an unsolicited holiday testimonial

[Guest guest]

During the holiday season last year I gained an enormous

amount of weight, probably 30-40 lbs added on to another

30-40 I had gained during the previous 9-10 months - a

total of 75 lbs.

I felt really miserable. There were problems with my

family, etc. - but, I'll tell you this with absolute

certainty - being lost in the food didn't help, it made

things worse.

On February 2nd I made a commitment to be healthy. I

started on Simmon's Food Mover, then switched to

Weight Watchers. I've lost 66 lbs.

I exercise 5-7 times a week. I started with

videos, now I do a variety of advanced video

workouts which include step, other cardio, weight training,

pilates and yoga. Almost every day. Last night, Christmas

Eve, I returned home from the festivities, where I ate more

than I usually do, but still light, went upstairs to my

attic gym,a nd did some hi low aerobics and a combo

yoga/pilates tape. I went to be feeling healthy with my

stomach comfortably empty.

I make healthy eating and exercise a priority.

My family hasn't changed, but my attitutde toward them has.

And while there's been some rocky moments during the

current season, and I've had to deal with a very depressing

situation surronding my uncle, I basically feel great!

I've lost 12 lbs since early november - which is a big

improvement over gaining 20! or 30.

The holidays are for you to make. Love yourself, take care

of yourself. Take baby steps toward self love and self

care if you don't have the willingness to do it 100%. You

do not have to keep gaining weight!

take care,

Jane

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