I am a weight loss success. In August 2004, I was 236 pounds and, at 5’5” and 25 years old, I could no longer say that I “carried the weight well.” In fact, I was miserable. I lived a half-life existence. My body couldn’t do the things I wanted to do and I had become used to sitting on the sidelines of life. I had forgotten what it was like to be comfortable when crossing my legs, fitting into clothes I like, and even sleeping. I loved the “me” inside, but I did NOT enjoy my life.
I wanted to change so badly, but I had tried and failed at other diets in the past and had simply come to a point in my life that I believed I would NEVER be thin. Until one day…The day that I found out about the Lap-Band weight loss surgery at the NIX Weight Loss Center. I was a little scared of having surgery and unsure about what to expect of it, but now I can say that it was the best thing that I have ever done in my life.
I think of my body as a gift and I’m determined to do all I can to take care of it. I have incorporated lifestyle changes into my eating habits and have added regular exercise into my daily routine.
This surgery has changed my life. It’s changed my LIFESTYLE.
Now I understand the importance of eating right and staying active. There’s no magic diet!!!!
And, it wasn’t difficult because I knew that I was doing something wonderful for myself!
I now weigh 130 pounds and have lost more than 100 pounds!
My slogan is this: NEVER FAT, UNHEALTHY AND UNHAPPY AGAIN!
I could go on, but this is just an overview of my weight loss success. Obviously, losing over 100 pounds has changed many things in my life. I have definitely gained confidence and self-esteem. I know I will never gain the weight back. This time, I didn’t “diet,” I changed my life.