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I just want to thank you for your site. My name is Denise and I am from Buena Park, California. I am 34 years old and thanks to your site, I have started to find the "NEW ME". I have been heavy forever, no, make that plain old fat. I try to seem happy, but really I was not. I have what I call reverse anorexia. I don't see myself that heavy in the mirror, but for some reason, pictures really tell the truth. Well, in February, some co-workers and I joined an aerobics class, and to my embarrassment, most of the stomach exercises are impossible for me to do because of my large girth. Then at the end of the month, I had a banquet for my work and had a candid picture taken (I have attached it - below). When it was e-mailed to me, I could not believe my eyes. That could not be me. I did not even recognize myself. And even more, I have lost my chin and my neck.
About that time, a co-worker's daughter had started Weight Watchers, and told us about your site. I checked it out and found that their are all kinds of people like me. I soon had the courage to realize that I had a problem, and that I was ready to embark on a new part of my life. I also wanted to be able to again enjoy roller coasters, and not worry whether or not will I fit. I also want to be able to keep up with my kids( 5 & 8), which is impossible at my weight. My kids need me around for a long time and at this point I can not guarantee that my health will continue to be good at this weight.
I ordered the 1-2-3 for home, and have been faithful on it for one week. I have not felt this great in a long time. This program is so different from the old Weight Watchers I went on in 1986. The points thing is fun, and it is almost like spending money!! There are 3 of us at work on it, and it is the talk of the day on how we are going to spend the points. I even went to a cafeteria type restaurant on Friday night, and only used 12 points (I get 29-34)! When I left the restaurant, I was gleaming, knowing I could stay on program and still enjoy myself!
I started at...gulp....285 on my
5' 7" frame. I now weigh 277 after just one week!! I can already
feel a little difference in my clothing. But, I know that I have quite
a few pounds more to go, 127 to be exact, but every pound is a triumph.
I hope to be down at least 60 pound by Christmas (my 35th birthday), what better
birthday gift to myself and my family than life?? I will keep you posted
on my progress, and thank you for your site and support!!
Your grateful friend,
Denise
The "Wake Up Pic"