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How To Lose Weight Quickly When You Currently Weight Over 200 Pounds I’m Lucinda. And I tried it all. Atkins, Southbeach, Nutrisystem, Weight watchers, Jenny Craig. And I even listened to that silly baseball guy who talked about the shakes on TV for all those years. And yet, since I had my second daughter at 28, I haven’t been able to lose any weight… Well, maybe a few pounds for a little while but then it all comes roaring back when I stop whatever gimmick I’m on that month. You should’ve seen me in my college days. I was tall, slim and had been blessed by the good lord with an hourglass figure that always turned heads. Hey, it’s how I attracted my husband Tom! But after Andrea was born… I couldn’t get back down to my normal 130.  I’m 5 foot 7, and that was always a great weight on me. Yet I’ve spent the better part of 20 years pushing 220 pounds. Then one sleepless night, I stumbled on a health segment on MSNBC, featuring Chrissie Mitchell, fitness tra...

Losing 120 Pounds with Keto And The Right Mindset Name : Suzanne Ryan Age : 33 Height : 5’11” Pre-keto weight : 289 lbs (131 kg) Current weigh t: 170 lbs (77 kg) For years, she struggled with obesity and the anxiety, depression, and hopelessness that accompanied it. “I was actually pretty thin up until middle school,” Suzanne remembers. “But after my parents divorced and my brother and I ended up living with my father, I was dealing with a lot of emotional issues, and food became a source of comfort.” Moreover, the food that was available to her had little nutritional value. As busy man with limited financial resources, Suzanne’s father often took the family to McDonald’s, pizza, and other fast food places. “I also drank soda all the time. It was our main beverage. We didn’t even really drink water,” she recalls. “My dad and brother ate all the same stuff I did and stayed thin, but by about fifth or sixth grade, I began to really put on weight,” says Suzanne. “It wa...

This luxurious, creamy chocolate cake is almost too easy to make but looks and tastes amazing — a rich smooth chocolate taste with a hint of salt mingled with nuts and seeds. And did we mention that it's keto too? Well, what are you waiting for? This is the perfect cake for any low-carb celebration. Ingredients 1¼ cups  heavy whipping cream or coconut cream 3 tbsp  erythritol 7 oz.  sugar-free dark chocolate, stevia sweetened 7 tbsp  butter 1 pinch  sea salt 7 oz.  hazelnuts 3½ oz.  pumpkin seeds Instructions In a saucepan, bring heavy cream and sweetener to a boil. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until creamy. Turn off the heat. Cut the chocolate and butter in smaller pieces and add to the hot cream together with salt. Stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and combined. In a large frying pan, roast the hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds until golden and fragrant. Chop them roughly and add almost all of it ...

Losing weight is statistically the most popular resolution in America and we are more than happy to help people achieve their weight loss goals. Losing weight and getting fit, obviously, are often achieved by making a number of small lifestyle changes. These smaller resolutions are definitely worth making a big deal out of since small lifestyle habits often have a large impact on your mental and physical health. Even if you’re in ideal shape and at your desired weight, you can still improve your life by focusing on at least one small, positive change. Starting from healthy eating to feeling happier here’s your first step to identify at least one positive change you could make today! 1. Drink More Water A 2015 study showed a greater amount of weight loss for the individuals who drank up to 16 ounces of water half an hour before a meal than the individuals who didn’t drink. Start drinking more water to slim down. 2. Stop Using Plastic Water Bottles Yes, it’s great...