My Weight Loss Story.

My Weight Loss  Story

At One Point In Life

At one point a few years ago I realized that something had to be done with my weight, I was 235 lbs. (106.5 Kg). It even got that I had a problem tying up my own shoelaces for my stomach was enlarged. 

Just like a lot of others, I tried many diet systems, bought a lot of books, joined a fitness Club, but continued to struggle with my weight. 

After I started to have breathing problems and finding that I was getting sick more often, I got a reality check. So I went to see my Doctor and was told  that I would not last longer if I continued with my present  lifestyle. 

I needed to change everything if I wanted a decent Life and a future.

Same Clothes As First Pic.

Well,  I knew that I had to get something going soon, very soon. So I started to forget all things about all the diet systems  that I tried before and failed.

I grabbed my notebook, measuring tools, pots and pans and of course "Mr. Google" and started to create a food system that was made custom for my body and  that could help me lose the weight and control it.

Magic Diet Soup was born  after about  a few tries with the soup.  I  finally got it just right. " Magic Diet Soup "

I started to just eat the Soup for about a week and then "wow" !!, I lost weight, but I knew that most of it was only water at first, so I tried to stay cool about the results.  After the first week I lost about  8 pounds and was happy and I had to say that I did feel better because of all that fiber going through my system, it did give me a better feeling of well being.

Keep On Going, No Choice Do Or Die. 

Now that I did this for a week and finished "now what", where do I go from here. So it was back to the Kitchen to drum some other foods to keep up my diet plan. What I came up with was  my "In Between Soups"  Magic Diet Soup # 3, The In-Between Soup   that  I would eat usually for Lunch every day, but what about some protein and more of  a solid type food, for with just soup, I knew that I would not last long on this diet and I could make myself sick.

Well. then I stated to change the way I ate and added meat protein in small portions into my Diet and concentrated  on having this for my Lunch and now switching the soups for the evening meal,  for in this way I found it worked better for me and my system. As for breakfast, I had eggs but no more the 3 times a week with a light salad, also during the week I also had  high fiber cereals with skim milk and  a lot of oatmeal.  

Now I know "what happens when I get hungry ?   "In between meals",   well  I ate more fruit and plenty of raw vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, celery, etc., I found this worked for me and the weight was coming off and this time it was not water but the fat leaving my body.

I got to a point that the weight was coming off, but again I knew that I needed some type of exercise in order to further remove the weight and get me in better shape. Now I am really lazy about it and all things associated with exercising, I dreaded getting started. 

So I finally decide to start to run, why?, because I was lazy and this had to be the simplest  form of doing it. 

 Right?  Wrong !!   

When I started to run for the first time, I could not even do 100 yds, I was out of breath, had a burning pain in my lungs and my legs were giving up on me. So my first attempt sent me into a slight depression, for how was I going to do this?  Now I knew that I had to try and if others can run hundreds of miles, then I should be able to run at least 1/2 of one. I would do it if I had to kill myself trying, for it was either getting it done or go back the way I was and that would surely kill me.

So I started, really slow at first by walking and jogging for about a month slowly adding more and more distance in yds. until I could do my first months program until I could do it with ease. Here is my first running program that I designed for my training for the first month of running.  Running Program One     

After the second month, I noticed that the weight was just flying off and "boy !!' was I excited, I just wanted more. So in the following month, I created my second  Running program #2, please check it here for my second month.  Running Program Two

14.01 Km. Run

One of my usual runs along the river, life is good for me now. Now, this shows here that I did a 14.01 Kms. (8.6 miles) run, but remember, was this not the same person that could not even do 100 yds in the beginning.

Today 

Now today I run up to 2 to 3 times a week and enjoy it, I run like I feel like I have wings on my back. My weight is completely under control and maintained where I want it. I have super energy, I sleep like a baby, almost never get tired, hardly get sick, my Girlfriend never complains (wink), and  "yes" I can tie my shoelaces with ease now. I just feel great and my Doctor say's that I'm a picture of health inside and out.

Please join me as a  Runner on the program I use  Runtastic App.  (free site) and become my Friend so I can cheer you on and encourage you. Just search for  Anthony C   Click here -  www.runtastic.com  once you join to find me.

I have to say the  Soups and my running programs help me get to where I'am today. In the above "After" above picture, I finally went down to 160 lbs. (72.5 kg.), but as for today I lost a bit more where I maintain it now and  I'm very happy at  152 lbs. ( 68.9 kg.).  with a 30 inch  (76.2 cm.) coming from a 44 inch  (111.76 cm. ) waist.

It was not easy and I did go up and down, but by going one step ahead forward and making this not a diet for your life, but a Lifestyle is the only way for you to get there. Remember there is no Magic here but there is a very strong magic in oneself when you really want something and go out and do it.

I hope and wish everyone on your way to better health and please note that I'm here for your if you need some encouragement or further information. Please feel free to comment.

Remember that " Beauty Starts From The Inside".

Anthony Carapinha
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Chicken Tomato Salad - Weight Control - Magic Diet

Chicken Tomato Salad - Weight Control - Magic Diet

This Recipe Is A Must  Try For  Taste  And  Will Keep Your Diet  “Under Control”.        Now Keeping Off The Weight With My New  “ Low Calories”  recipes  And I Show You How.

What could be better than a super fast meal like this one that has all the nutrition and  veggie’s  that you would need in a Diet meal plan. That’s why I call this the Magic Diet because I know that it works.  

This recipe is just outstanding for keeping the weight off and help  you keep fit. The added chicken breast works out perfect to give you that extra protein that your  system needs to carry you out through the day.

To see more of my  “Low calorie”  Magic Diet Plan, please click the link below;

Weight Loss - Magic Diet

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Recipe;

Any type of crispy bread

1/2 Lbs. - Chicken breast

1/2 Cup - Feta
1/4 Cup - Basil
1 Tbsp. - Lemon rind
1/4 Cup - Parsley
1/4 Cup - Green onions
1 Tbsp.  - Olive oil
1/2 Lemon - Juice

Salt and pepper to taste.

Bread topping;
1 Tbsp. - Olive oil
1/2 to 1 Clove - Garlic

Options;
1/2 Cucumber
1/2 Cup - Sweet pepper



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Come on and join in with my weight lost Plan. No pills, no magic just use  everything you need to lose the weight right at home or around the corner. 

Eat healthy with this salad recipe and my other Low-calorie  meals and you are on your way. If it worked for me then it will work for you. 

Chicken breast is the perfect low fat and calorie reducer    to   keep   your   weight     under  control.

Just remember to Bbq, grill or bake  the meat in order to reduce the amount of oil used that would be saturated fats. 

Go ahead and make it your way and add whatever you want that would make you happy and you will be coming back for more. 

It's important for you to enjoy your meal so you will keep your meals under control for a longer time, now and in the future. 

Enjoy "what you eat". 

Use any type of cheese that you like and favor, but I would try to stay to a type that would crumble in your fingers like the one I'am using, Feta ..

Remember to us a low fat cheese to keep this meal in a weight lose plan. 

Use any type of bread you would like, but please make sure that it is the crispy crust ones like  French Bread. 

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Chicken Tomato Salad - Weight Control - Magic Diet

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