All Entries For ~indygirl
Just Don't Eat The Whole Cake
Healthy eating is not about depriving us from the foods we enjoy, but learning to appreciate the food we do enjoy, without having to eat the whole cake.
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How to Stay Encouraged When in Chronic Pain
For those of you who believe there is nothing you can do when you have chronic pain, take it from me: there is hope.
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How It Feels to Lose Almost 200 Pounds*
As Beth approaches the 200 pound weight loss mark, she shares her joy in celebrating every win and how her weight loss has affected her outlook on life.
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Sometimes When I Look at Myself...
Having lost over 150 pounds, Beth reflects on how she now sees herself as she continues to travel her healthy living journey.
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The First Day I Decided to Live Again
Bedridden at 460 pounds, Beth had given up. Then one day, she decided to try. "Why not?" she muttered, throwing her hand up in the air. "Exactly," she realized. "Why not?"
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Exercise Will Stop Being a Chore and Start Being Fun--But When?
For Beth, exercise was once a chore. Now, she looks forward to it. What changed? Her fitness level, sure, but more importantly, her PERSPECTIVE!
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If I Can Do a 5K, So Can You
Beth walked her way to a 5K! If she can do it, so can you, she says. Find out how she did it.
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In the Water, Weight Doesn't Matter
Something amazing happens when Beth gets into the water: She feels light and giddy. She does flips. She feels free, and it's her favorite way to exercise!
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I Lost 150+ Pounds--and I Didn't Give Up*
~iNDYGIRL has never given up--but she's wanted to during her journey to lose 150+ pounds. How does she keep going?
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Could Gratitude Be the Key to Weight Loss?
Beth writes: "I think if we were grateful for the blessing we do have in our lives, we would be more fulfilled and less hungry." Do you agree?
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Hey, You! Cheer Up!
When ~INDYGIRL is feeling blue, she likes to write parodies of popular songs. Here's one she wrote about SparkPeople that might just cheer you up, too!
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How to the Weather Life's Storms
When your life is not going as planned, you have two choices: Stick with your healthy lifestyle or give up. Staying on the right path isn't as hard as it seems, says ~INDYGIRL.
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Imagine Your Cravings Away!
What if you imagined your cravings disappeared--and they did? It's not as implausible as it sounds!
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Don’t Tell Me What I Can’t Do!
When she was 460 pounds and bedridden, people told ~INDYGIRL all the things she couldn't do. And what did she do instead? She proved them wrong--and so should you!
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Clever Cardio for Those with Mobility Issues
Not able to walk, run, or even stand? Not a problem, says ~INDYGIRL, who used "Clever Cardio" to lose 150 pounds.
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