{"id":48656,"date":"2024-03-05T14:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=48656"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:46:56","slug":"barbaras-journey-healthier-lifestyle-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/barbaras-journey-healthier-lifestyle-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbara&#8217;s Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle Continues"},"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\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues.png\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"width:0;height:0;\" data-pin-description=\"Barbara&#039;s Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle Continues Barbara jumped on board with CleanFoodCrush about a year ago, back in September 2023. Since then, she&#039;s been rocking it, moving from a monthly to an annual member without looking back. You can...\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div><!-- .ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest -->\n\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbara&#8217;s Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle Continues\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbara jumped on board with CleanFoodCrush about a year ago, back in September 2023. Since then, she&#8217;s been rocking it, moving from a monthly to an annual member without looking back.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out her original story<a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/how-cfc-helped-barbara-loose-20-at-age-69\/\"> right here.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey there! I&#8217;m Barbara, and I wanted to share my journey with<a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\"> CleanFoodCrush 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge<\/a>.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48661\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"902\" data-wp-pid=\"48661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Head-shot--450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About a year ago, I decided to give <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">CleanFoodCrush 30 Day Clean Eating challenge<\/a> a shot. It was September 2023, and I figured, why not? <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, I&#8217;ve been loving it! I started off with the monthly plan, then quickly switched to the annual one. I just finished up my sixth <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">challenge<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_48660\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48660\" class=\"wp-image-48660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"48660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>From Day 1 to Now!<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And let me tell you, the changes have been pretty awesome. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf89I&#8217;ve lost almost 40 pounds and over 46 inches! (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39.5 pounds and a 46.25 inches to be exact!) <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf89That\u2019s 20.4 pounds and 22.75 inches since my first challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf89Plus, I&#8217;ve dropped a few clothing sizes I\u2019ve gone from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0XLarge to (18 to Large) range to 12-14<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range which feels amazing. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it&#8217;s not just about the numbers. I&#8217;ve got way more energy now. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udc83\ud83e\udd38\u200d\u2640\ufe0fI&#8217;m out there walking, playing golf, and just having fun with my friends like never before.<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_48657\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48657\" class=\"wp-image-48657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"48657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-front-before-and-after-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>My Most Recent Challenge Results<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it&#8217;s not just my body that&#8217;s benefiting. My skin&#8217;s looking clearer, I&#8217;m sleeping better, and overall, I just feel great.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s my secret? <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it&#8217;s not really a secret at all. I&#8217;ve just been keeping it simple, sticking to balanced meals with a mix of carbs, protein, veggies, and fruits, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">t<\/a>he <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">challenge principles<\/a>.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it&#8217;s not just about the food. I&#8217;ve found this amazing community at CleanFoodCrush. Whether it&#8217;s Rachel, the founder, or the other members cheering me on, I&#8217;ve never felt alone in this journey.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when my friends and family were a bit skeptical, I stayed true to what I knew was working for me. And now? Well, I&#8217;ve never felt better. I&#8217;m moving easier, thinking clearer, and just enjoying life more than ever before.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking back, I wish I could tell my younger self to skip the junk food and embrace clean eating sooner. But hey, better late than never, right?<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48659\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"48659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-side-before-and-after-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And for anyone out there thinking about giving CleanFoodCrush a try, here&#8217;s my advice: Just go for it. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, the first week might be a bit tough, but trust me, it&#8217;s so worth it. More energy, better sleep, and a happier, healthier you \u2013 what&#8217;s not to love?<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t plan on going back to the foods that made me sick and tired all the time. My mindset is to keep up with the healthy habits I have gained by following this program.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48658\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"48658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barbaras-Journey-to-a-Healthier-Lifestyle-continues-Quote-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s been a pretty incredible journey that I will keep, and I couldn&#8217;t be happier with where I&#8217;m at now. If you&#8217;re thinking about making a change, I say go for it. You won&#8217;t regret it!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>\u2764\ufe0f Barbara<\/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 Barbara Succeed? 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