Weight Loss
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Woman Loses 140 lbs After Being Denied Entry To Every Rollercoaster Ride
In 2017 Sophie Trewick was looking forward to a day of fun at the Alton Towers amusement park in Staffordshire, England. Instead of leaving with an anticipated smile on her face, Sophie left the theme park mortified but motivated to change.Trewick and all of her friends were given fast track passes ...
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How Do SMART Goals Help With Weight Loss?
What are SMART goals?SMART goals are considered the smarter way to set goals! They help you narrow down what’s really meaningful to you, and what it will take to make your dreams achievable.A SMART goal takes into account your personal capacity and capability to succeed. This helps you determine, ke...
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Mother Loses 135 Lbs After Daughter’s Classmate Calls Her Fat
Rachel Saintfort lost more than 100 pounds in less than 12 months. She did not lose weight because of a challenge, or because of a new year’s resolution that she wanted to keep, but she did it out of love for her daughter.Rachel’s weight loss transformation began in January 2017 while picking up her...
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Mother Quits Destructive Habits and Loses 129 Lbs After Powerful Wake-up Call
Kassidy Riekens is the definition of perseverance and hard work.Depression can manifest itself in many different ways for different people. When you’re unhappy, sometimes coping mechanisms can overlap with destructive behaviors. For Kassidy Riekens, 29, alcohol and fast food were her comforts and vi...
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At 300 Lbs, This Woman Transformed Her Life After Seeing Herself in a Picture
Jasmine Parent always struggled with her weight, but it wasn’t until she saw herself in a picture alongside her closest friends at an annual Christmas gathering that she finally committed to a healthier lifestyle.At the time, she weighed around 300 pounds."I had this moment where I saw myself in the...
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Adele, Weight Loss, and the Controversy Surrounding Her Shocking Transformation
How can someone’s body be a subject of international debate?Adele’s weight loss transformation, which was first noted in May 2020, signaled a shift in how the world likes to discuss and tear apart women’s bodies. We’re well acquainted with how body-shaming is wielded to disparage bigger, overweight ...
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SMART Fitness Goals Examples to Motivate You
Just about everyone wants to improve or work on something when it comes to their personal physical fitness. From weight loss to eating more nutritious foods to training for a triathlon, each person has their own unique physical activity goals. There are tons of ways to go about making these desired ...
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Her Daughter Excluded Her Best Friend for Being Too Fat - Shocked Mom Takes Matters Into Her Own Hands
When it comes to co-parenting, one of the hardest things to deal with is when two parents don't see eye-to-eye on right and wrong. What's even harder? When your child and your ex are on the same team and you're the enemy. One divorced mother's relationship with her daughter was strained after she de...
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This Guy Wanted to Lose Weight for a Woman, But the Ultimate Reward Was Unlocking his Potential
His original goal was to lose weight for a girl, but the ultimate rewards are the life lessons and skills he gained along the way. All it took was showing up. And that's just what Jorden Pagel did, over and over and over again. This led him to develop what he describes as “ruthless consistency.” "Wh...
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Rebel Wilson Had To Learn One Powerful Truth Before Losing Weight
Rebel Wilson is an actress known for her physical comedy, but she used movement and activity in a different way in 2020, embracing a healthier lifestyle and engaging in self-care even as the world around her was thrust into upheaval. You might think that, in order to love yourself, you must lose wei...
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Woman Brutally Dumped For Being Overweight Gets The Last Laugh
One woman gave her shallow boyfriend a taste of his own medicine.Overweight and ashamedJosie, 29, of Los Angeles, tells Truly that her weight has always been a burden."I've always been overweight. I was always the fat kid in school. I was always the fat friend. I was never asked out to a school danc...
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Woman Abruptly Dumped By Fiancé For Being Overweight Gets Ultimate Revenge
One woman went from being obese to pursuing her dreams of becoming a beauty queen -- and she has a shallow ex to thank for it all.Couch sulkingSeveral years ago, life was a drag for Jen Atkin of Grimbsy, North East Lincolnshire. A self-confessed "couch potato," Atkin tells The Sun that she would spe...
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Woman Told by Ex 'No One Wants To End Up With Someone Fat' Gets The Last Laugh
A car accident changed a Texas woman's life, influencing her to exercise and live a healthier lifestyle — all while proving her critical ex-boyfriend wrong.She was very hard on herselfHouston, Texas-based pharmacy technician Miriam Blanco remembers weighing 218 pounds and having very low self-esteem...
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Woman Who Didn't Want To Be a "Fat Bride" Loses 135 Lbs - Shares Her 10 Tips
Many of us are trying to lose a few pounds right now given the infamous “Quarantine 15.” We often hear ourselves and our loved ones complaining about the weight we have gained under lockdowns.The problem with hitting a weight we are uncomfortable with is that we often do extreme or unhealthy things ...
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Woman Who Was Always Dumped For Her Weight Finds Love With Personal Trainer
We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but sometimes it takes getting the love of someone else (or reading quotes about self-love) to help us see the beauty in ourselves.Relationship fatigue23-year-old care worker Brittany Jacques of Ontario, Canada, learned that first hand. After ye...
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At 280 Lbs, She Kept Gaining Weight Through Yo-Yo Diets, Today, She's A Personal Trainer
A mother of four young children in Scotland struggled with her weight for years until she came across an Instagram post that changed her mindset-- and her life. A life of yo-yo dietingMarnie McBride was 22 years old when she welcomed twins -- a blessing that changed her body forever. After becoming ...
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Man Defends Couple Who Got Viciously Body-Shamed By Rude Plane Passenger
One rude plane passenger found out the hard way that cruel fat-shaming wouldn't get off the ground during her flight. Beyond rudeIt's no secret that traveling can be less than pleasant. Between delays, layovers, flavorless food and cramped quarters, it's often a test of will. Though we mostly manage...
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At 19, He Weighed 340 Pounds And Hated Himself - Today, He's A Firefighter And Model
Prepare for your mind to be blown when you see how one weight-loss warrior is winning over 10 years later. He battled weight from a young ageWe can debate it all day but the fact remains that for many when it comes to self-esteem, appearances matter. It's our cover letter to the world, and we want t...
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Why Power Walking Is an Underestimated Part of Health
Even if not done intentionally, it's likely that you've power walked at some point in your life. Whether it was to catch a bus before it pulled away or to reach an elevator before it closed, power walking is a natural way of walking more expediently. Power walking isn't just walking quickly. When do...
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How to Get Toned Like Megan Thee Stallion: Her Diet, Workout Routine, and Weight Loss Journey
Getting healthy and in shape requires hard work and finding the right weight loss motivation isn’t always easy. When embarking on a personal weight loss journey, it’s important not to focus too much on mere weight loss and the number on the scale. RELATED: SMART Fitness Goals Examples to Motivate Yo...
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