Joanna

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I want to feel good in my skin again and have more energy. Time to make healthier choices. I have been here many times before. last in 2022 and it helps keep me on track.

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Green juice

Favorite Sinful Food: chocolate, pizza & champagne 🥂

My Preferred Method of Exercise: High Intensity & weights & hikes

My Approach to Weight Loss: balance

My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program

My Diet Plan: Vegetarian Diet

Fitness/Exercise Apps: MyFitnessPal

DietBet Winnings: $2,029.86

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-1.1% Since last weigh-in
-1.1% 1-Month Change
-6.7% Lifetime Change

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Joanna

05/03/2025 2:32AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $6,000 in prizes!
Two non-scale victories!

1. Ordered clothes online my usual size (usually between 2 sizes so ordered down) they were all too big. Like falling off big and probably need to size down 2 sizes.

2. I do CrossFit every Saturday morning with a group of friends. One of them mad missed 4 weeks due to travel and sickness. She said wow you look great where did you go. Please don’t loose more!

Bonus: I feel stronger, healthier and happier. And that I guess is the most important.

Keep strong everyone! We go this.

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Michaela

These are HUGE wins!! I recently went shopping and I had dropped several sizes and I tried on about 20 items to be sure it was real. Congrats!!

Joanna

04/18/2025 5:46AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $6,000 in prizes!
  • Been at a standstill since the last weigh-in, but honestly it feels like a good thing since it’s letting my body adjust. Still freaked out a little today when I realized I have to lose two pounds by the next check-in, so I needed to motivate myself and looked at a side by side from the start until the last weigh-in. Even if I don’t feel like progress is happening daily, it is happening.

    Let’s keep showing up for ourselves, choosing movement, fueling with good food, and not beating ourselves up on the days we enjoy rest or a treat. We’re in this for the long run. Let’s keep going strong towards a healthy, happy, and energized summer.

    PS. Sorry took my head out from the pics since I’m not that comfortable sharing.

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Joanna

Thanks George!

Marlin R.


Don’t be ashamed of who you are. Hold your head high—just like you're doing in your profile pic.

You can lose this weight. It starts with a choice. Put your mind to it and cut the carbs. Keep it simple: eggs, salad, and one good source of protein.

If you’re able to exercise, aim for 20,000 steps a day. Here's how I get mine in: I go to the pool twice a day and run in the water as fast and as long as I can. It burns a lot of calories and it’s easier on the joints too.

You got this. One decision at a time. One step at a time. Let’s rise.

Marion

04/14/2025 10:51PM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $6,000 in prizes!
Hi everyone !

Hope you are all doing great!

So... I've been out of track for a long time now.. win both january and feb but lost march because I didn't do much exercices.
And we're mid april and I had a rough start of the month, lost my grandma, probably getting a divorce,...

Anyway I need all your best tips to be back on track, because I need to focus on myself and I want to feel better !

Any meals that you love and aren't tontime consuming? What is your fav workout ??
Can't wait to read you!
Have a nice day!

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Marion

Thank you so much Brandie :sunflower:

Joanna

Focus on quality protein, fiber and lots of water. And of sleep. With the stress sleep is even more important. It’s good to feel a little hungry before sleep (not a lot) means you did not over eat. And your body will focus on what it needs and not your digestion when you sleep. You got this.

Thomas B.

04/03/2025 7:28PM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $6,000 in prizes!
  • I haven't really posted since my first month, because I basically hit the entire goal first month and coasted a bit, but still lost weight and hit the goal each month! Getting back to posting this month to motivate myself and maybe motivate a couple of you a little more this April! The left side is right before we started this DietBet. I was in a dark place and not happy. The right side is 2 weeks ago! So much happier and feeling great! Let's all have an amazing month and do one thing better than last month!

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MJ C.

Wow, I can really see the weight loss in your face! Great job! Thanks for posting.

Joanna

Wow! What a win!

Joanna

04/03/2025 2:02AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $6,000 in prizes!
Even though I don’t need to lose much this coming month, dropping now is getting harder. I haven’t been at this weight in years, so my body is just adjusting. But with spring finally here I’ll add in more walks, and I’ll stay consistent with my four-day-a-week weight training. I’m trusting that will be enough to keep me moving in the right direction.

The biggest change I’ve made this time around is that I’ve shifted my focus entirely. Instead of obsessing over calories, I’m making sure I get at least 120g of protein a day (preferably more, but protein is hard for me and 120g is a lot of food!!) and at least 30g of fiber (again, more is better). I’m also keeping refined sugar to a minimum. My body is responding in the best way.

At 49, I know how crucial protein and strength training are…. not just for weight loss, but for keeping muscle and long-term health. I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for years, and I know how much damage that cycle has done to my body. This time, I’m looking for sustainable changes.

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Joanna

@bh21 Honestly, it just starts with making it a priority—until one day, it becomes a lifestyle. I’ve been working out for years, not always perfectly, but here are a few things that help me stay consistent:
1. Every time I work out when I don’t feel like it, I think of it as a 2x win. And when I do feel like it, it’s a 10x. The days I push through when I’m not in the mood are honestly the biggest victories.
2. If I really don’t want to, I tell myself, “Just do 10 minutes.” Once I start, I usually keep going. Or I’ll commit to a 10-minute walk—once I’m outside, it always feels better.
3. The hardest part is just starting. If you can get past that first 5 minutes, you’re usually good.
4. Your future self will thank you. Every workout is a deposit into a healthier, stronger version of you.
5. Pair workouts with something enjoyable—music, a podcast, or even a favorite show. It makes it feel less like a chore.
6. Track how you feel after each workout, not just how you look. That boost in energy or mood is worth everything—and can be a great reminder on tough days

Joanna

@michelle yes! The 30 different veggies a week is a game changer. It’s so good for your gut health and microbes. But it is also a little challenging and changes things up. My son is 14, we try to count some weeks just to masks sure we are up there. Have been doing that for years.

Katherine

03/28/2025 8:30AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $6,000 in prizes!
  • Today's upper body strength training session (back, biceps, triceps) was paired with scrambled eggs and spinach with a side of berries, almond butter and a dash of cinnamon.

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Sandi R.

Beautiful! I love the colors and the composition.

Joanna

Yummmmm
Joanna has weighed in at xxx pounds
01/23/2025 6:05AM in Holiday Hustle Transformer - Win A Workout Wardrobe!

Total weight lost is now 256 pounds! Average is 6.4 pounds.

Becky

12/15/2024 9:32PM in Holiday Hustle Transformer - Win A Workout Wardrobe!
Hi everyone! Where are you all based? Have you guys done many of these before?
Im based in Norway, and did some of these a few years ago, but the years have since gone by and the kgs piled on…🙈

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Becky

And happy (belated) birthday!

Mickie Y.

Hi, I'm in Upstate New York USA. I've done a few but in the last year my blood pressure has been creeping up as well as my weight. So I figure i need to get my act together and work on getting healthier.
I turned 40 in October, Birthdays don't normally bother me (it's just a number) but this one hit hard... I think partly because of my health...