Weight Not does change your entire lifestyle. I started WN Feb 2011 with 30 days each of Rapid Loss and Steady trim. I’m 5’2”, 34 and started at 172.2lbs., size 14pants. I lost 17.4lbs on the program along with a lot of inches. I continued to apply what I learned in WN to general healthy eating and increased my exercise (Karate 2x a week, Gym 3x a week) and lost another 10lbs on my own. I did another 30 day Rapid Loss in October 2011, and lost 10lbs on that. That’s 37.4lbs and puts me at my goal of 135lbs, I am so much healthier and have more energy. I feel better than I did when I got married, in fact, I just sent my wedding rings to get downsized, they almost fell off my finger. Losing the weight was great, maintaining that loss is even better (as is buying size 8 and 10 pants!).
Right now, with the holidays, I am trying to be mindful but allow for indulgences. What I’ve found is that eating healthy is really now a matter of habit and doesn’t take as much effort as it used to. WN taught me the tools the make the right decisions about food, even when I’m out at a party or a restaurant. I feel like I’m setting a great example for my toddler too, we keep fruits and vegetables as snacks and I smile every time he is excites about an orange, apple or a salad! (yes, my 2 year old loves salad!)
A big thank you to all on the forums, your ideas, stories and support make it possible to do this all! Wherever you are at in your program, the effort is worth it. It is definitely a life change and it won’t just make you feel good and look good, you will be healthier overall.
Happy Holidays everyone, let’s toast our health and the support of our Weight Not friends!
