Category Archives: lifestyle

Whoop there it is…

well, i am well into the end of my 2nd week in being back on the program. I am doing very well….no bread, no rice, no pasta, no snacking (which was a huge issue for me prior aka potato chips … Continue reading

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awakening…

a·wak·en·ing əˈwāk(ə)niNG/ adjective coming into existence or awareness. “her awakening desire” it takes an awakening and a facing of the truth to make a change..IF you don’t want to, you won’t. IF you do, you can and you will. IT … Continue reading

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Start…HOW to do it…

it is pretty simple…..YOU START you have to get in a mindset. you have to hit your point where you had ENOUGH during the last 2 or 3 weeks, i have been very depressed and yes, as food helps, i … Continue reading

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I am back…..please read

So where have I been? So much to tell and let you know what I am doing and where I am. Well here is the shortened version. Summer 2015-April 22nd 2018 Let myself overeat and gain just about all the … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Lose Weight Even When You Sit at a Desk All Day …

Prioritize 30 Minutes of Exercise. … Turn the Stairwell into Your Gym. … BYO Vending Machine. … Drink 91 Ounces of Water per Day. … Chase Your Snacks with Protein. … Bring Your Lunch. … Stand at Your Desk…   … Continue reading

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Hey to whomever reads this. Today is mindset day.

hello, anyone? I think our mindset must be strong to want to lose weight. I find if I don’t believe in myself enough, I won’t ever do it. I have to do this for me. I cannot get my hub … Continue reading

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what went wrong….my acknowledgement

this is easy…..it was ME that went wrong my weight loss surgery of choice was the lap band with plication (similar to sleeve). IT WORKS and it worked for me until I decided to give up. IT was me……NOT my … Continue reading

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Finding peace within

You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously and head on. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory and acceptance. Never in your life try to destroy me, Understand … Continue reading

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Scared and Ashamed

about a week ago, my right side on my stomach felt like it was a pulled muscle at work when i stood up..it is also at the spot of my port that goes w/my lap band….i was at work when … Continue reading

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Basics..#2 Eat more protein

written by Nick Tate: Low-fat diets are out. High-protein diets are in. That’s because many nutritional studies show people who cut down on carbs and boost consumption of chicken, fish, certain cuts of meat, and plant-based proteins reduce their risk … Continue reading

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