Less of Moore(s)
by Jen Moore
(Rochester, NY)
I have lost 135lbs since last year, and my husband has lost 100lbs. I am now a certified group fitness instructor, who teaches over 15 classes a week, and I am the only person in upstate NY who teaches Hoopdance (adult size "hula" hoops), which is a big part of how I lost my weight. My husband is now a personal trainer, and we both have completed 5ks, and he has done a triathalon.
We were very motivated by all of Jillian Michaels books, especially Master Your Metabolism and Making the Cut.
Our story has a bittersweet twist-we both decided we were strong enough to change our lifestyles after our second child, a little girl, died during birth in 2007. We grieved, we healed, we had a living little boy last year in early 2009, and knew that if we could survive giving birth to death, we could change our lifestyles and not accept obesity as our fate. I have gone from a size 28 to a size 6/8, from 49% body fat to 19%, and my husband has gone from size 46 to size 32 pants, and from 52% body fat to 20%.
I am also Mrs. Monroe County 2010 and I competed in the Mrs. NY America pageant (www.mrsamerica.com) this past July.
I have attached a few before and after-we have plenty-and we look forward to hearing from you.
Here is a link to an article that our local paper just did on me, also.
Jen, Weight Loss Article
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VWC Review
by Tanya seignious-Manning
(Bronx, New York)
Joined the gym 19 days prior! I was so swollen in the face
I tried to remain calm and cofident, though I was so unhappy with myself
Three weeks into working out the swelling is minimizing!!!
Thunder thighs
Hello All-
I applaude and praise your journey to a new and improve way of living and LIVING RIGHT! I'm not a blogger, I usually get to the point. Picture this, 1997 38-26-40...yes ladies my body was "BANGING" and they didn't call me Chocolate for nothing. Fast forward...2 kids, a marriage,the stress of work, and yes 72 pounds heavier!!! Year after year, I made promises that the summer would never catch me slipping. Ladies, I slipped so much, I fell into a coma of distress, insecurites, MEGA mood swings, and plain old hate of the Mirror. At last, after 13 yrs of fighting these Demons that took over my soul, I DECIDED TO FIND MY SELF WORTH!!!!!
March 12, 2010 cold turkey no slow progress, I join a gym near my home, changed my eating habits, BAM!, dame it let's roll!!!! July 9, 2010, 34lbs lighter, and I'll still fighting the fat to get to the muscle!!!!! My self-esteem is thru the roof...Everyday I preach and praise healthly living, but some people just don't get it!!!!! ladies, I feel bless to share this journey with you all. Great things are possible, just look into the mirror EVERYDAY, ANY CHANCE YOU CAN!!!!! and say BAM!!!LET'S ROLL!!!!!!!
Let's make this happen, don't EVER give up,Burn baby burn!
I'll drop a few before and after pics for my VWC Sista's;-)))
LET'S ROLL!!!!!!
Chocolate, ahhh yes, I'm back!! ;-))))))
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My weight loss story - Is this the last time ?
by Stacey Ernst
(Orwigsburg PA USA)
August 30, 2010
October 6, 2010
I have been struggling with my weight my entire adult life. I have not been less then 185 since I was 23 and now I am 45. Since August 29 I have been going at it again, but this time seems to be different. I have actually stuck to my plan and exercised. I had 1 weekend where I let go a little but not over doing it. I have lost 15.6 pounds so far in 6 weeks. I have been averaging 2.6 pounds a week. I really think this is my time.
I have been blogging about my journey. You can access it through my facebook page. I want to inspire people through my journey and the blog is with me every step of the way.
On Wednesday I am going to a nutritionist so hopefully I can learn more things to help me and keep the weight off for good.
I started this journey at 297.4 and when I got weighed yesterday I was 281.8.
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273lbs on a 5'2 frame in the 8th Grade!
by Caroline Jhingory
(Washington, DC)
Happily Ever After
What's your weight/fitness story?
I was 5’2 in height and 273lbs in the 8th grade.
Over the last eight (8) years, now at 29 years old and still around 5’2ish, I have lost and maintained a 123lb weight loss without gastric bypass surgery, any commercial diet programs or fad diets.
I attribute my weight loss success to strengthening my faith, determination, patience…and a treadmill.
Exercise has been the central tool in my transformation, but it’s still only one part of the puzzle towards health. I significantly changed how I eat; altering my relationship to food and eating. Again, I adhere to no specific diet. I practice mindful eating, remaining disciplined and limiting my intake of carbohydrates, sugar, dairy products and caffeine.
What was your turning point and/or "Ah-ha!" moment?
There was no major incident that caused me to have an “aha moment” really. One day I was home visiting from college. And I just said to myself “I had enough!” Enough of wearing body girdles to fit into certain outfits, enough of being the girl that guys never acknowledged. Overall being obese had caused me to miss out on enjoying simple things in life: I had not worn a bathing suit since I was 9 years old, was never able to ride a roller coaster because the safety bar did not fit over my stomach, and did not have my first boyfriend until graduate school.
How has losing weight/being healthy & fit changed your life?
Outside of all the superficial stuff of being able to wear cute clothes and a guy or two noticing me, my weight loss has made me more driven all around. Losing 123lbs has made me feel as if no obstacle is too big whether its school, work-related or family-related. Life has taught me that God is never gonna give me more than I am capable of handling.
How often do you exercise?
My key to success was learning to replace an unhealthy addiction: mindless eating while sitting in front of the television, with a healthy addiction: hitting the gym everyday. “I eat everyday, so I workout everyday,” is my number one fitness tip when giving advice to others.
What is your favorite workout?
For 60 minutes, I love to do a combined high speed and high incline walk on the treadmill while listening to music and/or watching a mindless reality show. It really makes me feel like I’m challenging myself and using every muscle in my body to pull myself up on the incline. And it has also given me a great booty!
What 5 food items are "must haves" in your kitchen?
Costco’s Kirkland Organic Salt-Free Seasoning – Sure it is healthy, but I have just never been a fan of salty food.
Economy size bag of frozen chicken breasts. – I think of chicken breasts as my “chameleon food.” I can make them adapt too almost any dish and they are a convenient source of lean protein.
Frozen veggies such as cauliflower, spinach and bell peppers – Being that I am a single lady and feeding only me, fresh veggies tend to spoil very quickly. Frozen veggies of course last longer, are usually already chopped and cheaper!
Leak-proof Tupperware – I am a creation of convenience. On Sunday, I typically cook my lunches and dinners for the week and put them in Tupperware. That way I always have healthy food ready that I can just pop in the microwave.
Bottled water, water, water and more water – I live in Washington, DC and there has been way too much controversy on drinking the tap water here. Water keeps me well hydrated for my workouts and lubricates my joints for tough workouts as well.
What is your favorite motivational/inspirational quote?
“Those who can most be accounted brave are those who know best know the meaning of what is sweet in life and what is terrible, and then go out undeterred to meet what is to come.” ~Pericles (a gift from Tulane Professor Cinda Lanza, when I was having a really bad day)
How do you find balance in your life?
My faith, exercise and travel have become my therapy.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
It would be expected that losing 123lbs is my greatest accomplishment. However, my greatest accomplishment is coming to peace with the car accident death of my two teenage cousins and absence of my father after my parents’ divorce. For many years, I was angry at the world and God about these two things. I dealt with my anger by vacuuming in Hot Pockets and Hostess cupcakes. Perhaps my real “aha moment” was reaching a place of forgiveness.
What do you love most about your body?
I love and admire my body’s stamina when I am at the gym. My body’s endurance when working out surprises me everyday. And of course I love my booty!
Best compliment?
A cardiologist looking at a sonogram of my heart, told me that I have the heart and heart rate of a marathon runner!
What are the last 5 songs played on your iPod?
Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Keep Hope Alive – Crystal Method
Again – Faith Evans
All Nite (Don’t Stop) – Janet Jackson
On to the Next One – Jay Z
What weight loss/fitness tools do you use that you rely on in your weight loss/fit life journey?
Good, comfortable and affordable workout clothes from discount designer stores like Marshall’s and Ross. You really can find the durable sweat resistant workout clothes there for half the price. For me, having cute fitness clothes, motivates me to workout.
My IPOD and Black Berry! A few weeks ago I learned how to stream music through my Black Berry so it’s a stand in for my IPOD from time to time.
I am a member of many online wellness and fitness communities. Discussing health and wellness with individuals from all over the world keeps me motivated and most of all EDUCATED on adhering to a health lifestyle.
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