Health Magazine June 2009 read my story

Nine years ago I was looking at an unhealthy future for myself. I was overweight and I knew it wasn’t good for me. I mean, you can’t turn on the TV without hearing about illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. I knew any doctor would tell me my health was at risk. It wasn’t what I wanted in my future.

But I think it really hit me when I was walking in a mall and caught sight of my reflection in a window. I thought, “I feel like a wide load.” And I didn’t want to feel that way any more.

That’s how I discovered Slim·Fast. I hadn’t tried to lose weight before, but when I lost my first 10 pounds, that’s when I realized I could do it. The pounds just fell off. I drank 2 Cappuccino shakes a day and had a sensible dinner. I started counting calories, which has become a lifelong habit.

I still allow myself one day a week to eat what I want. But I don’t go after sour cream and onion potato chips, or ice cream, the way I used to. The truth is, I don’t like feeling overfull any more.

My husband encourages me to continue keeping the weight off. He even buys me a whole new wardrobe when I go down a size. I love clothes, so that keeps me motivated!

You know, it's funny, I am soooo outgoing since losing 95 pounds. I used to just stay at home because I was unhappy with myself.  Once the weight started leaving and the GREAT comments started pouring in I became empowered. It means that I have the confidence to take on the world and inspire those who need help in their weight loss challenge.  Recently I was an extra in the new Crazy Heart movie in addition to being an extra in the ABC series Wild Fire.  This is something I would have never done when I was heavy.

I am always available to talk to others about losing weight, so get in touch! And remember, healthy weight is the best weight. You don’t have to be a skinny mini :-)