Tanya Jones recaptures her schoolgirl charm
Struggling with weight issues isn't easy for anyone. But it's especially tough for twenty-somethings who should be enjoying the best years of their lives.
No one knows that better than Tanya Jones. The 20-year-old university student was a sad, skeptical young woman who buried her emotions in food, quickly hitting 357 pounds. She stayed home a lot, afraid that people would talk about her behind her back.
Tanya had struggled with weight her entire life, and none of the diets she tried were right for her. She found it difficult to walk through school, especially the library, carrying all that weight. She felt the bookshelves closing in on her.
And as if that feeling weren't enough to motivate Tanya to find a program that worked for her, she also feared she would someday suffer a heart attack -- just like her grandfather.
Tanya decided to take the plunge. Supported by her mother -- a cancer survivor and Tanya's biggest inspiration -- she walked into the L A Weight Loss center in Oakville, Ontario.
Through one-on-one meetings with her counselor Barb Reidy, Tanya learned portion control, and lost nine pounds in just the first week! Since then, she's lost a total of 140 pounds. She's at 217 pounds, and is well on her way to her goal weight of 200 pounds.
Now, words like delightful, bubbly, and amazing more aptly describe Tanya. She is more outgoing, and has a better time being out with friends.
The fear of people talking behind her back is gone -- along with the excess weight! Great job, Tanya!!
This is Tanya at her heaviest -- 357 pounds:
And here she is now, after just one year on the program. Way to go, Tanya!
FAST FACTS
Name: Tanya Jones
Hometown: Burlington, Ontario
Age: 20
Height: 5'10"
Starting weight: 357 pounds
Goal weight: 200 pounds
Current weight: 217 pounds
Program start date: April 28, 2006
Favorite food: Zucchini.
Biggest temptation: Ice cream or pizza.
Biggest motivator: Her family, who gave her support, and her weight loss counselors.
Biggest obstacle: Finding a weight loss program that worked for her.
Old eating philosophy: Indulging in sugary and high-carb foods.
New eating philosophy: Eating nutritional foods in smaller portions.
Best thing about losing weight: Feeling better about herself, and feeling healthier.
Best weight loss secret learned: Eating every two to three hours keeps you from feeling hungry.
No one knows that better than Tanya Jones. The 20-year-old university student was a sad, skeptical young woman who buried her emotions in food, quickly hitting 357 pounds. She stayed home a lot, afraid that people would talk about her behind her back.
Tanya had struggled with weight her entire life, and none of the diets she tried were right for her. She found it difficult to walk through school, especially the library, carrying all that weight. She felt the bookshelves closing in on her.
And as if that feeling weren't enough to motivate Tanya to find a program that worked for her, she also feared she would someday suffer a heart attack -- just like her grandfather.
Tanya decided to take the plunge. Supported by her mother -- a cancer survivor and Tanya's biggest inspiration -- she walked into the L A Weight Loss center in Oakville, Ontario.
Through one-on-one meetings with her counselor Barb Reidy, Tanya learned portion control, and lost nine pounds in just the first week! Since then, she's lost a total of 140 pounds. She's at 217 pounds, and is well on her way to her goal weight of 200 pounds.
Now, words like delightful, bubbly, and amazing more aptly describe Tanya. She is more outgoing, and has a better time being out with friends.
The fear of people talking behind her back is gone -- along with the excess weight! Great job, Tanya!!
This is Tanya at her heaviest -- 357 pounds:
And here she is now, after just one year on the program. Way to go, Tanya!
FAST FACTS
Name: Tanya Jones
Hometown: Burlington, Ontario
Age: 20
Height: 5'10"
Starting weight: 357 pounds
Goal weight: 200 pounds
Current weight: 217 pounds
Program start date: April 28, 2006
Favorite food: Zucchini.
Biggest temptation: Ice cream or pizza.
Biggest motivator: Her family, who gave her support, and her weight loss counselors.
Biggest obstacle: Finding a weight loss program that worked for her.
Old eating philosophy: Indulging in sugary and high-carb foods.
New eating philosophy: Eating nutritional foods in smaller portions.
Best thing about losing weight: Feeling better about herself, and feeling healthier.
Best weight loss secret learned: Eating every two to three hours keeps you from feeling hungry.
Labels: 140 pounds, Cancer, Heart disease, Ontario, Tanya Jones
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