My Story

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I have always been a huge fan of junk food. I would eat from the morning I woke up until I went to bed, snacking all day. I started eating 100 calorie packs so that it would be less calories, but I would eat several packs defeating the purpose. Some days, I would even count chips as meals. I have never been particularly fat, so I considered myself lucky considering how much I eat. I was very out of shape, though, and started to become more and more upset with how I looked in the mirror. I went from wearing tight clothes to mostly loose clothes so that I could hide my stomach. When I would come home from college, my parents would tell me that I need to lose weight, and we would fight about the fact that I was happy with how I looked so it shouldn't affect them. Truth be told, I wasn't happy with how I looked, I just didn't want to do anything about it. About 2 months ago, I started the Kayla Itsines work out. It is a 12 week program. I figured that I would do it for 12 weeks and lose weight and then go back to eating how I was before just in smaller portions. I didn't care about getting toned; I cared about getting skinny. Well here I am, 10 weeks later. I am not done with the program yet, but I cannot imagine going back to my old lifestyle. I have discovered so many amazing healthy recipes and am more excited to try them than anything else I have ever considered cooking. Prior to this, I actually had never cooked before, now I can't get enough of it and wish there was more time in a day so I could make more healthy recipes. I love fruit, and I'm starting to love different salads. I can't say that I don't have cravings for junk food anymore, but my self control has sky rocketed. When I finish these 12 weeks, I am plan on starting over to continue building muscle and getting toned. I have lost 17 pounds so far. I know it isn't about the number on the scale, but I still haven't been able to stop focusing on that. My parents are now telling me that I look great and don't need to lose anymore, but I know I still have work to do and can't wait to continue to build muscle and reach more goals. I had never been in good enough shape to run a mile before in my life. Today, I ran 2 miles without stopping to walk in a little over 18 minutes. I am reaching goals that I never thought possible for me. I make sure to fit a work out in everyday. Sleeping in is no longer appealing to me. I prefer to wake up early, so I can start the day. I am happier, more positive, and love continuing on this wonderful journey. It's like they say: it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle. I could not agree more!

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Also, I love motivating people. I am not a health coach by any means, but I have had some friends tell me that they are motivated by what I'm doing and that I am an inspiration to them. That means the world to me, and I would love to continue to help others with their fitness goals!

efrensgirl2015

Good for you! That is fabulous. Also you can hear the enthusiasm in your post. That is what is going to help you keep it up. Congratulations.

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laurie62ann

Great Job!!

boxfish100

Fantastic work - what a great update.

abb117

Thank you everyone for the support!

cmsu64113

Nice job!

MrsMizart

Well done indeed!