About 4 1/2 years ago, I met a man that would change my life for the better. His name is Orlando and he’s the best boyfriend in the entire world. We met and I instantly fell head over heels for him. He has always loved me no matter what size pants I wore. We both decided on a lifestyle change around the same time, but his was for a different reason.
Orlando was born in the Dominican Republic and came to America when he was 5 with his parents in 1987. He grew up in Queens, NY. All Latin food is absolutely amazing, but also can be very unhealthy. Lots of fried and starchy food-- Tostones, chicharones, empanadas and rice and beans
His family doesn’t believe that it’s a meal unless rice is involved. Growing up with an abundance of the food I previously mentioned, Orlando was always a chunky kid. When he was 26, he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Doctor told him to lose weight and there wouldn’t be a problem.
30 days (and two meals) later, he lost 20 lbs. And he looked hotttttttt! Orlando took a little break and did it again for another month and was able to break out of the 200s and down to 198. He officially lost 30 lbs.
When Orlando juices, it kind of kicks my ass into gear. It’s a little competition we have going and honestly, I do not think I would have gotten this far without thinking that. I probably would have given up, but since he’s losing so much weight, in my mind, I’m like “Oh sh-t, I have to catch up!”
So now that the holidays and our vacation have passed, Orlando is back on it and has started a 30 day cleanse, he will probably allow himself one or two meals.
Orlando likes to do the green juices. Here is the process in pictures (2 servings):
I will be blogging about different types of diets out there soon.
Both of you are doing an amazing job and look fantastic!
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