Hey guys! Diane Herbst (from people magazine) wrote an article about me on tonic.com!
Please visit the link!
http://www.tonic.com/article/799-pound-justin-willoughby-loses-570-pounds/
Thank you for checking it out! The article is written very well! I hope it inspires you. Feel free to check it out and share it via facebook or twitter.
THANKS!
-Justin
Hello my friends,
I am still in this weight loss thing.. I pray it continues to decrease as I get more active, and eat healthier. I am now at the weight of 234 pounds. This will make my total loss around 570 pounds. The goal is to lose another 20-30! This is a huge step! My goal isn’t that far off! My exercise has increased and it’s becoming more challenging. I am not starting to run longer, and lift more! This makes my day a little harder to get through.. as I do get a little more tired. But!!!!! I will continue! God has not left me this whole time.. He is still giving me the boost to continue.
Also.. the music thing is getting better. I’m still in a rap duo called Panic Attack. Our music is getting more personal, and we pray it inspires people to get closer to Christ in hard situations. You can check us out at these sites. (www.reverbnation.com/attackmypanic) (www.myspace.com/attackmypanic) (www.youtube.com/attackmypanic) also you can become a fan of us on facebook. We appreciate all the support people give us!
-Justin
The United Kingdom has requested to once again do a follow up article! This will be in multiple magazines! I am excited to see my story get out international! I pray God gets the credit with ALL the public attention that this story is getting. I want to take this time to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my journey. I can only imagine what God is going to do through this! Please continue to pray as more opportunities arise!
-in Christ
(Justin)
If you’re like me, then you have a hard time overcoming the sweets, hot chocolate, cookies, cake, candy, etc. Often times I find myself drooling over the cookies and caving in and having one or more. So how can we avoid these tasty treats? Let me give you a few ideas.
1. Eat! If you are traveling down the road to head to the parents’ house, just eat before you go. Don’t stuff yourself, just eat enough to not be hungry. This will help you from over indulging all those tasty treats.
2. Motivational speaking! Stand in front of a mirror. Tell yourself how good you look. Now imagine yourself eating cookies and cake. You may get away with eating just one helping, but often times it will lead to multiple helpings. Tell yourself not to do it. Many times this can work; it can help you get mentally focused for the day.
3. Chew gum. Sometimes people are in the habit of just finding something to chew on. It seems like every time we turn around we are putting something in our mouth and chewing. Focus on what you are already chewing. This could help with the struggle of reaching for something to chew on.
I hope this helps. Understand though, it’s not the end of the world if you somehow give in to these holiday treats. Pick yourself back up, and try again!
-Justin
Hey guys!
Thank you for the prayers you have said for me. I see God doing some amazing things in my life as of late. Just wanted to give everyone a few updates.
1. I will be relaunching the justinwilloughby.com newsletter. I am in need of topics you guys would like to read about.
2. I will be in guidepost magazine in February! Get ready! Pray God opens doors for me to speak His truth!
Continue to pray for me.. I am excited to see what God will do next.
-Justin
Woman’s magazine in the UK would like to do a follow up interview with me! This will probably take place in January. I am not sure of the publish date, but it will happen! My hope is to get the previous article up on the website very soon. I am looking forward to touching the world with my weight loss story. I pray it inspires you to keep going on your daily walk.
-In Christ
(Justin)
Hey guys,
I’ve noticed many times when I am in the gym.. I get bored.. tired.. and I just don’t want to do a machine for an hour straight. YIKES! That is so crazy! Now don’t get me wrong.. I do it at times, but most of the time I switch it up. Here is a routine for those who are use to working out, but want to switch it up!
Start with – 5-10 minutes of walking. This could be done on a treadmill or a track.
Second – Begin a 20-30 minute cardio session. Here’s the thing though.. make sure you just don’t keep your resistance on easy the whole entire time. You need to challenge yourself. Check your heart rate and get it up a bit.
Third – Go do some weights. Target 2-3 areas of your body, and work on them for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you increase weight, and decrease reps. This will help you build muscle.
Fourth – Get back to the cardio for another 10-15 minutes!
Fifth – Cool down for 5-10 minutes. This includes walking at a slower pace.. this will get your heart rate down, and make your breathing easier.
Warning – IF you are not currently doing a workout routine… please see a doctor before you start. This regime is not for everyone. Some people may have to do less!
Hello my friend,
I am excited to tell you that my weight is slowly.. yet surely coming off! I am excited to see this new me become such reality! =) I know transformation is possible.. and it all starts with application! You have to want the change bad enough to do it. Nobody can twist your arm to make you lose weight. The question I have for you is.. DO YOU WANT IT!!?!? I am down to 240.9 and am loving every second of it. Praise God for the amazing success He has given me. I can only imagine what this life without Jesus would be like. Would I still be living? Would I still be 800 pounds? Both seem pretty likely. Thank you for all your prayers and support! Continue to stand your ground with me as we move forward to a healthier version of you!
-In Christ
(Justin)
We go through the whole week eating as healthy as possible, and suddenly we get so tired of eating the same old foods that we splurge on one day of the week. We go out to the buffets and have major portions of our favorite foods. What’s wrong with this picture? Honestly to me, I find this good and bad.
The goods: I noticed that if I do this, I do tend to lose a few more extra pounds the next week. Odd to say the least. Why does this happen? My guess would be that it speeds up the metabolism. Our bodies can adapt to what we are feeding it over time. If it is suddenly bombarded with a food that it isn’t use to having.. WHAM! Metabolism is in heaven for a few moments! This pumps it back up to where it starts butt kicking the unwanted fat and calories. Plus… it keeps me sane!
The Cons: First off it depends what the food is. Are you going off like me at times, and getting 12-20 chicken wings and chugging them down one after the other? Are you going off and buying a whole pizza and splitting it with your friend? Are you purchasing a half gallon of ice cream and eating it down in one sitting? As you can see some of these things can be very bad for your overall health. But what if we just do them once in a while? I really don’t have the answers for you on this. I know too much fat isn’t good for anyone. Chicken wings or chinese buffets offer a fried treat.. yet our hearts are screaming NOOOOO!!! So really, I am torn between what is right and wrong.
Also.. If I don’t treat myself I GO CRAZY! I need something out of the ordinary to keep me focused throughout the rest of the week. So I want to hear your thoughts on this subject. Do you think it’s cool to splurge or treat yourself to a food one day a week? Let me know!
-Justin
Hey twitter heads! You can follow me on twitter and receive updates much quicker! I will be tweeting through my workouts most of the time. I will also tweet some healthy tips and information throughout the day. All you have to do is start following me on www.twitter.com/jwilloughby1986
