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  • Just keep going. I know that sounds too simple, but it's the truth. It's all about making those small changes in your routines that become automatic. Getting up at 4:30 a.m. for the gym and counting calories are done automatically now. I'm learning that it's a marathon, not a sprint. It really is a lifestyle. And I love…
  • You're going to make me cry! (Happy tears! 😊) I feel amazing. The ways my life has changed are countless, just so many unrealizwd ways my weight/low energy was holding me back. People keep asking what keeps me going... I finally feel like I'm LIVING. Never going back. ❤️🙌
  • You brought happy tears to my eyes!!! Thank you so much!!! 🥹 I go to the gym before work to make sure my workout happens. Plus, there's a lot less people there at 5:15 a.m. 🙂 Beginning Routine: Walking on the treadmill or the elliptical for about 45 min. Monday-Friday and about an hour on Saturday. I would constantly try…
  • Thank you! When I put my weight in (300) the app back in August, I set my activity to Sedentary. The app suggested a 1,500 calorie goal. I stayed at that number even thought I started walking/elliptical 6 days a week. However, when I started personal training in January, I was SO hungry. I was strength training 3 days a…
  • Thank you so much! I feel so much better every day than I used to. 🙌
  • I crossed my legs!!! I gained over 150 lbs as an adult, and there are so many things that I can't do anymore. I'm down almost 70 lbs since August, and yesterday I CROSSED MY LEGS! Thought I was going to cry in public I was so happy. ✨️🙌
  • Congratulations on starting! I'm 39 and was 300.5lbs in August when I decided to stop quitting on myself. It's about repeating those small steps much more than having a perfect program or taking giant leaps. Small, consistent steps create habits that turn into routines you can't imagine not doing. I started by counting…
  • Yes! I've been using MFP since August. I'm down 67 lbs. I still have about 80 lbs. to go, and I would love to more involved in the community. I'm journey2ladyfit on IG and just started posting there as well. Love the support I'm seeing here!!!
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