Anibelka Ramos

The death of her father and husband affected her weight

My name is Anibelka Ramos, I'm 30 years old Dominican and I live in Boston. I studied to be a stylist and I dedicated myself to transforming people through hairstyles and makeup. I did the same with myself, I would do my makeup and hair, until I got fat. The most painful moment of my life came through the death of the two great loves, my husband and father. My sadness and depression made me work to forget the pain and look for refuge in food. I got up to 185 pounds. There wasn’t make-up or a hairstyle that made me look good in an XL size, I did not want to take pictures, I just photographed my face, although I hated my cheeks but at least managed to hide much of my huge body. I had abandoned and forgotten about myself. Until a friend became my guide and my coach, taking me by the hand throughout my transformation process. Teaching me a healthy lifestyle with the Nutrition Guide. Today I have dropped 44 pounds and I learned, YES YOU CAN transform pain into purpose and uncover your own beauty. I feel healthy, alive and motivated, I feel like I’ve been born again thanks to Yes You Can