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The secret of my weight loss
Yanicka1
Posts: 4,564 Member
I was fat after giving birth to my 6 kid
I am not anymore
How did I do it?
Eat food that I like but not all the time or in huge quantities.
Do exercise that I like as often as possible
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What I didn’t do was
Use cleanses
Use pills
Have an all or nothing mentality
Changes everything all at once
Exercise for hours everyday.
Starve
I didn’t let the fact that I am short, have PCOS, Narcolepsy, single mom, tired (see PCOS and Narco), don’t feel like it, be reasons not to at least try everyday.
Expect it all to happen in 6 weeks.
Between the first and second pics, there is 960 days…..it might not be that impressive but I still got there and will go even further.
The secret to my success is PATIENCE. I didn’t lose weight or even inches for almost 10 months…..but pics taken every month showed that things were happening.
I am not anymore
How did I do it?
Eat food that I like but not all the time or in huge quantities.
Do exercise that I like as often as possible
.
What I didn’t do was
Use cleanses
Use pills
Have an all or nothing mentality
Changes everything all at once
Exercise for hours everyday.
Starve
I didn’t let the fact that I am short, have PCOS, Narcolepsy, single mom, tired (see PCOS and Narco), don’t feel like it, be reasons not to at least try everyday.
Expect it all to happen in 6 weeks.
Between the first and second pics, there is 960 days…..it might not be that impressive but I still got there and will go even further.
The secret to my success is PATIENCE. I didn’t lose weight or even inches for almost 10 months…..but pics taken every month showed that things were happening.
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You look awesome.
So does the pizza.
But you. You are MORE awesome than the pizza. :flowerforyou:0 -
Thanks for reminding me to be patient. You look great.0
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My Hero
Seriously.
I lack patience usually, but have told myself I'm in it for the long haul this time. There is no reason I shouldn't have the body I want (within reason).
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and I didn't mean to leave this out, but you look amazing. I'm inspired.0 -
Thank you for this! I am doing the same thing, and at times it seems daunting. It's inspirational to see someone that had the same ideas and succeeded. I eat what I like (in sensible portions, now) and don't feel bad about it. I figure it's worth it, to be happy -and- healthy and keeps me from pining over certain foods.0
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Bumping because common sense
You look fantastic0 -
AWESOME!!! thanks for sharing!0
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I want your stomach! You look awesome0
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You look awesome.
So does the pizza.
LoL :laugh:
You do look fantastic! Congrats0 -
Love it! You look amazing (and I want your abs too!).0
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You look amazing!! Patience is one of my weaknesses so thanks for sharing your story
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Well done, and perfect post! Thanks for sharing!0
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Thank you for the reminder! For the last 2 years I was so set on the idea that I would lose 40 pounds in 4 months. I now know I don't want to lose 40 pounds in 4 months. I am ok with it taking me a year. Changing my eating habbits and cutting my cardio in half and lifting more is already making a huge difference! You look great!0
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Awesome. Solid advice!0
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And THIS, my friends, is how it's done.
BRAVO. You look amazing.0 -
BRAVO!!! everyone should read this. simple and to the the point. patience and persistence! and yummy food in moderation. and lifting weights/cardio 0
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Love it! Just what I needed to hear today. I'm finishing up month 6 of no weight lost but I will keep on trying. Great job!0
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Dammit! I was gonna write a book and make millions and now you have let the secret out. :laugh:
Awesome work lady, You look amazing.0 -
Simple and to the point. Thank you for your honesty and sharing! Needed to read this today!0
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You look great and way to go.
Patience is key, very true0 -
Absolutely awesome. Patience is key. You're living proof of that. Congratulations on your journey of change. I myself have often fallen into the "6 weeks" mentality and this is a great reminder to me to stay the course and be patient.0
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You ROCK. Congrats on your health lifestyle; props for great advice!0
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You said it! You've done it! Great job! When do we eat the pizza? :bigsmile:0
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Dammit! I was gonna write a book and make millions and now you have let the secret out. :laugh:
Awesome work lady, You look amazing.
Yea........too bad can't make money out of my secret ;-/
Lol thank you.0 -
This is my favorite Post!!! Right on!!! GREAT JOB!! Thanks for sharing and your honesty!! 0
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That is excellent. I'm taking the same approach, so im another 300 days ill be where i want to be Pregnancy was really not kind to me...
Healthy and balanced life style all the way!0 -
And this is why we love you...and pizza...
(slightly bummed about the lack of chocolate shown, though....but I forgive you :smooched: )0 -
Great post babe.0
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Well done! Something we all should keep remembering.0
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:flowerforyou:0
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You look amazing, thanks for the reminder! Patience......0
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