Tenn. man gains (portion) control of his life
There are many things that can send someone's life spiraling out of control. Drugs, alcohol, a tragic event, or even food, to name a few.
Often, people don't realize they're losing control until it's gone. That's how Matt Beal felt about his weight gain.
Matt gradually packed on pounds after college. The combination of eating out often, dining on fatty foods, and eating at irregular times of the day fueled his weight gain.
When Matt ate out, he ordered humongous portions and ate until he physically felt like he couldn't eat another bite. Then he washed it all down with high-calorie soda or sweet tea.
Matt soon weighed 320 pounds. He worked in retail, which kept him on his feet all day. But carrying around so much weight made his feet ache. Matt also suffered from high blood pressure, and struggled with sleep apnea and snoring.
Matt's weight affected him emotionally as well. He hated having to constantly worry about fitting into places. When he flew, he had to ask for seat belt extensions. And squeezing into roller coasters and other rides was always a struggle.
After returning from a trip to Mexico, Matt saw a picture of himself and was shocked at how heavy he looked. It seemed like Matt's weight had spun out of control without him even noticing. He knew he had to do something to regain control of his body and his life.
Matt tried dieting a number of times, but he couldn't shed the weight. He thought about gastric bypass surgery, but then a better idea struck. He decided to take the less invasive path and join L A Weight Loss in July 2006.
L A Weight Loss paired Matt with one-on-one weight loss counselors who helped him adjust his diet. He added fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and fish to his meal plan. He replaced his sodas and sweet teas with water. Most important, Matt learned portion control.
Matt loves that he can still go to his favorite restaurants, but knows how to make better meal choices. Instead of ordering the 14 oz. steak and baked potato, Matt will order the 7 oz. steak and a salad. Now, he eats until he's full, not until he's absolutely stuffed.
Throughout his weight loss journey, Matt was motivated by constant encouragement from his friends and family. Little by little, Matt whittled the weight away. After one year on the L A Weight Loss program, he lost 110 pounds!
The same day Matt reached his goal weight of 210, he was promoted at work! That's what I call a fabulous day! Matt's success with L A Weight Loss inspired him to keep going and set a new goal weight of 188 pounds. He's on track to meet it, now weighing 195 pounds. That means his total weight loss is 125 pounds so far!
Matt's entire life has changed since he lost the weight. He can't believe how much better he feels, emotionally and physically. Matt says he never knew how tired he was until he started feeling more energetic, and he never knew how depressed he was until he became happier.
And the best part about losing weight is the reactions from people who haven't seen him in a while. It's fun and motivating to bump into old coworkers and friends, and watch their jaws drop when they realize it's Matt. Our jaws dropped too!
With a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a great new position at work, Matt has regained full control of his life. And he looks great!
Here's Matt before at 320 pounds:
And here he is now at 195 pounds -- almost half his size! Wow! Great job, Matt!
FAST FACTS
Name: Matt Beal
Hometown: Cookeville, Tenn.
Age: 34
Height: 5'10"
Starting weight: 320 pounds
Goal weight: 188 pounds
Current weight: 195 pounds
Program start date: July 19, 2006
Favorite food: Apple pie.
Biggest temptation: Pizza.
Biggest motivator: Stepping on the scales, looking in the mirror, and seeing the changes.
Biggest obstacle: Resisting the temptation to eat bad food.
Old eating philosophy: Eating what tastes good, and eating until he was stuffed.
New eating philosophy: Having the right portions of the right foods at the right times of day.
Best thing about losing weight: Looking great and feeling even better.
Best weight loss secret learned: It's not about secrets, gimmicks, and tricks. It's about common sense.
Often, people don't realize they're losing control until it's gone. That's how Matt Beal felt about his weight gain.
Matt gradually packed on pounds after college. The combination of eating out often, dining on fatty foods, and eating at irregular times of the day fueled his weight gain.
When Matt ate out, he ordered humongous portions and ate until he physically felt like he couldn't eat another bite. Then he washed it all down with high-calorie soda or sweet tea.
Matt soon weighed 320 pounds. He worked in retail, which kept him on his feet all day. But carrying around so much weight made his feet ache. Matt also suffered from high blood pressure, and struggled with sleep apnea and snoring.
Matt's weight affected him emotionally as well. He hated having to constantly worry about fitting into places. When he flew, he had to ask for seat belt extensions. And squeezing into roller coasters and other rides was always a struggle.
After returning from a trip to Mexico, Matt saw a picture of himself and was shocked at how heavy he looked. It seemed like Matt's weight had spun out of control without him even noticing. He knew he had to do something to regain control of his body and his life.
Matt tried dieting a number of times, but he couldn't shed the weight. He thought about gastric bypass surgery, but then a better idea struck. He decided to take the less invasive path and join L A Weight Loss in July 2006.
L A Weight Loss paired Matt with one-on-one weight loss counselors who helped him adjust his diet. He added fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and fish to his meal plan. He replaced his sodas and sweet teas with water. Most important, Matt learned portion control.
Matt loves that he can still go to his favorite restaurants, but knows how to make better meal choices. Instead of ordering the 14 oz. steak and baked potato, Matt will order the 7 oz. steak and a salad. Now, he eats until he's full, not until he's absolutely stuffed.
Throughout his weight loss journey, Matt was motivated by constant encouragement from his friends and family. Little by little, Matt whittled the weight away. After one year on the L A Weight Loss program, he lost 110 pounds!
The same day Matt reached his goal weight of 210, he was promoted at work! That's what I call a fabulous day! Matt's success with L A Weight Loss inspired him to keep going and set a new goal weight of 188 pounds. He's on track to meet it, now weighing 195 pounds. That means his total weight loss is 125 pounds so far!
Matt's entire life has changed since he lost the weight. He can't believe how much better he feels, emotionally and physically. Matt says he never knew how tired he was until he started feeling more energetic, and he never knew how depressed he was until he became happier.
And the best part about losing weight is the reactions from people who haven't seen him in a while. It's fun and motivating to bump into old coworkers and friends, and watch their jaws drop when they realize it's Matt. Our jaws dropped too!
With a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a great new position at work, Matt has regained full control of his life. And he looks great!
Here's Matt before at 320 pounds:
And here he is now at 195 pounds -- almost half his size! Wow! Great job, Matt!
FAST FACTS
Name: Matt Beal
Hometown: Cookeville, Tenn.
Age: 34
Height: 5'10"
Starting weight: 320 pounds
Goal weight: 188 pounds
Current weight: 195 pounds
Program start date: July 19, 2006
Favorite food: Apple pie.
Biggest temptation: Pizza.
Biggest motivator: Stepping on the scales, looking in the mirror, and seeing the changes.
Biggest obstacle: Resisting the temptation to eat bad food.
Old eating philosophy: Eating what tastes good, and eating until he was stuffed.
New eating philosophy: Having the right portions of the right foods at the right times of day.
Best thing about losing weight: Looking great and feeling even better.
Best weight loss secret learned: It's not about secrets, gimmicks, and tricks. It's about common sense.
Labels: 125 pounds, High blood pressure, Matt Beal, Sleep apnea, Snoring, Tennessee
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