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365 days & the lessons learned - before & after pic
365 days ago I never believed this is where I would be today. I never believed my life would be changed the way it has. I never believed I would actually be writing a post like this one. 365 days ago God called me into action. God told me to stop living a life of addiction to food, hopelessness & failure. He called me into…
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Need help findinf a swimsuit!!!!!
I used to never care about swimsuits because I would always have a shirt over them anyway. Well this year is not the case. I am excited about actually being confident in a suit!! But I need help! What would you ladies recommend as the best place to get one. I would like a skirted bottom with the top being a tank that also…
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It's my Birthday & I'll brag if I want to!!
Just wanna share the difference a year can make! If you would have told me on my 31st birthday (pic on right) I'd be celebrating my 32nd birthday almost 100lbs lighter, I would have called you crazy!! But God had different plans for me & in July my weight loss journey began!! I give glory to God! My journey isn't over, my…
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250 days, 94lbs lost w/ monthly comparrison pictures!
July 2013 290lbs Aug 2013 270lbs September 2013 255 October 2013 240 November 2013 227 January 2014 207 (started taking pics every 2 months after this) March 2014 196lbs! Finally in onederland, on the verge of 100lbs lost!!! I am 21lbs away from my goal weight! I hope to be there by May! Like always I give God all the…
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6 months, 83lbs, monthly pics!!
I've made it a habit to share my monthly progress pictures. I take them at the same time every month! I hope that they can inspire someone to not give up!! I give God all the glory for every pound, every inch, every self doubt that I have dropped over the past 6 months!! July 2013 290lbs August 2013 270lbs September 2013…
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July vs December (b/c before & during pics never get old)
I've gone farther than I have left to go!!!
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Several little victories!!!
1) I have lost a total of 35 inches since July when I started my journey!! 8 1/2 of those are off my waist!! 2) I have lost 5 pant sizes! Gone from a tight 24 to a size 16! 3) I've lost 67lbs since July...my first "goal" was to lose 65 by Christmas! 4) Another mini goal I had was to out run my preteen athletic daughter,…
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5 months, 63lbs, monthly comparison pictures!!!
Monthly comparison picture time for me!! 1) top left: July 0lbs lost 2) top right: August 20lbs lost 3) bottom left: September 35lbs lost 4) bottom right: October 50lbs lost 5) Right: November 63lbs lost!!!!!! Only 52 left until I reach my goal!!!!!
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Fish oil supp
Should I take a fish oil supplement? If yes why? What r the benefits?
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Recommendations on good sports bras for the endowed!
So when I started working out I was a size 44DDD. There was no chance in me finding a good sports bra without spending $$$, and considering I was going to be losing weight I didn't wanna shell out lots of $$$ on something I wouldn't be wearing for long. I bought a regular no wire cotton bra in a size smaller than I wear &…
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For fun.... You might be Paleo if....
You might be Paleo if.... Your tempted to join the dating site farmersonly. com to try and score a discount on grassfed meat....
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98 days, 50lbs & monthly progression pics!
(the 1st pic was a few days before I started) Always and forever, the Glory goes to God! He gave me to want to & strength to go this far!!
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Week 3 must be the week of old cravings
Did good my first 2 weeks! No cravings at all, barely huungry. Even lost 10lbs!! Then week 3 started. All I want is a big buttery piece of crusty garlic bread & some chocolate.... Hope this passes very very soon!!!!!!
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I had forgotten!!!
So I"ve been doing this health eating thing since July. I did it the SAD way and just cut my calories. Also lowered my fat intake. Well my trainer suggested I try Paleo to see faster better results. Today is my first day. I just fixed my self an omelet using 1/3 tsp organic coconut oil, mushroom, tomato, onion, bell…
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Sorry to be a bother but I need Paleo help!!
Ok, so my trainer suggested I try the paleo lifestyle but also watch my calories & try to keep them at around 1500 calories a day. I have my macros set at 50% fat 30% protein & 20% carbs. My problem is I'm finding it SOO hard to keep my calorie limit in check while getting enough fat. WHAT DO I DO?!?! My ultimate goal…
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1st day - paleo fail
I had 123 carbs today and only 61 grams of protein! I usually eat more protein than that on a regular day... Tomorrow will be better! Also have been struck with a spliting headache & bad lower backache... is this normal??
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Starvation mode: real, fake or a matter of opinion
I've heard so many things about this I don't know what to believe. What do you guys think... Here's my stats for the past 21 days Average Daily Caloris Burn: 2969 Average Daily Calories Consumed: 1284 Average Daily Calorie Deficit: 1685 Should I (if it is even real) be concerned with putting myself into starvation mode?…
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NSV - Same 5K 1 year apart, what a difference a year makes
So last year in Oct 2012, I participated in a 5K called Queen City Race for Life. It helps support breast cancer. It was my very 1st 5K. I was trying to run at the time so I signed up as a runner. I wasn't able to run the whole thing, I actually had to walk most of it. I completed the 5K, cried because it was my very first…
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Starting Paleo Monday & have a question or 2
How many ounces of meat/protein should I eat at each meal? I can still eat bacon while doing this (the real stuff & not this turkey stuff I've been settling for)? My trainer suggest eating at least something every 3 hours, but I've seen people say only eat when hungry...which do I do? I still plan on tracking my calories…
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My Made to Crave journey - 2 1/2 months, 32lbs, *pics*
So I am just under 70 days into this life change! I am calling it my Made to Crave journey because this book by Lysa Tyerkurst has litterally revolutionized my mind and the way I see my spiritual health in corolation with my physical health! I am posting my so far pics. I've still got a ways to go (another 83lbs) but I am…
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What do you track the most?
I mainly pay attention to my calorie & sodium intake. With a "secondary nod" to protein & cholesterol. What is the main thing you focus on with your food?
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I can see the numbers!!!! Scale NSV!!
So I can finally see the numbers on bathroom scale! I no longer have to suck in or lean forward to see "over" my belly!!! YAY!!!
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1 month & 20lbs into my journey
Not a huge change, but there are some. Will take another one in a month in the same shirt to see how its going! The before pic was taken July 5th, but I didn't start eating right and exercising until July 16th
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Where should I be getting most of my calories?
Hi all! I have focusing on a low calorie diet. I try to eat mostly fruits and vegetables. I go to the gym 5-6 times a week for approx 30 minutes & am always under my 1500 caloris goal. I've noticied that my sodium intake is a little high, and I can correct that. But what I'm really concerned about is over 50% of my…
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Late night calorie intake
I'm in need of some help/advice/opinions! I am limiting myself to approx 1500 calories a day. Sometimes at night I find I have an abundance of calories left. For instance tonight, after adding my calories burned from working out, I have 900 plus calories left I am "allowed" to eat. But it's also 8:45 pm.... Is it better to…
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Growing my spirit while shrinking my jeans
Hi all! I am a 31 year old 283lb mom of 3 girls, married to my absolute soul mate! I am a sold out, on fire Jesus girl!! Last Tuesday, after weeks of prompting from the Spirit, I finally decided THIS IS ENOUGH!! I have yo-yo'd my whole life and was so tired of all the failures that I had just given up & let my food…
