"Believe In Yourself" Jessica G. Shares Her Journey to Weight Loss

"My life has changed so much and I feel amazing! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey and for all the wonderful support!"

I wanted to make a change in my life in reference to my weight. Since elementary school I have struggled with my weight. There are many reasons why I made the choice to change my life. One reason is, I have had many loved ones who have struggled with major health issues. Unfortunately, I have seen many of them pass away from these issues. When you see people you care about lying in a hospital bed with a tube down their throat, you stop and tell yourself things need to change. The second reason is, I wanted to better my health and appearance. The third reason is, I wanted to prove to people and more importantly myself that I was strong enough to make a change. Always believe in yourself and set life goals! I have started paying more attention to what foods I put into my body to help with my journey. When I shop for food now I look for more veggies and fruits. I also buy sugar free, no salt, non GMO, gluten free and organic foods. 

 I joined a gym nine months ago for the first time in my life. I go to the gym two times a week, but I do some kind of exercise every day at home. I love country music so three times a week I turn on my radio and dance it's a great exercise! I started going for walks in the morning or the evening. I also do DDPY everyday I am able to keep track of all numbers that are important. I like to see and know

what my blood sugar is and blood pressure. I can see month to month what my measurements are from my chest to waist. I have only been doing DDPY for a eight months, but I can see and feel a big difference. My back would hurt me a lot but now I can move and bend and my back feels amazing! DDPY helped me rehab my own back at home. I have reduced my asthma medication and I had sever plantar fasciitis but, with all the stretching with DDPY it's gone!! My flexibility is awesome and so is my balance. Also, I really enjoy the live workouts with DDP, it’s like he is right there. Yes, it’s true you can make DDPY your own and OWN IT. I can see muscles in my legs, stomach, and arms becoming stronger every day. Sometimes I need a little motivation, well with the DDPY app there are motivational Mondays.The app also has a cooking show, there are so many great recipes. I recommend this to everyone any shape, size and age. Make it your own and OWN IT, BANG!! I didn't want to lose weight to buy new clothes or to be center of attention, I did it because I wanted to better my health. I'm happy to say that I am down 108lbs. My life has changed so much and I feel amazing! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey and for all the wonderful support!

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Former Foster Youth TYRAUGHN BARNETT Shares His Story...

What I needed the most when I emancipated was family. I was just told I had a court date 11 days after my birthday. Turned out that I was emancipated. It was so unexpected. Having no money or a place to live, my foster parent let me stay until I was ready to leave. But my stuff was coming up missing so I decided to move out and live with friends until I finally found a place!

Piece of advice- Never give up. Learn your rights. Ask your social worker about your rights, if you don't know them. Keep your head up and stay strong! Join clubs that'll keep you busy with others. Use Facebook to connect with other foster youth."

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Former Foster Youth JHAMASA LEWIS-ADAMS Shares Her Story...

"The foster care system taught me to be self motivated and leave no corner unturned. It taught me resilience, independence, hard work, determination and above all, strategy and timing."

"My worst experience in foster care was being adopted by someone who was once a foster parent. I had other experiences but this one is at the top because I was mentally and emotionally abused. I thought that this was my chance at family and love but it wasn't. It was eye opening to live with a narcissist and to experience how adults will knowingly take advantage of children.

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Former Foster Youth Maria Rodriguez Shares Her Story...

"Although hopelessness may seep in while in the foster care system, hope is the only thing we have left to help us get through and keep going--to keep fighting. At times, hope is the only power we have in certain situations so hang on to that."

"I can't say what my worst experience in the foster care system has been because that feeling of rejection from a so-called "parent" never goes away; it lingers into every home you enter or every person that comes into your life.

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Former Foster Youth Cheyenne Cobb Shares Her Story...

"The system taught me resilience. Going through all the things I have gone through, especially at such a young age has shown me that I have overcome so much already. What more can't I surpass? My ability to not only break these challenges down, but to come out of them and THRIVE, is forever something that will speak volumes to my character."

"My worst experience in the foster care system was probably being away from my siblings. Even if it's for a short period of time, not physically being there with them and having them was tough. Especially since they are all that I have.

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Local hip-hop artist Archie Green raises awareness about mental health

Hip-hop artist Archie Green listens to music all day long. He doesn’t even like to walk between his car and apartment without listening to music.

“It’s therapeutic for me,” Green said.

Finding a song for his mood is better than grabbing a cigarette or drink. It also helps him deal with what’s going on in life.

“Basically, I score my life,” the 31-year-old Shaker Heights resident said.

Green knows listening to music isn’t always enough to get him through tough times, though. He openly shares in his own music – and in conversation – how he turned to therapy to help with depression.

“It’s not talked about in the black community,” Green said. “That’s the mentality a lot of us have.”

Green hopes his transparency can help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness.

After graduate school in New York University, he struggled to find a job. He left the city and returned to live in Northeast Ohio with his parents.

In 2013, he was cited for driving under the influence after a night out with friends and lost his license.

“I felt like I’d be a burden (asking for rides),” he said.

He also felt isolated.

After Thanksgiving dinner with family in 2014, he said he felt like he had to be alone. It was then he decided he had to seek help.

“After going to therapy I realized I had depression,” he said.

He wrote the song, “Layers,” about this experience.

“You know as an artist we are charged with being authentic and telling a true and real story,” he said. “That’s really the only way people connect with your music.”

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