Weight Loss Success, the Second Time Around
Six months after her gastric bypass revision, Michelle has lost more than 50 pounds. She has gone from a size 14 to a size 8, and her energy level has exploded. Her sleep apnea has improved, and she’s thrilled to work long hours without the aches and pains in her feet and legs that were caused by her excess weight. She has also grown to love exercise, something she hated before, and walks, swims, or runs five to six days a week. More importantly, Michelle has taken the time to build a new relationship with food.
“I used to allow my eating to get tied up with my emotions. If I was upset, I would reach for food. I would also use food as a reward—even for losing weight!” explained Michelle. “Now, I understand my triggers and have changed the way I make my choices. Instead of cake, I choose sugar-free pudding, and I can limit my portions now as well. I don’t deny myself anything, but I have retrained my brain. I am truly invested in this, and I have promised myself that I will not self-sabotage my weight loss.”
Even though Michelle’s results have been remarkable (her weight is currently lower than her high school weight!), she did experience some stalls along the way. She credits her continued success to working closely with the True You Weight Loss team and not being afraid to ask for help and guidance.
“Anytime my weight loss started to drop off, I reached out to them right away,” explained Michelle. “They are always available and responsive. They would make time to meet with me on Zoom by the next day, and they always assured me not to be discouraged or so hard on myself. Even today, they make sure I’m doing the right things and give me advice to get back on track, such as recipes, how to stay on my diet while travelling, exercise tips or just reassurance that I am still on a good path. The help and support to stay focused and confident has made a huge difference for me this time around.”
Feeling Free & Enjoying Life
Today, in her new, healthier body, Michelle is determined to enjoy her life without the constant concern for her weight. She has been relishing in shopping trips for new clothing and in her quest to discover her own unique style. “This is the freest I’ve ever felt!” said Michelle.
Her husband will attest that Michelle’s self-confidence has drastically improved, and she is finding enjoyment in the little things she could never enjoy before, such as running for exercise and fitting into an airplane seat with ease.
“It’s the regular life stuff that I’m enjoying, without the stress of thinking about weight loss all the time,” added Michelle. “Choosing True You was 100 percent what I needed to do to get to this point. I’ve been following their process so closely—and I honestly didn’t realize how much weight I’d lost until I finally stopped to look at my before and after photos. They really blew me away—and I’m so thankful for the guidance, reassurance, and support I’ve gotten from the True You Weight Loss team along the way.”
