Season 02 Week 11 – Yohanna Lozada, 1st Place Winner of $1000 – Coach Alejandro Rozo

In 2018, Yohanna Lozada moved from Venezuela to the United States. As the primary economic provider for her family, she worked odd jobs—serving in restaurants or working in interior modeling—to support her parents, siblings, husband, and two children back home in Venezuela. After finding TLC, she became a full-time Life Changer, but in 2022, she faced two tragedies that submerged her family in grief.

When her father suddenly passed away, Lozada struggled with the separation from her family, unable to fly back to the U.S. to be present and mourn with her family. Soon after, her sister was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, requiring more financial and emotional support than ever. Lozada’s distance from her family weighed on her, making her feel guilty that she could not provide them the emotional care they needed. At that time, a combination of stress and grief caused Lozada to gain weight.

Lozada had completed The 15 Day Challenge before, but after attending The 15 Day Challenge Gala in November 2022, she felt inspired to fully commit to the challenge, frustrated by her weight and seeking a distraction from her emotional turmoil. “I needed to focus on something because I didn’t even want to get out of bed,” she said. “That’s when The 15 Day Challenge came up for me, and I knew I had to do something that kept me centered and focused.”

Throughout her challenge, Lozada reoriented her schedule to include more movement, finding spots in her day when she could squeeze in time for a walk. Because of her consistency, she says that exercise now feels like a part of her, fueling her body with the energy it craves. Additionally, she replaced soda with three liters of water per day, and she worked to limit the flour and carbs in her diet, modifying traditional recipes in her culture to contain healthier alternatives and include more vegetables. Throughout Season 2 of The 15 Day $25K Contest, Lozada lost four pounds.

During the first few times she attempted The 15 Day Challenge, Lozada found her progress halted by “emotional relapses” that made her “lose focus and plunge into anguish” over the tragedies her family faced. As she continued with more challenges, she learned to keep pushing without letting herself “be carried away by adversity,” embracing the opportunity to change her lifestyle. When Season 3 of The 15 Day $25K Contest was announced, Lozada saw it as a sign, ready to take on more challenges with consistency from the beginning.

“I still can’t believe it,” Lozada said about her progress. “At some point, I thought I would never be able to achieve this. The challenge really keeps you focused on your goals. I feel like I’m a completely different person with so much more energy. I look in the mirror and see a different lady.”

*Results achieved through one or more TLC 15 Day Challenge cycles combined with a low calorie, balanced diet, and regular physical activity.

**Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Taking TLC Products is not a substitute for a reduced-calorie diet and exercise if you are trying to lose weight. You should always consult a physician before starting any weight loss or fitness regime.