Weight loss transformation before and after pictures
Something shifted, and I am grateful for that. You are so inspiring Dara, I loved reading your story. Most recently I gained 20 pounds after my mom died. In the past, I began each attempt with gusto. Thank you for taking the time to care about yourself and others with this blog. The protein fills me up and keeps me full, which is key in dodging those nighttime snacking urges. For more healthy breakfast ideas, head to this post. Dara, your story is both amazing and inspiring. When I first met you last year at EVO, I thought you were beautiful on the inside and the outside. So, I usually eat half a banana and half a low fat granola bar, and drink a glass of water. Kudos to you for sharing your experience and being so open to your readers. You are an inspiration to all of us, in every way. I found your blog and your story via Pinterest and I am so grateful for the wonderful inspiration. My boyfriend and I both had some weight to lose and he found that app over the summer. The key for me is to include plenty of lean protein, such as fish, chicken or pork tenderloin and pair it with a large portion of veggies (salad, steamed veggies or stir-fried veggies with little or no oil) and a small amount of a whole grain side (brown rice, quinoa or whole wheat pasta). Snacks: This is where I used to get into big trouble. Dara, you are absolutely beaming on those after photos:) Congratulations. Knowing that she is waiting for me outside at 5:45am, when I just want to stay in bed, helps me to stumble out of my bedroom and pull on my running shoes. Struggling with weight loss has never really been a big deal for me. Reply Delete Michael Deloach April 29, 2015 at 8:01 PM i started the low carb to help control my diabetes, yes losing weight as well, im so happy for you and thank you for all your receipes Reply Delete Leo May 3, 2015 at 11:57 AM Wow. I had the same schedule as you and did great for many months until my foot said it was too much and I ended up with Plantars Fasciitis, an inability to run or do any impact exercise AT ALL, and then the weight inevitably crept back on. and thank you for sharing the info on the app you used. In the afternoon, green teas usually fit the bill. I need to show this post to my husband and we need to start something on the similar line ASAP. I have already lost 50 pounds, but I still have about that much more to go. Dara, You look fantastic and your smile says how fabulous you must be feeling as well. I am beyond lucky for the love and support given to me by my family. Whole Wheat Waffles, frittatas, or eggs benedict (calorie-laden Hollandaise sauce replaced with a zippy black bean spread) are some of the regulars. I have REALLY picky kids and I refuse to make multiple meals. I have been doing Myfitnesspal since last July, and with the help of a dietician for the past 7 or so months, I have lost 42 pounds. Diets are something you eventually go off and I have to make this work. What a wonderful post — and congrats to you on your hard work and success. I also am becoming scuba certified which is great for stress relief, and burns at least 300 calories per half hour (in cold water). It made me thankful that I know such an amazing woman. The less sugar I eat, the less I crave it. Reply Delete Anonymous June 20, 2015 at 3:33 PM Love your blog, love your recipes. For Lent, I gave up all snacks other that fruits and veggies. I recorded the calories and then adjusted my meals and snacks for the rest of the day. I agree that the more active you are and the better you eat, the less of the bad stuff you want. You look absolutely amazing and I am so so proud of you. You look REMARKABLE. I used to follow the Atkins program but it is so limiting and I have to eat veggies and fruits so I went on, fell off, went on, fell off. Dara, you are an AMAZING woman and you are an inspiration to me. It is inspiring to see someone take hold of their life in such a positive way. I have done the up and down thing for far too long. Reply Delete Anonymous April 22, 2015 at 7:23 PM Congratulations on your low-carb success. Was it realistic for me to completely cut out dessert. I used to eat enormous sandwiches, packed with all sorts of meat, cheese and veggies, and slathered with mayo. I started my weight loss journey on January 8th of this year, for many of the same reasons that you listed. However, I did cut back on the amount of dessert I eat and, when I do eat it, I try to do so at the end of the day. And lately I have needed all the inspiration that I can get. I have started to track everything I am eating to. You look amazing, congratulations on such wonderful success. I am so happy for you Dara, your hard work has certainly paid off. I can see that you are beautiful on the inside and the outside. My Low Carb Weight Loss Before and After Transformation Pictures. Still want to lose at least another 40 before I turn 40 in September. Very inspirational, small steps and it can be done. 1. I am also trying to change how I eat and what I eat. I was feeling good for a while then fell back into old habits like you said. Dara, you are so gorgeous, in the before AND after shots. I felt terrible, and was having more aches and pains than any 32 year old should. You are my new inspiration to finally make a conscious effort to eat healthier. I downloaded it yesterday to assist me in losing the baby weight that has stuck around for the past six months since the birth of my youngest. You looked amazing before and you look more amazing now. I have been dealing with weight issues since I was a child so I know all to well about the ups and downs of dieting. I hope that this post provides tremendous encouragement to anyone trying to lead a more healthful life. Five months later, I feel great, better than I have in years. Just last week I started to kick my butt in gear and get back on track. I hope to do as well as you have and make this a lifestyle rather than a diet. It was exactly what I needed to get on track. Dara this is such a huge inspiration for the rest of us who are trying to lose. Leave it to you to be inspiring to others even while working on yourself. I loved reading your story, your so inspirational, and look fantastic. You are a AMAZING, and such an inspiration. Dara, you look incredible but more importantly you FEEL incredible too. You look HOT Dara:) I am so proud of you. CherylLynn April 6, 2015 at 9:38 PM Just found your blog and really enjoying it. My energy is boundless, I am in control of my eating, I am stronger than I have ever been and I am looking forward to kicking some butt in a half-marathon in April. I love this post-many of my coworkers use My Fitness Pal and they swear by it. You look so wonderful and much younger too. Thursday: Strength training class, then 2. You worked very hard go get to this point. 5 miles (faster speed) on the treadmill. A good 10 years younger easily, and so, so happy. I have a similar amount of weight to lose as you and I have been so inspired by your blog and facebook page. We both downloaded it and started watching our calories and walking together. You have done a great thing listing all these out. Congratulation on your success and thanks for the share. My weekly runs were at the bare minimum mileage and I never pushed my speed. I lost 130 pounds over 4 years, so I know how difficult it is, but it was worth it. You were beautiful before and now you are simply dazzling. I avoid beaches and pools like the plague. Great job. Reading stories like this are always such a positive inspiration. I have been struggling to get back on my healthy eating habits. My weekly mileage ranges from 26 to 30 miles. Maybe now that the cookbook writing is almost over, I can clean out my pantry and fridge and start over. Do it for your health, do it for your energy levels. Some of my favorite herbal teas have enough sweetness to fend off the sugar cravings. There were times that I indulged in a sugary treat or a hunk of Brie. Most of my running miles are clocked with my very good friend and running partner. Dessert: This is where the moderation part comes in. Our runs are a time when we get to catch up and keep each other motivated. Walk, ride, run, kick some karate bootie, do yoga. Maybe a little cheese too, but far less than I used to use. It takes a lot of determination and hard work to be able to do that. With my talented friend, Marla Meridith of Family Fresh Cooking. 5 miles (working in sprints) on the treadmill. I often end the day with a cup of this tea. As much as we all want a magic pill, the formula is anything but magic. Dara thank you for telling about your journey. I am simply not one of those people who can skip breakfast, nor do I want to be. Glad to see you have the exercise element in play with your plan.
For those of you who are starting on a similar journey, I am cheering you on. Thanks for sharing this — truly enjoyed it. All would be well until I stepped on the scale and saw that I lost several pounds. Gosh Dara, not only are you beaming but you look so much younger too. I have done well at eating better, but I need to get my butt moving in terms of exercise. I just started my own healthier journey after a bout of illness and laziness. I cleared the pantry of all sweets, jacked up my exercise routine and drank copious amounts of water. I had my first cup of Bengal Spice 2 weeks ago and am hooked. I have 400 million things to say about this, but Ill just say a few. Breakfast: Weekday mornings typically kick off with a workout of some sort. Choose something you think you can stick with or switch it up regularly. Your appearance is that of a teenager but more importantly the underlying message of health and well being is key. That is an amazing change from September to now. What a wonderful reward to your hard work. I know what a struggle it can be and wish you continued success as you maintain your new lifestyle. Good for you for changing the way you think about food and getting on the road to a lifetime of enjoyment. Hearing vulnerable, honest stories from other bloggers is so inspiring and encouraging. Also, I must say that you look so much younger. Choose something you enjoy and makes you feel good. Now I try to be a lot more aware about my snacks, preparing small snacks and actually being aware of eating them, rather than absent-mindedly stuffing them into my mouth while doing ten other tasks. I have lost 50 and need to lose another 30 and now I am armed with some of your recipes it will be a breeze. And of course, congratulations on how much weight you have lost and how much stronger you have become. Reply Delete Anonymous May 26, 2015 at 11:12 AM Just found this blog looking for some low carb snack ideas. It is motivating to see that patience and dedication to this new lifestyle will pay off. You are incredibly warm, compassionate, funny and a damn good cook, I might add. I know you have made this journey more accessible to so many more people now. This must have been a difficult journey but it is truly inspiring to witness you are doing it with joy. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. I am proud to say that I am on week 3 of my personal body transformation. I had a hard time believing it was the same person. That much exercise plus the change in eating habits is a great recipe for success. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Was I more determined than ever to enjoy a long and healthy life with my husband. Why did it take so many attempts and then why did it finally stick. It will be interesting to see what I can come up with. You are an inspiration, thank you for sharing your story. I usually do great with eating right and exercising, but lately I have slacked off on both. We are very compatible in running style and personality, and know how to push each other. Wow Dara, I never thought of you as heavy but I see the journey now and am so inspired by you. Right after losing those first few pounds and patting myself on the back, I dropped right back into old habits. Thanks for giving me a little extra motivation. Dara, I am so proud of you and inspired by you. com website and app (very similar to my fitness pal), make my week day food on Sundays, and bring my hefty stack of school note cards to the gym. Congratulations to your achievement and to be able to really switch to a healthier lifestyle. I am glad to have stumbled upon your website, and truly enjoyed reading your candid post. I know you are going to have hundreds of comments on your blog today and you may not even see this comment, but I want to congratulate you. The longer I live, the more I believe in moderation in all things food. I enjoyed reading your journey, and what worked for you. Finally, I just had some more time to review this amazing post. Thank you for sharing your journey in a detailed and honest manner. Some of my favorites are cheese and whole grain crackers (just a lot less), yogurt, raw almonds, celery with hummus, a piece of fruit, low fat granola bar and cottage cheese. I started to keep track of everything I put in my mouth and every calorie that I burned during exercise. It takes a ton of dedication and hard work. I still get the taste, but without the extra calories and fat. Hearing about your success only encourages me in my own goals. The first few weeks are not a walk in the park, but I promise you that it will get easier. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. I have been most successful when I kept a food diary, too. There is no denying how incredible you look, the dedication and hard work have payed off. Your after pictures are amazing and i traded up seeing how much JOY is shining from you. Wow, you look amazing in those after photos. Feb 27, 2012 by Dara 385 Comments This is the story of my health and weight loss journey, tips on how I lost 30 pounds, and before and after photos. Your smile is beaming with pride as it should be. thanks for sharing. For my entire life, I would struggle with my weight. Thank you for sharing this journey here with your friends, family and fans of Cookin Canuk. There are times when I find myself feeling hungry but usually this happens shortly after eating a meal or snack. You look so good and you are an inspiration. Dara, this journey of yours is truly an inspiration. Up and down, up and down, Your post is very inspirational. Disclaimer: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. So so so proud of you and what you have achieved. I need to be more consistent with having healthier options in the house. I have to leave a comment here for you too. Dara, I really enjoyed reading about your journey and your perseverance. Did my heart break a little more every time I avoided having pictures taken with my children. I know this post will help so many others struggling with similar issues. Dara, you are beautiful no matter what, but gosh, you are stunning and glowing from within. I can run for about a minute at this point, but would love to get to where you are someday. Tuesday: Strength training class, then 2. Thank you so much for this labour of love for us. But I am faster than I used to be and I am stronger than ever. And this post was especially inspirational for me. I too have started and stopped my weight loss journey multiple times. Did I finally decide that I deserve to feel good all the time. You are gorgeous and positively glowing from the inside out. Now I feel more motivated to get moving after reading your story. I am on one myself and to tell you the truth, I was loosing steam. Looking at the before and after pics, I have to say that you look amazing. You look like you are much younger now, too. I really had to scroll down quite far with all the comments of people congratulating you. Its such a simple formula, calories in calories out. You look amazing, Dara and congratulations on such wonderful success. Delete Reply Cassie Hoogendoorn April 20, 2015 at 6:23 PM You done good. After my long run on the weekend, I go for something a little more substantial to replace those calories I burned. God bless Reply Delete Anonymous April 7, 2015 at 9:12 AM You have totally inspired me to get back on my low carb journey to feel better about myself. You should be extremely proud- you look amazing and you did it the best way. Cardio: Running has been my exercise of choice for several years and I even have several half-marathons under my belt. I use the livestrong. You have always been a beautiful person inside and out. You look fabulous and I know you feel fabulous. My new favorite is Lipton Red Goji with Rasbperry. I am living sugar free and 5 lbs into my 20 lbs I want to rid my body of. Congratulations on taking charge of your health, and on your weight loss. Last September, my good friend and running partner told me about an app on her phone that she started using. I have to confess, I thought you were older. I am positive you are going to accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Some warped, psychological kind of mind game that I played with myself, I suppose. You have motivated me to stick to my goals (eat better, get back on my bike and run). My weight loss journey 15 years ago sparked the inspiration for my blog. That was a long, 5 month period of pain and weight gain. I was embarassed to have my photo taken, and hated everyone of the ones that did manage to slip past me, which made me so sad because I have a little guy that I want to take pictures with. And might I add that the transformation has left you looking younger as well. I am on my healthy journey now and I have a wonderful friend that is walking it with me. Congrats to you and I am hoping some of that motivation will rub off on me:).
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