My weight has been an ongoing battle ever since I decided to have kids. With the
final addition to our family, I gained over 80 lbs and at 9 months pregnant, I
weighed over 270 lbs.
All I did was pray that it would all come off once the baby was born.
Of course, that didn't happen! After I had my son, I was 244 lbs and was
disgusted with myself. I did not want to leave the house. I felt enormous!
I was very depressed and all that led to was overeating!
It was supposed to be a joyous time, but the last thing I wanted was for
anyone to see me or to take pictures because, all of a
sudden, my excuse for my weight gain was no longer valid. After we decided that our
son would be our last baby, I was bound and determined to get this weight off for good!
My mom joined U Weight Loss™ two weeks before me. She was so happy with the program
and I saw the dramatic change in her. I wanted to feel that way too. I was at 229.5
lbs when I signed up and I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders when they gave
me a date that I would be at my goal weight. It was almost like being pregnant with
a due date and I couldn't wait!
I managed to lose 15 lbs before joining the program, but that took me four months to
do on my own and I finally had to admit that I needed help!
During my first three days, I lost 7 lbs. What a start! I felt energetic and was smiling.
The girls at U Weight Loss™ are wonderful; they always have new ways to switch up what
you're doing if you plateau. They actually care; they will laugh with you on good days
and cry with you on bad days. They will call you when you don't show up. No matter what,
I have always felt comfortable, happy and sometimes excited just to go for my coaching
sessions. They really look after you!
I was on medication (Prevacid) for heartburn, which I no longer have to take! I should
have been on
medication for depression, but, with the diet and exercise, I feel energized and truly
happy! I started exercising when one of the coaches walked me through what I should be
doing at least three times a week and now I am addicted to working out and try not to go
too much!
I feel great and can see how much the exercise helps tone! I take the stairs
everywhere I go (whether it is one flight or 12!). I am bouncy and full of life! My kids are trying to keep up to me now!
The recipes are delicious. I must have a hundred by now, but I never get bored of what I
am eating, which is very important, especially for someone who likes food as much as I
do. My family has started eating healthier too. It's like we are a team working together
to live healthier lifestyles.
Prior to this program, I tried three other very popular diets, which did not work. I
gained the weight back. This program works because the girls are beautiful, caring
people, the accountability keeps you on track, exercising tones and helps the weight
loss, you pick the food, and there is that date in the back of your head that you will
be at your goal weight as long as you stick to it!
Since starting this program, both my mom and I have referred many of our overweight
friends and family to the clinic and all of them have been thankful and successful. We
all support each other and share clothes, recipes and achievements.
I am half way to my goal now and already feel great. I would recommend this program to
everyone and anyone who needs to lose weight!
Thank you! You saved me! I will be forever grateful to the staff and the program!