Former athlete gets her weight on the fast track
Christy Daurie knew her weight was a problem when she started choosing fast food and the comfy couch over quality time outside with her daughter.
At 220 pounds, Christy was constantly tired, and had zero self-confidence or esteem. This was a drastic change from her younger days, when she was active in softball and volleyball. But getting married and starting a family shifted her focus away from herself, and left little time for extracurricular activities.
Over the years, Christy tried (and failed at) every diet on the market -- literally -- including one that had her smelling special markers to suppress her appetite.
Nothing seemed to work for Christy until she joined L A Weight Loss in August 2005. That's when she discovered how to eat the right foods for her body -- and how to avoid giving up if she found herself eating the wrong foods. Before L A Weight Loss, if Christy ate a greasy, fatty breakfast, she'd count the entire day as a loss, and quit.
Today Christy's back to her old self, playing volleyball and softball again, while also doing yoga and strength training three times a week. And she has the energy to play with her daughter every day!
Christy lost 67 pounds, which was enough for her to sport a bikini during a recent Mexican vacation!
Here is Christy at 220 pounds:
And here she is with her hubby looking bold and beautiful at 153 pounds!
FAST FACTS
Name: Christy Daurie
Hometown: Chestermere, Alberta
Age: 32
Starting weight: 220 pounds
Goal weight: 145 pounds
Current weight: 153 pounds
Program start date: August 1, 2005
Favorite recipe: Lean ground beef with mushrooms, celery, green pepper, salsa, and grated cheese topped with fat-free sour cream.
Biggest temptation: McDonald's Big Macs.
Biggest motivator: To wear a bikini during her vacation to Mexico.
Biggest obstacle: Feeling self-conscious and embarrassed when going out with her "skinny and beautiful" girlfriends.
Old eating philosophy: Fast food meals every day.
New eating philosophy: She craves fresh fruits such as strawberries and bananas, and vegetables such as carrots, celery, and broccoli.
Best thing about losing weight: Having the energy to keep up with her daughter.
Best weight loss secret learned: Losing weight can increase your sex drive!
At 220 pounds, Christy was constantly tired, and had zero self-confidence or esteem. This was a drastic change from her younger days, when she was active in softball and volleyball. But getting married and starting a family shifted her focus away from herself, and left little time for extracurricular activities.
Over the years, Christy tried (and failed at) every diet on the market -- literally -- including one that had her smelling special markers to suppress her appetite.
Nothing seemed to work for Christy until she joined L A Weight Loss in August 2005. That's when she discovered how to eat the right foods for her body -- and how to avoid giving up if she found herself eating the wrong foods. Before L A Weight Loss, if Christy ate a greasy, fatty breakfast, she'd count the entire day as a loss, and quit.
Today Christy's back to her old self, playing volleyball and softball again, while also doing yoga and strength training three times a week. And she has the energy to play with her daughter every day!
Christy lost 67 pounds, which was enough for her to sport a bikini during a recent Mexican vacation!
Here is Christy at 220 pounds:
And here she is with her hubby looking bold and beautiful at 153 pounds!
FAST FACTS
Name: Christy Daurie
Hometown: Chestermere, Alberta
Age: 32
Starting weight: 220 pounds
Goal weight: 145 pounds
Current weight: 153 pounds
Program start date: August 1, 2005
Favorite recipe: Lean ground beef with mushrooms, celery, green pepper, salsa, and grated cheese topped with fat-free sour cream.
Biggest temptation: McDonald's Big Macs.
Biggest motivator: To wear a bikini during her vacation to Mexico.
Biggest obstacle: Feeling self-conscious and embarrassed when going out with her "skinny and beautiful" girlfriends.
Old eating philosophy: Fast food meals every day.
New eating philosophy: She craves fresh fruits such as strawberries and bananas, and vegetables such as carrots, celery, and broccoli.
Best thing about losing weight: Having the energy to keep up with her daughter.
Best weight loss secret learned: Losing weight can increase your sex drive!
Labels: 67 pounds, Canada, Christy Daurie, Mom
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