To say that my life has changed during the past few months would be an understatement. Not only have I lost nearly fifty pounds but I have also learned so much about myself and dug up an inner confidence I didn’t even know I possessed. Because I’ve tried many diets throughout my life and I always ended up putting the weight back on, I went into this highly skeptical. However, what I didn’t understand was that I didn’t need a diet but a lifestyle change. At first it was hard saying goodbye to old habits, especially because I already thought I was eating “healthy” enough – I had been eating lots of protein, vegetables, and fruit. It turned out I was eating all the wrong things. I’ve gone from a size 12 to a size 2 and I eat more carbs daily than I had ever allowed myself! I just wasn’t eating what I was supposed to be eating. I wasn’t on a schedule or disciplined. I wasn’t drinking enough water or getting enough sleep. And I wasn’t eating smartly because I wasn’t informed. I’ve learned to think of food as the nutrition and fuel my body needs. Now, this “plan” is like second nature. I can travel and go out and not feel deprived. I have so much energy that I have to exercise, and I love it. I remember leaving my first meeting with Frank feeling positive but doubting my ability to adjust and “show numbers.” In fact, I remember Frank mentioning I would be able to drop to my current size and I did not believe him at all. I just wish I would have started this journey a long time ago. Luckily, I’m on it now and will be treating my body this way for the rest of my life. Thank you.
Valerie Zapata
