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WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU??? Message from the edi WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU??? Message from the editor; Keith aka @6months100pounds In the time of social distancing it’s important to remember the Internet can sometimes feel lonely. THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THIS COMMUNITY: We are all REAL humans behind these accounts. People with real feelings, real emotions, real struggles. We break down that digital barrier and realize face to face: WE ARE NOT ALONE.... not even in your own neighborhood! A few months ago we featured someone who lived a block away from me!! I never knew them before they sent in their story! So I post this tonight in hopes people realize: WE ARE NOT ALONE!! Digitally or physically. Post your town, city, state etc and read comments to say hello to people in your area!! Tag me @6months100pounds if you're from Florida especially Tampa / Orlando area and I’ll send ya the Florida meetup info! Let's see how far our community stretches!! Comment Thanks! -Keith #wlstories . ________________ SUBSCRIBE to our new YouTube Channel; wlstoriestv .com Recipes : @wlrecipes ________________ #vsgcommunity #supportgroup #homeworkout #tampafitness #tampaflorida #orlandoflorida #rundisney #orlandofitness #wlscommunity #weightlosscommunity #weightlosssupport #vsgsupport
Special Happy Birthday feature to @julie_fit_chick Special Happy Birthday feature to @julie_fit_chick wlstories Ambassador and all around AMAZIN woman!! I’ve been around this community for 8 yrs; in that time I’ve see people change because of followers...Well I can tell you right now she’s the same amazing person she always was! Real, honest, kind and approachable. I’ve met Julie a few times (She came to the meetup!) and can tell you she’s even more amazing in person! She makes everyone feel like you’ve been best friends forever. She’s kind, compassionate, beautiful woman with a heart of gold. She wants to use every blessing she’s received on her journey for one thing only... inspire others to do the same. It’s her mission to change people’s lives and she’s going to be very good at it!! -Keith @6months100pounds Editor; Wlstories. ________________ Meet: @julie_fit_chick I gained rapidly when I was in high school due to severe depression & bad choices. I went from fit to obese in a year. I forgot how to love myself. In 2012 at 300+ lbs I changed my life. I started by taking baby steps. Ex: eating multiple small meals rather than binging on one or two big meals a day. I began to workout, starting with cardio (walking, stairs) and built on that. Changes to my lifestyle & diet helped kick start my weight loss & I lost 80 lbs naturally in the next two years (& kept it off). 2015, I had VSG at 230lbs. I’ve lost another 90 lbs that I work hard to maintain. ln 2017 I had plastic surgery to manage the loose skin, breast lift with implants & a tummy tuck at the same time. My experience was hard. I had a lot of pain from the tummy tuck & complications with the breast lift. The road to my success was not a straight path. I’ve had many ups & downs along the way, but everything was worth it. Starting tip: start with small steps and never forget to love YOU. . . . More on snapchat; username: wlstories #vsgjourney #wlscommunity #wlssupport #vsgsupport #weightlossjourney #fitnessgoals #happybirthday #birthday
Our 4th annual “Very much copyrighted BIG GAME” healthy recipe is back! Wlstories Ambassador & @wlrecipes MasterChef @crowmoonkitchen brings us something the entire family will love for the “Big Game.” No matter if your family is rooting for Buccaneers to win big or just a little; the whole family will be rooting for MORE of these vegan sliders!! INGREDIENTS 18 Slider Buns 16 ounces firm tofu (House Foods brand is best) 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon tahini or peanut butter (Adds umami) 1/4 cup onion soup mix 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (Essential for awesomeness ) Optional Onion Topping 1 large yellow onion, diced INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
 Drain chickpeas, pour into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands and squeeze the block of firm tofu. Add to the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and use a potato masher or heavy spoon to mix and crush the tofu and chickpeas. 
 Turn the patty mixture onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and use your hands to spread the mixture out. Use a rolling pin or another baking sheet press the patty sheet to about 1/2" thick and the same size as your combined dinner rolls. Use a fork to make marks on the top to help with even cooking. 
 Remove the top layer of parchment paper. Bake the burger patty sheet for 20 minutes. 
 If adding the onion topping, spread the diced onion on the top of the patty sheet and bake for 15 minutes. If not using the diced onion just continue to bake for 15 minutes rather than remove it from the oven. 
 Top with cheese. Place the top layer of the buns on top. Bake for 7-10 minutes. The cheese should be melted and the buns warmed but not dark. 
 Use a spatula to cut down through the bun and patty then place it on the bottom bun and serve! 
 NOTES If you want to add pickle slices it is best to do it when placing the cooked patty with cheese and top bun onto the bottom bun. —————————- #superbowl #superbowl2021 #tampabay #buccaneers #kansascitychiefs #veganrecipes #healthyfood #superbowlfood #tailgateparty #tailgate #firethecannons
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @crowmoonkitchen !!! Justin has bee HAPPY BIRTHDAY @crowmoonkitchen !!! Justin has been an amazing member of our community even hosting his own wlmeetup in Chicago! I can’t say enough about him!! I’m lucky to call him a friend and honored he’s a wlstories ambassador! He a great man, great friend and EPIC father. He’s been supportive of our community and the people in it since day ONE! Thank you Justin and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! -Keith __________________ Meet: @crowmoonkitchen When my son was born I knew I needed to make a change. I was nearly 400 pounds, wearing a 5XL shirt, and I was sweating in that cold hospital room. I looked down at my infant son on the warming table, and I knew I wasn’t the role model I wanted to be. I wanted to be an active dad and at 400 pounds I could barely get off the couch. I lost 200 lbs in 2 years and I've kept it off for three years now. I started by cooking more at home. I learned new recipes and techniques, and I began making health conscious food choices. I changed my mindset about food. It was hard to break my binge eating and junk food habits but one small change led to another. What I lacked for so long was that healthy relationship with eating. My goal now is to promote hope, strategies, tips, and recipes to those who need it. My food is plant based because that’s how I’ve learned my body feels best. I've even written a cook book! I enjoy creating new recipes and rethinking old ones. Crow Moon Kitchen, is a reminder to myself that we are all constantly given opportunities to start and evolve and grow. Just like that first full moon of Spring. My goal with social media is to provide a creative and holistic approach to food that empowers people to establish for themselves a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. My starting tip is to start small. One goal at a time. It could be a first weight goal or cutting out a food that you know isn't good for you. Health is possible for anyone and it's communities like this one the help me stay on track and feel connected to others like me who need a little encouragement sometimes to stay strong. ——————- #fitdads #fitdadsofig #vegandad #veganweightloss #veganweightlossjourney #veganfitness #weightlossjourney
CHANGE: Let’s talk about it. In honor of today’s celebration of the great Dr. King; I wanted to have a community conversation about change in us and around us. Change can be big or small. A change in your daily routine or a change in the fabric of our community. Don’t be afraid of either. I started wlstories because I wanted to see a change in the support community that was available when I started my journey. 8 years later, 500k people interact on the multiple platforms. Theres a lot of change I want to see in the world, a lot of wrongs that need to be righted but that all starts with an idea and a few people brave enough to do something about it. Change requires work. What would you like to work on in yourself, in our own community or in this world. IMPORTANT: Don’t underestimate what you can do simply by putting your mind to it. If you want change... YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! Every great ideas started with a simple thought in a human head. IMPORTANT: We are a support community. If you see something that you think it kinda awesome REPLY to that comment!! Start the conversation! Become a part of the plan to change it!! It won’t happen overnight but it will happen! Remind yourself and the entire community the power of support and unconditional love!! -Keith @6months100pounds p.s: this is NOT a political question. Wlstories will always be non-political. People in both red and blue states need help with weight-loss. _____________________________ What I want to change: I want to see more love in the world. More working together on a common goal. More coming together as a community and a family. This makes the defeats we face easier to overcome and makes the victories so much sweeter to enjoy. THANK YOU Dr. King for changing the world but also for showing us was possible if we put our mind to it. #wlstories ________________ #weightlosssupportcommunity #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #mlk #mlkday #drking #bekindtoyourself #bekindalways #nevermissamonday #bethechange #changetheworld #weightlosssupport #wwsupport #wlsfamily #vsgfamily #changeyourlife #changeyourmind #changeyourmindset #changeisgood
Meet: @amandajean_rny Special HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout Meet: @amandajean_rny Special HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-out to this amazing woman!! Only 2 years ago she was brand new to the community. In that time she’s become an a active leader, spreading the love unconditionally to others. She leaves positive comments on EVERY post, and I’m proud to call her a wlstories ambassador. She’s a shining example of everything that’s RIGHT about this community. People helping people, supporting each other on this journey unconditionally. Thank you Amanda for everything that you do!!! -Keith Editor; wlstories @6months100pounds Her story 👇 ————— Meet: @amandajean_rny I am not perfect - perfect is unattainable. I struggled for years with my weight. The number on the scale owned me, it controlled me. I decided in January 2017 to take charge of my life. I have three amazing children that I want walk through life with and not just merely existing!! They deserve more than that and so do I!! I lost a total of 165lbs. I have recently regained a fraction of that back but THATS OKAY!!! The old me would have self sabotaged and continued to let the scale climb! The new me, the “healthy mind” me knows that it’s normal - it’s life. This is a life long battle that I will always win. Starting tip: my favourite one...get your mind right and everything else will follow. ________________ How has the Wlstories community influenced your journey? Answer: Wlstories has been the most reliable support system I have ever been a part of. When I scrolling through my feed and I see the positive, supportive posts from @wlstories it keeps me focused and determined. It shows me I am NOT alone!! ________________ WANT THIS SHIRT? 👇 Check out 👉 @wlshirts ________________ #wlstories #weightlosssupport #weightlosstransformation #newyearnewstart #newyearnewme #transformation #transformationtuesday #transformapp #wwsuccess #wwsupport #nevermissamonday #vsgsupport #wlssupport #wlscommunity #strongertogether #healthygoals #healthymomlife
This week is @6months100pounds and creator of wlst This week is @6months100pounds and creator of wlstories 8th #fitaversary (20’s Gatsby style because hey it’s 2021! 😉) my journey was roughly 170 pounds lost! (It goes up and down.) The Fitaversary thing is unique to the community. The outside world likely doesn’t understand its significance. It’s soooo easy to get lost in this journey. A fitaversary allows us to remember our why, renew our journey and sometimes more importantly realign it. I kinda feel weird talking about myself... I always do. But I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about new chances. Every moment is a new chance. YOU CAN START TODAY. EVERY SINGLE DAY can be the day that you come and celebrate in a few years as the day you changed your life around. You made a difference even small changes today can mean a LIFE CHANGING difference 8 years from now. Change is a cycle that's needed to adapt and grow. So how can you change today? This week? This month? In your diet? In your workouts / exercise? In helping others do the same? Even in love. If you’re waiting for a new year, new week, new whatever I want you to know every tiny moment is your new chance. _______ WHY STEWARDSHIP? To read more about this word and the future of wlstories I’ll be posting a more detailed write up on my personal page 👉 @6months100pounds ...... I Either way THANK YOU for being a part of this amazing support community!! @wlstories keeps me accountable to my own journey and I literally owe you all my life!! -Keith ________________ #wlstories #weightlosssupport #weightlosstransformation #newyearnewstart #newyearnewme #transformation #transformationtuesday #transformapp #wwsuccess #wwsupport #nevermissamonday #vsgsupport #wlssupport #wlscommunity #strongertogether #healthygoals #instafitguy
I @6months100pounds started my journey in a Januar I @6months100pounds started my journey in a January. It had nothing to do with a New Years resolution but I was one of the tens of thousands who get a membership after New Years and say to themselves ENOUGH IS ENOUGH I will become a new me. There is something pushing these people, it's likely painful. Embrace them. SHOW THEM LOVE and KINDNESS. BE A FREAKING WLSTORIES AMBASSADOR!!! Shine so freaking bright you make people THANK GOD for putting you in their lives!!! Even a smile, a wink or a friendly nod to show them you see them and they belong goes A LONG way. The majority of these people won't be seen after feb 14th we can save them all. And remember it’s not just the gym in 2021. People will be out and about looking for gym alternatives. But we can MAKE A DIFFERENCE a help a few more people make it past feb by showing these people THEY BELONG. After you climb over a wall it is your duty as decent human beings and as members of the Wlstories community to reach down a hand and help someone up. Physically, mentally, spiritually: BE A FRIEND. This is what I do with @wlstories and this is what I want YOU. REACH DOWN and help them succeed. We rise together. -Keith (@6months100pounds) ________________ YouTube Channel 👉 wlstoriestv .com _______________ 💙 SPECIAL FEATURES: To anyone who mentions us in their post captions!! Ex: @wlstories and / or TAG US in your pic!! ________________ #wlstories #weightlosscommunity #vsgjourney #wlscommunity #newyearnewme #newyearnewyou #newyearnewgoals #newyearnewbeginnings #allbodiesaregoodbodies #strongertogether #resolution #newyearresolution #outdoorworkout
Christmas message from the creator of Wlstories; K Christmas message from the creator of Wlstories; Keith @6months100pounds Merry Christmas everyone!!! Even those who don’t celebrate I hope your day is filled with happiness, joy and unconditional love! Christmas is a time of ideals. A time when we can all come together and celebrate friends, family and the Holy Spirit. It’s a time of warmth and comfort in every possible form and function. No Christmas is perfect, the only perfect part of Christmas is YOU. You are perfect in every way! The love you give to others unconditionally, you deserve to give to yourself!! Tonight as we sit down for Christmas dinner remember the following: ENJOY the lil moments in life. Embrace them. The goal of this journey is not a number on a scale but a smile on your face. Your value does not come from what your friends, family say or think about you. Hopefully they are supportive and love you...if not that’s ok too! They are humans just like you struggling to figure this whole deal of life out and sometimes miss the point. Sometimes they can even be toxic, jealous of what they see in you they wish they saw in themselves. Be proud of who YOU ARE. These people are JUST people, they hold ZERO power over you! You are beautiful and deserving of love!! Unconditionally. Finally always remember those less fortunate. Someone is at work right now who can’t afford to take time off.... Thank you to all emergency responders, THANK YOU to those who serve our country in the armed forces and their families who sacrifice every day. Remember; someone is praying for the things you have today. Gifts...food...shelter...friends...love....be humble. Give back, embrace others, embrace those serve others. May ALL be filled with peace, love, happiness and a hope for a better tomorrow for all. Thank you for being a part of the Wlstories community. You keep me accountable to my own journey. Merry Christmas! With love, -Keith @6months100pounds . . . #wlstories #weightlosssupportgroup #wlscommunity #vsgcommunity #supportgroup #newyearnewme #loveeachother #wwcommunity #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #livehealthy #behappy #merrychristmas #christmas
Christmas cards for EVERYONE!!! For the 5th year I Christmas cards for EVERYONE!!! For the 5th year I’m sending out Christmas Cards to the community!! Any chance you have a P.O. Box or was moderately convinced I'm not a crazy person enough to give me your address?? If so...you can get a card! I’ve sent out THOUSANDS of cards over the last 5 years!! I LOVE this. It reminds the community and even myself that we are all REAL people behind these social media accounts, real hopes, real dreams, and even real pain. We can all be better friends and all a little nicer and supportive. Why not use this magical Holiday season to live that message and spread some love in the process!! Wlstories is my blessing; I would have never guessed it would have become half of what it has become today. (500k members on various social media outlets) Beyond my wildest dreams and expectations! Perhaps more importantly this community keep me on track to my own journey! That's the beauty of wlstories! You get 100% what you put into it. Supporting and encouraging others gives you the drive to continue with your journey! Once again, I THANK YOU again for being part of this very magical community!! .... to get a card this year I made it SUPER easy!! (link in bio). I will have them out ASAP and hope you’ll get them before the holidays! -Keith @6months100pounds p.s. I really don't want / need anything in return but every year people always ask for my personal address to mail me a card too. If you like, here ya go: Keith M. / Wlstories box 891313 Tampa, FL. 33689 USA (please limit the hate mail to classy stuff) ________________ 🕎 Light the menora? 🕎 Mention it in notes on the form and get a Hanukkah card!!! ________________ 🎁 There might be random surprises!! One lucky person will get a @wlshirts mailed with their card!! 🎁 ________________ 🚨IMPORTANT🚨SIGNED UP IN PAST? You need to sign up again! People move, etc and postage isn’t cheap. ________________ #weightlosssupport #weightlossjourney #weightlossmotivation #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #wlstransformation #wwcommunity #beachbody #naturalweightlossjourney #christmascards #christmasspirit🎄 #holidayweightgain #hanukkah2020
🚨@wlshirts is having a 1 day only ⏰#cybermond 🚨@wlshirts is having a 1 day only ⏰#cybermonday SPECIAL!!! If you buy any 2 items off our Amazon store you and me (Keith) @6months100pounds the receipt I’ll send you a $10 Amazon gift card!! Wlshirts is our way to help spread awareness about our community! Any profits from the shirts are either donated or put back into the community. We’re about to lunch some really cool things and I’m slowly catching up!! Super excited about what 2021 is going to bring to our community!!! Thank you so much for being a part of it all!!! You are all AMAZIN!!!! -Keith #wlscommunity #wlstories #vsgcommunity #vsgsupport #wlsjourney #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #nevermissamonday #strongertogether #weightlosssupport #weightlosssupportgroup #beyondthescale #nonscalevictory #nsv
Let’s talk about self care. A while back I wrote Let’s talk about self care. A while back I wrote a book, in it I mentioned the oxygen mask analogy: if you ever traveled on a plane and was bored enough to pay attention to the safety presentation you’ll remember the flight attendant mentioning: In the event the shit hits the fan and oxygen masks deploy YOU MUST make sure your mask is secured before you help others. Even your loved ones next to you!! WHY? Because you can’t help them if you’re knocked out. (I’m paraphrasing the in-flight lesson; however I think you’ll agree my way would get more attention.) on the ground we rarely take the time to make sure we are breathing first. We put others first and we very rarely make / take sacrifices for our own wellness. That’s NOT healthy. There’s no moral justification to this either because again.... you can’t help someone when you’re knocked out. Let’s explore this, talk about self-care and show others ITS OK to care of yourself!!! ————————————————- Self-care includes anything that you love to do. What makes you feel recharged, well-rested, and happy? Everyone can and will have a different definition and that’s awesome!!! What are some different things that you can do for self-care? Do you take the time? Why? Why not? How? Comment below and let’s have a REAL healthy convo. Help ourselves while helping others. -Keith @6months100pounds P.s. Tag someone you love in comments! ______________________ #selfcare #selfcaresunday #wlscommunity #wwcommunity #vsgcommunitysupport #vsgcrew #weightlossjourney #supportgroup #practiceselflove #practiceselfcare #healthyvibes #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters
Post your Halloween Survival Guide tips and tricks Post your Halloween Survival Guide tips and tricks in the comments below! COMMUNITY CONVERSATION!! Happy Halloween everyone!! Halloween isn’t just about costumes and scary movies! It’s also about the CANDY! Whether it’s in the office, at home from the trick or treaters, or in your kid’s bag, the temptation is ALL AROUND US!!! Do you avoid succumbing to the buckets of Halloween candy taunting you? Is candy for the sake of Halloween a necessary evil, an evil that tempts the sweet tooth of even the purest of souls? LETS NOT FORGET NOV. 1ST STARTS NATIONAL DISCOUNT CANDY WEEK We want to take a look under the wrapper and see how YOU deal with all of the sugary ghouls! Post your Halloween Survival Guide tips and tricks in the comments below and don’t forget to stay SPOOKY! ________________ . . 💙 SPECIAL FEATURES: To anyone who mentions us in their post captions!! Ex: @wlstories and / or TAG US in your pic!! ________________ #halloween #halloweencandy #trickortreat #trickortreat🎃 #trickortreating #freecandy #halloweentips #supportgroup #weightlosssupport #weightlosscommunity #vsgcommunity #junkfoodjunkie #dietingproblems #healthytips #halloweencalories #caloriescount #survivingtheholidays
I was conflicted on whether or not we should or co I was conflicted on whether or not we should or could do this again this year. Covid sucks. And a lot of people are not going to Halloween parties or celebrating Halloween like they have in the past. But ya know what?!? I think it’s healthy to do some of the old things we used to do. I think it’s healthy to feel good about ourselves. I think it’s healthy to do something silly like dress up. It’s not going to be the same as past years but ya know what?!? LETS FREAKING MAKE THE BEST OUT IF IT!!!! ———-> Our 4th annual Spooktacular! It’s time to get Spooky again! SHARE YOUR Halloween costume before and after pic with the WLStories community!! (OR just your current costume!.. NO transformation needed!!) Just to be clear: This is a CELEBRATION of each other!! This is legit my favorite #NSV. ---------IMPORTANT!!! ----------- Post YOUR weightloss transformation photo on your IG and tag us!! MENTION your posting to enter the @wlstories contest!!! Bonus entries: you can post on our facebook wall or Facebook group: wltogether. Keith @6months100pounds will feature the best ones and post them here!! ----> Special Note: While a costume to costume photo is encouraged not everyone wore a costume when they were bigger. So to support non scale victories feel free to submit a (non costume) transformation pic of your before and after with a costume. No for profit advertising allowed. Those will be deleted. Everyone is welcome to participate. You DO NOT already have to be previously posted on @wlstories Instagram page. Invite people to participate in this event, spread the word because when all said and done we do this to prove to the world and ourselves it’s ok to celebrate ourselves!! ____________________ #wlstories #weightlosstransformation #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #weightlossmotivation #weightlosssupport #weightlosscommunity #wwcommunity #beachbody #slimmingworldcommunity #fitfamily #tampafitfam #fitnesslifestyle #halloweencostumes #costumecontest #halloween #halloween2020 #halloween2020🎃
PRIME DAY GIVE-A-Way!! WIN some FREE @wlshirts SHI PRIME DAY GIVE-A-Way!! WIN some FREE @wlshirts SHIRTS! And Help WLSTORIES too!! A lot of people are shopping on amazon for prime day (and after) Just wanted to remind you all you can REALLLLY help wlstories.... Anytime you buy ANYTHING off amazon using OUR link a few % of your purchase goes to wlstories!! ___________________ Do you plan on buying anything today / tomorrow? Enter this link in your browser to go to amazon!! It will take you to an Amazon page where you can search and use Amazon normally!! LINK ---> www.wlshirts.com ___________________ HOW TO ENTER CONTEST: EVERYONE who write their favorite @wlshirts in comments on this post will be entered to win the shirt they describe!!! WINNERS: 3 on IG one on our Facebook page’s post. Exta-entries: TAG a friend and receive an extra entry per tag!!! ____________________ #primeday #primeday2020 #contestgiveaway #workoutshirt #workoutmotivation #weightlossjourney #transformstion #wwcommunity #wlscommunity #wlstransformation #vsg #vsgcommunity #vsgjourney #beachbodyondemand #healthyjourney #tampafitness #orlandofitness #workoutgear
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @javi_getbeasty !!! The more I get HAPPY BIRTHDAY @javi_getbeasty !!! The more I get to know him the more I encourage you to follow him, he is an incredibly good decent human being and in this journey for the right reasons!!! He a great man, great friend and EPIC father. He’s been supportive of our community and the people in it since day one he treats everybody with respect and love!!! Thank you Javi and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Keith __________________ Meet: @javi_getbeasty when I first started my journey I was completely alone, completely broke and fully depressed. I hated myself, I hated my life from having to survive, fight and live in the streets just to make ends meet as an overweight teen. I never enjoyed being fat, I hated being heart broken, I simply hated me to a point I tried to end it all. But what made the crazy turnaround for me was one day having a family of my own, building back what I had lost and never had. I ended up losing 4 brothers before their time, never having a father, I wanted to be the dad I'd never had. I missed my family so much that I wanted to build it back and provide way better! I took the time to learn nutrition, I gave up all the junk foods, I hustled and save to pay for a gym membership, and I lifted weights every single day. I rather had put in for my future that meant something then to live as nothing. All I hope to do with my account is show what gave me strength, HEART, and help inspire people to make their life count, bring their best & educate them not just with knowledge but wisdom too. Body positive to me means, loving yourself enough to be your best for those who love & want you at your best! Starting tip - Make your body's health a priority, we only live once & we know how bad health can hurt more then just us. Take care of your body & take the time to educate yourself it will save you alot of time & error, help you reach goals alot faster & easier too! _________________________ 🙏IMPORTANT 🙏 wlstories need your help!!! You can support OUR community with your Amazon shopping! Use WLSHIRTS.com when you go to amazon. This link will take you to amazons site and we’ll get 2-5% commission from Amazon!! _________________________ #transformationtuesday #ww
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @pattysfitnessjourney !!! We are ar HAPPY BIRTHDAY @pattysfitnessjourney !!! We are are lucky to have Patty in our community!! She is an absolute BLESSING to this community!! Her love to others and to the journey itself. She is a source of endless positivity and support!! She’s always showing love to others. Words cannot describe her accurately however I can say I try to be like her more every day!! She is THAT amazing. Happy birthday Patty we all love you!! -Keith _____________________ HER BIO: Meet @pattysfitnessjourney I had been “starting” for years but to no avail. I had spent 20 years at an educational facility where I just showed up in the dining room and ate. In 2004, we moved out on our own and I chose a lot of frozen heat up meals and/or Subway (that was a good choice, right?) I really didn’t know how to cook and with 3 young kids and their activities I had limited time. I ended up with RA. I tried numerous diets from 04-16 but no progress. A Millennial taught this Baby Boomer about food and I started making small changes. My RA went into remission. My page is to help inspire others (especially my age- Baby Boomers) that it’s never too late to start reclaiming your life. Starting Tip: Don’t try to make numerous changes at once. Make one change and make it a habit and move on to the next. Patience pays off. ————————- #fitmom #fitover40 #fitover50 #fitover50women #facetofacefriday #hashimotosdisease #thyroidproblems #hypothyroidism #pcos #hashimotos #hashimotosthyroiditis #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #ageisjustanumber #swimminglife #weightlossjourney
Meet: @fearlossfitness From the Wlstories Editor; Meet: @fearlossfitness From the Wlstories Editor; This is a special thank you for all the hard work Laura has given to our community! Laura is an AMAZING human being. An incredible talented and creative soul who is on her own weight journey herself. Laura’s is a super human; especially in the creative arts!!! She’s helped the community so much with artwork / video editing for our YouTube, and all the side projects we work on!!!How INCREDIBLY LUCKY we are to have her be a Wlstories ambassador. Thank you Laura for being such an AMAZING beautiful soul inside and out!! -Keith Her bio: Meet: @fearlossfitness 2020 has been a rough year for so many, myself included. Beyond not being able to go to the gym and not feeling safe while going on walks in my city because of the amount of people doing the same, I fell into a habit of eating a lot more than I would usually do. Food meant comfort, which is a rare commodity in 2020. In July, I hit a breaking point when I looked in the mirror and began to hate what I saw. I had gained almost all the weight back that I lost 3 years ago, and my stomach was actually bigger than when I had first started. Now, exactly 3 months after I restarted my journey, I have lost 25lbs, and I am motivated to keep going and keep pushing. Starting tip: if there is a will, there is a way. I thought that I couldn’t workout because I had no gym or equiptment, but the internet is full of amazing programs that are free and easy to use! (Might I recommend a #chloetingchallange ) 💙 What does the wlstories community mean to you? A. Thankfully, when I decided it was time to start over, I knew I wasn’t alone this time. I knew that I had a large community of people online that would support me no matter how much I had messed up in the past. I reconnected with so many in the @wlstories community, and I was welcomed with open arms. It was so easy to jump back in because I had the support of so many people cheering me on. __________________ Wlstories is a SUPPORT GROUP. Please show love and support to others by leaving a positive message in comments. Please help others see this post by mentioning Wlstories in your ig stories feed. Thanks! ❤️❤️ #transformation
CONTEST POST! *GRAND PRIZE: $300 GIFT PACKAGE!!! M CONTEST POST! *GRAND PRIZE: $300 GIFT PACKAGE!!! Multiple other prizes!! Come celebrate wlstories turning 5 years old!! Not to mention the founder; Keith aka @6months100pounds will be 37!!! WHAT IS A DAY FOR WLSTORIES? Our second annual, A Day for Wlstories is a celebration of the community and our mission: To create the largest weight loss & body positive support group in the world that is driven by unconditional love & support. NOT PROFIT. This event is a recognition that it takes EVERYONE to see this community thrive. Being involved says YOU BELIEVE in the power of community support, unconditional love and making the weight loss journey a little bit better for the next person starting their journey today! Join us and let's find our own accountability by helping make someone's life and journey better today!! . HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: 1. On ANY of your social media posts today use the official "Day for Wlstories" banner. (Picstich is a great app to make it easy for ya!) You can post about the community, Post your own transformation, Post Keith, Post any of the volunteers, your favorite inspiration from the community OR...POST YOURSELF! 2. Tag @wlstories in your pic and caption so we see it! . RANDOM DRAW: * COMMENT ON THIS POST count as an entry and tagging a friend counts as 2 per friend!! . 5 winners!!! Keith and the wlstories leadership team will pick the best 5 posts that exemplifies the wlstories community to receive a prize package! Including a free wlstories t-shirt! A swag bag!! and the grand prize winner will receive a $300 prize package consisting of an amazon gift card, sponsorship swag, shirts etc. _______________ #weightlosscommunity #weightlossmotivation #weightlossjourney #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #vsgsupport #wlssupport #naturalweightlossjourney #wellnesswednesday #wwcommunity #beachbody #birthday #itsmybirthday #birthdayfun #tampafitness #orlandofitness #rundisney #strongertogether #strongsmartcapableworthy
Tomorrow @wlstories will be 5 YEARS OLD!! Not to m Tomorrow @wlstories will be 5 YEARS OLD!! Not to mention @6months100pounds will be 37!! Tomorrow keep an eye out for an EPIC special event / contest!! Tomorrow will also be my birthday... That’s right wlstories was created on my birthday with a lil help of this amazing human being and one of the kindest souls I know: @maxwel1ma. Wlstories was created because we got sick and tired of the spam pages, suck of the pages that would only highlight those who would pay them. So I came up with the idea of blowing up the system... a NON PROFIT community page... that was 5 years ago.. I’m proud to say we are no longer a simple page. We are a community. 500k strong on multiple platforms. We are a community of values, we believe in being decent human beings, spreading kindness everywhere and showing unconditional love and support to others. Wlstories was created because 2 people met on instagram (Keith/ Mary) and decided to be nice to each other, show kindness to each other, became friends and said wouldn’t it be nice if others could have this too. Mary has since built a life outside the community and I couldn’t be more happy for her, she’s an amazing kind and incredible human being. Truly a 1 in a billion soul. That spark of kindness she showed me when I first reached out to her had grown into a wild fire. Welcome to wlstories. Let’s do something magical together. -Keith #beforeandafter #weightlosscommunity #transformationtuesday #facetofacetransformation #face2face #weightlossjourney #loveyourbody #vsgcommunity #vsgtransformation #wlscommunity #wlstransformation #wwcommunity #myfitnesspal #beachbody #veganweightloss #weightlosssurgerysupport
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