being worthy of good things. Those feelings escalated as I faced one situation of rejection after another. Eventually, I lost my MOJO… myself and my confidence, choosing to shut off from building friendships or connecting with people. This led to depression and comfort eating. In 2017, I finally made a decision to change my life and joined 100 Strong & Sexy. I didn’t know what to expect but discovered more than a fitness regime. At first, I struggled to get myself into a workout routine, but what I gained from the emotional and spiritual content of this movement helped me to transform the way I think and my perspective of what could be for me. I not only found a sisterhood of friends who encouraged, motivated, inspired, and prayed with me, but I also found renewed faith and my MOJO! I am so grateful to Jully Black and all the participants.
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Mia Villella
If you really knew me, you would know I have struggled with an eating disorder – “Bulimia” for many years. My first diet started at the age of 12. I have been one a lot of different diets, so many from diet pills, cleanses, counting points, starvation, and addiction to laxatives.
I’ve been self-conscious about how I felt and looked in outfits, and would always cover up in layers. Hardly would wear shorts and swimsuits.
Since I started with SAS – last April 2019, I have had a mind shift, treating each day as a new day and embracing it through spirituality, eating well (most days), and fitness. And if it’s not the best day that’s ok, I just shift back, and I say it’s ok instead of putting myself down.
I’m walking tall and proud of my accomplishments. I have met so many beautiful women throughout this journey and am so grateful. I truly love all my sister’s eagles and pray for all of us. Thank you, Jully, for your inspiration and your vision.
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Tanya McKenzie-Hunter
If you really knew me, you would know that my weight has fluctuated throughout the years. The negative comments about my weight since childhood have always remained with me, and the inconsistency in the health journey was my downfall. It took me a while, but with a shift in my mindset, I threw out the negative comments and turned this journey around to do it for ME! No one else, JUST ME. To date, I have released 42lbs, and with the driving support of all the women that I have met through 100 Strong & Sexy, it has been a blast!!! I have my eyes set on the prize, and it’s ME!!! #100SASFORLIFE #NOSTOPPINGNOW #DOINGITFORME
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