Washington woman beats bad genetics
You've got your mother's eyes, your father's nose, and your grandmother's laugh. Thank genetics for it. Deborah Hopkins does. Except she's also thanking genetics for being overweight.
Weight problems run in her family, and affected her since puberty. Deborah struggled to overcome nature's will. Getting married and having five kids didn't help. But divorcing her husband sent her weight over the edge.
The 319-pound Deborah was taking one heartburn and two blood pressure medications. Her doctor told her she was on the verge of getting diabetes, and needed to lose weight immediately.
Deborah knew what her next action should be: Visit her local Salmon Creek, Wash., L A Weight Loss center.
After talking to the personal weight loss counselors and developing a new eating plan, Deborah felt reassured. She couldn't wait to get started on the path to her new life.
She began eating five smaller meals daily, and more fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Deborah also learned how to eat smart at restaurants. Plus, she nixed the fast and junk food, and it wasn't long before her cravings for these high-fat foods disappeared.
Deborah loved L A Weight Loss's one-on-one counseling. She looked forward to weighing in, and seeing her weight decrease. Her counselors always congratulated her on her progress, and encouraged her when she reached a plateau or gained a few pounds.
About 10 months later, Deborah's weight was down by 112 pounds!! Now at 207, she feels like a normal person. Deborah has so much energy that she joined her company's kickball team -- something she would never do at 319 pounds.
Deborah's also dating again, and enjoys spending time with her new beau on weekends. And the best part: She's no longer taking any of those medications!
For anyone else trying to lose weight, Deborah says you have to be ready in your heart and mind to drop the weight. Although your progress might be slow in the beginning, you can learn to live the rest of your life this healthier way, and achieve long-term weight loss success.
What great inspiration for everyone with weight problems or obesity in their family! Deborah is proof that you can overcome hereditary setbacks, and live a healthy, happy life!
Awesome job, Deborah!!!!!!!
This is Deborah before, at 319 pounds:
And here is the new Deborah at 207. Looking fabulous, Deborah. Way to go!!
FAST FACTS
Name: Deborah Hopkins
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Age: 42
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 319 pounds
Goal weight: 175 pounds
Current weight: 207 pounds
Program start date: March 2006
Favorite food: Chinese food.
Biggest temptation: Pizza.
Biggest motivator: Seeing her weight drop when she weighed in at the center.
Biggest obstacle: Getting rid of loose skin.
Old eating philosophy: Working long hours and late-night eating.
New eating philosophy: Consuming five smaller meals daily, and controlling her portions.
Best thing about losing weight: Being much happier and smiling more.
Best weight loss secret learned: It takes eating to lose weight.
Weight problems run in her family, and affected her since puberty. Deborah struggled to overcome nature's will. Getting married and having five kids didn't help. But divorcing her husband sent her weight over the edge.
The 319-pound Deborah was taking one heartburn and two blood pressure medications. Her doctor told her she was on the verge of getting diabetes, and needed to lose weight immediately.
Deborah knew what her next action should be: Visit her local Salmon Creek, Wash., L A Weight Loss center.
After talking to the personal weight loss counselors and developing a new eating plan, Deborah felt reassured. She couldn't wait to get started on the path to her new life.
She began eating five smaller meals daily, and more fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Deborah also learned how to eat smart at restaurants. Plus, she nixed the fast and junk food, and it wasn't long before her cravings for these high-fat foods disappeared.
Deborah loved L A Weight Loss's one-on-one counseling. She looked forward to weighing in, and seeing her weight decrease. Her counselors always congratulated her on her progress, and encouraged her when she reached a plateau or gained a few pounds.
About 10 months later, Deborah's weight was down by 112 pounds!! Now at 207, she feels like a normal person. Deborah has so much energy that she joined her company's kickball team -- something she would never do at 319 pounds.
Deborah's also dating again, and enjoys spending time with her new beau on weekends. And the best part: She's no longer taking any of those medications!
For anyone else trying to lose weight, Deborah says you have to be ready in your heart and mind to drop the weight. Although your progress might be slow in the beginning, you can learn to live the rest of your life this healthier way, and achieve long-term weight loss success.
What great inspiration for everyone with weight problems or obesity in their family! Deborah is proof that you can overcome hereditary setbacks, and live a healthy, happy life!
Awesome job, Deborah!!!!!!!
This is Deborah before, at 319 pounds:
And here is the new Deborah at 207. Looking fabulous, Deborah. Way to go!!
FAST FACTS
Name: Deborah Hopkins
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Age: 42
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 319 pounds
Goal weight: 175 pounds
Current weight: 207 pounds
Program start date: March 2006
Favorite food: Chinese food.
Biggest temptation: Pizza.
Biggest motivator: Seeing her weight drop when she weighed in at the center.
Biggest obstacle: Getting rid of loose skin.
Old eating philosophy: Working long hours and late-night eating.
New eating philosophy: Consuming five smaller meals daily, and controlling her portions.
Best thing about losing weight: Being much happier and smiling more.
Best weight loss secret learned: It takes eating to lose weight.
Labels: 112 pounds, Deborah Hopkins, Diabetes, Heartburn, Hereditary, High blood pressure, Washington
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