Weight Loss Progress

One thing that has always motivated me in my weight loss journey is looking at Before/After or Before/During Progress photos. They can be so motivating! It’s so encouraging to see others succeed! Am I right? And I am sure its rewarding for them to share their progress. They should be proud of their loss, even if you haven’t made it to your goal weight.

Progress is progress, no matter how small!

. Let’s motivate each other! Want to motivate and inspire others? Or be inspired and motivated? This little bit of encouragement can go a long way! I was a little hesitant to share because it’s hard to show your body to the world, but it is what it is: Here’s my progress, from February of 2012 til March of 2013.

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This is all from clean eating & adding exercise into my life at least a week (20-60 minutes at a time – sometimes more if I go on a hike). Cardio and Strength training (see the biceps I formed!). I do all my workouts at home or I go running, hiking, biking, walking. The workouts at home can be found right here on our website under “At-home workouts”. The only weights I really have are two 2 lb dumbbells! I use other objects around the house, a resistance band and my bodyweight for strength training.

For my meals: I am a vegetarian, have been for 16 years, and eat mostly vegan actually. I avoid processed foods like the plague. I eat tons of veggies and fruits throughout the day. My protein comes from 17 Day Diet plan meal I do eat out probably weekly and splurge. I try not to punish myself. I look at this as a lifestyle change. I know by going out to eat once in a while, I am not going to gain back all the weight I lost in an instant. I need to enjoy life and splurge with food (I LOVE IT TOO MUCH!) in order for me to be motivated enough to continue.

Do you have a progress picture story to share? We’d love to feature you and help others to be motivated by YOUR success. It can be even “during” progress, you don’t have to have reached your weight loss goal to participate. I think eating right and exercising is a life commitment anyway. I plan on doing this for the rest of my life anyway. It feels good and I feel good about myself. I hope we can all motivate each other and help one another .start your day with a natural, metallic boost, to support stamina from morning till night without stimulants.

Exercise:

Weight loss is what you just run into without getting prepared,or making up your mind for the daily exercise and steps.

The best way to lose weight and keep it off is with a lifelong simple programme  of  regular exercise.

Why exercise?

Reducing kilo joule intake can slow down your metabolism. Exercise keeps your metabolism in high gear and prevents your body from conserving kilo joule.

Safety first:

If you haven’t exercised in the last 2 years and you are over 40 yrs of age, or have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, it is imperative that you check with your doctor before starting an exercise programme.

Choice of exercise:

A critical key to a successful exercise programme is to choose that which you enjoy (run, walk, hike or bike, aerobic or weight training).

Walk off:

Learn to love walking. It’s great and easy way to burn kilojoules and to improve your health. Everyone can walk. Walk after a meal after work, incorporate walking into your everyday activities.

The value of Exercise:

It is critically important to exercise in reaching your goal weight. No matter what your age, weight, physical limitations or current level of activity, virtually everyone can exercise in some way. Exercise benefits your physically, mentally and phychologically.

Benefits

• May help increase HDL ‘good’ cholesterol and lower triglycerides.
• Increase fat-burning capabilities and metabolic rate during and after exercise.
• Builds cardiovascular endurance. Can help reduce risk of plaque building and heart disease.
• Helps control appetite
• Improves flexibility
• Can help reduce risk of colon cancer
• Helps control blood sugar (glucose) levels, especially in those at risk for diabetes.
• Helps improve bone density and reduce risk of osteoporosis.
• Increase energy
• Enhances mood and mange stress
• Promote sound sleep
• Promotes better overall circulation
• Boost self-esteem
• Boost self-confidence
• Helps you achieve long-term weight loss goals.

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