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A Different Kind of Journey…

January 15, 2017 By Elizabeth Leave a Comment

On September 8, 2015, our entire family, began a different kind of journey. One that has changed our lives substantially… a new, healthier way of eating! You see we were fat. Really, really fat. The journey began with a lot of research. And a summer of mentally preparing for a complete change in the way we dealt with food. Originally, we thought it was just going to be Jim and me, but it didn’t take long for our sons… James and George… to join in.

Today, I am happy to say, the entire family has lost over 350 lbs!

Honestly, it still astonishes me. We are completely different people than we were when we started. Not just smaller but stronger, more active, happier and healthier. And truth be told… It wasn’t that hard. Really! Which is the reason I started this blog. But please understand… We are NOT medical professionals NOR are we advocating for you to follow our plan. We are just sharing because so many people have…

  • Asked how we did it.
  • Asked for recipes.
  • Told us we need to share our story so others may be able to benefit.

We didn’t do anything magical, follow any crazy diet fad or workout until our feet bled.

Nope. We simply…

  • Counted calories
  • Ate copious amounts of fruits, vegetables, whole grains & beans, and
  • Cut out animal protein, salt, sugar, refined grains & dairy.

In this blog, I hope to share…

  • Our “plan” and how we arrived at it,
  • How we mentally prepared and got started,
  • Our timeline and the revelations made along the way, and
  • Some recipes, new thoughts on food, and our modifications.

Oh… here are some before and after pictures for your viewing pleasure.


Before…

2014: Jim and James
Father’s Day 2015: Jim and our 2 sons — James and George
Summer 2015: Me at Smuggler’s Notch in VT a few months before we began.
Summer 2015: Jim at Smuggler’s Notch in VT
Summer 2015: Jim and me on Mt. Washington in NH
Labor Day Weekend 2015: Jim and me at the Wisconsin vs. Alabama football game… just 3 days before starting plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


After…

May 2016: Jim and I at Ishnala Supper Club
August 2016: Me posing for head shot for work
July 2016: James making pizzas
June 2016: James and George during family photo shoot
June 2016: George
June 2016: Jim and me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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