A/6/6/5
Body Type:
A
Start Weight:
316
Current Weight:
181
Goal Weight:
155-165
Posts: 384
Joined: 2/6/2003
Status:
offline
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Nine months ago, I weighed 316lbs. I was chronically obese, unhappy, unhealthy and in fact, I never knew what it felt like to be otherwise. Who would ever have thought or believed that in just nine short months, I could lose 130lbs, over 90 inches off my body and begin to live a life that I only dreamed could exist for me?
From the time I was a very small child up until 9 months ago I truly believed that I was just destined to be fat. I fooled myself into thinking I could ‘hide’ my weight in ‘slimming’ clothing, although inside I secretly knew I looked terrible. Being overweight affects everyone in a different way. I developed an overly confident persona, using my weight as the brunt of all jokes. I was a bubbly, dynamic, joke-cracking, quick witted woman on the outside and a miserable, shy and unhappy girl in my heart. I felt so very unattractive but fortunately, I had the blessing of meeting (and marrying) a wonderful man and of having a wonderful daughter (who is now 20 months old) and I finally began to see that there were other reasons to become healthy.
I felt breathless just putting my baby in her car-seat. I had so many complications while I was pregnant that could have been avoided had I been healthier. I blacked out one day and was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. Doing menial chores, such as mopping the kitchen floor, would have me panting for breath. I had a man, a child, a house and while my heart was full of joy with those things, I couldn’t enjoy them to the fullest because I had no quality of life. Despite living near some of the nicest beaches in the world, I never went to them because I wouldn’t be caught dead in a swimsuit. If I HAD to go swimming in a pool or hot tub, I wore clothes over the top of my bathers. The people at the McDonalds drive-through knew my name and my “regular” order! Every photo I have from my wedding, I despise. If someone bought me a necklace as a gift I usually had to suffer the embarrassment of not having it fit. Despite being 21 years old, I couldn’t fit into anything fashionable and so always appeared to be much older. I went to go horseriding and the horse actually grunted in protest at my weight! The height of my embarrassment came in late 2003, when I got kicked off a rollercoaster because I couldn’t get the seatbelt fastened.
A month after that, I started this plan weighing 316lbs. Within 9 months, I am down to 184lbs. That is 132lbs gone forever. I lost 48lbs in the first 6 weeks. I have lost over 93 inches off my body and can actually buy ‘normal’ sized clothes (a size 28 to a size 12/14). I’m still not at goal but have every confidence in this plan and in its guaranteed results. Rest assured, even if you don’t lose weight as fast as I did, it does work and it will get you to your goal. I didn’t cheat or tweak the plan at all, I just got organized and worked it. I am actually eating more than ever before and losing more than ever before! For the first month or so, I didn’t do any exercise. After adding the bands and some walking I suddenly found myself developing muscles and just feeling so much more energy in everything I did. I am so energetic, I walk with a bounce in my stride and people notice it! I can wear any necklace I want and fit into any ride at any amusement park! My little girl is now running around and instead of dreading taking her to the park, I look forward to running after her. I no longer feel ashamed for my husband because he has me for a wife and can actually believe him when he says I am beautiful. I got approached last week to do some modeling…what a joke! Me..modeling!? My husband assures me, its not so funny anymore.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this plan to anyone. I truly hope that if you are reading my story and are wondering if it works that you will believe me when I say ‘this is it’. THE ONE. It may take a little getting used to, but you don’t have to buy any special products or count points or do anything you cannot maintain in every day life. It is a simple, healthy program that will educate you on how to eat and exercise for the rest of your life. If you are serious about losing weight and getting healthy and are ready to make a commitment to these goals, my advice would be to get started. The support on these forums is invaluable and has kept me both motivated and educated. It is such a privilege for me to be able to share my story with you all. So many people in these groups have played such important roles in my weight loss journey, so thank you all so very much. Most importantly, my thanks and praise goes to God, who has given me the discipline and strength to be successful on this journey.
To Michael Thurmond: Thank you! I am now an ordinary girl living an extraordinary life.
Karina (aka Mrs_Kofph)
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