Good morning all LC Lifer's out there! My name is Susan and I have been eating WO since 12/30/02. I have lost 23lbs. Gone from a size 18 to a 12 and loving life again for the first time in a long time. I truly wish I had started this a long time ago!
I am having so much fun with my food plans and exercise routines that I would not give this feeling up for anything in world. The dramatic changes going on with my body inside and out are amazing. My skin, hair and nails have never been in better shape. The energy level is off the charts. I am living each day to it's fullest now rather then hiding in my own little world. My confidence and self-esteem have never been so high. Those beautiful clothes tucked way in the back of my closet are now replacing the ones I used to use to hide my body.
I have been over-weight my entire life with the exception of 10 years ago when I slimmed down to a size 8 eating a low-fat, 1000 calorie a day diet. Not a way to live. As with all, as soon as I reverted back to my "normal" poor eating habits, the weight came back and with a vengence. Took sometime, but I managed to eat myself up to 180lbs. I was so uncomfortable with my own body that I would go to any length to conceal it! I stopped doing the things I truly enjoyed and most recently, refused any social events or outings with my husband and family. I didn't realize how big I allowed myself to get until I saw a picture taken of me, (I run or should say bolt from the camera) from last July while visiting my dad in Florida. He sent it to me in December and that is when I said, enough is enough! I gave myself through Christmas to do as I had been accustomed, and then right after Christmas, made all my lifestyle changes and have not swayed from them since.
I recently joined the ladies gym called Curves and love it so much, that I start part-time work there next week! I am so excited about my life now and am completely focused on helping others achieve their goals!
So feel free to drop me a note if you like. Support is the key here. Holds us accountable and I love hearing success stories and am here to cheer anyone along!
Take care and great success to all! LC for Life!
Namaste,
Susan
The meaning of Namaste:
"I honor that place in you where the whole Universe resides. And when I am in the place in me, and you are in that place in you, there is only one of us."