The secret of my weight loss

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Yanicka1
Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
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I was fat after giving birth to my 6 kid
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I am not anymore

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How did I do it?

Eat food that I like but not all the time or in huge quantities.

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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.
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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
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    You look awesome.

    So does the pizza.


    But you. You are MORE awesome than the pizza. :flowerforyou:
  • tammytee93
    tammytee93 Posts: 50 Member
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    Thanks for reminding me to be patient. You look great.
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
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    My Hero <3

    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).


    edit
    and I didn't mean to leave this out, but you look amazing. I'm inspired.
  • kittenful
    kittenful Posts: 318 Member
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    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.
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,093 Member
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    Bumping because common sense



    You look fantastic
  • larsensue
    larsensue Posts: 461 Member
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    AWESOME!!! thanks for sharing!
  • pinkpatron
    pinkpatron Posts: 154
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    I want your stomach! You look awesome
  • Tanana66
    Tanana66 Posts: 84 Member
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    You look awesome.

    So does the pizza.

    LoL :laugh:

    You do look fantastic! Congrats
  • RM10003
    RM10003 Posts: 316 Member
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    Love it! You look amazing (and I want your abs too!).
  • jinna86
    jinna86 Posts: 93
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    You look amazing!! Patience is one of my weaknesses so thanks for sharing your story :smile:
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
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    Well done, and perfect post! Thanks for sharing!
  • robinrsimmons428
    robinrsimmons428 Posts: 42 Member
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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!
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
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    Awesome. Solid advice!
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
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    And THIS, my friends, is how it's done.

    BRAVO. You look amazing.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
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    BRAVO!!! everyone should read this. simple and to the the point. patience and persistence! and yummy food in moderation. and lifting weights/cardio :)
  • tessaeve
    tessaeve Posts: 75 Member
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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!
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
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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.
  • krouse83
    krouse83 Posts: 182 Member
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    Simple and to the point. Thank you for your honesty and sharing! Needed to read this today!
  • caterpillardreams
    caterpillardreams Posts: 476 Member
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    You look great and way to go.
    Patience is key, very true
  • autopilot_on
    autopilot_on Posts: 388
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    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.

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