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Non Profit weight & body positive support community. We show LOVE to everyone on their journey! ❤️LOVE MATTERS! Created: @6months100pounds FB Group👇
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @caseynigmaa !!! Words can’t do justice for Casey. She is an absolutely amazing, kind, generous, beautiful human inside and out. The support she has given this community and myself is second to none. She has dedicated herself to making the life’s of others better!!! She’s been the light in an otherwise dark world. Casey from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for being you, thank you for saving me on way too many occasions then I can remember. I couldn’t imagine life without ya. • • 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. • • #tampa #tampafitness #tampabay #champabay #celebratemysize #celebratemycurves #healthytampabay #weightlosstransformation #transformationjourney #herbalifenutrition #wwcommunity #strongwomen #rolemodel #cardiodrumming #weightlosscommunity #bodypositivemovement taken in Tampa, Florida by @wlstories
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4 years ago
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Special note from Keith: Today marks the 6th 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. _____ 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. ___________________ 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 6 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 #loveislove _____________________ I highly encurage you to make a donation to any charity of your choice in Amanda's honor. by @wlstories
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4 years ago
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Meet: @fitcannabisgirl and I’ve lost 110pounds utilizing plant medicine, whole foods nutrition, and a rigorous fitness plan I removed more than 20 daily pharmaceuticals from my routine, worked myself out of a wheelchair doctors told me could be mine for life due to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This success inspired me to open the first cannabis friendly gym so I could empower others to similarly change their own health and wellness with these modalities. After operating for just under a year, my local municipality illegally took my license, thus shutting me down. But I refuse to believe my mission is over. This is where your help comes in and has the power to change my life. See, I entered into the Inked Cover Girl Conest where the winner gets a cover issue and 25K! Between the publicity and the money, this would completly change my life by allowing me to invest into my rebrand. Please consider clicking on the link in my bio, then scroll down and click on the "Free Daily Vote" button to support this dream! Every person with a Facebook Profile gets 1 free vote every day, so please come back to vote every 24 hours. What does the community mean to me? It's a community that supports and encourages everyone's wellness journey, even if it is by unconventional ways. Using cannabis for wellness being one and by supporting me in the Inked Cover Girl Contest being another. This really exemplifies how non judgemental the community is, which is so appreciated. I love being apart of a community that truly wants to see everyone win! Let's get it fam! #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlosssupport #flowerpower #naturalhealth #wlstories #facetofacetransformation by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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Meet: @LezetteChristine I’ve lost 210lbs with Bariatric surgery in 2017 I stalled bad and had regain during the pandemic. 90% of my success has been the choices I make in the kitchen. Connecting with like minded friends and finding a healthy balance and changing your lifestyle is imperative to your health and success. Being connected with my WLSTORIES community has truly made a huge difference in my journey. We stayed connected, texting and checking on each other because We are more than a community WE ARE FAMILY and We ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! My Why? To not be hospitalized every 2 weeks, to be present for my 4 INCREDIBLE KIDS and my AMAZING HUSBAND! Honestly without there support and my WLSTORIES family I’d be completely lost. The best advice I could give to someone just starting on their journey is BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF, STAY CONNECTED, DON’T CHASE SOMEONE ELSE’s Perfection. Be the Best version of you. Don’t compare your journey to others. YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are more than a number on a scale. Strive for healthy not perfection. I wanted to see myself BEYOND VSG and the WLSTORIES community has done just that, allowing me to connect with both Bariatric patients and non Bariatric patients on their journey to wellness. I never imagined I would find my forever family but HERE WE ARE! Spread Kindness Like Glitter ✨ -Lezette - - - - - - - We’re almost fully back !! I’m working on getting my life together after some serious health and personal life issues I’ll eventually share. I could definitely surely use help if you want to help. @6months100pounds — #wlstories #vsg #wls #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #vsgsupport #vsgsisters #youmatter by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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Our 5th 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 who you’re rooting for to win; 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 #superbowl2022 #tampabay #rams #bengals #veganrecipes #healthyfood #superbowlfood #tailgateparty #tailgate #superbowl by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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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) _______________ 💙 SPECIAL FEATURES: To anyone who mentions us in their post captions!! Ex: @wlstories and / or TAG US in your pic!! ________________ #weightlosscommunity #vsgjourney #wlscommunity #newyearnewme #newyearnewyou #newyearnewgoals #newyearnewbeginnings #allbodiesaregoodbodies #resolution #newyearresolution by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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2021 has NOT been the year for me. I lost so much including my health at the end of the year. Likely will have surgery next week. But I’m blessed. I’m blessed I’m alive, I’m blessed I was able to make it to 2022 when my good health ins kicks in, I’m blessed to even have health ins. Of all the tragic things that happened to me this year I know there are people that would love to be in my position would love to have my problems. So I step into 2022 knowing I’m alive, I have friends, I have goals, I have new friends to meet and even new love. I would like to end 2021 on a positive note… maybe we can manifest some positivity for us all in 2022… so no matter how big or small I encourage you all ti post at least one thing that was good. Win a free sandwich? Have a kid? Everything in between. I’ll start: This year one positive note is I actually got my real estate license! My goal is to use it to help those I love and level myself up in the new year. Happy New Year everyone!! And let’s manifest some positivity!!! by @wlstories
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Merry Christmas from the creator of Wlstories; Keith @6months100pounds 2021 has not been my year. (Understatement) As I wrote this from the hospital I’m reminded of that lol (gallbladder) I’m out now but surgery soon! I’m alive, I’m blessed and having you all in this community is a blessing in my life. I’ll explain more later but didn’t want to miss my annual message: Merry Christmas everyone!!! Even those who don’t celebrate I hope your day is filled with happiness, joy and unconditional love! 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.. 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 by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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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 by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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2021 has been really hard for me and I’ll go into details about that later. In the meantime I didn’t want to not do our annual Halloween costume contest!! Rules are simple this year: EVERYONE WINS!! *** ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS POST A PIC OF YOU IN YOUR COSTUME AND TAG @wlstories so I see it! In either IG stories or a regular post! *** I will share them all with the larger community. Post / 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. ----> 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. #wlstories #halloweencostume #halloween #halloweentransformation #wlscommunity #vsgcommunity #fitcommunity by @wlstories
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HAPPY (Belated) 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!! _________________________ #ww #tbt #fitguys by @wlstories
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5 years ago
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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 2021 has been the horrible for me but I’m getting better every day. 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. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthday #vsgcommunity #weightlosssupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #wellnessjourney #depressionawareness #recovery #positivevibes #anxiety #endthestigma #wwcommunity by @wlstories
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