wlstories – Body positive weight loss support group

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!!!
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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!
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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!
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💙 SPECIAL FEATURES: To anyone who mentions us in their post captions!! Ex: @wlstories and / or TAG US in your pic!!
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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.

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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!!

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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!!
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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
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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!!!
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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
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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!
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🙏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!!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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! ❤️❤️
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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!!
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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!
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RANDOM DRAW: * COMMENT ON THIS POST count as an entry and tagging a friend counts as 2 per friend!!
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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.
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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

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @caseynigmaa!!! She is the reason w

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @caseynigmaa!!! She is the reason why I have spent five years working on our community!!Casey found the community and BECAME A LEADER!! She stepped up and became involved in every aspect the community has to offer. She has exponentially inspired thousands of people with her journey and work to help others the community!!! She’s an amazing human being inside and out and she is dedicated to making the life’s of others better!!! I only wish we can find more leaders like Casey to step up and be the light to so many in our community just starting their journey!!!
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Meet: @caseynigmaa I’ve lost 104lbs but I use a variety of methods, but I mostly count macros, Herbalife and drink lots of water and go to the gym at least once a week. There is nothing I love more than being able to help people who are battling the same demons as me. This journey isn’t easy, and at times, feels so lonely. One of the biggest things that impacted me in a positive way during my initial weight loss was following instagram accounts of people who I identified with. They were on a path I was desperately trying to get on - and stay on. Because of these accounts, I felt like if they could do it, so could I. On my worst days, I could find someone I follow who was also having a bad day. Then I found this community, Wlstories! I can’t imagine a better, more supportive community. Last year, I went alone to the meetup. I was nervous, but getting to meet so many other kind souls who have battled this beast was humbling and I felt like I belonged!! I’m so grateful to this group, both near and far, for keeping it positive, fun and inspiring. Make sure you follow people you identify with! We are your tribe. Starting tip: Surround yourself in positivity. Whether it’s online, or in person. You should make sure that even on the rough days, you have people or outlets that bring you back on track.

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Meet @crowmoonkitchen written by wlstories founder

Meet @crowmoonkitchen written by wlstories founder @6months100pounds in 2017 Justin first came to our organization looking to share his story on wlstories and @wlrecipes Little did I know then and I’m sure a little did he know as well the impact he would have on tens of thousands of people over the years in this community. Justin has been the absolute definition of a community leader and I am so incredibly proud to have him be a part of our community. While Justin himself has lost over 200 pounds that’s not who he is because he’s bigger than the weight he lost. His work, his effort his energy his passion for helping others is bigger than a number on a scale. As you know Justin has been very involved in the community he hosted to meet up in Chicago the first meet up outside of Florida for the community! He’s been involved in wlstoriesTV and Wlmakers our YouTube project. He’s left more comments than I could count and have shown love and positivity to everyone in this community. He lifts people up as a way to lift himself up. His drive to help others reminds him of myself to be honest, which is why over the years I’m proud to be able to call him my friend and even prouder to be able to announce to the world that TODAY his project becomes a reality and as of right now you can buy his cookbook on Amazon!! I will add a link in IG stories where you can go to it however if you type wlshirts.com that takes you to Amazon then just type “Justin Webber” into search. Full disclosure if you use wlshirts .com wlstories community will get a few % of the sale...which we put back into the community (this is for ALL things you buy off amazon!!) I highly encourage you all to check out his book and even if you don’t buy it please take a moment and leave a positive review for the book on Amazon as that will help him tremendously. Justin, on a personal note: thank you for everything that you’ve done in the community you are truly a wonderful person. -Keith
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When I started my journey I was ALONE. Wlstories w

When I started my journey I was ALONE. Wlstories was created because the only people who believed in me we’re ones who wanted to sell me stuff. This community exists because I wish it existed when I started my journey. Strangers believed in me before friends and family did. And that’s ok. In fact that’s kinda beautiful. And I’m not alone. Many if not AL of you in this community have built a friendship with someone they have never met. Or maybe they introduced by this community and met in the real world (meetup) after!! In that spirit let’s celebrate the friendships We as a community make!!
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Tag a friend in the community!! Say a kind word about them, say thanks, give them praise, show them love. In that spirit I wanted to do something fun and different today and remind people what this community is actually about. - -Let someone in the weight loss community (or on a weight loss journey) know they are making an impact, something they should be proud of, something you are proud FOR them. Thank them for being in your life, anything you want to write just LET THEM KNOW they are special, they are deserving, they make you and the world a better place! - -
Show each other they should be proud of their achievements!! See the power of support, unconditional love and the life long friendships we make on the journey! THANK YOU! Your friend, -Keith @6months100pounds
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💙 SPECIAL FEATURES: To anyone who mentions us in their post captions!! Ex: @wlstories and / or TAG US in your pic!!
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@wlshirts CONTEST!! ONE comment will win a shirt f

@wlshirts CONTEST!! ONE comment will win a shirt from @wlshirts !! Sometimes we need reminders why we do what we do. It’s so easy to get stuck in the day to day that we lose track of the big picture. Lately I’ve been trying to remind myself WHY I put so much work into this community. Then it hit me we haven’t done this post in a long time. So maybe I need this. Running this community takes A LOT of time, effort and energy and it’s very easy to get overwhelmed. None of us are perfect and I think it’s important to recognize odds are if we got big in the first place we were probably fighting other battles too. When life is going great it’s super easy to see the tree and the forest around it. When life gets hard sometimes we need to push ourselves to see the forest past the tree standing in front of us. No matter if you’re starting your journey or lost 170lbs like me. ASK WHY. I always start out with WHY. Why do you want to be healthy? Why do you want this lifestyle? Why do you want this new body? And does what it takes to achieve this goal WORTH your why? Your mind is an investment banker. It will only do what is determines to be worthy of doing. MY WHY 👉 this community helps keep me accountable. It helps me see things in myself I never thought possible. It’s how I never went back to 170lbs!! Sooo.... what’s your why? Comment below. There will be no judgements, only love and support!
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Good news!! That fact you showed up means your already on your way. Be proud of who you are!! And for the love of freaking God tell someone they are awesome tonight!! -Keith @6months100pounds
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SIDE NOTE:
I tagged people who are worthy of a follow. Good people, care about the community.
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Meet: @brittanyrosegrows This is a different kind

Meet: @brittanyrosegrows This is a different kind of transformation...one of the mind. Smaller does not always mean happier.
I used to be c o n s u m e d with getting smaller. I thought once I got skinny, my life would start.. but I was never skinny enough. Once I lost 65 lbs, I constantly thought about and criticized my body. It makes me so sad to think about how little I let myself live. Now, I see a fuller, yet incredible body, that has carried me through so much. I see the body of someone experiencing their life instead of just sliding by. This journey has taught me one of the most important lessons I could ever learn. Happiness can not be found on the scale. Happiness can only be found within YOU! STARTING TIP: Be kinder to yourself. Speak to yourself the way you would speak to a loved one. Exercise and eat to fuel your body, instead of to punish it. You are capable of anything!
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How has the Wlstories community influenced your journey? Answer: I love this community for the love and constant support I always feel. I’m excited to continue on this journey with all of you!
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Editors note: Brittany was one of the very first people we posted in 2015 over five years ago!! i’ve known Brittany personally for longer then wlstories was even around! She was one of the original big names in the community before people got waay too popular. I can tell you she’s an incredibly amazing woman who’s honest and sincere, we are lucky to have her back in the community and I’m looking forward to amazing things from her as she gets more involved.
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📸 SUBMIT YOUR OWN @MYWLSTORIES !! Link in bio on that IG page for details.
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Editor 👉 @6months100pounds
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SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEATURE! 🎁🎉 Meet @jen

SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEATURE! 🎁🎉 Meet @jennagetshergoals
YOU ARE NOT LACKING MOTIVATION! "I wish I had your motivation" and "If only I could stay motivated" are the two things I hear most from this community. Strong, smart people of every age and shape that all have the same common misconception: Motivation isn't what keeps me going day after day, even during hard times. HABITS are.
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You've created hundreds of habits in your lifetime. Some accidental, some intentional. Regardless, all of them took time and practice. You can literally learn to do anything if you have enough time and patience. Just like you've learned to naturally breathe, blink, and talk; you can also learn to eat well, move your body, and put your grocery cart away after you're done with it. (Seriously, don't be a jerk.) .
Starting tip: Start SMALL!! Change one or two habits that you know will bring you energy and a better mood. Practice the heck out of them and when they start to feel natural, throw in a couple more.Before you know it, you'll be a habit-building machine and needing motivation will seem like a distant memory. Her other page 👉 @heartyourselfhealthy .
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Jenna was one of the first people in the @wlstories community and we’re honored to have her!! Even before Wlstories I actually followed her account personally! I’d always loved how unique she was! She’s on IG for all the right reasons I highly encourage you all to give her a follow and frankly that’s not something I straight out say all the time!! -Keith aka @6months100pounds
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🌱📨 I’m hopeful someone is reading this who went through hell (we all did) on their journey...came back stronger and wants to help make the experience better for the next person. DM me to become a wlstories volunteer / ambassador.
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🎁🎉 SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEATURE! Meet: @sa

🎁🎉 SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEATURE! Meet: @salodyssey I once weighed closed to 700 pounds. To date I've lost 477 pounds with VSG and was recently featured in season 3, episode 7 of Skin Tight on TLC. I've been at my weight loss odyssey since 2014. I had a monumental task in front of me to fight for my life back. Obesity no longer has a grip on me. I'm now enjoying life, rather than just surviving. Starting tip: Fight. This odyssey will bring many bumps and walls in front of you. You must tackle them head on, and fight, because no one will do it for you. Should any of you ever need help or advice, please to not hesitate to DM me. Good luck!! .
EDITORS NOTE: I’ve personally known Sal since before I even started wlstories! He’s an amazing man!! We are lucky to have him in the community as an ambassador! I am lucky to be able to call him a friend!! Thank you sal for all that you do!! .
🎬 Wanna be featured? ITS FREE! Click link in bio. people who are active in the community get featured first! .
🌴 Wlstories Florida Meetup!! October-ish? Tampa!! DM For details. 💙
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Special note from Keith: Today marks the 4 yr anni

Special note from Keith: Today marks the 4 yr anniversary our community lost a star. I dedicate today to Amanda. It doesn't matter if you didn't know Amanda. We are a community. We're in this together. We pick eachother up when we fall. That's WHY we are a community, so it can be a little bit easier. Amanda was one of us.
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Meet: Amanda Alvear @thisgirl_90 She lost over 170lbs!!!! Amanda was also taken from us in the recent tradegy that occurred at the pulse nightclub in Orlando. She changed her entire life and was a shining light of hope to everyone in our community. Like many of us she documented her entire journey on her Instagram. We all know how scary that can be, to put yourself out there and hope for the best. Amanada was BRAVE, she was FEARLESS. She was a hero in every sense of the word. She embodied the spirit of the WL community and was EVERY thing we hope to become. Reports that have come out confirmed Amanda had a chance to escape the nightmare that occurred that evening but went back for her friend!! She tried to save her best friend Mercedes life. Amanda's courage will never ever be forgotten. EVERYONE in the WL community here has Amanda in their hearts. We are in this TOGETHER. This is something Amanda knew. She lived to help others. She was going to become a nurse, she wanted to change the world with her service to others. She did so.
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This was the hardest post I've ever had to write, I cried multiple times. The most touching moment in wlstories occurred after I posted this same post 3 yrs ago. I asked you to donate what you could to Amanda's family gofundme page; they had 25k goal when we posted, this was met a few weeks later. By far our community wasn't the reason this goal was met; but literally dozens of people sent me screenshot last of their donations. From $5-$500. ...the love that was shown by our community to Amanda put me in tears. Never underestimate the power of love. Thank you so much for allowing me to take a moment and reflect on this beautiful life. -Keith #wlstories #lovewins #allyouneedislove
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🎂 SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FEATURE! 🎁 Meet: @thereal

🎂 SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FEATURE! 🎁 Meet: @therealslimschumie In August of 2017 I was diagnosed with PCOS. Upon receiving that diagnosis I knew change had to happen. In December of 2017 I had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and have lost a total of 185 lbs. this journey has been so much more than physical. It has been mental, spiritual and emotional. I still would like to loose 40 more lbs but I am happy that I have the wlstories community to keep me motivation and accountable. This community has given me so much- more than I could ever even fathom. Starting tip: start working on the mental health side of your journey now. Once your coping mechanism is no longer available to you it you are forced to grow into new ways of dealing! •
How has the Wlstories community influenced your journey? Answer: It’s the most important thing in my life outside of my husband, my family and my close friends. It has given me hope to continue when I feel like I can’t show up for myself. There is something powerful when you have an entire community rooting you on! •
🚨DALLAS MEETUP! Wlmeetup in Dallas Oct 17-18! Contact @therealslimschumie for details!
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SHARE YOUR STORY IN COMMENTS: talk, be open, have a heart, care that these stories matter and vow to do everything you can to make sure these stories end with our generation. Because silence does not help. Because we can’t continue down the path of hate. Because people we LOVE live their lives in fear just because the color of the skin. Because racism needs to END! Obviously there’s a lot going on in the world today. We acknowledge it. While we may be a weight loss support community, we are in-fact a community - one of all ages, religions, and yes, even skin colors. It’s our goal to create dialogue, come together, and simply talk. A time to learn about privilege, share our experiences in an open, honest and safe space, and learn about our fellow humans with love and compassion. We believe it’s important for people to see just how many of the people we love quietly and not so quietly deal with so much hate in their life simple because the color of their skin. We believe talking about injustice will create more advocates for justice. This conversation is open to all races. Because all races need to talk, unite and recognize YES! BLACK LIVES DO MATTER! And we all need to come together and fight for those we might not know. Thank you. -Keith @6months100pounds creator of @wlstories and Robert @fitrichinfaith creator of @transformationfitnation . .

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SHARE your mental health story in comments ...Let’s be honest... you didn’t get here overnight. This didn’t just happen. It wasn’t going back for seconds that got you to the number the scale shows... if you’re even brave enough to stand on one yet. We’ve all been there. Mental health has always been a taboo subject in the weight loss and fitness community. It’s my goal to say: NO MORE. I’ve always said knowing your why is the most important aspect of your journey but to know your your you need to know yourself! I know this subject will be the hardest thing to ever get the community to talk about so I’ll go first: Hi! I’m Keith aka @6months100pounds I have a couple things I’m working on in my head and I go to a therapist at least once a month. Why? Because it’s healthy to. Just like working out at the gym is good for your body, talking to a therapist is good for your soul. When I talk to people about my 170lb lost journey and give advice for their success I’ll always mention the mental side of it. Even if it’s not a therapist, talk to your friends, pastor, teachers, subway sandwich artists, whoever! YOU will always have someone who will be there and listen, offer advice and just be there. Often they themselves been through the same!! Have faith!! One of the things I LOOOVE About Wlstories is it truly is a community phenomenon! Thousands of people coming together and doing one simple act: celebrating / supporting each other. So please; 1. Know you are loved. 2. If you want someone to talk to reach out!! Anyone! Hell feel free to call me! 3. Support the public discussion of mental health. 4. Help end the stigma with mental health! 5. Be a friend! Be an open ear, even if you don’t think you have the time you really do. We ALL have time for the things we value....so value each other. #spreadthelove .
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