Cheyenne Luken receives the gift of good health

Gifts come in large and small packages. Some are expensive, some are free, and some, such as good health, are priceless. Just ask Cheyenne Luken.

Cheyenne experimented with dieting throughout her life, but never had a real problem with her weight until her two pregnancies. That's when she lost care and control of her eating habits, routinely eating whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted.

By 2006, Cheyenne weighed 257 pounds. She was uncomfortable in public, and often skipped company parties and other social events.

Cheyenne knew it was time to get healthy. Her sister had experienced success on L A Weight Loss, so Cheyenne decided to give it a try.

As a combined birthday and Christmas gift, Cheyenne asked her husband for a membership to L A Weight Loss. So on Jan. 1, 2007, she started her weight loss journey at her local Lawrenceville, Ga., center.

Cheyenne worked with the personal weight loss counselors, who taught her how to eat right. She cut out most sweets and fast foods, and replaced them with lean meats, vegetables, fruits, and plenty of water.

She also learned the importance of portion control. But Cheyenne didn't deprive herself of the sweet treats she loves. Whenever she needed something sugary to snack on, she reached for an L A Lite bar.

One year later, Cheyenne is 77 pounds lighter! At 180 pounds, she's getting close to her goal weight of 145 pounds.

Cheyenne feels life has greatly improved since she's lost weight. She's not uncomfortable to be seen in public anymore, and never misses a social event. She also ditched her frumpy clothes for more fashionable styles, and can even fit into her daughter's clothes.

Cheyenne's weight loss journey gave her a gift that she'll appreciate for the rest of her life -- the gift of good health. Way to go, Cheyenne! Keep up the good work!

Here's Cheyenne in 2006 at 257 pounds:



And here she is today at 180 pounds. Great job, Cheyenne!



FAST FACTS

Name: Cheyenne Luken
Hometown: Flowery Branch, Ga.
Age: 38
Height: 5'9"

Starting weight: 257 pounds
Goal weight: 145 pounds
Current weight: 180 pounds
Program start date: January 2006

Favorite food: Chili.

Biggest temptation: Fast food.

Biggest motivator: Seeing results.

Biggest obstacle: Staying committed.

Old eating philosophy: Eating what she wanted, when she wanted.

New eating philosophy: Sticking to proper portion sizes.

Best thing about losing weight: Looking better in her clothes.

Best weight loss secret learned: Try L A Lite bars for a sweet treat.