Angi Quam receives the gift of a healthier lifestyle

For most people, when their clothes stop fitting, they replace their wardrobe with clothes that do fit. That’s not the case for Angi Quam. When a size 14, did not fit her anymore she refused to buy a 16. She knew that at 175 pounds, she had to lose weight.

Angi's parents paid for her to join L A Weight Loss in 2007 as a Christmas gift.

"It was the best gift I ever received, it totally changed my life, says Angi.

Fruits and vegetables were not part of her diet, and she had no concept of portion control. Angi’s old eating habits were poor. At family meals, she ate everything herself, then polished off whatever her two children didn’t finish.

The L A Weight Loss plan taught Angi to incorporate all the food groups into her diet. She also learned how to eat healthy foods without feeling deprived. Now instead of reaching for sweets, Angi will grab an L A Lite bar.

At 120 pounds, Angi works out six days a week using the elliptical and an abdominal work out. She likes to walk when it’s warm outside, and take her kids sledding when it snows. Angi now loves to go shopping, and feels very comfortable putting on a bathing suit to go to her local public pool.

And Angi’s success motivated three of her friends to join her local center.

Here's Angi at 175 pounds:

And here she is at 120 pounds:


Good job Angi, you look fabulous!!!

FAST FACTS

Name: Angi Quam
Hometown: Mount Vernon, Iowa
Age: 32
Height: 5'2"

Starting weight: 170 pounds
Goal weight: 130 pounds
Current weight: 120

Program start date: December 2007
Favorite food: Taco salad.
Biggest temptation: Sweets.

Biggest motivator: Keeping the scale at 120.
Biggest obstacle: Sticking to the right portions in a social settings.
Old eating philosophy: Eating whatever was in sight.
New eating philosophy: It's all about self control and incorporating different food groups.
Best thing about losing weight: Becoming a healthier person
Best weight loss secret learned: Have a protein bar, instead of a sweet.