{"id":39368,"date":"2022-07-19T04:57:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T11:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=39368"},"modified":"2022-07-18T23:34:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T06:34:19","slug":"michael-hasnt-felt-this-good-in-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/michael-hasnt-felt-this-good-in-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Lost 13 Pounds – Hasn’t Felt This Good in Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Meet Michael, Who Lost 13 Pounds In 30 Days and Hasn’t Felt This Good In Years!<\/h1>\n

Hi, my name is Micheal. <\/span>I was a firefighter for over 13 years, and I didn’t really have to worry about what I ate. I was so physically active in my job that although I had terrible eating habits, I maintained a very healthy weight and shape. <\/span><\/p>\n

I left the fire service and went to work as a paramedic in a pediatric emergency room. I was on my feet all day, but the rigor of the work wasn’t the same. I kept all my bad eating habits, and also developed some new ones. <\/span>I gained 35 pounds in the 7 1\/2 years I was there, and none of it was muscle. To be honest, I lost a ton of muscle in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I could work whole 12 hour shifts where my only intake was 12-14 cups of coffee (with cream and sugar), 3-4 Mt. Dews, Cheetos, candy bars, donuts, etc. When I did get to eat meals, they were rarely healthy. A LOT of pizza and burgers and burritos.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My line of work also carries a lot of emotional strain, and I’d treat myself to ice cream almost every night right before bed.<\/strong> Not a little ice cream, either. Big bowls of the “really good stuff”, which is actually the really bad stuff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I made a huge job change, and with it came a little feeling of pride and an ounce of motivation<\/strong>. A friend of mine passed of a random heart attack, and we’re near the same age, so a little more motivation came in. My Dr. told me my A1C was pre-diabetic and my cholesterol was getting pretty bad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I Felt Like I Needed A Change.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

My wife had been following Rachel for a while and asked if I was willing to try the Challenge<\/a><\/strong> with her, and I jumped at the chance. I joined the June 13th 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first week was rough, just because with us working full time and raising kids, the cooking was a LOT. We made it, though, by doing it all together. Side by side, we worked through planning out our meals and cooking and shopping. I don’t think I could have done it alone, and I don’t think she could have either.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We found that we enjoyed most of the meals we tried<\/strong>, and there was only one that I said I’d never eat again, maybe two if you count the week 1 spinach salads. <\/span>The number 1 recipe for me was the slow cooker pineapple chicken and number 2 was the grilled taco like chicken, though black bean breakfast burrito was a close third, and the apple banana bread was amazing… <\/span>Okay, that’s 4 favorite recipes, but there were so many delicious choices!<\/p>\n

The first month is wrapping up, and I’ve lost 13 pounds and 3 inches off of my waist.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I went from 200lbs to 187lbs in the 4 weeks and I’m so happy I can’t describe it. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not only is it noticeable on the outside, but even my health is better.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So many years I thought I had IBS, but eating regularly and eating healthy, I’m no longer plagued with a constantly upset stomach.<\/strong> I guess all the coffee and soda were affecting me more than I thought they were.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most importantly, taking the Clean Eating Challenge<\/a> has shown me that not only can I find motivation, but I WANT to.<\/strong> This wasn’t tragic and painful. This is a sustainable change and not a fad diet that will have me packing on pounds again the second its over. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/a> has made me feel confident that I can tackle other aspects of addiction besides sugar<\/strong>, and soon I’ll be on the journey to stopping smoking and increasing my physical activity again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My words of wisdom: Don’t give up.<\/strong> A bad choice once doesn’t doom you, just make healthier choices after that. I faltered a few times and gave myself the grace and forgiveness I would give to anyone else, and with that grace came the ability to stay strong and keep going. <\/span><\/p>\n

We don’t need to be perfect, we just need to learn to do better.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So thats my story. I hope others can read it and see that success with the 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge<\/a><\/strong> it is possible, it is healthy and it is sustainable. <\/span><\/p>\n

A little effort went a long way for me, and I haven’t felt this good in years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you all for this. <\/span><\/p>\n

– Michael<\/p>\n

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