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Candy (Margaret’s Daughter)
Candy – 310 lbs. 5′5″
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Candy’s Story:
All of my life, I have been called fat, even when I really wasn’t. It has been like this badge of shame that I have had to wear. As I have gotten older, my weight has continued to climb. I have made excuses not to do things with my friends when I knew my weight would get in the way – things I would have like to have done.
Now I have a 9 year old child who plays every sport in the world, and would like for me to play with him. Unfortunately, I get too tired or too sore from the overactivity. I often have to quit long before he wants to.
Carrying around all this excess weight makes me feel like I am carrying around another grown adult on my back constantly and I am tired of it. I worry that my child may soon be embarrassed of me. Both of my parents have diabetes brought on by excess weight. I know that I may be on that same path if I don’t get the weight off.
I’m scared that I might not be around to see my child graduate from high school, college, get married or have his first child if I don’t do something. I want to ride the rides at the amusement park and play endlessly with my child. Losing this weight will be a dream come true because I could LIVE, not just exist.
My mom, Margaret, and I are going to change our lives together and the life of my son. We are going to succeed together!
Great success -
7 weeks and 35 pounds lighter! Candy has a new sparkle in her eye and a spring in her step!
How is Candy doing?? Here she is – 17 weeks later and 72 lbs. lighter!!! Fantastic!! She is feeling wonderful and very energetic. Her goal is to be under 200 lbs by Christmas – let’s send all postive thoughts her way!
And here we are – almost 100 lbs. down!
Happy and healthy and having a great time!
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After last week, I was worried about how much I would lose today. Even though I lost so much body fat last week, I still wanted to see some pounds come off. This week I was down another 7 pounds. I truly can’t believe it! It definitely made up for last week. I am now up to a total of 40 pounds. My coworkers say that I am melting away. I’m so happy!! I never believed this could be so easy. Pinch me, please!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Well I didn’t lose any weight this week, and I was getting very disappointed about that. I just couldn’t believe it. I stick to the plan and have increased my activity and exercise 20 fold. But… then the doctor told me it was because I had lost 6% body fat and built more muscle. I guess I can live with that. It’s more about the inches than the scale to me. Although next week I’d like to hear that I dropped more body fat AND pounds!
Candy you are awesome and amazing! I love your attitude and motivation. And you’re right, Ben is a great cheerleader! I’m so glad to be a part of your journey and to cheer you on as you work toward that goal we keep talking about. I know you’re going to do it. Hope you had fun at the water park with Ben! Can’t wait to see you guys next week!
Andrea
Wow in only 5 weeks I’ve lost 33.3 pounds. I never would have thought this could be true! It’s just amazing!! I feel so much lighter. If only I didn’t have neck and back pain (due to a car accident), I’d be just about ready to do cartwheels. For years losing the weight I need to seemed so out of reach, but I can see it now. It’s right out in front of me and it’s attainable. I’m so thankful for this program. It is truly changing my lifestyle. I’m so glad to hear that everyone else is doing well also! I can’t wait until we can all get together.
Well we’ve all made it through the 1st month. It has been so much easier than I ever dreamed it could be. I have become so much more active, and I feel great! I keep looking forward to how much better it’s going to get. I’m so excited about what the future holds. My son gets excited every week when he hears how much I’ve lost. He’s just the greatest cheerleader! I feel so fortunate to have all the support of my family, Dr. Lara’s staff, Debbie Lane, and the weight away family. Life is good! Oh and I almost forgot…I’ve lost a total of 27.8 lbs. so far!! I never imagined I could lose that much weight so quickly. It’s like a dream come true! Someone pinch me.
Candy, I hear you have set a really great goal for yourself. Just visualize yourself on that date – do that every day – and you will get there! Congratulations! I am so happy for you and how great you feel! I bet your son already notices the difference!
Janet
Candy, we are so anxious to see you tomorrow! You’re awesome and amazing!
Wow!! That is so great. I am sure your family and friends are so proud of you. Keep up the good work.
HOW EXCITING 17 LBS….. U GO GIRL!!
I’m looking forward to this weeks weigh in. I never though I would say that in a million years! I’ve been exercising and sticking to eating right. I never though it could be this easy. I feel terrific!!