lakesofbranflakes: I’m going to close out 2015 with probably my...

lakesofbranflakes:

I’m going to close out 2015 with probably my last before and after photo since I’ve finally lost the last bit of weight I’ve been wanting to lose. And dwelling in the past keeps you from looking towards the future. Body confidence is something I’ve struggled with for my entire life, and I finally feel like I’ve overcome it once and for all. I hope you all get to make your own transformation in 2016 with the love and support of those around you. Keep striving for the greatness you deserve. And remember to love yourself every step of the way.

Left: December 31st, 2013-170 lbs
Right: December 31st, 2015-140 lbs

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watchnthescalegodown: watchnthescalegodown: #fbf It’s been a...

watchnthescalegodown:

watchnthescalegodown:

#fbf It’s been a long journey since I took the “before BBG” photos. I was a size 16 and 214 pounds and had just had my second son. I hated what I saw in the mirror.I knew it was time for a change. Then I found @kayla_itsines #bikinibodyguide and vowed to change my body and life style! Now fast forward 29 weeks later, size 2 and 120 pounds. I eat healthy and a lot lol and I couldn’t be happier with my #bbgtransformation. Thank you @kayla_itsines for giving this mom her confidence back 💪😍🎉💯 #cleancheats #motivationmonday #fitnessfam #bbg #bbggirls #bbgprogress #fitspo #instafitness #igfitmoms #workhardstayhumble #kaylaitsines #fitnessfam #fitsporation #inspiration #weightloss #transformation #fitfam #weightlossjourney#bbgfitfam #bbgfam #bikinibodyguide #abs #kaylasarmy #thekaylamovment #bbgtransformatio #bodybuilding #fitfam #transformationtuesday #bbgfamily #readytosweat

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sarahsequins: And this is my progress for 2015! I am excited to...

sarahsequins:

And this is my progress for 2015! I am excited to see what the new year brings…

My resolutions for 2016 are:
Start weights training to build some shape.
Lose my last 13.8kg (obviously).
Cosplay in a catsuit in July :)

Staring Weight: 111.1kg (244.9lb)
Current Weight: 83.8kg (184.9lb)
Total Loss: 27.3kg (60.1lb)

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chemese: I’m my own #wcw. This is one of my favorite...

chemese:

I’m my own #wcw. This is one of my favorite transformation photo. It reminds me that change is possible and I can do anything that I set my mind to.

#vegantransformation #iUsedToBe300lbs #selflove #weightlossjourney #losingpounds #iusedtobefat #getfitordietrying #vegan #veganfitness #lifestylechange #healthychoices #beforeandafter #fat2fit #born2transform #veganlifestyle #thickfit #girlsthatworkout #selfie #BeYourBestSelf #sisterlocks #goaldigger #blackvegan #blackvegansofig

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octoberobserver: So, as 2015 draws to a close, I’d like to...

octoberobserver:

So, as 2015 draws to a close, I’d like to reflect on my weight loss journey. On the left is a picture of me from my graduation in November 2014 and on the right is me on Christmas Day 2015. I’ve come so far in 13 months (down 116 pounds/8 stone 4/52.4kg) and hope to go even further in 2016.

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looking-like-liz: Well, it only took 25 years to feel happy in...

looking-like-liz:

Well, it only took 25 years to feel happy in my own skin… Thanks for being my year, 2015. Can’t wait to see what I can accomplish in 2016. ✌🏽️

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about-that-fitness: It’s been a long journey doing Bodyweight...

about-that-fitness:

It’s been a long journey doing Bodyweight Burn but I Lost 35 pounds in 3 months gained 10 pounds of lean muscle. The key to progress that I have found is consistency. Some days you just won’t want to workout, but that’s when you need it the most!

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How Dangerous Are Champagne Corks, Really?

How Dangerous Are Champagne Corks, Really?
If your New Year’s Eve plans include shaking up a bottle of champagne, popping the cork with two thumbs, and blasting the wine over a crowd of people in a vaguely pornographic spray of foam, you might want to reconsider. It could quite literally take your eye out.

December 31, 2015 at 10:24PM
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withouttheweight: I always said I’d do it, I knew I...

withouttheweight:

I always said I’d do it, I knew I would.
Currently almost 160 lbs down naturally and feeling amazing! ❤️ #transformationtuesday #loveyourlife #loveyourbody #beforeandafter #happygirl #happy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #getfit #loseweight #cardio #fit #fitfam #fitspo #fitchick #fitness #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #diet #eatclean #ms #multiplesclerosis #withouttheweight #fit #fitfam #fitspo #fitchick #fitness #believe

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thediaryofafatbody: A big happy new year to everyone! I hope...

thediaryofafatbody:

A big happy new year to everyone! I hope 2016 is good to us all! ❤️😄🎉
As for me, it’s been nearly a whole year of posting here on my @thediaryofafatbody blog and I’d like to take the time to thank you all for your support throughout this journey! While I didn’t quite lose as much as if hoped this year, I’m confident that what I’ve learnt about food and myself throughout 2015 will set me up to achieve the rest of my goals in 2016!
But in celebration, here’s a #facetofacefriday selfie of me at my largest, and then again at Christmas, 22kg lighter! Yay!
Thanks again, much love xoxo Jordan
#paleo #paleolifestyle #paleodiet #paleolife #pcos #pcosdiet #pcosfighter #pcosweightloss #cysters #weightloss #weightlossjourney #lifestylechange #glutenfree #dairyfree #clean #cleaneats #cleaneating #results #weightlossresults #success #happynewyear #selfie #weightlosstransformation #transformation #progress #weightlossprogress #instablog #nzblogger #beforeandafter #resolution

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elcambiodecuerpo: Success is the sum of small efforts repeated...

elcambiodecuerpo:

Success is the sum of small efforts repeated daily.

Beginning of 2013 to end of 2015

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The Many Masturbating Motorists of My Life

The Many Masturbating Motorists of My Life
"After witnessing eleven different men pleasuring themselves in public, I began to think maybe I was at fault. A closer look at the psychology of exhibitionism, and a cathartic car-side confrontation, helped me look away."

December 31, 2015 at 04:35PM
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Brain Surgeons Are Turning to Hypnosis as an Alternative to Anesthesia

Brain Surgeons Are Turning to Hypnosis as an Alternative to Anesthesia
Before modern anesthesia, surgery was a gruesome affair — doctors tried to alleviate their patient’s pain through alcohol, opium, and blows to the jaw, to little salubrious effect. Now another surgical technique is gaining traction in medicine: hypnosis.

December 31, 2015 at 02:38PM
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fitterlessbitter: 200 lbs - 150 lbs ✌🏻

fitterlessbitter:

200 lbs - 150 lbs ✌🏻

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500 Concussions in Three Years of College Football

500 Concussions in Three Years of College Football
The figure, which has been collected from data over the last three years, highlights a public knowledge gap in just how often concussions occur in college football.

December 31, 2015 at 12:42PM
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Ask Well: Should You Filter Your Water?

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shelmakesithappen: 40 Weeks Post Op Gastric Bypass - 100 lbs...

shelmakesithappen:

40 Weeks Post Op Gastric Bypass - 100 lbs down

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That Time I Took a 'Baby Deadline' Test

That Time I Took a 'Baby Deadline' Test
It's a blood analysis, just like a cholesterol check, and a low result could mean an otherwise healthy woman's window of fertility is narrower than most, and that she should take action right away, whether it's starting baby-making, or harvesting her eggs to freeze for the future.

December 31, 2015 at 11:09AM
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melellbre: Making some progress I think :) I was 300ish pounds...

melellbre:

Making some progress I think :) I was 300ish pounds on the left picture, currently at 240 (ignore the messy mirror). 😊

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'​Doll Hospital Journal' Is a Zine Made By and for People with Mental Health Issues

'​Doll Hospital Journal' Is a Zine Made By and for People with Mental Health Issues
Last year, PhD student Bethany Rose Lamont started looking for an outlet through which she could convey her experiences with suicidal thoughts beyond "depressing, unsettling" tweets and personal essays.

December 31, 2015 at 08:06AM
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mi-sunflower-soul submitted: The photos on the left are May...

mi-sunflower-soul submitted:

The photos on the left are May 25th. I know different clothes, different side view, different lighting. But this is 6months of the worst hell of my life mentally and physically. I was constantly sick and stuck in a deep hole of depression. I went up and down repeatedly in my weight. After a mental and physical battle through tonsillectomy recovery I decided it was time to get my life back on track. Fast forward to today and I’m down 10lbs. I’ve started Kayla Itsines BBG. And I’m ready to take 2016 by storm. I’m ready to conquer my depression and my physical illnesses and become a healthier happier me.

Height: 5'4
SW: 154lbs
CW: 144lbs
GW: 125lbs or happy.

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theincredible-nicole: Sometimes I amaze myself with how far...

theincredible-nicole:

Sometimes I amaze myself with how far I’ve come. Physically, mentally, and my fashion choices.

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The Terrible Beauty Of Brain Surgery

The Terrible Beauty Of Brain Surgery
Karl Ove Knausgaard observes an awake craniotomy.

December 31, 2015 at 02:38AM
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As Home Births Grow in U.S., a New Study Examines the Risks

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neversometimestv: This is what I did in 2015. Lost my boobs....

neversometimestv:

This is what I did in 2015. Lost my boobs. RIP.

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gingerteadrinker: The first picture is me one year ago today! 3...

gingerteadrinker:

The first picture is me one year ago today! 3 days before I started my fitness journey. I weighed 196 lbs and wore a UK size 18 clothing and I was pretty miserable about how I looked and was extremely worried about my health and my future!

The second picture is me 2 weeks ago heading out to a staff christmas party! I now weigh 166lbs and wear UK size 12 clothing. I have lost 30lbs and dropped 3 dress sizes.

I am happy and smiley and have grown in confidence and feel more like my own person. This is not just from my weightloss but also from my learning more about myself and deciding on who I want to be in life.

I have learnt that it is okay for me to put myself first, that it is okay to say no and that it is okay to be me. I have learnt that food is fuel and not a coping mechanism. I have learnt that love exists and I may have a difficult family but I am also now part of the most loving and caring family ever.

I am going to continue my journey in health as I still have far to go with my physical and mental health. I’m still working on it. Change doesn’t always happen quickly but I managed this in in a year.

You never know what you are capable of if you don’t try!

I hope you all don’t mind me sharing this but I found this picture out thanks to Facebook and I just needed to share it!

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

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motiveweight: There is no diet that will do what healthy eating...

motiveweight:

There is no diet that will do what healthy eating does.

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The burdens of antibiotic resistance faced by developing countries

The burdens of antibiotic resistance faced by developing countries
Antibiotic resistance is exacerbated by factors like misuse of medicines, poor infection control and travel — and the ways to tackle the problem vary widely in different parts of the world.

December 31, 2015 at 12:06AM
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maddyline: yeah, I agree with my shirt. this is a pretty ‘très...

maddyline:

yeah, I agree with my shirt. this is a pretty ‘très bien’ comparison. 🙊

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mamaonamission-tofitness: Came across another old picture and I...

mamaonamission-tofitness:

Came across another old picture and I couldn’t even believe the photo on the left was me 😳 That was taken during a friends rehearsal dinner back in March! The day after her wedding she texted me some photos from the ceremony and it was the first time I was really able to see just how much I had let myself go. I remember crying the whole day after seeing the pictures and swearing to myself that I would change my bad habits! I remember during that time my joints would get so sore from carrying so much weight and I couldn’t even make a fist because the skin on my hands was stretched so tight from being that swollen all the time! Now (the pic on the right) I’m not sore, I can make a fist, and last week I did my first dead lift!! So much can change in just a few months of you want it bad enough and I wanted it more than anything!!!! Also added bonus right before I gained weight I cut my hair very short and it wasn’t growing back but once I started eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and working out I’ve grown back all the inches I cut off ☺️

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Psychotherapy May Have Lasting Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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j-zillaa: transformation Tuesday!! wow. on the left is me at...

j-zillaa:

transformation Tuesday!! wow. on the left is me at 217, right is me now at 167. no where near my goal. it’s a been a tough journey

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thriftyfit: That moment when you’re on a road trip, stop for...

thriftyfit:

That moment when you’re on a road trip, stop for coffee, and think, “I have taken selfies in this bathroom before. Better take another one for Transformation Tuesday.” 😭 #transformationtuesday http://ift.tt/1Zni7xq

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fawnspiration: Transformation Tuesday: As we quickly approach...

fawnspiration:

Transformation Tuesday: As we quickly approach the new year it is time for New Years resolutions and the 2nd anniversary of my fitness journey. 1. This picture is where it began 2-26-14: 222lbs, pained, couldn’t run longer than 5 minutes, couldn’t do a push-up, didn’t know what a burpee was, and a sprained SI joint from tearing my hamstring.
2. In the process of shedding fat, spent a lot of time walking/running and doing circuits, conditioning myself to run longer than 5 mins, and I was a little sad that I started to lose my shape. Down 3 pant sizes, 2 shirt sizes, and weighing in at 200lbs.
3. Present 2015: I start lifting. Start to feel “swole”, body got toned, increased my lifting almost by 200%, my strength has increased two fold. I can do push-ups (not many but I can do it), my SI joint is manageable, and I’ve fallen in love with lifting. I am weighing in at 230-237lbs and have gone up only 1 pant & shirt size. My shoulders have expanded and that’s a struggle because I want to live in my gym clothes but I’d take that over body pains any day.
Getting healthy, feeling healthy, enjoying the journey, not obsessing, and loving yourself is what it is about. I’m excited to enter my third year which will focus more around balancing cardio & lifting, then cutting out a lot of my diet. (Which is a challenge because Chicago has amazing delicious food) Good Luck to all the New Years resolutioners and happy focusing!

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The Science Behind That Stitch In Your Side

The Science Behind That Stitch In Your Side
It's common after vigorous exercise to get that sharp, annoying pain in your side. So what's the scientific explanation behind the irksome aches?

December 30, 2015 at 01:30PM
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Ask Well: Does Melatonin Aid Sleep?

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good-time-gal: Selfie and weight loss progress of a couple...

good-time-gal:

Selfie and weight loss progress of a couple years.
Happy then. Happy AND Healthy now.

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Can Too Much Exercise Harm the Heart?

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mydemisee: Lame sappy ass post of how far I’ve come for anyone...

mydemisee:

Lame sappy ass post of how far I’ve come for anyone who didn’t know me way back when. I was 220 I am now 160.

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deliciouslygone submitted: It’s been a year and a few months....

deliciouslygone submitted:

It’s been a year and a few months. 5'4 200+ before. Last time I weighed myself I was in the 180s. The number on the scale has become less important. More water and more yoga and cardio.

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changeforabetterlife: new progress picture! almost 10kg...

changeforabetterlife:

new progress picture!

almost 10kg difference and I’m feeling so much better. But still a lot work on. Never want to look like me in the left picture again. Never ever.

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Canine Rabies Imported into America

Canine Rabies Imported into America
The international transport of dogs poses a threat to the hard-won victory in the US against canine rabies.

December 30, 2015 at 04:54AM
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Anti-Concussion Football Helmets Are A Scam

Anti-Concussion Football Helmets Are A Scam
The football helmet has always been seen as one of the greatest symbols of safety in sports, but does it actually keep athletes safe?

December 30, 2015 at 04:54AM
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