{"id":47374,"date":"2023-10-24T19:59:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T02:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=47374"},"modified":"2023-10-24T19:59:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T02:59:15","slug":"christine-lost-8-lbs-at-58-through-clean-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/christine-lost-8-lbs-at-58-through-clean-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"How Christine Lost 8 lbs and 5&#8243; at 58 Years Old Through Clean Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ngfb schema image for pinterest pin it button -->\n<div class=\"ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-front-Christine.png\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"width:0;height:0;\" data-pin-description=\"How Christine Lost 8 lbs and 5 &quot; at 58 Years Old Through Clean Eating Today one of our Crusher&#039;s Christine is sharing her story about how the Clean Eating Challenge brought her health back on track. My name is Christine and I am 58 years old. I...\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div><!-- .ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest -->\n\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h1>How Christine Lost 8 lbs and 5 &#8221; at 58 Years Old Through Clean Eating<\/h1>\n<h3>Today one of our Crusher&#8217;s Christine is sharing her story about how the <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">Clean Eating Challenge<\/a> brought her health back on track.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47378\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-pid=\"47378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-Transformation-Head-shot-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>My name is Christine and I am 58 years old. I am happily married to my best friend of 30 years and have 3 wonderful adult children and 1 bonus grandson who lights up my life.<\/h3>\n<h3>I own and operate my own technology solutions agency called Telecom Made Simple, which I&#8217;ve been running for 19 years now.<\/h3>\n<h3>In my free time, you can find me boating, spending time with my kids, walking in the woods, reading a good book, or catching up with friends.<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_47377\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47377\" class=\"wp-image-47377 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-pid=\"47377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Kayla-and-I-\ud83e\ude77-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-47377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Kayla and I<\/span> <\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>I cherish the special moments with loved ones and enjoy staying active in the great outdoors.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Discovering CleanFoodCrush<\/h2>\n<h3>About 3 years ago, I noticed my niece had started following an Instagram account called CleanFoodCrush. After taking a look myself, I decided to follow along as well. It was probably the most important &#8220;follow&#8221; I had ever done.<\/h3>\n<h3>Earlier this year, I finally took the plunge and joined Rachel&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">30-Day Clean Eating Challenge. <\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>At 58 years old, I was ready to get my health on track and achieve the body I knew was possible.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47380\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"47380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TRANSFORMATIONS-Before-and-after-side-Christine-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Conquering My Sugar Addiction<\/h2>\n<h3>One of my biggest obstacles starting out was my addiction to sugar.<\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83d\ude2dI had such a sweet tooth!\ud83d\ude2d<\/h3>\n<h3>Through the challenge, I learned to use natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup instead.<\/h3>\n<h3>And now I actually enjoy the flavor even more.<\/h3>\n<h3>It was an adjustment to understand proper portion sizes and cut out &#8220;bad&#8221; carbs.<\/h3>\n<h3>I had no idea our bodies needed <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>so much protein<\/strong><\/span> and that complex carbohydrates can actually help you lose weight.<\/h3>\n<h3>Since I already love vegetables, adding more wasn&#8217;t a chore at all.<\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Overcoming Doubts and Seeing Results<\/h2>\n<h3>When I compared my before and after photos, seeing a smaller stomach was all the motivation I needed to keep going.<\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83e\udd29I lost 2.75 inches from my belly, 1\/2 inch off my thighs, 1 inch from my arms, and 1 inch from my neck! \ud83e\udd29<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47376\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-pid=\"47376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Lost-8lbs-through-clean-eating-Fun-photo-Dinner-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Even though I&#8217;ve lost 8.4 pounds total so far, the inches lost are more rewarding.<\/h3>\n<h3>It&#8217;s proof that even small consistent changes add up in the end.<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>I&#8217;m in this for the long haul.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>While I still enjoy treats in moderation, I&#8217;ve learned how to make smarter choices that nourish my body. Why not take good care of the only body I&#8217;ve got?<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Rachel&#8217;s recipes are delicious, so I never feel deprived on this program.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>My top 3 favorites are General Tso&#8217;s Meatballs, Firecracker Chicken, and Tuscan Chicken.<\/h3>\n<h3>The support and nutrition tips from the CleanFoodCrush <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">challenge<\/a> community have taught me how to strike a true balance.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47381\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"47381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Transformation-Story-Quote-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>I look forward to continuing my healthy lifestyle journey one tasty meal at a time!<\/h3>\n<h3>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">CFC 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge<\/a>\u00a0might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, happier you.<\/h3>\n<h3>\u2764\ufe0f Christine<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34090\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"570\" data-wp-pid=\"34090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner.jpg 675w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner-600x507.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to Get the Tools and Support That Helped Christine Succeed? Come and <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">Join the Challenge<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n<!-- NgfbSharing::get_buttons content filter skipped: buttons_on_index not enabled -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Christine Lost 8 lbs and 5 &#8221; at 58 Years Old Through Clean Eating Today one of our Crusher&#8217;s Christine is sharing her story about how the Clean Eating Challenge brought her health back on track. My name is Christine and I am 58 years old. 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