Urethra
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- Posted: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:35:22 +0000
After years of binge eating, and being rather pudgy and unhappy.. i've dropped the weight! I'm still in the process of losing the last 10lbs, but I know I can accomplish my goals.
I lost the weight mostly because I altered my living and eating habits HUGELY for 2 full months. I took a once in a life time trip across the beautiful country of Canada in my car. I drove from west to east, and in the process quit my emotional eating habits and focused my attention more on enjoying the great outdoors, getting lots of exercise, and experiencing new things. Now that i've dropped a significant amount of the weight I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin, and its improved my moods, outlook on life and impacted my relationships in a positive way.
I know for some losing weight can be a difficult challenge, and there are always obstacles to over-come, but you just need to believe in yourself and know that you have the potential to be any one you want, and be any shape.
some tips i found useful:
- you need to be honest with yourself, and aware of your eating habits.
- altering your life style takes time, be patient.. losing weight doesn't happen over night.
- embrace your body, and be accepting of it. hating yourself doesn't get you any where.
- having a partner or friend/family member to help support you is very important
- be aware of the food you're putting in your body. try to go for whole grains, low fats, leafy greens. educate yourself on nutrition. it's not only about shedding the pounds, but also becoming a healthier, happier person.
- loseit.com is a good website for keeping track of your eating habits and exercise.
Hope some of that has helped! good luck, and stay positive. 3nodding
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EDITED
Now with before and after photos to prove I really was, at one point, a hambeast!
No regrets, love your body at every size you've ever been. heart
year: 2007
age: 17
weight: 180lbs approx
year: 2008
age: 18
weight: 180lbs-190lbs
year: 2012
age: 23
weight: 140lbs
I lost the weight mostly because I altered my living and eating habits HUGELY for 2 full months. I took a once in a life time trip across the beautiful country of Canada in my car. I drove from west to east, and in the process quit my emotional eating habits and focused my attention more on enjoying the great outdoors, getting lots of exercise, and experiencing new things. Now that i've dropped a significant amount of the weight I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin, and its improved my moods, outlook on life and impacted my relationships in a positive way.
I know for some losing weight can be a difficult challenge, and there are always obstacles to over-come, but you just need to believe in yourself and know that you have the potential to be any one you want, and be any shape.
some tips i found useful:
- you need to be honest with yourself, and aware of your eating habits.
- altering your life style takes time, be patient.. losing weight doesn't happen over night.
- embrace your body, and be accepting of it. hating yourself doesn't get you any where.
- having a partner or friend/family member to help support you is very important
- be aware of the food you're putting in your body. try to go for whole grains, low fats, leafy greens. educate yourself on nutrition. it's not only about shedding the pounds, but also becoming a healthier, happier person.
- loseit.com is a good website for keeping track of your eating habits and exercise.
Hope some of that has helped! good luck, and stay positive. 3nodding
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EDITED
Now with before and after photos to prove I really was, at one point, a hambeast!
No regrets, love your body at every size you've ever been. heart
year: 2007
age: 17
weight: 180lbs approx
year: 2008
age: 18
weight: 180lbs-190lbs
year: 2012
age: 23
weight: 140lbs