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I Count Calories

I started my journey counting calories. I still count calories via an application, MyFitnessPal (Playstore Link) and (Appstore Link). MyFitnessPal allows me to track all kinds of information about my nutrition and so much more. Check it out.

Having the ability to know how many calories my body needs daily is crucial to me for my weight loss journey. Knowing that number helps me set the application for the appropriate weekly weight loss goal that I desire. Whether it be to maintain my current weight or lose 1/2 pound to 2 pounds per week. It also keeps track of my exercise calories I burn every day. This process of counting calories has helped me tremendously. Thanks to God I've been able to stay focused and lose well over 100 lbs. Eventually I'm going to step on the scale this year. I'm in no rush. 


I was given a pair of size 18 jeans.  That's a pretty large size to many of you. However, when I started this journey, I'd been given a pair of size 26 jeans. When I tried those size 26 jeans on, they were too small. Let me tell you, there was about a 10-12" gap across the stomach in order to zip up those jeans. I thought it was impossible and that I'd never fit into those jeans. Those jeans are long gone. I donated them years ago. I fit into them and then they became too large for me wear anymore. God is so good! I'm doing it day by day. It's slow but for sure!

Oh yeah. I can fit that size 18 jeans by the way! I'm getting closer and closer to my final goal. I can see it, can't you? Come on, look straight ahead. Focus. Focus. Can you see it now? I can. It's crystal clear and it is beautiful!

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