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January 2015 Challenge – Eat Clean for 31 Days and DietBet

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Eat Clean for 31 Days and Lose to Win with our DietBet Weight Loss Pool – January is the time when we commit to new years resolutions and get started with our 2015 goals.  One of the major goals that millions of people set for themselves is losing weight.  This month we are going to commit to eating clean because what you eat makes up 70 – 80% of the weight loss equation.  You can’t out exercise terrible eating habits because it’s not just about weight loss or building muscle…it’s about your long term health and building a lifestyle you can maintain for the long haul.  #BWLWJan

eat clean for 31 days blogClean Eating Goals for January!

  • Keep meals simple and ingredients to a minimum.  The more simple the meals, the easier it will be for you to stay on track.
  • Cook or prepare at least 1 meal at home each day.  The goal is to control what you eat.
  • Avoid foods that are highly processed, full of preservatives (to keep them fresh on a shelf), or colored with dyes.
  • Don’t buy junk! If you don’t buy it, you will be less likely to eat it.
  • Eat 4-5 meals per day – 3 meals and 2 snacks is a great way to split these meals up.  Your goal is to not go more than 3 hours between meals/snacks.
  • Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime, 3 hours if you can.
  • No fast food or candy.  If you have to eat in restaurants, read the menu and seek out whole food options like salads, lean meats and veggies that aren’t cooked in butter and covered in salt.
  • No sugary drinks or soda.  This includes artificial sugars in diet drinks like Crystal Light and Diet Coke.
  • You can eat ANY fresh fruits or veggies you like (fresh or frozen).  Don’t worry about carbs from these whole and healthy foods.

How do you join us? Sign Up by leaving a comment below. Let us know what your weight loss and wellness goals are for 2015.

Other ways to participate….

  • Join our January DietBet and weigh-in by January 5th
  • Photo Accountability – Post photos of your meals, meal prep photos, workout photos and inspirational quotes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #BWLWJan
  • Make sure that you are on our email list so that you receive this month’s tips and are eligible for any giveaways.  Click here to sign up for our list.

Bonus!! Join our DietBet Weight Loss Pool – Join us at www.dietbet.com/bwlw

What is DietBet? – DietBet is the social dieting game that lets you win money while losing weight together.

  • Bet $35
  • Lose 4% in 28 Days
  • Split The Pot
  • Weigh-in via photo January 3-4, 2014

You’ve got 4 weeks to lose 4% of your starting weight. To begin, everyone puts money into the pot and each person weighs-in via photos that include a secret word that you don’t have access to until 48 hours before the start of the contest (this keeps people from submitting old or altered photos). After four weeks, whoever’s hit their 4% goal is a winner and splits the pot with the winners.  More Information

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What is clean eating?

When you eat clean you will be eating unprocessed, whole foods that are prepared or cooked in ways that don’t add extra chemicals and toxins.  We are talking  about fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean meats, meat substitutes like tofu, soy, whole grains, lots of water, healthy dairy and fresh juice.  We will avoid fried food, fast food, junk food, bleached white flour, artificial ingredients, soda, commercial juice and sugary drinks, processed sugar (white sugar, corn syrup), and foods with preservatives, toxins, dyes, saturated fat, and trans fat.  You will likely be cooking at lot of food at home, making green smoothies, eating salads, looking for healthy snacks, and really realizing just how healthy you’ve really been eating.

What can you eat?

Have no fear! We’ve got a Clean Eating Foods List to guide you.

How do you know that you are eating enough food? – Visit My Fitness Pal and If It Fits Your Macros to get an idea of how many calories you need to eat per day.  If you are doing light to moderate exercise, you’ll likely eating 1300 to 1650 calories per day.  If you are doing a lot of exercise or have a substantial amount of weight to lose (60 pounds or more), you may start out at 1400 – 1900 calories.  Each person’s needs are different. YOU have to do the work to find a way of eating that works for you.

Clean Eating Resources for this Challenge

Clean Eating Guide E-bookYou can also incorporate our 14 Day Smoothie Cleanse into this challenge because all of the recipes are clean.  That is a great way to jumpstart your efforts for 2015.

Need more info?  I’ve created a downloadable e-book guide to help you navigate clean eating, “Clean Eating for Wellness and Weight Loss“.  Get your copy today for just $6.00.  It’s also available on Amazon.
Clean Eating Meal Plan Week 1 

Clean Eating Meal Plan Week 2

Clean Eating Meal Plan Week 3

Clean Eating Meal plan Week 4

10 Tips for Eating Clean on a Budget

2 Day Sample Clean Eating Menu

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  1. Hello
    Are you not doing a 2015 31 day clean eating challenge for vegetarian, I don’t see a meal plan for the vegetarian. Thanks

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  3. I’ve been following you for a year and have never signed up for a challenge. I bought the clean eating and green smoothie books. I’ve used your sample meal plans which are very helpful. I’m starting 2015 off right. I’m in…….

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  8. Being Hispanic it’s so hard to stay away from the traditional everyday rice dinner and Lord knows bread is a weakness as well. I would love to join the January challenge and trust me it will be a challenge in its self (for me at least). Do I have to joint the DietBet? My ultimate goal is to be able to fit into a size 12 (right now I am between 16-18), so I couldn’t say how many pounds that is, I just know that a size 12 seems like a nice average size.

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    • Nope, the DietBet is optional. It’s extra motivation because of the cost for those who know they need that motivational push.

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  9. Hi,

    My 2015 weight loss goal is to lose about 20 pounds. I would just like to fit into a size 9/10 again. I am in a 12 currently and fit a size 14 in certain clothing but I just want to be healthy. I am a busy mom who has work,family and church to handle. I just want to feel good doing it. This challenge will help jumpstart a more healthy lifestyle for me.looking forward to the challenge. I have never been physically active so this wont be easy for me.

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  13. My Goal is to be healthy: Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually, and Pysically. I MUST invest in my Wholeness. I commit an investment of money, time, and physical activity to being more healthy.

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  16. My goal is to rid of all 70lbs of baby weight and indulge in a pool of mental and physical stability and self-control.

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  25. My goal is to lose 20 pounds. The exercise part I have down pat; the eating healthy part is the problem. I just biked 16 miles yesterday and won’t talk about what I ate! Anyway, I’m in! Thanks!

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  27. Am in for the 31 day challenge, my goal is to loose 50 lbs by summer. :/ or as much as possible from January to Aug. 2015 would love to be in shape before turning the Big 45. 🙂

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  35. I am 220 lbs and would like to reach 175 lbs. I would like to get off meds for hypertension. I want to take the 31 days clean eating challenge.

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  38. Hi my goal is to lose 14lbs in January but overall I need to lose 90 lbs for this year..I’m in but I don’t want to do the bet..I live in the UK.

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    • That’s great I’m also in UK. I need to lose overall 20 pounds but I’m not doing the bet either! It’s great to have a support network

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      • Representing!! Representing LOL!!!…Indeed having the support to lose weight just makes the journey so much easier.You know I’ve joined a few weightloss groups but the support wasn’t as good, i hope this will work. I can’t wait.

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  39. Ok…sigh…I must lose 50-60 pounds in 2015. I’m over feeling sluggish, tired of not feeling great in my clothes and I need to feel fabulous at 53! Perhaps with the support of others in the struggle to look and feel healthier, I will succeed! Dwana H.

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  40. I’m in for the clean eating challenge. My 2015 goal is to release 25#, which will place me in a healthy weight range. My only challenge is my husband who doesn’t want me to disappear.

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  41. I need to lose 20 lbs. I want to shed the post baby weight before I have another baby plus I want to fit into my clothes again!

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  44. Hi! U follow your page and now Im resfy to be an active participant! My fitness goals for 2015 include more exercise, healthy foods and a loss of 50 pounds. Sign me up!

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  45. I’m excite about joining I need my blood pressure down an need to drop 50lb so I need all the support please help

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  48. My health goals for the year of 2015: is incorporating strength weight training into my exercise regime. Also to not be borderline for diabetes for my 6 month checkup in June 2015.

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  49. im in for the whole thing, mentally, physically, emotionally I have no more excuses! To get off BP meds and drop 100 pounds before December 2015. That is less then 10 lbs a month. Giving up soda and fast foods.

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  51. my current weigh is 180 my goal is to lose 10lbs at the end of this challenge but overall i want to lose 50lbs so girls lets get ready to get in shape

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  58. I’m in for the January challenge. My goals include dropping weight, getting back in shape and making better eating choices

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  59. My plan for weight loss in 2015 is at least 15 lbs per month the first three months and at least 8 per month after that I plan on toning using my body weight and hand weights. #muchsuccesstoall

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  65. Hey Ajima,
    I’ve been following you for awhile now. I love your page and have taken on many of your challenges. I did your 15 day no meat challenge and never went back. I will have an occasional egg, but I no longer eat meats or fish. Soooo, yaaay and thank you!!
    I’m in for sure!

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  70. I’m ready. My church will actually be doing the Daniel Fast starting January 2. Guess I will be starting a day early

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  77. I would like to lose 50 pounds this year. I’ve already paid for a year long gym membership and started buying more healthy options for home. I have a ninja that I started making smoothies in for snacks. I hope this is the year that I finally get it right!

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  80. My goal is to lose 15 pounds and keep it off for the year. I lost the weight last year then gained it back. Hope this will help motivate me to adopt the lifestyle I need for life, present and future.

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  83. I am all the way down! I love a good challenge…some January goals… keep going with weightloss, keep getting healthier and getting more lean! Also doing this dietbet! Love it!

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  87. I’m in. I’d love to lose 10 lbs in January. My overall goal for 2015 is to consistently exercise and eat clean at least 80% of the time.

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  90. I am in!!! I would like to lose 30 lbs for Spring of 2015! I have had success losing weight in the past; my biggest concern is MAINTAINING that weight loss. Thanks for the wonderful meal plans.

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  92. Being forced to do this by my so-called friends. I love them and they are only trying to help. I would like to lose a good 10 pounds.

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  93. Will the before/after pictures that I submit for the DietBet challenge be published? I don’t want my pictures available to the public but I still want to join in the dietbet pool.

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  95. My goal is to jump start my eating clean life style. I would like to lose 10 pds of fat and build my body with muscle mass.

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  96. I am exhausted physically and mentally. I am all in for the challenge and have a goal to lose 100 lbs by December 2015.

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  99. My goals are to get back to 140 pounds from my current weight at 180. Also, I am wanting to become vegan, and I see this as a great way to get started!

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  101. Already been at it for a few months now, pretty much gave up the fast food, and soda. I have already lost over 4″ off my waist. Weight is down, BP is down, with an appt for cholesterol. Just want to maintain, and polish up.

    OJ

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  106. I’m in, I’ve been trying to lose 10lbs for the past 4 to 5 months. Being Jamaican it’s so hard as most of the foods I cook is so high in fat.

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  108. Hola! My goal is to lose 30 lbs in 2015!
    The holidays and some transitions were my excuse for additional the last 15 lbs.
    I am happy to be here and can’t wait to see my after picture! Good luck and email me if you are on fitbit we can do challenges together! #transformingintoabutterfly #happiness #nevergiveup #makeitapriority #prettygirlsreadandsweat

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  109. My goal for 2015 is to loose 60 pounds overall!! For the month of January I want to loose 10 pounds! By June I want to be wearing a bikini on the beach!

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  111. My goal for 2015 is to lose 85-90 pounds. I’m tired of being in the 200s, I’m ready to be in the 100s. This is my year! I’m doing this for me! I’m in

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  112. I started yesterday (low calorie and clean). My goal is 30-40 lbs. I’m at my heaviest (200lbs), and I hate it. I have too many clothes that don’t fit and I refuse to buy a new wardrobe. People say I don’t look big, but that’s not the point. It does not feel nor look good to me. Gotta do this!!!!!!

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  116. I am in! I want to lose 36 pounds this year. I have done it before but I gained it all back! So my goal this year is to lose the weight and to KEEP it off by eating clean! This has to become a new lifestyle for me not just another diet. I believe I can do it! My current weight is 166 and my goal weight is 130.

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  117. I’m in it for the long haul. I want to lose 50lbs by March. I currently weigh 250. It’s going to be hard but I am determined for myself and my health

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  118. My goal is to Lose 15 lbs. And to follow the clean eating plan for at least 90 days. By then it will be habit.

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  122. I’m all in to the 31 day eat clean. I have a 20 pound goal. I’m currently 183. I think I can get there within 2 month with proper eating and exercise. Good Luck to everyone.

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  131. I am in……my goal is to lose 20 lbs in 2015! I want to be healthier, and get rid of the extra weight!! Tired of feeling sluggish

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  133. I’m in! My goal is to loose 50 pounds, which will place me in a healthy weight range. I’m tired of being sluggish and not liking the way my clothes.

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  134. i been searching for a long time to find a group to where i will be able to get involved n get that inner help to help get this weight back off. This 5 year struggle is soooo real that i cant do it any more ALONE . I want my life back for the 2015 i want n need to loose n get rid of 100+ lbs. im so ready

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  139. I’m in!! my goal for 2015 is to renew my mind…once that happens everything else will fall into place including being the healthy woman God created me to be.

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  141. I am in. I had a car accident back in august and have gained weight because I couldn’t work out. I am ready to get this weight of!!!!!

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  150. I’m starting 2015 eating clean! I’ve gotta do better this year because the scale went the wrong way in 2014. SMH

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  152. I am a stay at home mother of 3. I really need to lose about 63 lbs after having my kids back to back. I will lose about 5 lbs and gain back 7. I’m really ready to start this year off right and have great results. It’s nice to have women that know what I’m going and can relate. I’m in..

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  153. I’m going to be straight forward with myself my life needs an overhaul. I am going to change my lifestyle not for weight loss but for total health. Weight loss will only add to the benefits of change. It’s my time, its my year, it’s all me! Happy New Year

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  155. I guess I’ll give it a shot. Ultimately, I want to lose 100 lbs or whatever looks good on me. I need to give my entire lifestyle an overhaul. I’ve been diagnosed with both depression and migraine associated vertigo in recent years. According to my doctors and my own research, losing weight will help ease the side effects of both conditions. I need lots of help…and prayer.

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  156. I’m in for the challenge. I need to not only lose over 100. lbs but to also live a healthier and more active lifestyle. I know I must set reasonable and achieveable goals until reach my ideal weight. Whew! It’s time for me walk the talk!!

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  157. This is a year of change for me, I want to feel better, sleep better, & look better. Losing 20 pounds is my goal & I’m ready to make a difference – want it off by June 2016!

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  159. I’m in! I want to lose 60 pounds this year and actually start exercising again. I am already on the Paleo lifestyle (mostly) and it has helped me to shed the weight but I need an extra push. For 2015 my goal is to lose 5 to 10 pounds every month in order to get from 259 to 170 lbs.

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  160. I am in for this challenge. I want to lose 60 ppounds this year. Can you send the link clean eating meal plan? ?

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  163. Im ready, I threw out all sodas and sweets! I got my gallons of water and meal plans ready! Let’s Go!

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  164. i want to join in the clean eating part of the challenge . i want to lose 5 to 10 lbs this month.. exerice, and start a journal and to do better this year then last year….can i just do the clean eating part of the challenge? i love this site thank you so much…

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  165. My goal for 2015 is to eat clean, and get healthy. I work a job that requires me to travel every day. I spend a lot of time on the road and my eating habits have become poor because of it. So I’m determined to eat clean and get healthy this year.

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  166. Definitely in. I want to lose 8 lbs in January. My long term goals include losing 50 to 60 lbs total, learning healthier habits. Find me on myfitnesspal under Curvybeautiful so we can push each other and stay accountable. Let’s get to work!

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  167. To implement clean eating into my family’s lifestyle and manage my blood pressure with a healthier diet. Also become more active.

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  170. I’m up the for challenge. Would like to lose at least 15+ pounds. I have a ton of belly fat. Would like that to disappear

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  172. I’m in! I’m having surgery to remove a fatty tumor from my ankle on tomorrow. I’ll be unable to exercise my lower extremities so I can focus on my diet. LET’S GO!!

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  175. Hi ladies…happy new year to all…my goal for 2015 is to loose 70 lbs….i gotta loose at least 30 of those by March for my wedding day…wish me luck…we can do this…this is my year for change

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  176. Hi Ladies I am looking forward to losing 25 lbs, eating clean, I am also Lactose intolerance, and i dont eat red meat, so i am hoping for interesting recipes to help me succeed in my goal for 2015, GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!! LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER!!!

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  178. Hello Ladies Happy New Year!! I’m looking to lose 60lbs by August 6 my 40th birthday, I would like to also loose at least 25 of those by May 30th I have three graduations to attend for my daughters. Good Luck Ladies and Fired Up and Ready To Go!!

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  182. i’m in. I already exercise consistently. I need to clean up my diet to get more from my exercise efforts. I have two goals this year: 1) have a baby or 2) lose 65 lbs

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  187. My goal is to change my eating habits and initiate a fitness plan that will result in a 60 lb. weight loss. I want to lose and maintain this loss long-term without fad diets or gimmicks…Just a lifestyle change.

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    • I am also wanting to change my eating habits and initiate and maintain a fitness plan that will result in a 60 pound loss. My goal is 47 pounds by my 47th birthday in October of this year! SO I am ready to get it started.

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  191. I am ready to join, my goal for 2015 is to eat to live a healthy lifestyle. I need to lose 40 lbs. And i have not been motivated at all.

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  203. I’m in on the clean eating challenge. I want to lose 10 pounds to stay with but 50 over all.I’m really having problems with the junk food cravings. This year i want to learn how eat clean. Thank you this challenges.

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  211. My goal is to provide healthy good food to my family. In doing so along with exercise there should definitely be some weight loss.

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  212. My goal is to continue to strive to live a healthier lifestyle this will not be a diet for me this is a lifestyle change and beating the odds against food addictions.

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  215. I’m interested in joining the weightloss challenge for 2015. I had lose 35 pounds from May to November of 2014 but with the holiday just passing I know I have put a few pounds back on, so lm up for anything that will help me lose weight.

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  219. I’m in. I re-started my journey on 12/29. So far so good. My goal this year is to lose 50 no more than 60 pounds.

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  220. I’m in! My ultimate goal is to loose 110 lbs. In 2015 I am looking forward to cutting sugar out of my diet totally!

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  222. I’m joining the team! Let’s do this! I weigh 190 lbs. right now and would love to get fitter ( It doesn’t matter what the number on the scale is). I’m striving to get in the best shape I’ve ever been in this year. That is my goal for this year and to learn to enjoy myself more, because I deserve it.

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  225. I’ve tried to upload my pictures but DietBet keep telling me to enable my privacy on settings which I’ve done several times, any other suggestions?

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  227. Hello, My goal for 2015 is to lose 25 pounds by my birthday April 19. I need my A1C and cholesterol levels to be lower in 2015. 2015 is my year to get my health and weight back to what it used to be in 2012. I started the Daniel Fast On January 5 and I weight in at 221.9. I also joined the Anytime Fitness Gym. I am ready to tackle my weight.

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  228. Hello, I actually started my lifestyle change on January 5th this year. A little over a week and Im doing great. It’s easier than I thought it would be. I am determined to reach my goals.

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  230. I need to get uncomfortable. I currently weigh 179 lbs at 5 ft tall. My goal is to get down to 140lbs. I know for my height I should weigh between 94.73 and 128.00, but that to me is scrawny.

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  231. I started Dr. Ian’s Fat Smash Diet on Fri 01/16/14. So, I’m still in Phase I (detox). I hope to lose 15 -20 lbs. by mid April and continue healthy eating habits along with more physical activity all year long.

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