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    Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 10/29/2007 2:15:30 AM
    mcatron

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    “I am so excited, November 2007, I will be turning fifty, I personally do not know anyone happy about turning fifty, but, a few short months ago I was not convinced I was going to live to fifty. Thank goodness for the 6WBMO program and the support, I will not only celebrate my fiftieth, but I am healthier than I was at 30.”

     

    MY STORY.

     

    I am like so many others who have been on the 6WBMO, I have battled weight issues on and off my entire life, and even though I have a few pounds to go to make it to goal, I know I will, because this plan works, all you have to do, is, work it. I know in my heart that it is a life style not a diet.

      It was not to hard to keep the weight in check during school, but, when I was in my twenties and trying to make ends meet and be a provider for my family, nutrition and fitness were not priorities on my to do list, so the years of fast food no exercise and not enough rest was taking its toll. When I got around to addressing my ever expanding body, tried every quick fix diet, pill, and program on the market, with little success ,  usually putting more back on than was lost. Now I understand that, the only thing I was accomplishing, killing my metabolism. In my opinion, the majority of most diet plans, quick fixes are all money scams. Ok enough of the failures, we can all get on a roll, with the diet of the day fleeces.

       My twenties where a struggle with weight and I was loosing terribly, hope was starting to fade ,and guess what, with my metabolism dead I was now obese, go figure. I was like everyone else,  first denial, then,  I started to feel as though this was the way I was meant to be, after all, I spent years and countless resources, with out any success!

       This is something I noticed, it did not only,  impact my health, strength and stamina, it changed how I looked at life, it changed the way people perceived me. I tried the tough guy biker stuff, then when I got to big to even do that, I tried the jovial fat guy,  let me tell you I was miserable and not getting a break anywhere I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. In my thirties things quickly turned from bad to worse, now, I was morbidly obese, it hurt to just do things I take for granted today, I was living on pain killers, it hurt to even sleep. The weight was crushing, I was constantly tired, sinus problems, all kinds of things were starting to happen, I knew I was ready for a meltdown. Let me assure all of you, I had no fear of death, it had to be better than how I was feeling, all but one, of the children were grown and gone. Then something happened, at the age of 44 my wife had another child. I knew I had to do something, I was frantically checking and researching everything, the fix of the day was by-pass surgery, and this appeared to me as Russian roulette.  This disturbed me greatly, because of all the past failures and disappointments

     Around the end of 2005, and January 2006, I had been attempting to loose with the Atkins diet, it just did not seem healthy and was not working. I was quickly running out of options.  Then one sleepless night I caught Michael Thurmond in his red corvette, promoting the 6WBMO,  I loved the premise ,but, thought those are not the same people, I watched several more times, then got my wife to watch, she said that it was money back guarantee, what did we have to loose.  Looking back now this saved my life, a few weeks earlier I had an episode at a store with my son who was now 4, I am sure this was early warning signs of a stroke.

       We started the plan, well I did, and my wife was the administrator. I want to stop right here and thank my wife, she has never weighed over 106 pounds, but, she knows this plan and believes in it, the first six weeks she kept me straight. I was on the plan maybe 3 or 4 weeks before I weighed, the only reason I weighed was for NBU, an on line simulated university, which by the way is outstanding , alright the big day was here I had to get on a scale, first official weight was 348 pounds, I felt like crying. My beginning inches were around 418 inches.

     I have lost 135 pounds and regained my life, no medications. I am not finished; my goal of 175 is right around the corner and should be around goal by the end of February 08.

      Life is good, my outlook is positive, and my quality of life is outstanding. Thank you, Michael Thurmond, for using your talent to benefit so many. I would also like to mention some people who also made a difference in my journey, Kim(kammeraadclan), Rachel(brwright), Dolores (bmos delores).

     I would also like to thank all my family for being so supportive and holding me accountable.

         If you are having weight related health issues, I beg you to give the 6WBMO a try, Provida guarantees it, what do you have to loose? I bet it will change your life too, I know it has mine.

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 10/29/2007 3:34:08 PM
    kammeraadclan

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    Mike this is Awesome!  You're a true inspiration and will definately motivate MANY people with your success!

    I am always perusing through the success stories!  So glad to see Where you are now..compared!
    Hugs and Enjoy the new life you now have & never take it for granted!

    ~Kim

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 10/29/2007 3:37:36 PM
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    Hey

    Just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed reading your story!  I too will be turning the big 5-0 next month (27th) and I am also trying to get closer to my goal weight.   I started the year of 2007 weighing 193-195 lb.  I started losing on my own and did pretty well - lost about 20 lb by May but then basically just stopped losing.  I kept on trying the rest of the summer without much success.  Happened to see part of the infomercial and kept thinking about ordering but never did.  Finally the beginning of September I decided to go on and order it and like you, thought what have I got to lose!  I started the program o 9/17 and have lost 20 lb so far.  I am going for another 20 lb to try and reach my goal of 135-140 lb.  I know that the plan works as long as I do the plan as I am supposed to do it.  It really has not been that hard to do and I plan on continuing on until I lose this last 20 lb.  I just wanted to congratulate you on your amazing loss and wish you continued success to reach your goal weight.

    Sandy

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 10/29/2007 11:34:53 PM
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    CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!! On your great success, it let me know that I can to. Keep up the good work....Big Smile        HAPPY 

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 8:58:04 AM
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    Mike -

    Congratulations on your success!  You look absolutely great.  A couple of NBU semesters ago, I was in a dorm with you and I still remember to this day when I would get up early in the a.m. to do my exercising, I would go on the computer to NBU to our then dorm and you were always on the forum too, posting information regarding working out and all the great information you found as you continued your journey to where you are now.

    I know you will make your goal.  Again, a great big congratulations on your success.

    Lori M. P.

     

     

     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 9:55:37 AM
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    Congratulations on your success...you look fantastic! You have the right mindset to not only reach your goal, but to continue on with living lean with great success. This plan really is a lifestyle and I think too many people forget that along the way or once they reach goal. Keep up the great work!
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 11:12:49 AM
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    You guys look GREAT!!! So much motivation here.  Thanks for sharing stories. I am so determined to reach my goal.  I am in the beginning of my second week.  It's easy with many temptations but I keep telling myself that healthy/skinny is going to taste better than those doritos!!

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 12:05:09 PM
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    Congrates on your success.  Your story is inspiring.  Thank you for sharing it with us. 

     

     

     

    NEW GOAL:  115lbs Starting 8/28/10 Current Weight: 175lbs

     

     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 12:15:48 PM
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    Mike...GREAT motivational story! So often our Success Stories represent woman on the program, but you are PROOF POSITIVE that his program is for one and all, male and female alike. You've accomplished an amazing thing, I wonder if that has hit home yet?

    Continued success to you as you start chalking up the years AT GOAL and truly Living Lean!

    Cheers!!! Big Smile

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 12:42:27 PM
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    Way to go Mike.  I was in NBU with you and I was just thinking about  you last week because the dorm I am in this semester also has a gentleman in it.  I was wondering how you were doing and now I have my answer.  You look fantastic and big hugs to your wife for helping you down he journey.

     

     

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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 3:32:31 PM
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    MIKE!! 

    I was SO excited to see you at the top!!!

    You ARE the BEST Possible person to be the monthly Success story!  I'm so proud of you...CONGRATS on being one of Dolores'  'Pin-ups'!!!

    I'm so happy for you...Give your wife an extra squeeze for your success Big Smile




     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 4:37:44 PM
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    Congratulations!! You can never appreciate how hard it is to lose weight until you have been there yourself. I admire your self discipline. You look terrific!
     

     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 5:31:45 PM
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    Kim, Thank you.

    You have been such a friend, and a blessing,thank you for all the time and effort you have put in as an ra for nbu,you have touched so many lives.

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 5:33:30 PM
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    Congrats!  Great Story, Mike!
     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 5:57:31 PM
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    Mike, I'm both touched and blessed by your kind words...Thanks.

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    Kim, Thank you.

    You have been such a friend, and a blessing,thank you for all the time and effort you have put in as an ra for nbu,you have touched so many lives.

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 7:03:14 PM
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    Sandy~ Thank you,you will makeit,I know you can!

    Happythinner~thank you,I did it,youcan too!

    Lori m.p.~ I remember,Thank you.

    Karen~Thank you for leading the way. I have seen you on the boards for a long time ,you look amazing.

    Jauneece~Starting and committing is the hard part and you have already done that,just follow the plan, ask for help the support here is awesome,you can do it.

    MrsKaren~thnak you and it seems you are well on your way,keep up the good work.

    Llara~I remember and I do miss chatting with you. This is the first semester I have missed at NBU,I really miss it,but, work was crazy and I will be taking a trip shortly. HopefullyI will catch next session.Thank you.

    60in06~Thank you , yes,it is hard to imagine unless you have been there.

     
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 7:51:42 PM
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    Congrats Mike! You are surely missed in NBU, I do hope to see you there next term. You are an inspiration to those of us still on the journey.
     

     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 7:59:48 PM
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    Mike - I am so proud of you!   You are such an inspiration and one of my heros.  Your story is wonderful, thank you for sharing.   And your wife is pretty special too.   

                          

     

     

     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 8:30:56 PM
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    Congradulations Mike;  another success story for the plan. 
    I'm sure that your story will encourage many to try the plan and find the same success. 

    I remember the day when I felt normal again and it had been years since I felt it. 

    Keep following the plan because as you said it does work.

    Morgan
     
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    Re: Life is Good,Outlook is Great! - 11/1/2007 8:39:57 PM
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    Mike

    What a fantastic story!  Funny thing is... it is so much like everyone elses - The plan works!  Work the Plan!  Your dreams can come true.  And guess what? Your dreams have come true - the last few pounds are just some tweaks to the dream I'm sure.

    I am so proud of you for so many reasons.  Your committment to yourself is first and foremost, but extending your hand out to others by running the Locker Room in NBU for several semesters was truly wonderful.   You have helped so many people by holding that position and now that you are the Success Story of the month, you have just upped the number of people that you are helping.

    Bravo!  Congratulations!! 

    Kirby 

     
     
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