Don't Wait, Start Now!
A community project spearheaded by Cesar Lara, M.D., working in conjunction with Debbie Lane, Certified Hypnotist. Visit Dr. Cesar Lara or Debbie Lane online.
Debbie
DEBBIE - 260 lbs – 6/18/09
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Debbie’s Story:
My weight gain started in college and never stopped. I have terrible eating habits that I just can’t seem to change. I buy the right foods, but they rot before I eat them, meanwhile I eat all the junk foods in the cupboard.
The excess weight has had a huge impact on my life. I have two kids that often ask me to go out an play ball or do other activities, and I find that the heavier I become, the more excuses I find for not playing with them. Even bending over to tie my shoes is a stress. I even get breathless just walking short distances.
I can’t wait to fit in an airline seat, or movie seat without feeling like I am squished into them. I don’t want my kids to be embarrassed about me, and I want to feel good about myself. I want my life back for myself and for my kids.
A Very Excited (and successful) Debbie
Congratulations to Debbie and great job! She lost over 30 lbs in six weeks!
A giant step on the road to good health!
- DEBBIE 75 LBS LIGHTER
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Who is this “little” person? Fantastic! You look better and better every time we see you or a picture. And you’re almost to your goal. Bet it seemed an impossible eventuality six months ago … and look at you now. Congratulations! The holidays won’t help, but with your determination and progress I am confident you’ll make it to the new year a new person.
Love you,
First I want to thank Janet for posting my new picture. I was really getting tired of looking at the old ones. Actually when the picture was taken I was probably only down 67lbs. As of today, I am down over 82 pounds and I can’t wait to get to my goal. About 13 pounds to go!! I just feel so great and I actually insisted on taking a family picture for our Christmas cards this year. My new years resolution is that I never go back to where I was. I am sure with the continuing support of Dr. Lara’s office and Debbie Lane, I won’t. Thank you to everyone and Merry Christmas and a much healthier new year.
Well I was a little confused before about my goal. I thought my goal weight equalled to loose 100lbs. Well I figured out today that my goal weight is actually less than 100lbs to loose. So, I am officially 17.6lbs away from my goal, or 21.4lbs away from loosing 100lbs. I kwow it doesn’t seem like a difference, but when you are working it out in your mind of how close you are away from your goal, every pound counts. I wish I could just wave a magic wand and have the rest of it go away. Hope the rest are doing well. I feel just great and the compliments just keep coming in. I have 1 more dress size I would like to drop too.
Merry Christmas to all and a safe and healthy New Year.
Dr. Lara and Debbie, I can’t begin to thank you for what you have done for my life. I just hope I can make you proud and keep the weight off from this day on. Thanks.
Well all is better now. Lost 4.7 this week, which more than makes up for what I had gained. I am in the 170’s now and have less than 20 lbs to go to my goal. I can’t beleive it has been this easy. I am not starting to stress about keeping it off. I want to wish the rest of the girls, the staff at Dr. Lara’s office and Debbie Lane a very happy holiday. I can’t wait to start the new year a shadow of my former self. Keep up the great work.
Don’t be discouraged. It isn’t always about the actual weight rather you likely built more muscle. When we saw you, you looked great! When I have a week that I don’t loose so much, I back up and look at how far I’ve come. It puts things back in perspective real quick. The progress we’ve all made is amazing. You have to be happy with that! Hope the Holidays are treating you well and hope to see you soon.
I feel like I am the only one out there!
Well I feel better today and I hope to have a better week this week. I have learned that I need to care more about the measurements than the scale number. I can not give up walking for fear of gaining muscle and having the scale go up. Hope to hear from the other girls soon and I hope they are all doing well.
Well I am very discouraged today. Not only did I gain, but I gained almost 3 lbs. I know what your thinking, it is because of Thanksgiving. Well it can’t be. Although I fixed mashed potatoes, stuffing and pie, I ate none of it. I had a small helping of turkey and cooked some zuccini. (sp?) The only thing I did differently is I walk/ran 3 times this week. Not a happy person today, but I will get over it soon enough. Hope the rest of you are doing better than I am.
Well Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope you all did well by sticking to your plan. I walk ran the 1 mile gobbler at the Turkey Trot in the morning and then took a very long walk/run with my dog in the afternoon. Legs are a little sore today but other wise I feel great. I did not get to weigh in this week due to the holiday and my travels, so I can’t wait to get there next week. I also talked 2 friends into joining. I know they will be as successful as I have. I only wish I could give the gift that I have been given to those other friends that can’t afford it. Maybe when I reach my goal, I can pass it forward. Anyway I am thankful for the wonderful gift of health and to get my body back. Thank you Dr. Lara and Debbie Lane.
Well I made it in size 14 jeans today. My closet is almost empty at this point. Not much left that still fits as it should. My co-workers always get on me if I wear pants that are too baggy. I told my daughter this morning as I was doing my “shake your booty” dance that in her 10 years of life, she has never seen her mother this thin. I did go to Orlando for 3 days and then to a convention at the Hard Rock yesterday. I stayed on the plan as much as possible, other than drinking the water, so I have no idea what the scale is going to say today. I will however be amazed if I lost any. We shall see.
I can’t wait to dress up for holiday parties and really feel good about the clothes I have on and how I look. It has been so long since I have felt that way.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I know it is a time that most people stuff them selves. Thankfully, we have the tools to not do that. We can still enjoy the holiday, especially since we all have a lot to be thankful for. Our weight loss and better health means a lot more to me than stuffing, potatoes and pie.
Thank you Weight Away!
I just keep loosing. I can’t believe it. I didn’t really pay much attention this week, and I have found that I can not keep my fingers out of the peanut jar. It could be worse, it could be the candy jar that is now full from Holloween. I am 21 pounds away from my goal and I find it hard to believe that I might reach it in under 6 months. I feel so great and took a long walk during my son’s football practice. I just need to do it more often. Looking forward to trying Lifestyle Fitness Center. Not sure how I will find the time, but I must. Have a great week ladies. Looking forward to seeing you soon.