weight loss success stories_Melinda Winner
Weight loss success stories: Melinda Winner
Do you have some kind of physical ailment or “disease” that’s holding you back from losing weight or
regaining control of your health? If so, you will definitely be inspired by reading the story below of how Melinda Winner lost over 100 lbs and has kept it off despite her arthritis…Enjoy!
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When I first got sick, 26 years ago, I thought any hope of living a normal life was gone, much less pursuing my dreams. I must admit I did allow my disease to define who I was for many years. I had more pity
parties than I care to admit. I gained over 100 pounds. My life was spiraling out of control.
One morning I looked into the mirror and had no idea who was looking back at me. I was sickened! A very wise friend said to me it you do not get up and move you are going to die. As I returned to my favorite spot on the couch, with yet another enormous spoon of peanut butter, I began to think about those words. I watched my son playing on the floor knowing I could not get on the floor with him. Hell, I never could have gotten up. That was my light bulb moment. My life was passing me by.
I gathered up my 3 year old and went outside to take a walk. I could not walk far. I was in so much pain and so very out of shape! I remember making it about 1/4 of a block before I thought I was just going to die. The next day came and I walked again. I did not eat my daily dose of peanut butter (about 1/2 cup) on this day. Over the next month I continued to walk, everyday adding a few feet.
I also cut out a different fatty food. At the end of the month, I had lost nearly 10 pounds. I then replaced my breakfast and dinner with a fresh fruit smoothie. I still enjoyed a nice lunch. I was now walking over a mile. At the end of two months, I had lost over 30 pounds. The more weight I lost, the better I felt. I joined a support group for arthritis.
The weight continued to melt away as the months went by. I began to have dreams and feelings of happiness that had been gone for so long. By the time a year passed, I was 5’9″ tall and 128 pounds of happiness. A whopping 100 pounds was gone. I lost an entire person! That was almost 14 years ago and I am still 128 – 130 lbs and yes, I am still 5′ 9″ tall. I now have dreams that I have pursued and achieved.
I have written two books, won over 50 national recipe contests, cooked off on the food network, worked as an art director in the motion picture industry and was a celebrity interviewer. I have a wonderful life! I do anything and everything I desire.
I tell myself on a daily basis “pain and sickness can no longer control me, I control it”. I am not saying life is a breeze. Its not for any of us. I am simply saying, find your dreams and never lose sight of them. Anything is possible when you believe!
(You can visit www.cookingwitharthritis.com to learn more about Melinda’s story and check out her latest book.)
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Disclaimer: The article above is for information purposes only. Always consult a physician before engaging in any weightloss program.
