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I'm back!!!
Hi everyone!! I've been on this journey before. Between 2012-2014 I lost about 80lbs. Unfortunately, I gained a ton of it back... Buuuut I'm back to kick some booty and that's what's important!! This really is a great community to be a part of and I'm so happy to be back! <3 [edited by MFP Mods]
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Almost 80lbs down, new career path, etc… (PICS)
April '12--->Feb '14 Still so surreal!!! PLEASE "like" my fan page for motivation, support, and to follow my journey. (and share your page if you have one, too!) facebook.com/theincredibleshrinkinglauren Announcement: As most of you know, I've been in Nursing school for quite some time now. To make an extremely long story…
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Almost 2 years in and going strong!!! (pics)
Hey guys!! I was kinda MIA this past fall, but as of the beginning of the year I'm back at it and more determined than ever! It would mean SOO much to me if you'd like my Facebook page! I'm also on youtube, tumblr, and twitter ( I think I have the links on my fb page) http://www.facebook.com/theincredibleshrinkinglauren…
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Down 72lbs and couldn't be happier! (pics)
So happy :) Feel free to check out my facebook fan page: facebook.com/theincredibleshrinkinglauren Let's be friends :)
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Facebook page
hey guys, if you haven't already, it would be pretty fantastical if you liked my facebook page! I'll gladly return the favor if you have one, too! :) I love helping motivate and supporting others! We can do this! https://www.facebook.com/TheIncredibleShrinkingLauren
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75lbs down and counting! (pics)
Went out last night. New jeans, new shirt. I was feelin' good!! I got so many compliments. It's amazing how your confidence skyrockets after a lifestyle change!!! August 2012 vs August 2013
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Workout Music!
What are some of your favorite songs to have on your ipod, etc? I'm constantly making new playlists to keep everything fresh and exciting! Favorite songs? What are some 'must haves' on your playlists?? Although no matter if it's a new playlist or not, there are a few I ALWAYS have to add (ie: Fighter-Christina Aguilera)…
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Pre-workout
I've tried a sample of Pump Hd and I liked it. It's just pretty dang expensive. I also do Burn 60 every once in a while. What have you guys tried? What do you love? What do you hate? Ready, go!
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I want to inspire people... (pic)
I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say, "Because of you I didn't give up." 70lbs down and never looking back!
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Lower Sugar Protein Powder
Hey guys :) I've been wanting to try a new type of protein powder. I've done Shakeology, EAS Soy Protein, Natures Plus Spiru-tein, and the GNC brand Soy Protein. I just ran to Walmart last night cuz I needed some last minute, so I bought more EAS Soy Protein powder...and didn't realize how much sugar was in it! woops! What…
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Attention Runners!
Anyone ever have any problems with raw skin on the bottom of your feet after a run? Last night toward the end of my run, the ball of my right foot was extremely sore like there was a lot of friction on it from my sock/shoe/whatever. It caused me to limp the last 1/4 mile. lol. When I got home I checked my foot and it's…
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If I can do it, YOU can do it!! (-70lbs PICS)
Went out this past saturday and felt goooood. I rocked some sexy black wedges, too... but forgot to take a pic of the whole ensemble. :p It's AMAZING what this kind of lifestyle change can do for your confidence. I'm SOOOO much more confident now! :) If I can accomplish this, you guys definitely can!! I've been overweight…
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My Transformation Story (PICS)
After going through some difficult times last year, I decided enough was enough and I was going to get my health back in check and claim my life back. I haven't looked back since. At the beginning of all this, I was scared because I wasn't sure if I would be able to do this all the way through (I had tried and failed many…
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Still Can't Believe this...65lbs Lighter (PICS)
With just one measly pound to go until I hit my first goal weight, I'm looking back on this past year and I just can't believe how far I've come. I have CHANGED MY LIFE!! I'm never going back to my old lifestyle and that's a promise. ANYTHING is possible with hard work and determination guys. Decide, commit, succeed! April…
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65lbs GONE!! (PICS)
I'm about 13 months into my journey :) I'm also now a Team Beachbody coach :) May 2012-May 2013 Aug 2012-April 2013 May 2012-April 2013 May 2013
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Aug-March progress (face pictures)
Started my journey in May/June Total loss so far=53lbs
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NSV, pic, ramblings.
I'm now on week 5 of my couch to 5k...and I NEVER thought I'd make it this far. just over a week ago I was struggling, but as the intervals get more difficult, I notice how much my body is adapting. I'm not struggling to control my breathing anymore (much. lol), and I hit 2 miles today in 30 minutes (that's huge for me!)…
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40lbs GONE!! (and rougly 20 inches!!!) PICS
I haven't posted on here in a while, but I am just SO darn proud of myself that i had to share. i finally hit the 40lb mark after a long plateau. yay! Now weight is starting to steadily come off again. I looked back on some pictures and was shocked at how different I actually look. May 2012: at 286 lbs YUCK!! August 2012:…
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Finally figured out how to make a collage! (4 pics)
-45lbs so far!
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Facebook and Blog
Hey everyone! I finally made a facebook page for my journey and there's also a link to my blog there, too. If any of you have a blog/facebook Ill gladly support you guys as well :) We're all in this together, right? https://www.facebook.com/TheIncredibleShrinkingLauren Feel free to post your links here, too! -Lauren
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41lbs before and after (PICS)
Still a long way to go, but I'm pretty proud!! August 2012 January 26, 2013 Also, here's a link to my blog. http://kesslahh.tumblr.com Thanks for all the support! :)
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Facebook and Blog
hey everyone! I finally made a facebook page for my journey as well as a link to my blog. I'll gladly support you guys as well! :) https://www.facebook.com/TheIncredibleShrinkingLauren http://kesslahh.tumblr.com
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skinny jeans NSV!
hi ladies and gents! I've been kinda MIA lately-but I'm back! I've been seeing a new guy for about a week now and we are having a BLAST together. He's also accomplished some huge weight loss goals in the past and is also back on track again so we're motivating each other. So last night we went on a date (went to the movies…
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more than half way to my first goal!!
I have FINALLY past the 30lb mark! Down 31.2!! So proud of myself! My first goal is 56lbs...so I'm more than half way there! only about 24lbs left. and i'm finally feeling 'sexy' in my workout clothes! and finally (sort of) seeing some muscle definition! lol :p
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NSV NSV NSV!!!
yes i'm pretty much screaming that! I decided to try on some old clothes today. i fit back into one pair of jeans! yay! and i decided to try on some dresses. 2 of them are looking better (considering they looked hideous before) and one of them fit awesome!! (minus the side view, still had to put on a girdle- thingy…
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another exciting NSV!
weight is just starting to fall off me now! especially since i started going gluten/dairy free! i realized today that i'm only 7lbs away from being halfway to my first goal! yay!
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NSV (pics!)
FINALLY figured out how to post pics. so i went to put on a tshirt for working out and for fun i grabbed one of my old ones that hasn't fit in ages....and it FITS!! yahoo!! i'm almost down 20lbs so far since starting at the end of may/early june. and idk how many inches ( i wish i would have taken measurements in the…
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nsv AND sv!!
so the middle number on the scale FINALLY changed!! i'ive been waiting for that forever! starting weight: 286 current weight: 269.2!!!!!! nsv-i used to have a great butt, and since i gained a lot of weight, it was just...BIG...and chunky and gross... and now i'm FINALLY getting some -donk back in my ba-donk. hahah it's…
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Wheat Free & Dairy Free Beginner
I'm getting some tests done in the next couple weeks to test for food allergies. I'm in contact with a doctor in California who has helped many of my relatives. She told me that i can start cutting out wheat and dairy and caffeine because those are the ones that usually come back as food sensitivities. (my cousins and aunt…
