LeAnn Is Inspired!

I joined Healthy Inspirations in January 2005 because I didn’t like what I saw when I’d look in the mirror.  My back hurt, I had trouble with my knees, and I just wasn’t happy with ME.  I decided it was time to do something so I made a phone call and set up an appointment to find out what this was all about.

After making the commitment to go through with the program, I had my Program Explanation.  When I got home, I was so overwhelmed that I wasn’t sure I could do this!  The plan and all the “rules”, the journaling, the exercise, losing my snacks and “junk” food – it was a LOT to comprehend.  After only a few weeks, I had things under control and was able to put meals together with more confidence that I was well on my way to eating and being much healthier.

What I like most about the program is the amount of support from not only the staff, but also other women clients that are working toward a goal of their own.  There’s camaraderie and friendships to be formed when you’re working out with others that are in the same program.  Recipe swapping and sharing ideas for meals helps everyone change things up so it’s not the same thing all the time.  I had a slow start with only losing 1-1/2 pounds on quick start so I knew it would be an up hill battle for me.   Setting a goal of losing 100 lbs was one I wasn’t so sure I’d be able to accomplish but I was going to give it all I had!

Fifteen months later, I’m down 109-1/2 pounds and have lost over 60 inches off my body.  I have no more back pain, my knees are better, I have more self esteem, and much improved muscle tone; not to mention the more nutritionally balanced eating and overall healthier body.  I feel AND look better than I ever have before and I hope my success will help others to see the program really works if the desire and discipline is there to make it work!

All the journaling, being accountable for everything I eat, the support, and overwhelming desire to reach my goal has transformed my mind into wanting a healthier lifestyle.  I have more energy and don’t like to sit around.  I like to stay busy and I’m enjoying life a LOT more.  Thank you Healthy Inspirations for giving me the information and the tools I needed to reach my goal and make me a healthier person!

LeAnn V.
Lancaseter, PA

*LeAnn was one of eight finalists in the “Are You Inspired” essay contest