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The remarks made to me by
others made me feel ridiculed. There’s no describing how humiliated I
felt when a biker yelled at me to "get out of the golf cart and walk" at
a company golf tournament. I had no self-esteem and despised what I saw
in the mirror. I avoided social situations, keeping mostly to myself.
In December 2008, I was inspired our TOPS Leader,
Bonnie Voeglei, and her weight-loss story. She had been successful with
a doctor-supervised low-carb diet. I began following that same diet,
starting my weight-loss “marathon.” In just two short weeks, I began to
see results. I couldn’t keep making excuses for my weight, so I
presented the idea of printing NMX—no more excuses—on the front of our
TOPS chapter shirts.
I was eating between 1,000 and 1,200 calories per day
with my carbohydrate count under 25 grams. I kept a food journal and
started drinking at least 120 ounces of water daily. I began exercising
for 15 minutes, three days per week on a stationary bike. Now, I take
three to five spin classes per week. My wife is also eating healthier
and exercising with me. My blood pressure is normal and the sleep apnea
is gone. I have my life back and my confidence back.
There are three important parts to my successful
weight loss program:
1. Determination -- no
more excuses.
2. Have
a plan: for me it was a)Support
-- Friends, family, and TOPS.
b)Diet -- Find what works for you and always
doctor supervised.
c)Exercise -- Three 30-minute aerobic sessions and
three strength-training
sessions per week, allowing one day
for rest.
3. Follow through with
your plan - -
the best plans fail if you don't follow through with them!
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