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Special note from Keith: Today marks the 6th yr anniversary our community lost a star. I dedicate today to Amanda. It doesn't matter if you didn't know Amanda. We are a community. We're in this together. We pick eachother up when we fall. That's WHY we are a community, so it can be a little bit easier. Amanda was one of us. _____ Meet: Amanda Alvear @thisgirl_90 She lost over 170lbs!!!! Amanda was also taken from us in the recent tradegy that occurred at the pulse nightclub in Orlando. She changed her entire life and was a shining light of hope to everyone in our community. Like many of us she documented her entire journey on her Instagram. We all know how scary that can be, to put yourself out there and hope for the best. Amanada was BRAVE, she was FEARLESS. She was a hero in every sense of the word. She embodied the spirit of the WL community and was EVERY thing we hope to become. Reports that have come out confirmed Amanda had a chance to escape the nightmare that occurred that evening but went back for her friend!! She tried to save her best friend Mercedes life. Amanda's courage will never ever be forgotten. EVERYONE in the WL community here has Amanda in their hearts. We are in this TOGETHER. This is something Amanda knew. She lived to help others. She was going to become a nurse, she wanted to change the world with her service to others. She did so. ___________________ This was the hardest post I've ever had to write, I cried multiple times. The most touching moment in wlstories occurred after I posted this same post 6 yrs ago. I asked you to donate what you could to Amanda's family gofundme page; they had 25k goal when we posted, this was met a few weeks later. By far our community wasn't the reason this goal was met; but literally dozens of people sent me screenshot last of their donations. From $5-$500. ...the love that was shown by our community to Amanda put me in tears. Never underestimate the power of love. Thank you so much for allowing me to take a moment and reflect on this beautiful life. -Keith #wlstories #lovewins #loveislove _____________________ I highly encurage you to make a donation to any charity of your choice in Amanda's honor. https://www.instagram.com/p/CetuTgllZMt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Meet: @fitcannabisgirl and I’ve lost 110pounds utilizing plant medicine, whole foods nutrition, and a rigorous fitness plan I removed more than 20 daily pharmaceuticals from my routine, worked myself out of a wheelchair doctors told me could be mine for life due to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This success inspired me to open the first cannabis friendly gym so I could empower others to similarly change their own health and wellness with these modalities. After operating for just under a year, my local municipality illegally took my license, thus shutting me down. But I refuse to believe my mission is over. This is where your help comes in and has the power to change my life. See, I entered into the Inked Cover Girl Conest where the winner gets a cover issue and 25K! Between the publicity and the money, this would completly change my life by allowing me to invest into my rebrand. Please consider clicking on the link in my bio, then scroll down and click on the "Free Daily Vote" button to support this dream! Every person with a Facebook Profile gets 1 free vote every day, so please come back to vote every 24 hours. What does the community mean to me? It's a community that supports and encourages everyone's wellness journey, even if it is by unconventional ways. Using cannabis for wellness being one and by supporting me in the Inked Cover Girl Contest being another. This really exemplifies how non judgemental the community is, which is so appreciated. I love being apart of a community that truly wants to see everyone win! Let's get it fam! #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlosssupport #flowerpower #naturalhealth #wlstories #facetofacetransformation https://www.instagram.com/p/Canwna3Fnaz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Meet: @LezetteChristine I’ve lost 210lbs with Bariatric surgery in 2017 I stalled bad and had regain during the pandemic. 90% of my success has been the choices I make in the kitchen. Connecting with like minded friends and finding a healthy balance and changing your lifestyle is imperative to your health and success. Being connected with my WLSTORIES community has truly made a huge difference in my journey. We stayed connected, texting and checking on each other because We are more than a community WE ARE FAMILY and We ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! My Why? To not be hospitalized every 2 weeks, to be present for my 4 INCREDIBLE KIDS and my AMAZING HUSBAND! Honestly without there support and my WLSTORIES family I’d be completely lost. The best advice I could give to someone just starting on their journey is BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF, STAY CONNECTED, DON’T CHASE SOMEONE ELSE’s Perfection. Be the Best version of you. Don’t compare your journey to others. YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are more than a number on a scale. Strive for healthy not perfection. I wanted to see myself BEYOND VSG and the WLSTORIES community has done just that, allowing me to connect with both Bariatric patients and non Bariatric patients on their journey to wellness. I never imagined I would find my forever family but HERE WE ARE! Spread Kindness Like Glitter ✨ -Lezette - - - - - - - We’re almost fully back !! I’m working on getting my life together after some serious health and personal life issues I’ll eventually share. I could definitely surely use help if you want to help. @6months100pounds — #wlstories #vsg #wls #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #vsgsupport #vsgsisters #youmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV1unelGxw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Post your Halloween Survival Guide tips and tricks in the comments below! COMMUNITY CONVERSATION! Happy Halloween everyone!! Halloween isn’t just about costumes and scary movies! It’s also about the CANDY! Whether it’s in the office, at home from the trick or treaters, or in your kid’s bag, the temptation is ALL AROUND US!!! Do you avoid succumbing to the buckets of Halloween candy taunting you? Is candy for the sake of Halloween a necessary evil, an evil that tempts the sweet tooth of even the purest of souls? LETS NOT FORGET NOV. 1ST STARTS NATIONAL DISCOUNT CANDY WEEK We want to take a look under the wrapper and see how YOU deal with all of the sugary ghouls! Post your Halloween Survival Guide tips and tricks in the comments below and don’t forget to stay SPOOKY! ________________ . . 💙 SPECIAL FEATURES: To anyone who mentions us in their post captions!! Ex: @wlstories and / or TAG US in your pic!! ________________ #halloween #halloweencandy #trickortreat #trickortreat🎃 #trickortreating #freecandy #halloweentips #supportgroup #weightlosssupport #weightlosscommunity #vsgcommunity #junkfoodjunkie #dietingproblems #healthytips #halloweencalories #caloriescount #survivingtheholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtpEaflmqo/?utm_medium=tumblr

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HAPPY (Belated) BIRTHDAY @javi_getbeasty !!! The more I get to know him the more I encourage you to follow him, he is an incredibly good decent human being and in this journey for the right reasons!!! He a great man, great friend and EPIC father. He’s been supportive of our community and the people in it since day one he treats everybody with respect and love!!! Thank you Javi and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Keith __________________ Meet: @javi_getbeasty when I first started my journey I was completely alone, completely broke and fully depressed. I hated myself, I hated my life from having to survive, fight and live in the streets just to make ends meet as an overweight teen. I never enjoyed being fat, I hated being heart broken, I simply hated me to a point I tried to end it all. But what made the crazy turnaround for me was one day having a family of my own, building back what I had lost and never had. I ended up losing 4 brothers before their time, never having a father, I wanted to be the dad I'd never had. I missed my family so much that I wanted to build it back and provide way better! I took the time to learn nutrition, I gave up all the junk foods, I hustled and save to pay for a gym membership, and I lifted weights every single day. I rather had put in for my future that meant something then to live as nothing. All I hope to do with my account is show what gave me strength, HEART, and help inspire people to make their life count, bring their best & educate them not just with knowledge but wisdom too. Body positive to me means, loving yourself enough to be your best for those who love & want you at your best! Starting tip - Make your body's health a priority, we only live once & we know how bad health can hurt more then just us. Take care of your body & take the time to educate yourself it will save you alot of time & error, help you reach goals alot faster & easier too! _________________________ 🙏IMPORTANT 🙏 wlstories need your help!!! You can support OUR community with your Amazon shopping! Use WLSHIRTS.com when you go to amazon. This link will take you to amazons site and we’ll get 2-5% commission from Amazon!! _________________________ #ww #tbt #fitguys https://www.instagram.com/p/CVT2n4Gj9j5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s a miracle I’m alive. …fear of asking for help isn't just fear of not being capable, it's also fear of being a burden, fear of imposing, and fear of being too needy. But the weakness in asking for help is in not asking for it. Asking for help shows signs of strength, confidence, and resourcefulness. #alive #miracle #wlstories #quotesaboutlife #weightlossjourney #recovery #survivor (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6onLIMOGx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SHARE your mental health story in comments ...Let’s be honest... you didn’t get here overnight. This didn’t just happen. It wasn’t going back for seconds that got you to the number the scale shows... if you’re even brave enough to stand on one yet. We’ve all been there. Mental health has always been a taboo subject in the weight loss and fitness community. It’s my goal to say: NO MORE. I’ve always said knowing your why is the most important aspect of your journey but to know your your you need to know yourself! I know this subject will be the hardest thing to ever get the community to talk about so I’ll go first: Hi! I’m Keith aka @6months100pounds 2021 has been the horrible for me but I’m getting better every day. I have a couple things I’m working on in my head and I go to a therapist at least once a month. Why? Because it’s healthy to. Just like working out at the gym is good for your body, talking to a therapist is good for your soul. When I talk to people about my 170lb lost journey and give advice for their success I’ll always mention the mental side of it. Even if it’s not a therapist, talk to your friends, pastor, teachers, subway sandwich artists, whoever! YOU will always have someone who will be there and listen, offer advice and just be there. Often they themselves been through the same!! Have faith!! One of the things I LOOOVE About Wlstories is it truly is a community phenomenon! Thousands of people coming together and doing one simple act: celebrating / supporting each other. So please; 1. Know you are loved. 2. If you want someone to talk to reach out!! Anyone! Hell feel free to call me! 3. Support the public discussion of mental health. 4. Help end the stigma with mental health! 5. Be a friend! Be an open ear, even if you don’t think you have the time you really do. We ALL have time for the things we value....so value each other. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthday #vsgcommunity #weightlosssupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #wellnessjourney #depressionawareness #recovery #positivevibes #anxiety #endthestigma #wwcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CU3d5jzjdHk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’m currently working on rebooting the community to a more manageable pace… you would help us out by posting your location in comments!! Read through comments to say hello to people in your area!! Tag me @6months100pounds if you're from Florida especially Tampa / Orlando area and I’ll send ya the Florida meetup info! Let's see how far our community stretches!! Comment Thanks! -Keith #wlstories #vsgcommunity #supportgroup #homeworkout #tampafitness #tampaflorida #orlandoflorida #rundisney #orlandofitness #wlscommunity #weightlosscommunity #weightlosssupport #vsgsupport (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3KnL9DCWH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @caseynigmaa !!! She is the reason why I have spent 6 years working on our community!!Casey found the community and BECAME A LEADER!! She stepped up and became involved in every aspect the community has to offer. She has exponentially inspired thousands of people with her journey and work to help others the community!!! She’s an amazing human being inside and out and she is dedicated to making the life’s of others better!!! I only wish we can find more leaders like Casey to step up and be the light to so many in our community just starting their journey!!! • • Meet: @caseynigmaa I’ve lost 104lbs but I use a variety of methods, but I mostly count macros, Herbalife and drink lots of water and go to the gym at least once a week. There is nothing I love more than being able to help people who are battling the same demons as me. This journey isn’t easy, and at times, feels so lonely. One of the biggest things that impacted me in a positive way during my initial weight loss was following instagram accounts of people who I identified with. They were on a path I was desperately trying to get on - and stay on. Because of these accounts, I felt like if they could do it, so could I. On my worst days, I could find someone I follow who was also having a bad day. Then I found this community, Wlstories! I can’t imagine a better, more supportive community. Last year, I went alone to the meetup. I was nervous, but getting to meet so many other kind souls who have battled this beast was humbling and I felt like I belonged!! I’m so grateful to this group, both near and far, for keeping it positive, fun and inspiring. Make sure you follow people you identify with! We are your tribe. Starting tip: Surround yourself in positivity. Whether it’s online, or in person. You should make sure that even on the rough days, you have people or outlets that bring you back on track. • • #tampa #tampafitness #tampabay #champabay #celebratemysize #celebratemycurves #healthytampabay #weightlosstransformation #transformationjourney #herbalifenutrition #wwcommunity #strongwomen #rolemodel #cardiodrumming #weightlosscommunity #bodypositivemovement (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTgDloZD6l8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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PRIME DAY GIVE-A-Way!! WIN some FREE @wlshirts SHIRTS! And Help WLSTORIES too!! A lot of people are shopping on amazon for prime day (and after) Just wanted to remind you all you can REALLLLY help wlstories.... Anytime you buy ANYTHING off amazon using OUR link a few % of your purchase goes to wlstories!! ___________________ Do you plan on buying anything today / tomorrow? Enter this link in your browser to go to amazon!! It will take you to an Amazon page where you can search and use Amazon normally!! LINK ---> www.wlshirts.com ___________________ HOW TO ENTER CONTEST: EVERYONE who write their favorite @wlshirts in comments on this post will be entered to win the shirt they describe!!! WINNERS: 3. Comments on Facebook post will count as bonus! Exta-entries: TAG a friend and receive an extra entry per tag!!! ____________________ #primeday #primeday2021 #contestgiveaway #workoutshirt #workoutmotivation #weightlossjourney #transformstion #wwcommunity #wlscommunity #wlstransformation #vsg #vsgcommunity #vsgjourney #beachbodyondemand #healthyjourney #tampafitness #orlandofitness (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQbesNGjTzE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Special note from Keith: Today marks the 5th yr anniversary our community lost a star. I dedicate today to Amanda. It doesn't matter if you didn't know Amanda. We are a community. We're in this together. We pick eachother up when we fall. That's WHY we are a community, so it can be a little bit easier. Amanda was one of us. _____ Meet: Amanda Alvear @thisgirl_90 She lost over 170lbs!!!! Amanda was also taken from us in the recent tradegy that occurred at the pulse nightclub in Orlando. She changed her entire life and was a shining light of hope to everyone in our community. Like many of us she documented her entire journey on her Instagram. We all know how scary that can be, to put yourself out there and hope for the best. Amanada was BRAVE, she was FEARLESS. She was a hero in every sense of the word. She embodied the spirit of the WL community and was EVERY thing we hope to become. Reports that have come out confirmed Amanda had a chance to escape the nightmare that occurred that evening but went back for her friend!! She tried to save her best friend Mercedes life. Amanda's courage will never ever be forgotten. EVERYONE in the WL community here has Amanda in their hearts. We are in this TOGETHER. This is something Amanda knew. She lived to help others. She was going to become a nurse, she wanted to change the world with her service to others. She did so. ___________________ This was the hardest post I've ever had to write, I cried multiple times. The most touching moment in wlstories occurred after I posted this same post 4 yrs ago. I asked you to donate what you could to Amanda's family gofundme page; they had 25k goal when we posted, this was met a few weeks later. By far our community wasn't the reason this goal was met; but literally dozens of people sent me screenshot last of their donations. From $5-$500. ...the love that was shown by our community to Amanda put me in tears. Never underestimate the power of love. Thank you so much for allowing me to take a moment and reflect on this beautiful life. -Keith #wlstories #lovewins #loveislove _____________________ I highly encurage you to make a donation to any charity of your choice in Amanda's honor (at Orlando, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQCgx1NjfNn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Special @mywlstories feature! Mywlstories is a mini project we’ve made to help people connect to the community in their own unique way. Telling their story visually and letting others know: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER. Meet: @salodyssey I once weighed closed to 700 pounds. To date I've lost 477 pounds with VSG and was recently featured in season 3, episode 7 of Skin Tight on TLC. I've been at my weight loss odyssey since 2014. I had a monumental task in front of me to fight for my life back. Obesity no longer has a grip on me. I'm now enjoying life, rather than just surviving. Starting tip: Fight. This odyssey will bring many bumps and walls in front of you. You must tackle them head on, and fight, because no one will do it for you. Should any of you ever need help or advice, please to not hesitate to DM me. Good luck!! ________________ WHAT DOES WLSTORIES MEAN TO YOU? Wlstories is the best support group I’ve ever been a part of. Support is absolutely vital on this journey. I’m proud to be a part of the community that’s loves and supports one another unconditionally. My story might change over time but the friends I’ve made here and at wlmeetups Will last forever. 🌴 Wlstories Florida Meetup is BACK!! DM @6months100pounds for details! #tampa #tampafit #tampafitness #sarasotafitness #vsg #guysthatlift #fitguy #wls #fattofit #healthy #rny #healthylifestyle #mealprep #transformationtuesday  #fitdad #weightlosssupport #bodypositive #nsv #smartpoints #orlando #orlandofit #vsgcommunity #vsglove (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPrcAAPDRQv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We’re 4 years old this weekend!! Let me tell the story about how I (@6months100pounds ) wound up on Instagram. 8 years ago I started my own personal weight loss journey. I used to spend my nights scrolling through Instagram and saving motivational weight loss memes. I found myself going back to these images constantly. Sometimes during a set at the gym. Sometimes when I wanted to say screw it and just quit. Go back to my old life. In almost every moment the good, and the ugly I would find some sort of renewed faith. It’s important because you will fail. You will have those moments will you can't stand who you have become. You will want to quit. It's all a part of the journey. To survive and to continue on the path of this journey you need that hope, you need that faith, you need that inspiration. Hope, inspiration and believing in yourself is a fire. And like all fires it requires a fuel. I started my IG because my phone ran out of memory with the photos I saved. I wanted a spot to organize them / look at them... it wasn't for other people, it was for me... The love that followed from that is how @wlstories was created. Faith (in yourself, others and anything else) + Unconditional Love is the recipe of success for @wlstories. It's how we became the largest not for profit weight loss support community in the world. This page isn’t the biggest in the world. But it’s a tool at the core of this community. I’m greatly looking forward to what the next year will bring!! #wlstories ________________ Submit to @wlinspired! Submitting gives you a chance to introduce yourself to the community and be highlighted on our main page: @wlstories. Send us a message (DM) today! ________________ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #bemorehuman #instaquote #weightlosscommunity #weightlossquotes #weightlossquote #weightlossjourney #vsgcommunitysupport #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #rnycommunity #wwcommunity #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #obesetobeast #bodsquad #fedupfam #strongsmartcapableworthy #tampafitness https://www.instagram.com/p/COWeeznhBu8/?igshid=ffpjaakkk39v

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Meet @fitcannabisgirl With cannabis, clean food, and FITNESS, I was able to loose over 100lbs, get off over 20 pharmaceuticals, and work myself out of a wheelchair that Ehlers Danlos Syndrome had brought into my life!💪🏻 EDS is a connective tissue disease that affects the collagen. Collagen is literally the glue that holds your body together, and due to having this genetic disease, my body was literally falling apart. They day came when I was dropped off a loaner wheelchair, while my custom chair was built. This brought significant motivation. Everyday I woke up, looked at that chair, then would go worked out! It was also very motivating to continue to build muscle when I was in much less pain, due to the cannabis I was ingesting. See, before cannabis I was on a great deal of narcotics that left me obese, and living in a haze, still in pain due to tolerance opiates have. But now, with cannabis, fitness and clean eating I was able to go from #wheelchairto5K in less than 2 years! With my account, it is my mission to educate and inspire as many people as I can reach, to regain control over their own health and wellness, with these three principles! I want to be a reminder to everyone that YOU have the power! If you WANT it, YOU can achieve it! 💚 To me, body positive means loving yourself today while also working for a better healthier you for tomorrow! Starting Tip: Start the morning with positive affirmations and get ride of any negative self talk! A positive mindset is crucial to success, and you must believe in yourself! I would also suggest setting small goals, and celebrating them when they are achieved! Giving yourself credit when you making positive changes no matter how big or small, will continue to inspire more positive change! Keep at it! 💚 What does the wlstories community means to me?: What does the wlstories community means to me? @wlstories is a great place to go to for inspiration and motivation and community. I'm grateful to be apart of a community like this. #cannabiscommunity #420 #420community #cannabis #cannabisstigma #fitnessjourney #weightlosstransformation #transformationtuesday #healthiswealth #healthylife #strongsmartcapableworthy https://www.instagram.com/p/CN6K7tWjDii/?igshid=173zm0vzutd9k

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Submitted by @fearlossfitness for #internationalcircusday from one of my favorite movies #greatestshowman doing #aerial is who I am meant to be and this is #mywlstories #wlstories . Submit your favored quote! Send us a DM! . @wlstories . . #beyourself #bekind #vsgcommunity #iambrave #vsgcommunitysupport #wlstories #wlsjourney #wlscommunity #tampafitness #tampafit #tampaketo #orlandofitness #gymmotivation #wwcommunity #aerialskills #aerialstudent #strongsmartcapableworthy (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNyy46ohAgP/?igshid=dggcqn0k4tsk

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❤️ BIG NEWS!!! ❤️ Re-Introducing: Wlstories Book Club!! I’m THRILLED to announce the most requested item in the Wlstories community is officially back! AND: Everyone who wants one will get a FREE DIGITAL COPY “YOU are a BADASS”! This has been at the top of my list as I truly believe this group will prove to be a powerful force for love and support in our community!! While this will be a group effort we need leaders in the community to step up and want to make a difference in the lives of others. With the recent Social distancing, and so many of us being alone, home and looking for supportive activities this was high on my list of getting going again!! I’m thrilled that @goaliegirl_88 was willing to step up. She’s never done this before but knows people NEED help, and as a community it’s support group it’s takes all of us to pitch in and help others, even if we don’t know them personally. I’m so proud of Polly for stepping out of her comfort zone here!!! We’re going to start slow, but you can expect group readings, recommendations, eventually build up to special events; give-a-ways, author Q n A, special contests that will include authors and publishers. Wlstories Book Club will be a place where people can come together through books to gain friendship, and support while on their weight loss journey! ...Or want to be on a journey! To join 👉 Facebook Search: “wlstories Book Club.” Or contact @goaliegirl_88 for more info! . . 🍎 Wanna be a community leader? Let me know what you have in mind and I would be thrilled to support you and your ideas!!! DM @6months100pounds . #weightlossjourney #fitnessmotivation #currentlyreading #igreads #bookblogger #writersofinstagram #bookstagram #bookworm #instabooks #bookclub #booksofinstagram #vsgjourney #vsgcommunity #wwcommunity #supportgroup #wlscommunity #wlsurgery #wlssupport https://www.instagram.com/p/CNLiB5Bg3SQ/?igshid=1s57b3cq8fzvg