Shanda Says, Managing My Health and Weight

[sugarfreenow]

you dont look that big and yes man can appreciate a cury women& a woman with a nice shape...btw you have a beautiful voice ;-)

[CRB2K1]

One of the most beautiful women on the web today, THE FABULOUS SHANDA FREEMAN!!!

[youheard03]

aww you sound a little bummed out abou tha fact you needa loose weight.. dont worry i feel you, i do too.. its just tomoro never seems to come! haha but seriously it is hard maintaining that motivation :-(

[gettingphinenow]

we're fortunate enough to still be left with sexy, voluptuous curves after doing so, then we should EMBRACE them!!!!!

[gettingphinenow]

walking up a flight of stairs or across a parking lot to get into the grocery store. It is NOT okay to load up on high-fat, high-sodium, high-cholesterol, highly-processed foods. It just isn't! It is NOT okay to be on hypertension, cholesterol, or insulin medication if simply making changes to our diet/exercise regime can eliminate the need to. We should all (maxi and mini sisters alike) put our health FIRST, make the best food choices available to us, exercise our bodies and hearts, and, if

[gettingphinenow]

Gurrrllll!!!! Thanks soooooo much for this channel! I know I'm a late-comer, but this channel and Man and Wife are two of the best channels I subscribe to! And I'm sooooo happy you're posting about this topic. I'm a thick sista too, and, thanks to your coverage in plussizemag and F.A.T. Fridays, etc., I no longer have the belief that I must be a skinny chick in order to be fabulous, and that, until then, I must live the life of a hermit. HOWEVER, it is NOT okay to be utterly out of breath after

[mariah1643]

your breast are so big and i like that

[ShortyOh5]

Man that's not fair. I need to lose weight too but my boobs are huge and they gets me out of nothing!!

[TikTok190]

Shanda, i dont care what size you are girl you srut your stuff , i understand your scared just do exercise and eat more healthier and take your medicine as prescribed and you should be fine dont worry we all know you can get through this just be strong ! GOOD LUCK we'll support you every step of the way xx

[itshot123]

Maybe you can get Scoop to do it with ya. Not so much starving him but going on walks and eating healthier foods.

[blackhoney99]

just wondering why is your wedding ring on the wrong hand?

[ThickJuicieBb]

@blackhoney99 MIRROR EFFECT MAYBE

[kinkykylieuk]

camera reverse the image its like looking in the mirror

[prettygirlrene]

Hi Chandra. Just want to tell you that this clip really hit home. I'm a big girl too and I am like you where my curves made me feel sexy and feminine. People told me that I wear my weight well and I held onto that. This year I want to have a baby and I'm thinking the weight I'd gain from that would really put me over. I am getting older and like you I now know that the extra weight is not healthy at all. I wish you all the best and stay strong my sister

[charliestube1]

Shanda I don't care what size you are. You are still a pretty sexy momma. Everyone nowadays is stuggling with some kind of health related issues in this country. Just do moderate exercises and diet and take your medicines as prescribed by your doctors and you sill be fine.

[missfubu21]

Shanda, you can get healthy and keep most your curves! Your heart just wants to be utilized. The biggest goal is to reduce your hypertensive heart. When you go to the gym focus on that goal, not the fact that you're at the gym and losing something you love about yourself! Take it from me, I'm a Exercise Science student that's a big girl and diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension in my family. Work your heart..carefully!!

[blackjas245]

u can still lose weight and keep your curves. my girlfriend had to do it for her BP and she was afraid that she would lose her booty and big boobs. but she lost some weight around her mid section with exercise and healthy eating and kept her big boobs and booty. plus her BP went down alot.

[seewat]

u are very soft in this video!

try having a teaspoon of organic flaxseed/linseed everyday.

drink more water. im scared i have diabetes too because of family history plus i eat too much bread.

for the bp, take more celery, but have it in moderation. I used to hate celery, but if you have it with tuna and mayo.. that is heaven. or if ure scared of the taste u can throw it in your potato/carrot/pork or chicken clear soup.

cheer up! its bad for your health too.

[misscnr1]

I understand where your coming from. Oh and those earings are cute :)

[lilliangreen]

Thank you shanda for this enlightenment. I'm so there with you. Thank you and I love you and Scoop.

[sheistopclass]

Thank you for this vid. I understand..and I too also have to work on my health. Wishing you the best!

[ljsavmech]

1) loss 300 lbs of scoop and your BP will go down.

2) If I stop taking the BP med how will I be able to eat my pork chop

Take care I wish you the best also. we all have to do better in 2010

[PictishPrince]

My parents controlled their blood pressure with fresh garlic and leeks. It allowed them to stop taking medications that were expensive and not to their liking.

[animechic25]

you are a beautiful woman and at your size you can have meat on your bones and be healthy, some people dont look good small.

[marie41789]

its ok shanda your heart will love you for getting fit

[asstden]

babe.. i know u can do it, and i have faith in u...i also am trying to do the same, i wont to bring in the new year health and keep it that way..so much love and blessings to you....i know u can do it ♥

[VAP0R99]

can tell it was hard for her to share this, she blinks so much shows she's agitated.

[shanone543212]

i think you can definetly pull off the weight. i have faith in you lol.

but i love the way you look now :(

[iicycoco]

hey shanda.. Good luck, I totally support your choice!! :D

[CycocelVocalist]

Awesome blog, you're very brave for sharing and have helped to motivate me more.

You're a real woman <3

[sansvirgin]

Good luck Shanda. It is a problem many women struggle with. I will say going to the gym and being active in a variety of ways is great. You'll probably even be able to get your husband involved. But changing what you eat is the most important thing. Keeping a food journal I've found helpful and unfortunately counting calories.

[racherzo0o]

wow, i really respect you for posting this, it takes alot of courage to come on youtube and open up like this, i wish you all the best :) supporting you all the way :)

much love

xox

[PrincessKute2009]

thanks for sharing girl. u look good as u r n i might not love my body but hey oh well my girl loves it and thats all that matters ehhh keep bringin the advise n videos girl.

MUCH LOVE!!!!

[po3ticphlonaz]

Thanks Shanda for sharing, your a strong person. yes its a struggle but you will do this...you empower women every time you blog thanks for all you do.

Ro

[boricua2nv]

thank you for posting this it helps sooo much! i hope my message got to u! luv u!

[CHAQUI11]

of 30% over is morbidly obese i work in a hospital and when i am writing i patients chart you would be suprised at how most have obese or morbidly obese written in the charts ...smh

[CHAQUI11]

YOU CAN DO IT WHILE I AM PLUS SIZE I AM HEATHY .......BUT i have been taking preventative measures to stay that way joines lucille roberts fitness club for womes THE BEST they have babysitting and free healthy food menus i would like to loose aboutr 60lbs i have been at the gym every other day cut most of the starches AND I WANT TO GIVE MY BOYS HEALTHY LIVING TOOLS THAT WILL LAST THEM A LIFETIME! i will be o this journey with you MANY women of color are obese 20% over the weight you should be

[Mochavlogs]

Girl, I totally support your decision. Keep us updated....we are all in need of health and wellness as well as support from other motivated individuals,

[tnsingergal]

I'm on a journey to become healthier and to lose weight too. I have no health problems but I am overweight but I know if I continue on this self destructive path I've been on I will have serious health problems.. You can do it!! You are not alone!

[treejay01]

i support you all the way i just got on my weight loss journey. lets do it together hon, good luck to you.

[bettyboop04]

OH Shanda you broke my heart!! I can't believe your on Blood pressure meds. My mom and sister are as well. My sister hasn't done much to change her habits, but my mother walks a trail everyday. She is 68 and she works as a LPN & after work she powerwalks for an hour or more. My father is diabetic, you know the whole nine. Just find a trail that you can walk make small changes to your diet, go slowly, don't shock yourself. Then eventually you'll be living GREEN :) I love you Shanda! U can do it!

[Scurvyyyy]

You look good.

[nightmareballa1]

anything that makes you happy and makes you feel healthier I am all for I am behind you 100%

take care

[Yunglebron230]

shanda good luck on the journey. your one of my crushes hehe

[bklyn10268]

my favorite line: just because they make it in your size, doesnt mean you have to wear it lol.... and im with you girl. we can do it!

[RoRoDadonUSA]

man shanda i cant help it your so fine. lol

[cece2930]

Hello Shanda: You can do this....my sis always had a weight issue, she lost the weight and has maintained it and is no longer on diabetes meds! I am slightly overweight and it is a challenge to maintain especially now that I am 40ish. You are already beautiful so just think of this as a reinvention and a lifestye enhancement. When all else fails say a prayer!

[SamuelsMommy]

I wish you success on your health journey!

[djslyfox]

sexy ... the hair makes it even perfect

[daclarke]

Im in with you on this weight loss journey. Its gonna be hard for me as well. Im behind u 100%!!!!!! Im so glad u posted this, it gave me inspiration to don' t give up!!! Much luv Shonda!!

[StandingOnHisPromise]

I'm also working on a healthy lifestyle. Not so much to lose weight but because I have a family history of Diabetes and I am super-addicted to sweets. I'm no different than a drug addict when it comes to cake and cookies. Good luck to you. I hope this is something that you take seriously.

[Ateyaaa]

I HEART YOU SO MUCH!!! Beautiful inside and out. Will keep you in my prayers honey...its so nice of you to share this with us....YOU ROCK!

Ateya

[faeluv25]

Shanda, I soooooo can relate to this topic..I too am on a personal journey to improve myself....its not easy. Like you said its important to stay strong....You can do it!

[datgurlfly]

yes this should be talked about lot's because we are going early in 20's and 30 's babbies die cuz of this great power point .

[diva5425]

I love your spirit Shanda and i know you can do it . I have always had a struggle with weight and i will tell you with my heart failure 0 it really opened my eyes . I spent 1month in the hospital and lost 120pounds in water weight . Came home and although i hate the water pills and meds ive lost another 30 pounds - if i can do it so can you - i love sweets as well and bake from scratch so you know lolololol My prayers are with you and family be well .

[THEaTEAM52]

You are an absolutely beautiful woman & I wish you the best with getting your health back on track! It's going to be hard, but I'm sure it will be an interesting journey ;D

[kimmaytube]

Shanda, you are a beautiful woman. I have always thought so. I highly respect you for making this video. You are going to reach and help so many. It isn't about being skinny. It's about having and maintaining a "healthy weight" for our health!

You can do this and you are such an inspiration. Much love!

[hip2dadip]

I'm a recent sub (thanks to Dejuanp) You are a beautiful, radiant, and seemingly genuine and lovely person. It takes a lot to share such personal issues so publicly but in doing so if you help or encourage even one person to address their own issues then it was worthwhile. Karma does exist and when you share freely and without reservation you only reap good thing for having done so. Much luck to you! I really enjoy your show and look forward to seeing what you guys have to offer!

[scottnaji]

Finally someone speaks some common sense.

Truth!

[sooffical417]

hope i can pull off my new healthy lifestyle az much as you can....i hate working out to but lets do it ! l0l

[leahcarter0619]

1st  u look good girl