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The plateau. The Backslide. The LESSON.
NO joke – this post was inspired by random self serving, self googling. Being a somewhat / some time public figure I like to at least check to see if what google says about me is accurate. AND being an all-the-time Web Designer by profession I have to be sure my portfolio stays current…
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Ask Roberta : Instagram Q&A – part1
Ask Roberta I frequently get amazing health and weight loss questions throughout all sorts of social media. On Friday I took my Instagram @therobertashow to answer a few weight loss and motivation questions. Q1. What did you do for abs & thighs? In addition to cardio 5 times a week, on the weekends I do a…
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Bill Cosby
Today – May 1, 2014. Not only did I randomly come across reading this quote but I heard the man say it himself on The Today Show before I left for work. Taking heed.
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NY Youth at Risk – Career Day 2014
I have been affiliated with NY Youth at Risk for quite some time. Beginning as a mentor, this organization is the epitome of what I intend my life’s work to amount to. Last year along with a few other volunteers I was given the opportunity to create curriculum for a 2nd phase of the…
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The journey to HERE & The People Magazine All-Star Feature
In 2014 I was honored with the opportunity of a lifetime for a second time, I was asked again to be featured in People Magazine. The 1st time was in 2005 (see feature) and I was totally unprepared past the actual weight loss. Significant weight loss being the reason behind the opportunity, it was enough…
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Brigette, 32 – Proud BBW!
My name is Brigette, I’m a 32 year old woman from Pittsburgh, Pa who has suffered from obesity since a young age. I grew up with very low self-esteem because I didn’t think anyone would accept me because I wasn’t a size 8. After giving birth to my first born, a beautiful baby girl,…
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Erin, 30 – Determined
My name is Erin Velez. I am 30 year old woman that has lost over 300 pounds. My highest weight was over 500 pounds. I currently weigh less than 200 pounds. My weight was so high that normal and bariatric scales couldn’t weigh me. I worked at a freight company and begrudgingly weighed myself…
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Tara, 33 – Happy Mommy
This story is my weight loss journey. My name is Tara, 33-year-old mom of two beautiful girls. I have been obese basically since elementary school. Food was my friend. As I grew older, emotional eating took a huge toll on my weight. Food was my only friend when times were tough. I moved to…
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EveryBODYs got that something
I am the first to admit that I’m far from perfect and at this point in life I don’t even strive for the “perfect appearance” physically. A new year’s resolution of mine was to achieve the “Best Shape of my Life” and by that I meant I wanted to work toward the healthiest part…
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On being a LADY – Conversation #1
As an adolescent my mother took to calling me “nebby”, in Pittsburghese it’s the equivalent to nosy. Indeed, I remember intentionally listening to my mother’s phone conversations and gossip sessions she and our neighbor would have over coffee and cigarettes a few times per week. Now, I know it’s not because I cared about what was happening on “One Life…
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What to Resolve in 2013 – (how to keep) New Years Resolutions
It’s January, which means it’s a new year and a new year brings on New Resolutions to aspire to keep, no doubt evolving us into better people for the next year. Of the 10 resolutions (some of them repeat from previous years) I made in 2011 I kept 8 fully. Not bad, but just…
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Daily Inspiration 6.7
Trainer GAINS over 70lbs, then looses it in hopes of understanding his clients fitness levels better. An amazingly inspiring transformation!!! Fit2Fat2Fit
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Inspiration of the Day
Amazing – veteran literally walks again (and looses weight) after practicing yoga. Arthur Boorman, Disabled Veteran, Walks Again After Discovering Yoga
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your future self will THANK YOU!
Many of us fail to realize each choice we make each day can/will effect the situations we find ourselves in in the future. The better and more informed each decision is – the better the future will be. Make this a personal Motto. CHEERS to implementing well thought choices.
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Success 🙂 in a Cookie
Friday night at dinner i found Inspiration to last me the ENTIRE week. My fortune cookie explained “Success was on its way”, every little push helps!
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My Morning Mug
“Life isn’t about finding yourself – it’s about creating yourself” Once this is understood a lifetime worth of opportunities appear! Find inspiration in everything … not just the obvious! Buy Here
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Killing Love (handles) (-18 lbs)
Seven weeks ago I was among the lot of you who added, “lose weight” to your ever secret New Years resolution list. Not unlike any other year, I started fresh with a menial number as a goal. Minus 18 pounds (or 15 depending on the scale) I literally devoured my original goal. Its not…