Nurse Carol Nygaard prescribes the '150-percent-better' cure
Devoting 12 hours every day to a neonatal intensive care unit leaves little time for yourself. Carol Nygaard knows this all too well. She's a registered nurse in Beresford, S.D. And after putting in intense half-day shifts, Carol didn't have much time to cook healthily or exercise -- and gained the weight to prove it.
She frequently became fatigued, and took naps in the afternoon. She also had trouble bending over and standing back up.
Her weight really became a problem when her husband told her she was snoring at night. She thought she was developing sleep apnea, and needed to see a doctor. But at 273 pounds, she didn't have to make an appointment to know what the doctor's remedy would be: Lose weight.
An ad for L A Weight Loss prompted Carol to call the Sioux Falls center. After losing a few pounds on the L A Weight Loss program, Carol noticed her sleep apnea was diminishing. After losing a bit more, her snoring and sleep apnea completely disappeared.
But that was just the beginning of a changed life for Carol. She lost 126 pounds, and is now down to 147 pounds! She can easily keep up with her two granddaughters, and likes to take them for rides in the wagon. Plus, she has no problem bending over to pick things up, and likes to walk on her treadmill three times a week, sometimes more.
The best thing about losing weight for Carol? It's been a year since she reached her goal weight, and she's still maintaining! She hasn't forgotten lessons learned from her L A Weight Loss counselor to eat healthily, and includes lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and lean meats in her diet.
Her family is very happy for her, and she tells me she feels "150 percent better about herself." It shows, Carol! Way to go!
Here's Carol before, at 273 pounds:
And check out Carol now, at 147 pounds! Looking fabulous, Carol, keep up the great work!
FAST FACTS
Name: Carol Nygaard
Hometown: Beresford, S.D.
Age: 52
Starting weight: 273 pounds
Goal weight: 150 pounds
Current weight: 147 pounds
Program start date: September 2004
Biggest temptation: Red meat.
Biggest motivator: Her grandchildren.
Biggest obstacle: Getting started on a weight loss plan.
Old eating philosophy: Ignoring fruits and vegetables, and eating a lot of red meat.
New eating philosophy: Making sure she gets all her fruits and vegetables every day, and eating more lean meats and fish.
Best thing about losing weight: Regaining energy and physical flexibility.
Best weight loss secret learned: If you're mentally there, it's much easier to start dropping the pounds.
She frequently became fatigued, and took naps in the afternoon. She also had trouble bending over and standing back up.
Her weight really became a problem when her husband told her she was snoring at night. She thought she was developing sleep apnea, and needed to see a doctor. But at 273 pounds, she didn't have to make an appointment to know what the doctor's remedy would be: Lose weight.
An ad for L A Weight Loss prompted Carol to call the Sioux Falls center. After losing a few pounds on the L A Weight Loss program, Carol noticed her sleep apnea was diminishing. After losing a bit more, her snoring and sleep apnea completely disappeared.
But that was just the beginning of a changed life for Carol. She lost 126 pounds, and is now down to 147 pounds! She can easily keep up with her two granddaughters, and likes to take them for rides in the wagon. Plus, she has no problem bending over to pick things up, and likes to walk on her treadmill three times a week, sometimes more.
The best thing about losing weight for Carol? It's been a year since she reached her goal weight, and she's still maintaining! She hasn't forgotten lessons learned from her L A Weight Loss counselor to eat healthily, and includes lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and lean meats in her diet.
Her family is very happy for her, and she tells me she feels "150 percent better about herself." It shows, Carol! Way to go!
Here's Carol before, at 273 pounds:
And check out Carol now, at 147 pounds! Looking fabulous, Carol, keep up the great work!
FAST FACTS
Name: Carol Nygaard
Hometown: Beresford, S.D.
Age: 52
Starting weight: 273 pounds
Goal weight: 150 pounds
Current weight: 147 pounds
Program start date: September 2004
Biggest temptation: Red meat.
Biggest motivator: Her grandchildren.
Biggest obstacle: Getting started on a weight loss plan.
Old eating philosophy: Ignoring fruits and vegetables, and eating a lot of red meat.
New eating philosophy: Making sure she gets all her fruits and vegetables every day, and eating more lean meats and fish.
Best thing about losing weight: Regaining energy and physical flexibility.
Best weight loss secret learned: If you're mentally there, it's much easier to start dropping the pounds.
Labels: 126 pounds, Carol Nygaard, Registered nurse, Sleep apnea, South Dakota
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