A Weight Loss Plan that Works!

Move to a Developing Country!

I lost 20 lbs in 2 months!

I can't say that I felt very healthy during the last days of this run, but I am healthy now and have kept the weight off (although not entirely by choice.)

I am now on a weight-gaining program to gain at least one lb every month for the sole purpose that I don't lose more weight and disappear into the sand.

My morning routine illustrates why I lose weight and why I am healthier from my energy levels to my appearance. Instead of ordering a MC bacon and cheese sandwich from the drive through, or cooking my all-time favorite breakfast which includes on average 4 pieces of crispy bacon, two eggs and buttery toast or a steak with hash browns and A1 sause - I had a banana with peanut butter and watered down milk with Wheatbix (it's a NZ thing.) I also bike to and from work everyday which is about a 10 minute bike ride. (I also ride my bike everywhere to run errands, visit family and friends or go to church, basically every time I leave my house.) By the way, I cannot afford bacon here in Tonga. It comes down to a decision of bacon or soap? I am sure my roommate appreciates that I choose the latter.

Well, if you cannot make it to a developing country before your high school reunion or your wedding, you can always change a few things in your routine, or cut your food budget in half, or both. Since I hope that you and your family are healthy and happy and I know that 10 times out of 10 1/2, people want to lose weight - I encourage you all on your quests to get rid of your college flab or other flab and enjoy increased energy levels.

However, this developing country and weight loss idea doesn't work for everybody. Tonga has, and this is, I know, not a big shocker, made it to the top ten obese countries list -- also joined by the U.S. mind you.

ps. Check back for my Before and After photos

PHOTOS from TONGA

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Hi Everyone! Long time no write. Check out this website above of my photos for some of the sites from Tonga.

I wish I could take you all to Pangaimotu with me one day. It is a tiny island off of the main island, Tongatapu - 15 minutos by boat, where locals and tourists go for some quality island R&R. I had the chance to visit there with my good friends on our holiday. I took some photos and thought of you all while I was going for my third swim in the warm waters at the mini-resort there. Enjoy the photos and come visit soon!

Love you all! I will be on here more often.

Thank you for everything.

Love,
Nes