Hmm.. I have had this blog for so long that I tend to forget that alot of you don't know me! I started out this year at 198 lbs but was able to join the first BL contest after the original cut off date. (I had been overweight for 9 years at the time!!!) I managed to lose around 55 lbs during that competition!! The transformation has been remarkable and I have enjoyed sharing my journey with others who may be struggling.
My main diet change was to take out SUGAR and WHITE FLOUR! Eventually I also started counting calories. Along the way I have gone from walking (while huffing and puffing) to running and I'm currently training for a 1/2 marathon in November!
A couple things I totally suggest are taking before pics. Of course, when I took pics I NEVER planned to share them with ANYONE, EVER!! But, as I could see the difference from month to month, I was incredibly grateful that I had done it. I also recommend doing measurements. It's a fun way to track your progress. Both of these things were suggested to me and have been a huge motivation in my journey. I think seeing it down on paper/computer screen made everything REAL for me! One other thing that made the difference for me was THROW AWAY ALL YOUR EXCUSES!! I had a list of them... they were fairly legitimate BUT they were still excuses. You will have to learn to balance life with "you time" and I promise that once you find that balance you will never be the same!
We all deserve to feel great about ourselves and our bodies. Know that YOU are the only one standing in your way!
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So-- Have you still not eaten any white sugar or flour since January? Just curious...
and it is so true what you said... that we are the only ones standing in the way of our ourselves.
You are SOOO inspirational Karilynn! I, too, am hovering around 200lb and I have an ultimate goal of 50lb (i'm 5'9")...it's SO motivating to see that you lost 55lb...it gives me hope! WOW! Over what span of time was that?
And you were able to cut out all sugar?!?? HOW??? LOL I need tips...would love to hear some more!
I Karilynn, I remember you from church. Thanks for the encouragement. I am really scared of failing but I am excited to have family and friends doing this with me. I am looking forward to the competition and hopefully some money along the way. :) You look great. I saw your before and after pics... you really are an inspiration to those of us just starting out. Thanks for sharing.
What a great inspiration you are Karilynn! The weight loss and the marathon...you have accomplished so much. Thanks for sharing all of that.
Vicki.. I do occasionally treat myself but for the most part.. white flour is OUT and sugar is a very once in a blue moon thing. There are certain things that I've found that are better for me with sugar in them. Some "sugar free" products have 10 times the sodium as the regular stuff so it makes sense for me in those situation to take the sugar and leave the sodium OUT!! (I.E. Sugar free chocolate milk has like 500 mg of sodium but no carbs/calories BUT regular is low calorie and only has like 5 mg of sodium!)
It makes me feel a little better to know you treat yourself once in a while ;) I still haven't been able to talk myself in kissing sugar and white flour goodbye... even though I know it would be more healthy for me... I admit I am a bit lazy in that area.
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