Joann Wortham
9 years ago
Like so many others, my struggle with weight gain, and inability to lose it, came later in life. I went from not having a weight problem at all to being 32 lbs overweight. It really caught me off guard, as I rarely weighed myself and th ... See More
Like so many others, my struggle with weight gain, and inability to lose it, came later in life. I went from not having a weight problem at all to being 32 lbs overweight. It really caught me off guard, as I rarely weighed myself and thought I was doing well with food choices. I couldn't believe it when my doctor said, "You're in the obese category." After our conversation about starting a diet plan (that I knew wouldn't work for me--I hate meal replacement shakes), I knew I had to talk to a friend of mine who had been on a plan that left her looking and feeling great. In addition, she had kept the weight off for a year!
First, I asked if I had to do meal replacement shakes because I knew that wasn't for me. She said absolutely not and began raving about her new way of life--not a diet plan--that she knew would help me. It was Betr (Pure Proactive Health). She went on and on about the organic food as well as her personal coach. I told her to stop. Organic food and a personal coach, that sounded too expensive. She assured me the price was less or comparable to the diet the doctor suggested and certainly more beneficial. I was skeptical, but decided to try it as I'd seen her basically melt before my eyes (not kidding she lost weight fast) and then kept it off.
Okay, (insert a drum roll here)--I've lost the 32 lbs and kept it off (without starving myself and drinking shakes). And I see what she means, this is not a diet. It is healthy living and eating that can positively sustain you for a lifetime.
As a nurse, I see patients struggling everyday with the effects of obesity i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive concerns. I now know there is a remedy that is rooted in healthy eating and living. If you try this "lifestyle," (not diet plan), you will not regret it, for it truly has been a life changing benefit to me.
Want a great coach? My coach was the thorough and thoroughly funny Anita Erhard. Great experience! Great outcome!