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 Pat Wills
I have struggled with weight loss the majority of my life. I have taken on multiple weight loss programs over time, and have even found some success. I did not, however, ever reach my desired weight loss goal. Ultimately I would believe in my sole ability to master each of these programs but I never learned new, good habits. This is why I always ended up regaining any weight I had lost, and then some.
By the beginning of 2010, I had reached a weight that was causing me great emotional stress. Additionally, I was facing life threatening health issues. I definitely was skeptical about future success in losing weight. Although I was a member at Tamarac, I wasn’t utilizing all it had to offer. I worked out two to three times each week but my eating habits didn’t change.
I first received information about New You from a friend. She was happily succeeding with the program. I was hesitant because of the use of meal replacements. Watching my friend’s super success convinced me to try New You because I had nothing to lose but weight.
I discovered that through the use of the meal replacements, daily exercise, lots of water intake and keeping a journal, the weight loss came quickly. I learned how to make better decisions about food and exercise. My motivation to stick with my new lifestyle came from the continued weight loss but also from the members and staff at Tamarac who are always helpful and ready to cheer me on. Only seven months and 102 pounds later, my health issues are resolved. For the first time in my life, I had set a weight goal and actually achieved it.
In looking forward, I anticipate maintaining my weight, making good choices for my food intake and even looking forward to completing a 5K run. Almost daily I receive compliments regarding my appearance, which is a first for me and lots of fun! I now utilize Tamarac in a more productive way and have even had people tell me I am an inspiration to them.
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