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Jan 6, 2017 · On a weight-loss journey and in need of some motivation? Let the stories of these 12 total strangers inspire you.
- Haley Goldberg
- The doctor who lost 125 pounds after beating his food addiction. Kevin Gendreau, MD, 31, wrestled with a food addiction for more than a decade, and was 306 pounds at his heaviest.
- The 73-year-old woman who lost 55 pounds and became a viral sensation. Think it's too late to change your body once you're over 50? Think again. In October, 73-year-old Joan MacDonald became an internet inspiration after showing off her incredible transformation.
- The woman who lost 190 pounds after overcoming an eating disorder. Amber Neale spent most of her young-adult life in a pattern of losing weight on various diets, and then gaining it all back.
- The man who lost 150 pounds thanks to his college professor. When Joey Morganelli was 16 years old, he watched his father die of a heart attack right in front of him, only three years after losing his mother to cancer.
- You've Got to Meet Yourself Where You're at
- Never Eliminate Anything Completely
- You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind to
- Your Get-Moving Options Are Endless
- Invest in Your Own Personal Wellness
- Reward Yourself For The Small Wins
- You Will Not Be Perfect
- Water Really Is Your Bff
- The Mental Transformation Is Just as Important as The Physical
- If You Want Lasting, Permanent Change—It's About Your Lifestyle
Especially in the age of social media, it's easy to compare yourself to others. Your journey is just that: Yours. Instead of being made to feel like you're not good enough based on what you see someone elsedoing, focus on where you are and progress from there. This is important in all aspects of wellness, whether it's trying out a new strength trai...
Many popular diets advertise cutting things out—at least in small portions—like complex carbsor sugar. When we eliminate things from our diet, it's almost guaranteed that we will crave them more. In my experience, I'd binge the very thing that I told myself I couldn't have. (The restrict/binge/repeat eating cycle has been confirmed in a 2020 Binge ...
I really, really wanted to love running. But in the earliest stages, I felt as though I would never. I felt as though because I wasn't "good" at it (see the high school volleyball reference above), it would never be for me. Toward the beginning of my personal weight-loss efforts, I worked at a summer camp, without access to a typical big box gym. T...
I went through phases over my three-year journey dabbling in a slew of different fitness modalities. I've done it all, from barre and Spin class to dance cardio and even CrossFit. Some of these love affairs lasted longer than others, but what I most enjoyed about the process was that I had the opportunity to mix up my routine as often as I liked. T...
During the summer of 15-minute runs, I lived in Hanes white v-neck T-shirts and cotton leggings from Target. Over time, I began to realize that if I wanted to perform better and feel more comfortable, I needed to invest a little bit more in my workout wardrobe. The good news: There are tons of great options out there, from Old Navy to Champion, tha...
When I started my weight-loss journey, I didn't set out and say "I want to lose 70 pounds." Rather, I set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound) goals that helped me go in the right direction. For instance, a goal like "I want to drink three bottles of water every day before 6 p.m." If I made it through two weeks of this ...
How many times have you told yourself "OK, today I'm going to have a good day of eating," and then a few bites of a chocolate bar later, you feel as though you've completely blown it? Listen, we've all been there. Here's the thing: That all-or-nothing mentality isn't going to do you any good. Have some grace with the idea that from time to time, th...
I've never been "good" at drinking water. I don't particularly love the taste of it (which sounds weird, perhaps) and making sure to get enough felt like a total struggle. Alas, H20 accounts for 60 percent of our body—or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds inside a 155-pound person—and is essential to every cell. When I made getting healthier a priority,...
Honestly, I'm still working on my inner dialogue and being kinder to myself. When a big transformation happens on the outside, it's important to take the time to really think about who it is that you are, what's important to you and who you want to be going forward. As a self-proclaimed forever work in progress, I find that regular journaling and m...
This is something I can't stress enough. No amount of exercise will help you against an unhealthy diet. Remember how you feel once you hit your goal weight. Returning to that feeling of pride and happiness will empower you to continue to make healthy decisions going forward. This makes maintenance easier, and helps you keep a level head when it com...
- Alyssa Greene. The stress of starting college, perpetual late nights and heavy drinking caused Alyssa Greene to develop an unhealthy relationship with her body.
- Tanisha Commodore. For years, Tanisha Commodore left no stone unturned when it came to weight loss tactics. After trying countless workout programs, and weight-loss plans like WW and Medifast, she became desperate.
- Maggie Fierro. After having her third child, fitness blogger Maggie Fierro began to feel disconnected from her body. "I was 4 months postpartum and completely frightened to actually look at myself in the mirror," she says.
- Cookie Miller. Now a certified personal trainer, Cookie Miller spent years struggling with her weight. At 230 pounds, she was diagnosed with acanthosis nigricans — a skin condition that causes dark, velvety patches to appear in the armpits, groin, and neck of people who are overweight.
May 11, 2022 · Suddenly, I was slim. It was, by any measure, an incredible weight-loss success story. Even my great friend Alan texted about how good I looked.
- Sam Anderson
Mar 1, 2017 · A real-life weight loss story. A few years ago, I embarked on a personal weight loss journey. I had had two pregnancies back-to-back, and had gained considerable weight, to the point where my own body mass index was over 30 (obesity range). I was many months postpartum, and realized that the "baby weight" wasn't going anywhere.
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