Defragged

First, let me say for those who do not know my full story, I was a constant dieter the first 46 years of my life and if it weren't for being involved in the Take Shape For Life program where I have a health coach who checks in on me and holds me accountable, I know I would have gained all of my 100 pounds back plus more. With that said, it is true that life gets in the way and there have been times during maintenance that weren't as easy to make healthy habit chooses, but I'm learning and it is a progressive process. The fact I've been able to maintain 75% or more of my original weight loss is a giant step for me. And it is only going to get better.

When I started doing the Medifast Diet on my own back in October 2009, I did well but noticed I needed that personalized support that you can only get from a qualified and Certified Health Coach who would get to know me on an individual basis. (Certified by Take Shape For Life and the National Institute of Health.)

I'm sure you've heard by now that if you do any diet without making a lifestyle change, it will always be short term. I know - I've done most all of them in the past. Never once since enrolling in Take Shape For Life did I feel I needed to try something else. That is because TSFL is not a diet. It's a lifestyle choice and we are given all of the tools we need to make choosing simpler - for life - not just a few months.

If you are reading this post then the chances are high that you are looking for personalized support in your weight loss journey and through maintenance. I know how you feel; I've been in your shoes. You may be concerned you'll gain it back plus more. You may be wondering how much longer it is going to continue to work for you. Or perhaps you're wondering why it isn't working as well as it for other people or as well as you'd hoped.

The Take Shape For Life program has done many things for me but the one that stands out the most above all others is it has given me "HOPE". It has given me the tools I need to know that I CAN DO THIS, I AM doing it and now that I'm a health coach, I'm directly and indirectly helping thousands of others do it too.

As your health coach with this program, I can sincerely promise, "I will never judge you." I've been thin and obese, so you can say I've experienced (not just seen) both sides of the coin. I know how judgment feels and after all, who needs more judgment? Overweight people are judged enough, don't you think?

As your health coach, I am your guide much like a GPS system guides you from where you are to where you say you want to go. I suggest, observe, suggest. I am your personalized caring and supportive guide ready to assist in any way needed to make your experience with the program smooth with safe and rapid weight loss results.

Regardless of how much weight you need to lose, it's uncomfortable, right? I know; totally I understand how it feels. Been there and done that too. I've weighed as little as 120 pounds (1978) to as much as 235# (2006). I've worked with clients who only wanted to learn to eat healthier, to people who had only 10-15 pounds to lose and people who wanted to lose more than 200 pounds.

The two things all of these people had in common is that they were seeking 1) HOPE and 2) UNDERSTANDING from a caring and supportive person who didn't judge them for where they were right then. We all have our own path and the great news is that we end up in the same place. Neither is right or wrong and no one is any 'smarter' than anyone else. And just because you are overweight doesn't mean you hate yourself ... {grin} ... haven't we heard that one all too often. It just means your priority is out of balance, you lost HOPE in the system and cannot find anyone to help - until NOW.

If any of this resonates with you and you'd like to speak to me personally, call or email me to set up a 15-minutes or so phone call to see if we are a good match to work together. If want more time to make that decision, that's okay too. Life is about choices and I will honor always; you have the right to choose. If I can be part of that choice in your life, that's great.

If you like this blog, I just set up a brand new Defragged.com Facebook Page. If you click on over there and LIKE the page, you'll get access to periodic (most every day) tips on how to make the most of your successful weight loss journey! Lots of fresh new ideas, recipes, promotions and Medifast tips are coming!

Health & Happiness,

Susan Milligan, Certified Health Coach ID 16708501
Take Shape For Life
smile@defragged.com
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740-732-6514