Vital Stats

Name: Tammy Christmas

Before:
Age: 42
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 243 lbs
Body Fat: 36%

After:
Age: 43
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 143 lbs
Body Fat: 23%

Why I Got Started

I was tired of being overweight. I'm a stay at home mom and have 3 children. Type 2 diabetes runs in my family and I was worried that I might end up with it.

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Tammy Christmas' Weight Loss Progress.

How I Did It

I was able to lose the weight with the help of my doctor, diet, and exercise.

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Tammy Christmas.

Supplements

• Multivitamin
• Calcium
• Omega 3-6-9
• CLA
• L-Carnitine
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Thermogenic
• Glutamine
• Creatine Monohydrate
• Whey Protein

Diet

Meal 1:

• 1/2 cup of oatmeal
• Protein shake

Meal 2: Post-Workout

• Protein shake
• Banana

Meal 3:

• 4.5 oz of chicken or turkey
• 1/2 cup of brown rice

Meal 4:

• 4 oz of sweetpotato
• Protein shake

Meal 5:

• 4.5 oz of chicken or turkey
• 1 cup of green beans or broccoli

Meal 6:

• Protien shake
• 1 tbs of peanut butter

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Tammy Christmas.

Training

Every day I try something different. Most of the time, I work out with my husband or a friend. Monday is usually chest. I've found that free weights work better than machines. I only use machines when I don't have someone to spot me.

Tuesday is legs, Wednesday is shoulders, Thursday is arms, Friday is abdominals, and Saturday I do whatever body part I feel needs extra work. After each workout, I do 35 minutes of cardio on the treadmill.

Suggestions For Others

I had a hard time making the decision to lose the weight, but now I feel great. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it. Anyone that feels that they can't do it, just remind yourself that you can! You just have to make up your mind and do it. Push yourself and, if needed, seek the help of someone to push you harder.

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It's A Lot Of Work, But It's Worth It.

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