The most difficult part of losing weight is
when you realize that the enemy you are facing is within yourself. You have to
struggle with your urges, push down your cravings (or even better prevent them
from emerging in the first place) and battle off your laziness to stay on
track.
Amanda’s tussle was much the same. Having been fond of food and eating for as far back as she can remember, she was always on the plump side. Throughout her life, she tried every diet she came across, placing her in a cycle of loss and gain. This constant struggle and failure took a huge toll on her. She started struggling with bouts of depression, resulting in her resorting to drastic measures in 2003.
Weight Loss Surgery
Amanda decided to get a laparoscopic surgery to
help with her weight loss and this was the decision that changed her life.
After her surgery, and a few hiccups that followed, Amanda started losing
weight. She was feeling healthier and happier, with her lethargy wearing off
and leaving her with a more positive outlook.
Once her surgery happened, things started going
her way. She got married, had her first child and during her pregnancy, gained
a bunch of her weight back. With time, even after a weight loss surgery, your
stomach starts to go back to its normal capacity again. Amanda gained 60 pounds
from the 170 she lost after her surgery before she started the Nutrisystem
diet. Thus, she realized that she needed a complete lifestyle change if she
wanted to lose her weight and keep it off.
Trying the HCG Diet
Worried that her weight would continue to
increase, Amanda tried the HCG diet. This is an extremely low calorie diet
since you eat only 500 calories a day. No wonder why Amanda lost a significant
amount of weight while on this diet. However, when she got off the HCG, the
weight crept back.
Nutrisystem
This is when, after some online research into
different weight loss programs, Amanda came across the Nutrisystem website.
Nutrisystem is a commercial provider of pre-portioned, shelf stable meals
designed by dietitians for weight loss. WeightLossTriumph.com can
educate you on this diet.
The Nutrisystem plan appealed to her, both due
to its convenience and flexibility. She started writing in her blog about her
diet and her progress as often as she felt the need. Being able to talk about
her shortcomings and her triumphs motivated Amanda to keep going until she
finally reached her goal weight. She lost 17 lb in 7 months.
The Nutrisystem way clicked with her instantly,
helping her lose weight surely but gradually. Being able to pick her meals allowed
her to ensure that she got her daily nutrients and suffered no deficiencies.
This was especially important in her case, due to her surgery.
She combined her diet with a strict exercise regimen
and through trial and error, finally found the perfect combination of meals to
suit her daily needs. With a house to run, two boys to look after and her
various online blogs to maintain, Amanda had her plate full.
It has now been almost ten years since she had
her surgery, and though it has been quite a battle for her, Amanda is a much
healthier person. She has lost almost 200 pounds and survived a gastric bypass
surgery with many ensuing complications. Amanda’s story is an inspiration to
anyone that feels that they got the rough end of the deal, because she had to battle
through multiple illnesses to get to where she is today. Visit her Facebookpage.