I remember always thinking that I didn't have enough time to look after myself. I would rush around every day doing things for my family and forget about looking after myself. Sure, I could dress well, but I did not look after myself in terms of eating well-balanced meals and exercising. I skipped breakfast every day and usually never ate lunch either. By the evening, I would be starving and the snacking would begin. I remember seeing a friend of mine and noticed she had lost a lot of weight. I couldn't even compliment her on it, because I was so jealous. I felt the envy burning through my veins. She looked so healthy and happy with life. She talked to me about the plan at U Weight Loss™ and encouraged me to check it out too. With the support of my husband, I went to the clinic for a consult and joined on August 11, 2008. My life was about to change.
In the beginning, I felt guilty for spending so much time concentrating on myself. As the weeks began to fly by and my weight began to decrease, I could see how my whole family would benefit from my new "positive" attitude. I had more energy and had never felt better. My closet is almost bare now. The hangers I filled with 'just one more outfit' are mostly empty. The amount of clothes I have no longer matters. One more outfit is not going to make me feel better. I have much greater satisfaction in seeing the new me in a mirror. I stand there and wonder, "Whose body is this anyways?" In a way, it's like childbirth, once the pain (or in this case, hard work) is over, it's hard to remember the struggle along the way. I have new confidence that makes every day worth starting.
The staff at U Weight Loss Clinic® on McLeod Avenue in Winnipeg is amazing. They are so supportive and encouraging that you just don't want to let them down! They are always ready for any question I may have, be it food-related or exercise-related. I don't feel like they are there judging me, but rather, they are there cheering for me the whole way. I now challenge people who think they don't have time for themselves to speak with someone at U Weight Loss Clinic®, and to start living the rest of their lives by being their best, today!