In May 2003, I went to the doctor. I was surprised, and dismayed at what I seen the scale read. I was at my all time highest weight of 252 pounds. I knew it was time to take action. I never imagined I would ever be over 250 pounds. I had heard so much about atkins, I had thought ok, I will go home and get on that. But, I had no money to buy the books needed for that "diet". And knew being a diabetic that it would be highly important to do things right. I remembered my mom had sent me Richard Simmons Gold Foodmover cause it was on sale at Walgreens, and I was going to use it for keeping track of how much water I was drinking. I decided to drag it out of the closet and start using it for my food. I had tried Richard Simmons Deal A Meal in the past. And had always had a real problem sticking to the first week 1000 calorie Blast Off Week. So this time I decided it was more important to just get to eating healthier, and a big weight loss the first week wasn't worth me not being able to stick to it. So I just started at the calorie card that would be right for me after blast off week. On May 5th, 2003 I began my weight loss journey. First I invested in a good scale, I bought at Walmart. I kept weighing my self on the scales there, till I found one that my feet fit on-I only wear a size four, I don't know how women with real feet fit on these things! And I wanted to weigh me the same as the Doctors scale did. The one I chose did both. That same day I bought some of Richards Videos that came with cool weights. I was on my way! The first couple of weeks, I just worked on getting in 6 meals a day and closing all my windows. And getting a good schedule going. Then I soon added exercising. At first I just would do 5 minutes of one of Richards videos, every day. Then each month I added another 5 minutes. Then I was soon doing whole videos! Then I added walking to my daily work outs. December 23rd I joined Curves. I had been wanting to join them forever. Especially since so many of my friends go to Curves. I love it! I have went on several trips and have been able to make this a real life style change. My first trip was in the summer of 2003. I went to a Convention, and didn't gain any weight and stayed on plan. Then in November of 2003, my grandmother died. I went to my home town of Wichita, Kansas, for three weeks. I came home to a 2 pound loss. I was so worried I would gain weight. And so pleased to come home to a weight loss. Then from May-June I went on a 3 week summer vacation to Silver Dollar City, in Branson Mo. I made it in the tour of Marvel Cave, which was 56 flights of stairs. I knew I could make it when I heard it was only 56 stories of stairs, since I do 60 on a regular basis at home. I live in a apartment building with 15 flights of stairs, I go up and down them at least twice, and some times more, at a time. And I came home to a 1 and a half pound loss! Again I just didn't know how I would do on a vacation, and came home victorious! I went to Silver Dollar City again this year in June 2005, and came home to two more pounds lost! In March, 2004 I fell and bruised a kidney while on one of my walks. I was in the hospital for three days. But, I didn't go off plan. I couldn't exercise as I was bedridden for a month! But, I continued to eat right and drink water, water and more water. I lost 15 pounds! In January 2005, I joined TOPS to have a person to person support group and I love it! By, going through these different life situations that usually see people falling off the wagon, and being able to stick to my plan. I have proven to myself, I have changed my life style for good. I still have a lot of weight to lose. But, with Richard Simmons & TOPS programs, Curves Workouts, and Joanna M. Lund's recipes. I know I will make it! And I know I am getting healthier every day! |
My Weight Loss Story |
In May 2003, I went to the doctor. I was surprised, and dismayed at what I seen the scale read. I was at my all time highest weight of 252 pounds. I knew it was time to take action. I never imagined I would ever be over 250 pounds. I had heard so much about atkins, I had thought ok, I will go home and get on that. But, I had no money to buy the books needed for that "diet". And knew being a diabetic that it would be highly important to do things right. I remembered my mom had sent me Richard Simmons Gold Foodmover cause it was on sale at Walgreens, and I was going to use it for keeping track of how much water I was drinking. I decided to drag it out of the closet and start using it for my food. I had tried Richard Simmons Deal A Meal in the past. And had always had a real problem sticking to the first week 1000 calorie Blast Off Week. So this time I decided it was more important to just get to eating healthier, and a big weight loss the first week wasn't worth me not being able to stick to it. So I just started at the calorie card that would be right for me after blast off week. On May 5th, 2003 I began my weight loss journey. First I invested in a good scale, I bought at Walmart. I kept weighing my self on the scales there, till I found one that my feet fit on-I only wear a size four, I don't know how women with real feet fit on these things! And I wanted to weigh me the same as the Doctors scale did. The one I chose did both. That same day I bought some of Richards Videos that came with cool weights. I was on my way! The first couple of weeks, I just worked on getting in 6 meals a day and closing all my windows. And getting a good schedule going. Then I soon added exercising. At first I just would do 5 minutes of one of Richards videos, every day. Then each month I added another 5 minutes. Then I was soon doing whole videos! Then I added walking to my daily work outs. December 23rd I joined Curves. I had been wanting to join them forever. Especially since so many of my friends go to Curves. I love it! I have went on several trips and have been able to make this a real life style change. My first trip was in the summer of 2003. I went to a Convention, and didn't gain any weight and stayed on plan. Then in November of 2003, my grandmother died. I went to my home town of Wichita, Kansas, for three weeks. I came home to a 2 pound loss. I was so worried I would gain weight. And so pleased to come home to a weight loss. Then from May-June I went on a 3 week summer vacation to Silver Dollar City, in Branson Mo. I made it in the tour of Marvel Cave, which was 56 flights of stairs. I knew I could make it when I heard it was only 56 stories of stairs, since I do 60 on a regular basis at home. I live in a apartment building with 15 flights of stairs, I go up and down them at least twice, and some times more, at a time. And I came home to a 1 and a half pound loss! Again I just didn't know how I would do on a vacation, and came home victorious! I went to Silver Dollar City again this year in June 2005, and came home to two more pounds lost! In March, 2004 I fell and bruised a kidney while on one of my walks. I was in the hospital for three days. But, I didn't go off plan. I couldn't exercise as I was bedridden for a month! But, I continued to eat right and drink water, water and more water. I lost 15 pounds! In January 2005, I joined TOPS to have a person to person support group and I love it! By, going through these different life situations that usually see people falling off the wagon, and being able to stick to my plan. I have proven to myself, I have changed my life style for good. I still have a lot of weight to lose. But, with Richard Simmons & TOPS programs, Curves Workouts, and Joanna M. Lund's recipes. I know I will make it! And I know I am getting healthier every day! |
Age~8 months Normal weight |
Age~4 years Normal weight |
Age~7 years Normal weight |
Some time after 7 was when the weight gain started. |
Age~25 years 220 pounds |
Age~27 years 252 pounds |
Age~28 years 200 pounds |
Age~29 years 160 pounds |
