Ice, elevation, and weight loss for one Canadian mom
An injury can be a devastating event for someone who leads an active lifestyle. A broken arm is a basketball player's worst nightmare, while a torn ACL is pure unhappiness for a hiker.
So it's no wonder many people take extreme care to stay off the injury list. That's what Estelle Moynes learned the hard way.
Throughout her life, Estelle was never considered skinny. Fortunately, her active lifestyle kept her fit through college. Once she reached her early 20s, however, Estelle began putting on the pounds.
As the years rolled by, her gradual weight gain pushed the scale dial further to the right. By the time Estelle turned 40, she weighed in at 239 pounds.
She still maintained an active lifestyle, but her hobbies frequently landed her on the couch with a sprained ankle. The usual prescription: ice, elevate, and keep the weight off it.
At age 40, she knew that losing weight was the best bet for keeping herself injury-free. More importantly, she wanted to enjoy life with her three children; and play, bike, and hike with them without getting winded.
So Estelle decided to take the doctor's orders one step further, and really keep the weight off.
That's what brought her to the local L A Weight Loss center in Ottawa, Canada, in April 2006. Working closely with her personal L A Weight Loss counselors, Estelle learned the importance of a balanced diet and smaller portions.
She replaced her usual starches, fast food, chips, and desserts with healthy home cooking, lean meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Estelle was determined to make it work, and became aware of everything she ate. Her husband and children offered constant support and encouragement. The weight melted away, and soon Estelle hit her goal weight of 182 pounds!!
Now she glows with confidence, and has re-vamped her entire wardrobe. Better yet, she has plenty of energy for her children. Estelle loves her family bike rides, and enjoys walking the trails near her Ontario home.
Clearly, Estelle's weight isn't keeping her on the sidelines anymore. Awesome job, Estelle!
Here's Estelle at 239 pounds:
And here she is 57 pounds lighter after 31 weeks on the program. Doesn't she look great?!
FAST FACTS
Name: Estelle Moynes
Hometown: Casselman, Ontario, Canada
Age: 41
Height: 5'8"
Starting weight: 239 pounds
Goal weight: 182 pounds
Current weight: 182 pounds
Program start date: April 2006
Favorite food: BBQ steak with a big salad and a baked potato.
Biggest temptation: Potato chips.
Biggest motivator: Relieving her ankle pain by carrying less weight.
Biggest obstacle: Changing her routine.
Old eating philosophy: Eating large portion sizes -- the bigger the better.
New eating philosophy: Maintaining a healthy balance of everything she eats.
Best thing about losing weight: Having more confidence.
Best weight loss secret learned: You have to eat to lose weight!
So it's no wonder many people take extreme care to stay off the injury list. That's what Estelle Moynes learned the hard way.
Throughout her life, Estelle was never considered skinny. Fortunately, her active lifestyle kept her fit through college. Once she reached her early 20s, however, Estelle began putting on the pounds.
As the years rolled by, her gradual weight gain pushed the scale dial further to the right. By the time Estelle turned 40, she weighed in at 239 pounds.
She still maintained an active lifestyle, but her hobbies frequently landed her on the couch with a sprained ankle. The usual prescription: ice, elevate, and keep the weight off it.
At age 40, she knew that losing weight was the best bet for keeping herself injury-free. More importantly, she wanted to enjoy life with her three children; and play, bike, and hike with them without getting winded.
So Estelle decided to take the doctor's orders one step further, and really keep the weight off.
That's what brought her to the local L A Weight Loss center in Ottawa, Canada, in April 2006. Working closely with her personal L A Weight Loss counselors, Estelle learned the importance of a balanced diet and smaller portions.
She replaced her usual starches, fast food, chips, and desserts with healthy home cooking, lean meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Estelle was determined to make it work, and became aware of everything she ate. Her husband and children offered constant support and encouragement. The weight melted away, and soon Estelle hit her goal weight of 182 pounds!!
Now she glows with confidence, and has re-vamped her entire wardrobe. Better yet, she has plenty of energy for her children. Estelle loves her family bike rides, and enjoys walking the trails near her Ontario home.
Clearly, Estelle's weight isn't keeping her on the sidelines anymore. Awesome job, Estelle!
Here's Estelle at 239 pounds:
And here she is 57 pounds lighter after 31 weeks on the program. Doesn't she look great?!
FAST FACTS
Name: Estelle Moynes
Hometown: Casselman, Ontario, Canada
Age: 41
Height: 5'8"
Starting weight: 239 pounds
Goal weight: 182 pounds
Current weight: 182 pounds
Program start date: April 2006
Favorite food: BBQ steak with a big salad and a baked potato.
Biggest temptation: Potato chips.
Biggest motivator: Relieving her ankle pain by carrying less weight.
Biggest obstacle: Changing her routine.
Old eating philosophy: Eating large portion sizes -- the bigger the better.
New eating philosophy: Maintaining a healthy balance of everything she eats.
Best thing about losing weight: Having more confidence.
Best weight loss secret learned: You have to eat to lose weight!
Labels: 57 pounds, ankle injury, Canada, Estelle Moynes, Ontario
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