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137lbs and counting - Before and After Pictures
In recent days, I've really spent a lot of time checking out people's stories. I've been really profoundly impacted by the amazing before & after pictures. As I've never done this, I decided to dig into the "embarrassingly fat" picture file and make some side-by-sides. I offer these to the community not as a, "look what…
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Double-edged Sword of Success
Since I started my wellness journey about 4.5 years ago, my life is completely, 100% different. I don't really know where to start describing it. I guess the main differences from then (October 2006) to now are: -THEN: I used drugs or drank every day, I smoked cigarettes, and chewed tobacco. NOW: l no longer use any of…
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Excellent thick cream alternative
Hi everyone, I have been experimenting with fat-free cream alternatives. I have found that while fat-free sour cream and cottage cheese can do the job in a pinch, they just leave a little something to be desired when I need a good thick creamy dip or sauce. Greek yogurt is an excellent go-to, but it's so expensive…
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4 years + 0 meat = -100lbs
Four years ago, as a man at the age of 22, I quietly stopped eating meat and began a life-changing process. Along with meat I gave up drugs, cigarettes, and my sedentary lifestyle, and began exercising 5-7 times per week. At the beginning of this journey I found myself depressed, alone, and topping 335lbs. My four-year…
