Let's see, do you have enough space for all that has happened since I have lost my weight so far? When I started this program on May 6, 2005 I weighed 281.1 lbs. I was having severe back and knee problems to the point I was having to go to the emergency room. Now since I am a CT Tech in a hospital and work mainly out of the ER, you can imagine the last place I want to go on my time off is back to work..haha. Well, I finally reached my bottom emotionally and decided I needed to do something about it. Technically, I qualified for the BARIATRIC surgery but having seen several friends have it and have complications from it (including one dying), I decided that as long as I can walk, then I can do something about my weight. I knew what had worked in the past for me and realized that it was when I was living at home and my parents cooked our meals that made it so successful. I don't like to cook and it never made sense to cook for one person.
I researched the internet for programs that provided my food for me. I really wanted one that had real food rather than processed food. My sister sent me your website because she had heard of it from a friend. I read and read and thought about it and came to the conclusion that this was probably the one for me. Boy was I right!!
The food is fantastic and I love the fact that I don't have to cook or clean up! I can tell you that in the 1 1/2 yrs that I have been losing weight, I haven't had problems with my knees or back, my feet and lower legs don't swell, I am exercising and now even training for the Walt Disney Half Marathon in speed walking! Next goal will be a mini triathlon. I have tried rock climbing...and even made it up to the top of the wimp wall (the easiest one). It was so weird, when I started that climb, my fat self was saying that there is no way that I can climb it but my new skinnier self was saying yes I can because I am healthier now and I was right. I now have men looking at me, flirting with me and that is so foreign. I have been heavy pretty much all of my life and never really got the guy's attention. I haven't quite figured out how to handle it yet, but is sure is fun trying... Everyday, someone either at work or when I am out and about, will make a comment on how great I am doing.
I absolutely feel 1000% different and better physically, mentally and emotionally. Well, you know, I could go on and on and on but I think you get the drift. Thank you so much for the service you provide!! I am not going to say you saved my life, but you helped me save my life.
- Valerie S., Pensacola, Fla
