Mary Thon rediscovers a familiar face
Mirrors show us what we look like. But imagine looking in the mirror one day, and not recognizing the face staring back at you. Mary Thon didn't have to imagine. She experienced it.
Mary started struggling with her weight after giving birth to three children. Suddenly she found herself inside a 233-pound body she barely recognized.
Mary didn't like the way she looked, and avoided situations that drew attention to her. But as a director of campus ministry at a Vermont college, Mary found this difficult, since she was constantly interacting with people.
When Mary celebrated her 40th birthday, she wanted to change, yet knew she couldn't do it alone. So Mary joined her local Burlington, Vt., L A Weight Loss center in July 2006, and found the support she needed to start losing weight.
Mary worked with her personal weight loss counselors, and incorporated new foods into her meals, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and water. She could still eat the foods she loved, just in proper portions.
Since joining L A Weight Loss, Mary has dropped 47 pounds, and is getting close to her weight loss goal of 165 pounds! She has more energy for her kids, and can play with them without losing her breath. It's helped her professionally, too. Mary is comfortable in her skin, and doesn't mind speaking in front of crowds.
Plus, she feels more control over her life, which makes her happy. Best of all, every time she looks in the mirror, she sees a smiling face she recognizes once again. Keep up the good work, Mary!
Here's Mary at 233 pounds:
Here she is today at 186 pounds. Way to go, Mary!
FAST FACTS
Name: Mary Thon
Hometown: Richmond, Vt.
Age: 40
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 233 pounds
Goal weight: 165 pounds
Current weight: 186 pounds
Program start date: July 2006
Favorite food: Pasta.
Biggest temptation: Carbs.
Biggest motivator: Feeling healthy and liking the way she looks.
Biggest obstacle: Staying tough through her temptations.
Old eating philosophy: Constantly thinking about food.
New eating philosophy: Planning ahead and making the right choices.
Best thing about losing weight: Feeling better about herself, and seeing people's reactions.
Best weight loss secret learned: When you understand how food works, you can eat and still lose weight.
Mary started struggling with her weight after giving birth to three children. Suddenly she found herself inside a 233-pound body she barely recognized.
Mary didn't like the way she looked, and avoided situations that drew attention to her. But as a director of campus ministry at a Vermont college, Mary found this difficult, since she was constantly interacting with people.
When Mary celebrated her 40th birthday, she wanted to change, yet knew she couldn't do it alone. So Mary joined her local Burlington, Vt., L A Weight Loss center in July 2006, and found the support she needed to start losing weight.
Mary worked with her personal weight loss counselors, and incorporated new foods into her meals, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and water. She could still eat the foods she loved, just in proper portions.
Since joining L A Weight Loss, Mary has dropped 47 pounds, and is getting close to her weight loss goal of 165 pounds! She has more energy for her kids, and can play with them without losing her breath. It's helped her professionally, too. Mary is comfortable in her skin, and doesn't mind speaking in front of crowds.
Plus, she feels more control over her life, which makes her happy. Best of all, every time she looks in the mirror, she sees a smiling face she recognizes once again. Keep up the good work, Mary!
Here's Mary at 233 pounds:
Here she is today at 186 pounds. Way to go, Mary!
FAST FACTS
Name: Mary Thon
Hometown: Richmond, Vt.
Age: 40
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 233 pounds
Goal weight: 165 pounds
Current weight: 186 pounds
Program start date: July 2006
Favorite food: Pasta.
Biggest temptation: Carbs.
Biggest motivator: Feeling healthy and liking the way she looks.
Biggest obstacle: Staying tough through her temptations.
Old eating philosophy: Constantly thinking about food.
New eating philosophy: Planning ahead and making the right choices.
Best thing about losing weight: Feeling better about herself, and seeing people's reactions.
Best weight loss secret learned: When you understand how food works, you can eat and still lose weight.
Labels: 47 pounds, Baby weight, Mary Thon, Vermont
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