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  • Even though I'm still a work in progress (I'd like to lose another 10lbs and I'm training for a competition this fall), I was asked to post my own story to my gym's website and here's what I wrote. You may find some of it useful: Healthy Lifestyle Achievement: With the guidance, support, classes and facilities available to…
    in 100 lb + weight loss: how do you stay motivated? Comment by jamical July 2014
  • Couldn't agree with the above advice more. I too had a mantra of sorts and it kept me going when the going got tough. "You wll soon gain something you have always desired" When I first posted it, I wasn't sure what that "something" was. Was it size 8 pants? Comfortable and healthy relationship with food? My body? However,…
    in How do you do it, especially those who have lost so much Comment by jamical August 2013
  • THIS is SO true and the really are the keys to my success too. Nothing happens without getting your head on track first. Once I dealt with the emotional and psychological factors that affected my self-esteem and outlook, the eating and exercise fell right into place because I actually WANTED to take care of myself and my…
    in How did you do it? How did you lose so much weight? Comment by jamical March 2013
  • I'm still a work in progress, but I've seen the belly sag decrease dramatically...the key is strength training (at least for me) and diet. Eating whole and clean was what made a difference for me. Be patient (that's hard for me, too!) and keep working at it. Keep your body guessing with different strength and cardio work…
    in For those with MAJOR weight loss Comment by jamical December 2012
  • With all of that said, I've read on this site and others that we are too obsessed with protein and if you eat a diet including a lot of fresh vegetables you're probably getting the compounds your body breaks the protein down into anyway. Good luck! [/quote] I agree with the above statement. I've been veg for 18+mos and…
    in Vegetarian and protein Comment by jamical October 2012
  • I live just north of the IL /WI border, in Pleasant Prairie, WI
    in Anyone in Wisconsin?? Comment by jamical October 2012
  • This is the Best answer and one I agree with wholeheartedly. It's what my husband and I do and though it stings at first, we always have the other's best interest in mind when we talk about it. Don't you want your partner to live a long, healthy, life with you?
    in How to tell her she's gaining weight... Comment by jamical August 2012
  • I ate meat and eggs/dairy up until 18 months ago. With the quality of meat and dairy steadily declining, I always wondered why I was still eating it. Then, I read the China Study and watched Forks Over Knives and Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead (you can view for free on Netflix). The messaging in them changed my life. I was…
    in Calling all vegans and vegetarians Comment by jamical August 2012
  • I've been a veggie for 1.5 years now and am LOVING life! What took me so long to make the leap, I'll never know! I'd love to be part of a recipe swap too. Feel free to friend me.
    in Looking for more veggie friends :) Comment by jamical August 2012
  • I try to stay between 1500 and 1650 cals per day (during the week) and burn about 400-600 cals per workout, and I workout 3/5 days. I do allow myself to eat back some exercise cals too. However, on the weekends, I indulge a bit and get closer to 2100-2200 cals per day, working out both days but not eating back exercise…
    in To people who've lost lots of weight! Comment by jamical July 2012
  • I'd like to join too!! Can you send me the invite?
    in Lose 10 pounds in 30 days challenge 2 Comment by jamical July 2012
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