[It's that time again.... 30 Day Juice Fast!]

It's that time again!

Last time I did a juice fast it was following the rules of the "Mean Green Juice Fast" that was illustrated in the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead which I highly recommend you watching.

I recently moved to a small southern town that lacks a certain "oomph" I would say in the fashion or fitness world which made it overly difficult to maintain my low weight.  Apparently I was trying to pack on pounds early for the winter!

I know my measurements are extremely curvy as I could fit a size zero if it matched my waist.  I have gained inches and thankfully there is a gym a mile down the road that I plan on immediately joining after this possible job offer.

So down to the nitty gritty.

 *If* you want to follow along with me I would be happy to answer questions and guide you along the way. I'm not going to lie, the first 3-4 days are going to suck.  The 5th day you are going to feel AMAZING.  If you need a kick in the butt of energy I do recommend black coffee or a sugar free Red Bull.  Keep in mind I am no doctor, so do not take any of this as medical advice.

Now to the numbers part:

Starting weight (ugh): 174

Goal Weight: 140

Total Amount: 34 lbs lost

Current/Starting Measurements:

Bust: 38 inches
Waist: 27 inches
Hips: 42 inches

A lot of people have asked for my actual weight and measurements and I am hesitant to show people as most of you know "fat shaming" definitely happens. 

But I will make a statement that I got published the most when I weighed 190lbs, and my measurements matched that of someone who weighed 150lbs.

My statement made above is a testament to that everyone's body is different.  Everyone has a different body shape, measurements, and way they hold their weight.  So don't be discouraged if you feel like you can't do it ......

Because you can!

Even if you don't want to lose weight and just cleanse your body of toxins, I recommend doing a 3-4 day fast regardless of your weight.

Since my last fast was in a specific bikini, I am going to do it again to illustrate weight loss.

Drum roll please..... Here is the "me" at starting weight not sucking in:

Depending on how much feedback I get tonight/tomorrow I will start posting my recipes, work out routines, vlogs, etc. 

And daily updates with any nifty links I have found!  

Since Blogspot isn't generally comment friendly, please refer to sending me an email over at khristmodel@gmail.com or contacting me on my Fan Page [here]. 

Let's get fit together!  

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Note: Please consult a doctor if you have any preexisting medical conditions or are on any medications and be cleared for doing a juice fast. 

[I'm Not Fat, I'm Curvy: Guest Contributor]

I've always had a weight problem, but I never truly saw it as a problem until later.  When I was 15, I had surgery that would change my life.  It placed rods with bolts and screws along my spine for scoliosis.  Unfortunately, though diagnosed at 11, it was too late for braces or alternative therapies.  I was put on the sidelines from exercising and basically lived on a couch taking multiple medications and eating.  Before surgery I was at 150 pounds, a healthy weight for my height, and after the three months sitting stagnant I had gained 30 pounds and would soon be entering high school.

I've always been individual in dress and had a taste in Patsy Cline and 40's swing music.  Keep in mind, I lived in a small country town and this was not considered "normal" and my sophomore year the name calling began about not only my individualism but also my weight.  I would have cow noises made at me and I tarted finding food my friend.  I never told my parents and I would cry in my bedroom every night.  Food didn't call me a "fat b*tch" or push me against lockers.  The fat shaming, which caused extreme emotional and physical abuse at school, became so horrible I ended up dropping out.  I am 21 now and am finally finishing my GED as I have gotten my life back.

At my highest weight I was 265 pounds. At 19 I was prescribed a weight loss pill called Phentermine, which I later learned was a strong amphetamine.  I dropped 13 pounds the first week.  I weighed 200 pounds at this point and had become addicted.  The doctor stopped prescribing me the pills and I went back to old habits which led up to my final and highest weigh in.

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One day, I woke up and looked in the mirror and said f^ck this, I am better than that. 

In one year I have lost a total of 90lbs.

To get an idea of this, here are my starting and ending stats along with progress pictures:

Starting Weight: 265lbs.

Dress Size: 24

Bust: 48"
Natural Waist: 56"
Hips: 53"

(190lbs)

(183lbs)

(180 lbs)

Ending Weight: 170-175lbs (fluctuating)

Dress Size: 14

Bust: 40"

Natural Waist: 24 1/2"

Hips: 39 1/2"

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Total Inches Lost: 43"
Total Weight Loss: 90-95lbs

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(170lbs)

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So how did I do it?

I started by changing my diet to healthier eating.  I dropped 15 pounds which gave me more motivation.  Then I started working out.  First I started with the in-home program "Insanity" and shortly after joined a gym.  I was sore but fought through it.  After changing my diet, doing cardio, strength training, and only drinking water, I dropped to 195lbs in 7 months.  I literally cried tears of joy.  I plateaued at this point and started cheating on my diet for about a month but snapped back into it shortly after.

After a year I may not be at my goal weight, but I have gained muscle, lost fat and inches, and put away the past and considered them nothing but obstacles you have to overcome in life.  They do not interfere with my new happy and healthy life.  I will tell you that losing weight takes willpower and determination.  I didn't expect to see changes overnight or look for magic supplements.  I stopped making excuses and just did it.

Today, I am not upset with the number on the scale.  I am no longer considered obese at a weight of 170lbs and a healthy BMI due to muscle gain.  I am not fat anymore, I am curvy.

I am starting a Juice Fast today and will be following along with the blog and recording my progress! I am very optimistic as I have an final goal weight of 140lbs and know I can do it!

- Leanne Ott