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MWLC Honored Champion Alyssa L. lost 120 pounds

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My Story

I’ve been overweight since as far back as I can remember; even as an active kid I was heavy. Once I entered high school, my weight really started building. I’ve tried just about every diet. None lasted more than a few months. Diets forced me to cut back so heavily on the foods I could have that I was always hungry. And always cheating.  Once I hit 300 pounds, I told myself I had to get serious. I tried joining an exercise program and eating healthier. I was so frustrated that I was still gaining weight despite making all these changes. By the time I was 400 pounds I was having significant health issues. My family doctor did not take me seriously which was very hurtful. Luckily, my gastroenterologist was willing to help. I talked to her about bariatric surgery as an option. Because I have Crohn’s disease, she encouraged me to exhaust all other options first. She put me in touch with Medical Weight Loss Clinics to try once more.

How has my life changed?

When I started at the clinic I was 410 pounds and walking with a cane. Within one month of starting the program, I was able to walk without my cane. Simple errands like grocery shopping were now possible and pain-free.  I’ve now lost 120 pounds in the last year. I was able to stop taking some of my Crohn’s medications. And my weight loss has inspired family members and friends to try and get healthier too. My co-workers were so excited to hear about my success they invited Medical Weight Loss Clinic to come to our yearly health fair and set up a table. It was amazing! My health is so improved now that I have lost weight. I still have more to lose and plan to keep going in the program. I’m aiming to lose another 100 pounds in the next year!

My advice to others?

I now know that several of the things I considered healthy growing up - actually weren’t healthy choices at all! I’ve learned a lot about proper nutrition and portion sizes. Try using spices instead of fats to add flavor to food. Strive for more physical activity and see what’s possible.

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.