Georgia truck driver accelerates weight loss success

Metabolism is a fickle friend. When it's on your side, the joys of food seem endless. But while metabolism might have been your adolescent companion, it can decide to skip town once middle age hits.

Johnny Emmons knows the pain of losing a fast metabolism. The majority of his life, he could eat whatever he wanted without worrying about his weight. When Johnny reached his thirties, however, his metabolism slowed down. But his eating did not.

Working as a truck driver, Johnny found it difficult to fit healthy meals into his schedule, and easy to find fast food restaurants. After years of bad eating habits, Johnny's weight totaled 350 pounds.

And he suffered the effects. His blood pressure was high, and he could barely make it up the stairs without gasping for breath. Johnny also had constant pain in his feet and ankles.

He knew he needed to change his lifestyle. Johnny tried a number of fad diets and pills, but nothing reduced his weight. He even gained weight on one diet!

One day when his grandchild was visiting, Johnny couldn't keep up with the baby. That's when he decided once and for all to drop the pounds. He joined his local McDonough, Ga., L A Weight Loss center.

Johnny's personal weight loss counselors helped him find the perfect eating plan for his lifestyle. He adapted his food schedule to ensure he had well-balanced meals throughout his day.

He learned that eating healthy doesn't mean eating boring. Johnny added tasty fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and more water to his diet. He eliminated extra fats, such as fried and fast foods, high-calorie soda, and fatty condiments.

Thanks to Johnny's new eating plan and portion control, the pounds melted away. He's now 64 pounds lighter at 286! He's getting close to his goal weight of 240.

It's also easier for him to make smart food choices. Even when he's not eating perfectly, he's still aware of what he's consuming.

For Johnny, the best thing about being thinner is the ability to do much more. Everyday activities that used to be difficult, such as tying his shoes and walking up stairs, are now easy. He has energy to play with his grandchildren, bowl, and shoot pool.

Johnny might not have the metabolism of his youth anymore, but he sure has the L A Weight Loss knowledge to stay healthy and keep his weight down! Way to go, Johnny!

Here's Johnny at his heaviest, 350 pounds:



Here he is today, at 286 pounds. Getting close, Johnny! Keep it up!



FAST FACTS

Name: Johnny Emmons
Hometown: McDonough, Ga.
Age: 42
Height: 6'6"

Starting weight: 350 pounds
Goal weight: 240 pounds
Current weight: 286 pounds
Program start date: April 2007

Favorite food: Steak and donuts.

Biggest temptation: Fried food.

Biggest motivator: Seeing the pounds come off.

Biggest obstacle: Working around his hectic schedule.

Old eating philosophy: Eating everything that tasted good.

New eating philosophy: Eating healthy and light.

Best thing about losing weight: Knowing that he'll be around for his loved ones.

Best weight loss secret learned: You can eat without being hungry, and still lose weight!