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I’ve Officially Lost 50 Pounds!

May 31, 2016 by Laura Lohr 4 Comments

MayIt has been a few weeks since I posted anything about my weight loss. Between running two half marathons, doing the mom thing, and caring for our sick dog, I failed to mention that I’ve officially lost 50 pounds! It has been quite a journey and I’m so proud that I’ve stuck with it! Victory, while sweet, has not been without struggles, trials, frustrations, and doubts. But, here I am! 50 pounds lighter!

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This is me in one of the Stitch Fix outfits I recently purchased. I’m enjoying being able to grab whatever I want to wear! Shopping has been so much more enjoyable!

I have been running so much over the past few months. I’ve been swimming in the pool with Mr. Bear when I can. I have been so consistent with my exercise and it is really paying off! The one thing that has made the most difference, however, is the way my eating habits have changed. I now make time for breakfast, even if it’s just a bar on the go. I try my very hardest to fuel my body properly, and in doing so, making good choices about what I eat! This is one of the most difficult things I’ve done in my life. I have to stay consistent! I have to make sacrifices and sometimes that is not easy!

Running and exercise, in general, has gotten significantly easier. I can run quite a few miles without stopping now. I don’t get winded when I’m exercising as much. I’m running a solid 10-11:30 mile per minute pace, which is AMAZING for me! It has been many years since running was this easy! I’m ENJOYING running so much more, because it’s easier and because I’m getting better at it! I had so many years where running was just too hard for me. I kept getting injured. I know that my weight had such a huge role in that! It’s so nice to feel lighter on my feet and do what I love so much!

A much more confident me, now enjoys getting my picture taken. This selfie was taken on the Tinkerbell Half Marathon course, at California Adventure.
A much more confident me, now enjoys getting my picture taken. This selfie was taken on the Tinkerbell Half Marathon course, at California Adventure.

I’m still going to Lindora for maintenance, but I’m not actively on their program. I am still using all the tools they taught me and I still get my B12 booster and lipotropic injections. I love the staff! They have been so helpful and supportive! I’m so glad to have found a program that I can see myself using for the rest of my life!

I feel like a completely different person now! I'm so much more confident!
I feel like a completely different person now! I’m so much more confident!

Clothes shopping has become such a blast now! It used to be such a chore, but I really am enjoying it! I got to small for most of my clothes and I’ve had to add some staples to my wardrobe. It has been a love-hate relationship I’ve had with shopping for so long. I don’t expect anything to look right or fit right. It is strange to look at myself in the mirror now. I expect to see the same overweight person I used to see months ago. Instead, I see this thinner face staring back at me and a much more athletic physique. It is still taking some getting used to! When I go shopping, I often select sizes I know fit me, yet I begin doubting they will, as I’m looking at them before trying them on. Then, I look in the mirror and see they actually do fit. I still can’t believe it!

My next race on the horizon is the America’s Finest City Half Marathon in San Diego. It isn’t until August 21st, so I have plenty of time to prepare. I know I’m in much better shape now than I was at the Carlsbad Half Marathon in January. The AFC Half is one of my all-time favorite races and I’m looking very forward to it! It is known for having record heat during the race. I’m a little worried about that. I know it’ll be fine, nonetheless, I’ve got some hard training in the heat to do to prepare!

Tell me! What is your biggest weight loss motivation? Is it bathing suit season? Fitting into your wedding dress again? What keeps you motivated to lose weight? What keeps you going? 

Filed Under: FitnessFriday, Weight Loss

Fitness Friday 40 Plus Pounds Down!

March 26, 2016 by Laura Lohr 4 Comments

Before and After March 2016

I’m down more than 40 pounds from my starting weight in Novemeber. Sometimes, it’s closer to 45 pounds, but the scale keeps bouncing up and down, making me absolutely insane lately. I am trying to give myself a break. I’ve worked hard and I’ve seen lots of progress. I’m going to pause and reflect. While I’ve lost a lot of weight and I’m happy about that, I’m more than a number on the scale. I’ve realized that losing weight isn’t solve all my problems. Feelings and fears about being good enough, from so long ago, have bubbled to the surface. I’ve had to fight those fears and sometimes the feelings are difficult.

If there was anything I would tell Little Laura, my little girl self, it would be, “You are enough! You’re smart enough, you’re pretty enough, you’re loved, and you are worthy!” As a young person, especially in my young adult years, I searched aimlessly to figure out what I needed to be worthy of love. I think it would surprise some, at how insecure I really was. I tended to overcompensate with an overinflated ego, in an attempt to cover up how small and insignificant I felt. I wasn’t thin enough. I was smart, I knew, but I wasn’t as smart as my peers. I wasn’t sure I was loveable and my atrocious behavior didn’t help my cause, at times.

As a grown up, in my 40’s, I realize that I’ve held on to so many of those beliefs. I’m never thin enough, smart enough, talented enough, pretty enough, etc., etc., etc. I am celebrating losing more than 40 pounds since Thanksgiving and it is occurring to me how much of those things I told myself in my 20’s that I still believe. That is something I’ve come to realize, is holding me back from taking risks. I have a habit of believing the old stories I have played over and over in my head, instead of creating new stories—stories that are kinder and gentler—ones that have much happier endings.

So, today, as I look at my before and after pictures, I’m going to be kind. Even at my bigger size, I was just as worthy of love and kindness as I am today.

Running is going so well! I couldn’t be any happier! I have gotten faster and I’m enjoying it so much more! I’ve been running with the Temecula chapter of Moms Run This Town, a running group that is just outstanding! I’ve run a few times every week with either the Temecula chapter or the San Diego chapter. I’m making friends. I’m challenging myself, and I’m getting stronger! I love running right now! I’ve been getting up at 4 and 5 in the morning to make some of the meetups. This weekend, I’m going to tackle the Torrey Pines hill, in preparation of the the La Jolla Half, that is coming up in just one month! This is my second to last run before I start to taper.

My weight loss has been extremely slow and I have times when I get very discouraged. I know I’m putting my all into and I’m getting tons of support at Lindora. It’s just that my body has begun to get very resistant to any weight loss. I was reminded by one of the nurses that when your body is used to a certain weight for so long, it becomes very stubborn to shed those unwanted pounds. I don’t understand the science behind it, I just know that I haven’t been this weight in at least 6 years. I believe it has been much longer than that. I imagine my body is in shock, shedding so much weight, in a few months, really!

Today, I’m going to work hard on my fitness. I’m going to give it my all in all ways in my diet. I’m going to give myself a break, because I’m beginning to see that I’m worthy. I don’t have to beat myself up. I’m doing the best I can and that’s all I can ask of myself. In all honesty, I’ve seen so much growth in all aspects of my life. For the first time in my life, I am happy with who I am—flaws and all!

Disclosure: I have been offered a 10 weeks with Lindora, in exchange for sharing my personal opinions and experiences with Lindora. All opinions are my own. I only share information about products, companies, and services I believe will be helpful for my readers. I’m losing weight and following the plan on Lindora and loving it!

Filed Under: Lindora, Running/Marathon, Weight Loss Tagged With: Lindora, running, Weight Loss

Fitness Friday Strong

January 29, 2016 by Laura Lohr 1 Comment

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It’s been quite a ride the past few months! There have been so many changes to report on this Fitness Friday! I’m holding steady with 30 pounds lost and I’m continuing my running plan. It was a really rough week, but I managed to get through, to the other side! PHEW! I’m so glad this week is over!

I’ve been on “Metabolic Adjustment” at Lindora. Metabolic Adjustment is a way for the body to adjust and to trick it into continuing the weight loss. The goal is to help transition patients that have completed their weight loss to transition to eating, without losing weight, AND, for patients with weight left to lose, it readjusts the metabolism to jump start weight loss at the end of the metabolic adjustment period. I’d say this is the most challenging of my weight loss so far. However, I’ve been learning to embrace the entire process. I know I can trust the process and that they know what they’re doing—but the number on the scale! *&#$%* Ugh. Sometimes. I. can’t. The scale has been bouncing up and down about 2 pounds over the past week. I’m maintaining and that’s what I’m supposed to do. I don’t have to like it though!

Running has been a challenge this week. I’m tired some mornings and do not want to get out of bed at 5:30 a.m. to go pee, let alone get dressed and go running. So, I don’t—Go running that is. I’ve been going at night instead. Every morning, when I get up, I secretly hope my friend doesn’t want to go at 5:30 a.m. The other morning she texted and said she didn’t feel like going because she had a headache. I was so happy! Not that she had a headache, of course, but that I could close my weary eyes for a wee bit longer. To say it has been a struggle is an understatement.

I’ve been stopped a number of times this week from people, to tell me that I’ve lost weight. “You look so good!” “Wow! I can tell you lost weight!” “You look different. Your face…what’s different?” “You look so healthy!” I have to say, my day has been made every time I’ve heard a compliment. I know I’ve got so much more work to do, certainly I’ve got a great start so far.

I’m going to continue another 10 weeks with Lindora and I couldn’t be more excited! I purchased 10 weeks worth of the booster and lipotropic injections to compliment the program. On Tuesday, I start another 10 weeks and my goal is to lose another 30 pounds. I’m so motivated to continue! I cannot wait to see what lies ahead for me!

My goals for this week are to keep up with the running schedule, check in at Lindora five days a week, eat what I’m supposed to, and keep on believing that I’m making great progress! My water intake has been abysmal lately, so I’m going to attempt to increase my water intake this next week. I want to drink at least 90 ounces of water a day. It’s so hard sometimes! I’m going to challenge myself to meeting my water goal every day this week!

What is your goal for this week?  Happy running! 

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Disclosure: I have been offered a 10 weeks with Lindora, in exchange for sharing my personal opinions and experiences with Lindora. All opinions are my own. I only share information about products, companies, and services I believe will be helpful for my readers. I’m losing weight and following the plan on Lindora and loving it!

Filed Under: Fitness Friday, Lindora

10 Weeks with Lindora

January 27, 2016 by Laura Lohr 12 Comments

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This is my before and after 9 weeks photo. I’ve got a long way to go, but Lindora has given me such an amazing start! I can’t wait to see my next photo!

I can’t believe it, but my first 10 weeks with Lindora are coming to a close! I’ve managed to lose 31 pounds since my first consultation with Lindora and 28 pounds since I started following the Lindora plan. A solid 30 pounds of weight loss in less than 10 weeks! I want to take a moment and talk about my experience so far with Lindora. I’ve been asked a lot of questions from friends and family, so I thought, what better place to answer them, than here, on my blog.

What Exactly is Lindora?

Lindora is a medically supervised weight loss program. It is comprised of one-on-one clinical visits with a medical professional, to help guide you through the process. I went five days a week and brought my food journal with me. The better I journaled, the better the staff could help me. They congratulated me on every pound lost, even if it was the same pound I had previously lost and gained. They had tips and helpful hints to getting me through every step of the journey. They answered all my questions. The BEST part? They had all been through the program themselves and knew what I was experiencing! I couldn’t have done it without the helpful staff at the Temecula Lindora clinic!

What Do You Eat? Do You Have to Buy Their Food?

I got asked many times, throughout my program, if Lindora was one of those programs where you HAVE to buy their food. The answer is, no. Lindora does sell their own foods—which are delicious and convenient, by the way. You could EASILY work the program with food purchased at the local grocery store and you can most certainly eat out at restaurants—they’ll show you how! When I first started, I had no intentions of ever purchasing any of the food Lindora sells. However, what I found was, some of my unhealthy eating habits were because I wasn’t prepared for all situations. I soon began to purchase protein bars and shakes to keep on hand, especially when we were traveling. It was so helpful to grab a bar, before I was feeling HANGRY (hungry and angry), and before I yelled at my loved ones.

The answer is, nevertheless, that you could follow Lindora’s Lean for Life Plan and not ever purchase any of the food. There’s plenty to eat on the plan, that kept me satisfied. Lindora has a food concierge that prepares fresh and delicious meals for purchase—real food!  At the same time, it is simple to follow the plan and not buy any of the Lindora products, if you don’t choose to.

Was it Difficult?

I’ve been trying to do this weight loss thing for a long time. This is the first time I can truly say that it wasn’t THAT bad. I mean, depriving myself of the comfort foods I love, such as butter drenched mashed potatoes and stuffing at Thanksgiving—Yeah. That was difficult to turn down. Honestly, it was really easy to stay on track, because I knew I’d be accountable to my friends at Lindora the following day. Was it difficult? Sure. Everything worthwhile is difficult to some degree. Yet, it didn’t feel so difficult, because I had the help and support of the Lindora staff.

Is it Another Fad Diet?

No. Lindora has been around for over 40 years. They have learned how to properly customize their program for each of their clients. They customized my program, especially for me and my food preferences. Do I have to drink milk if I don’t like it? Nope. They guided me through every single step and made it fit for me.

You Go Everyday? What Do You Do at Your Appointments?

I have been going to Lindora 5 days a week. The first thing I do, is check in and then check the keto sticks. Keto sticks are meant to check if I’m in fat-burning mode, or ketosis. Next, I go into a private room with my nurse. She goes over my daily action plan—or food journal from the previous day and weighs me in. If I’m in ketosis and my weight is down, we talk about what worked. If I’m not in ketosis, and/or my weight is up, we talk about what might not be working, or discuss what may be happening with my body. I found this part of the process so invaluable! It was great to get another perspective, from a knowledgeable, objective professional.

Every two weeks, we did measurements. Every so often (I’m not sure how often. Once a week?) they check my blood pressure. Every step of the way, my health and safety is paramount to my program. I always feel like I’m in the best hands.

What happens When You’re Done Losing Weight? 

It’s not called the Lean for Life program for nothing! The program has a maintenance component at the end of the first 8 weeks. During Maintenance, the plan reintroduces foods back into your diet that were excluded during the weight loss phase. This is to slowly transition you back to healthy eating that can be maintained for life. If you’re not done losing, you return to the program after the Maintenance phase. If you’re done losing, Lindora doesn’t leave you high and dry after the program ends. You’re still able to continue Maintenance with the clinic, at no cost to you.

What’s Next for Me? Am I Done?

This is the lowest weight I’ve been at in more than 5 years, nonetheless, I’ve still got 70 more pounds to lose. That’s a lot! I plan to continue with Lindora, until I reach my goal. This is the first program, diet, regimen that has worked for me in many, many years. This is the first time in many years that I’m optimistic about reaching my weight loss goal. I couldn’t have got here without the help, encouragement, and support I’ve received from Lindora. My family and friends have been so supportive and so excited for me. I just want to continue on! I know that I’ll met my goal. That’s the sort of optimism I’ve not had in a long time!

Disclosure: I have been offered a 10 weeks with Lindora, in exchange for sharing my personal opinions and experiences with Lindora. All opinions are my own. I only share information about products, companies, and services I believe will be helpful for my readers. I’m losing weight and following the plan on Lindora and loving it!

Filed Under: Lindora, Weight Loss Tagged With: Lindora, Weight Loss

Fitness Friday 30 Pounds Gone! Addition

January 22, 2016 by Laura Lohr 4 Comments

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Heeeelllllooo Fitness Friday! I am so excited about my Fitness Friday post today! First things, first! I ran the Carlsbad Half Marathon on Sunday (Race report coming early next week! Stay tuned!) and broke my long streak of not running. I’m finally bad to running and feeling fantastic about it! I’ve run two training runs since the half. I’m now on my way to training for the La Jolla Half in March. I’ve come a long way, from barely being able to run in January 2015.

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My friend and I started running at 5:30 a.m. this week, in preparation of the La Jolla Half. She’s much faster than me, but we’re making it work. We’re running the hills around our neighborhood and I’m feeling stronger already. The thing about the La Jolla Half, is that it’s really hilly. In March of 2009, I attempted the La Jolla Half and had to drop out of the race about 3 miles in. That following August, I completed the AFC Half, but the La Jolla Half DNF always haunts me. This year, my plan is to tackle the La Jolla Half and make it my bitch!

My second hooray of the day is that I’ve hit 30 pounds of weight loss. I cannot believe it! It’s fantastic! I LOVE Lindora! They’ve done so much to help me be successful and I’ve not seen numbers this low on the scale in 4 or more years. That’s amazing! I know I will always get the support I need when I go in for my visits. They help me identify what I’m doing right and what I might need to change to be successful. I have gained so much confidence. I feel so good! I am wearing clothes I haven’t worn in years and fitting nicely in clothes I’ve been wearing that were ill-fitting. It’s such a great feeling and I’m so grateful for discovering Lindora. The methods I was using before just weren’t working and I’d all but given up. I had really resigned myself to my weight, until I got acquainted with the program.

Today, I’m excited about my fitness level. I’m excited about running. I’m excited about my health. I recently went to see my doctor and found that my lab work was all improved from the previous year. Losing more than 10% of my body weight was enough to send my bad cholesterol and good cholesterol in the right directions, my triglycerides are down, and everything is well-within normal limits. My already low blood pressure has also gone even lower!

I’m so thankful to have such progress and I’m so grateful to have my life back!

What are YOU grateful for this week?

Have a great weekend!

Happy Running!

Disclosure: I have been offered a 10 weeks with Lindora, in exchange for sharing my personal opinions and experiences with Lindora. All opinions are my own. I only share information about products, companies, and services I believe will be helpful for my readers. I’m losing weight and following the plan on Lindora and loving it!

Filed Under: Lindora, Running/Marathon, Weight Loss Tagged With: #FitnessFriday, Fitness, Fitness Friday, Health, Lindora, running, Weight Loss

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