For heavier or lighter, 'till weight do us part

A trip to the Field of Dreams in Iowa turned into a nightmare for Jeff and Danita Dostalek when they got their photos back, and saw how heavy they had become. They decided to tackle the weight issue as a team by changing their lifestyle and learning how to eat right.

After a string of failed diet attempts, the couple discovered L A Weight Loss, which let them eat real food, but with the right balance and portions. Together, they lost a total of 90 pounds!!

Now Danita is much more outgoing in her social life -- her son’s friends say she’s hot! And Jeff finally had the energy and confidence to join the local over-30 baseball league. Now that’s what I call a field of dreams.

The happy couple before:



And the even happier--and healthier--couple now:



FAST FACTS

Name: Danita and Jeff Dostalek
Hometown: McFarland, Wis.
Age: 42; 43

Starting weight: Danita -- 195 lbs.; Jeff -- 229 lbs.
Goal weight: 145 lbs.; 200 lbs.
Current weight: 135 lbs.; 200 lbs.
Program start date: August 2004; October 2004

Biggest temptation: Chocolate and donuts.

Biggest motivator: Wanted to increase their energy levels.

Biggest obstacle: Occasional lack of discipline about the program.

Old eating philosophy: Grab chips or donuts for a snack.

New eating philosophy: Reach for the apple or carrot!

Best thing about of losing weight: More energy, better sleep, improved relationships.

Best weight loss secret learned: You begin the journey just by walking in and getting information -- it's definitely the right choice.