I have been a yo-yo-
dieter since I had my first child. I have lost enough
weight over the years to have 5 100obs persons
standing next to me, and it went on for 50 years. In
2003, I weighed 255 pounds. I could hardly walk (in
fact I was on a walker for awhile). In 2005, I joined
TOPS with my friend Shelly Fannin in Deming chapter 164.
I lost several pounds but when Christmas came around that
year I went to several parties and gained it all back.
In June of 2009, my
doctor told me I was a diabetic. I knew if I didn't
lose the weight and keep it off and get the sugar down I
wouldn't be alive to watch my grandkids and great grand kid
grow up.
I had always gained
back my weight plus some. This time I knew I couldn't.
I needed some all powerful help. I got down on my knees and
begged my Lord to help me get through each day and help me
stay on my diet. Believe me when I tell you I prayed
every day, sometimes all day off and on for my Savior to
help me.
It took from June 15,
2009 to March 224, 2010 to lose my weight. I reached
goal and became a KOPS. Now was the BIG hard part! KEEPING
IT OFF! I weigh every morning and if I gain, I take it off
right away. I am the oldest of five girls and my
sisters say I have inspired them and their families to lose
weight. To date we have lost over 550 pounds as a
family!!
I want to thank my
Lord and my TOPS group for the help and support I was given.
If feels so wonderful
to hear my two girls say: "This is my mom, doesn't she look
great?"
Thanks to you all for
your wonderful support. You can do it too! I know you
can!! I am rooting for you!
