Jenny Spencer, 33, started gaining weight early in life. But it wasn't until her now ex-husband Jeff started having chronic health issues that she really put her own health on the back burner.
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Jenny Spencer, 33, started gaining weight early in life. But it wasn't until her now ex-husband Jeff started having chronic health issues that she really put her own health on the back burner.
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After their first son, Logan, was born, Spencer's weight spiked. She was often depressed and anxious and used food as an emotional crutch.
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After their first son, Logan, was born, Spencer's weight spiked. She was often depressed and anxious and used food as an emotional crutch.
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Spencer tried to lose weight several times after the birth of their second son, Brody. She did Weight Watchers a few times and tried cleansing, only to gain it all back.
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Spencer tried to lose weight several times after the birth of their second son, Brody. She did Weight Watchers a few times and tried cleansing, only to gain it all back.
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In the summer of 2012, Logan asked his mom whether she would have more energy to play with him if she were skinny. "That just broke my heart," Spencer said. At the time, she weighed 200 pounds.
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In the summer of 2012, Logan asked his mom whether she would have more energy to play with him if she were skinny. "That just broke my heart," Spencer said. At the time, she weighed 200 pounds.
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Spencer started counting calories and going on short walks. When she hit a plateau, she added strength training. She reached her goal weight of 136 pounds in March 2013 and has maintained that loss.
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Spencer started counting calories and going on short walks. When she hit a plateau, she added strength training. She reached her goal weight of 136 pounds in March 2013 and has maintained that loss.
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Spencer's "secret weapon" is water. Replacing soda with water helped her feel better immediately, even at a heavier weight. Now she hydrates often to keep hunger at bay.
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Spencer's "secret weapon" is water. Replacing soda with water helped her feel better immediately, even at a heavier weight. Now she hydrates often to keep hunger at bay.
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Spencer's sons are thrilled that she now has enough energy to run around with them at the park. "Now that I'm here, I can't imagine going back," she said.
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Spencer's sons are thrilled that she now has enough energy to run around with them at the park. "Now that I'm here, I can't imagine going back," she said.
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