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NAME: Evan S. LIVESTRONG.
COM user name: sheiman (
Member since 2009)
Age: 38 Height: 5'8 "Weight before: weight after 210: 170.
COM: What is your life like before joining LIVESTRONG. COM?
Evan: Strong living.
COM saved my life twice!
After a health scare in 2009, I initially discovered the MyPlate Calorie Tracker, which caused my blood pressure and cholesterol to be too high.
In the next few years, I tried to lose weight but failed to control my health.
While I did not find success in my attempts to lose weight, I did notice the advertisement for LIVESTRONG's MyQuit Coach-dare to quit smoking app.
I have been smoking for 17 years and in the last 10 years I have tried to quit smoking almost every day but have not.
In January 2011, I finally got rid of the habit of nicotine with My Quit coach!
As the way I pay forward, so far I am still a very active member of the quit community to help support others in their fight against this addiction.
On December 2013, I went to a doctor who encouraged me to quit smoking.
My result is the worst ever.
I weigh 210 pounds and I weigh 31. 2.
My cholesterol is 227.
149, 240 ). ;
My fasting blood sugar was close to diabetes at 108;
My blood pressure is 137/83.
I have taken several medications to solve these problems, so these are the results of my tests with the help of these medications.
I am only 38 years old and ashamed and humiliated of how far I have made myself go.
That date was a wake-up call to me.
I know it's time to control my health and make some big changes.
I remind myself that if after so many years I was able to successfully quit smoking, I could do anything, and I decided that I would start living a healthier life from January 1, 2014.
By the end of three months, my health had completely improved and some medication was no longer needed. At a follow-
I made an appointment with my doctor with a weight of 169 pounds and a weight index of 25.
My cholesterol is 140.
Cholesterol (107), cholesterol ();
Fasting blood glucose 73;
My blood pressure is 118/71. LIVESTRONG.
What is your inspiration for making changes?
Evan: The defining moment for me is that my doctor shared my severe test results and told me that I am on the path to diabetes due to my poor health and nutrition choices
Although I am proud of smoking
Three years of free life, I realize now that this is not enough.
I need to dig deeper and find the same determination to help me eventually quit smoking successfully in 2011.
I need to lose the extra weight I 've been carrying for years once and for all. LIVESTRONG.
What is your support system like?
Evan: My girlfriend is the biggest supporter of my weight loss journey.
She always reminds me that if I can quit smoking after trying and failing for such a long time, I can do anything.
This is a big motivation. I think about this idea every day.
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Using My Quit coach from LIVESTRONG to stop smoking, I also got a lot of support from LIVESTRONG. COM community.
Weight loss and support and motivation message boards are a great source of inspiration and motivation for me.
The community is very inspiring and always happy to hear about my progress. LIVESTRONG.
What is your diet and exercise plan?
Evan: I used a whole diet that was dominated by fruit, vegetables, lean meat and nuts.
I don't eat bread, sugar, fried food. Favorite of the past)
And processed food in my diet.
I changed from eating out 6 days a week to eating only once a week.
I recorded every bite of my mouth on the MyPlate Calorie Tracker.
I got up early on a Saturday day and did at least 40 minutes of cardio with my favorite workout buddy-my Jack Russell terrinora. LIVESTRONG.
What are the biggest challenges you face?
Evan: I prefer to exercise outdoors whenever possible.
My favorite activities are cycling and nature walks.
Living in South Florida, the weather can make it all difficult.
Getting up at five o'clock A. M. in the afternoon to get in the sun and get wet is a challenge for me, but I try to stick to it.
I really enjoy being "my time" now ".
"At first, it was also a challenge to improve some diet.
Especially to give up refined sugar, it is very rough not to eat at night.
At the end of the day, things get easier, and in a series of surprising events I now find myself craving fruit! LIVESTRONG.
COM: What is the biggest secret of your success that you want to share with others?
Evan: Try to eat as clean as possible!
The meal I made myself was full of ingredients and no processed food.
Drink plenty of water and exercise regularly.
Track every calorie you eat or burn through activities.
Honesty in my plate Calorie Tracker is an important key to my success.
I use the MyPlate app to keep track when I'm out and about. Most of all -never give up!
You can do that!
With perseverance and a positive attitude, you can achieve anything you want to do! LIVESTRONG.
What is your life like now?
Evan: I am proud to overcome the weight problem and become a more streamlined and healthier person.
I am very strong, I have to work hard to be strong in everything I do!
I'm at the top of my fight against weight and smoking, which confirms that I can do whatever I want!
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Com members before and after weight loss are LIVESTRONG's Sr.
Community Manager
Her pursuit of weight loss before her baby elementary school graduation inspired interest in health and fitness, which is still a passion.
She likes hiking and yoga and she thinks the best sport is to do it with good friends.
Over the years, Ann's desire to adapt to a certain scale has evolved into a more important goal she believes is to feel good and have the energy to live fully.