A Medifast/Take Shape for Life Work in Progress

I have a weight problem, a big one, eating myself all the way up to 604 pounds. Through the Grace of God and support from many I began Medifast/Take Shape for Life on July 31, 2006, a day I will never forget. It has been a long journey, one that has literally saved my life and I am grateful and blessed and I thank God every day for my life and for the wonderful people I have met along this wonderful journey. As of today I have lost 348 pounds!!!! WOW!!!! Sometimes I can hardly believe it myself. I cannot believe I let myself go and was so out of control eating myself up to 604 pounds. I believe God had a purpose for me when He lead me to Medifast/Take Shape for life and saved my life. He is giving me my life back one day at a time and I could not be more grateful to Him!!!! I am releasing myself from the prison I have been held in within my own body.

What keeps me going on this journey is the simple fact that I chose life and I have a daughter who needs me and I want to be there to see her grow into the remarkable woman that I know she will be as she is already a remarkable young lady. I do not ever want to go back to where I started.

My mother died at the age of 42 from a heart attack in her sleep due to obesity. I was 12 at the time. My daughter and I are the same age range when I first started Medifast/Take Shape for Life. I could not let history repeat itself and leave my daughter without a mother.

So many people have inspired me to continue on this journey. I have chosen to become a Certified Health Advisor so that I can pay it forward and help others lose weight and get healthy as I have been help. This is the most rewarding job and it helps to keep my focused on my journey.

I really enjoy everyone I have met as they are all wonderful, they support, motivate, and inspire me to continue on my journey. What I want for and from others is continued growth, success, happiness, health, inspiration, fun and the chance to travel this journey together always being there for one another along the way as we work toward our goal and a healthier lifestyle.

“ONE DAY AT A TIME WILL BRING US TO OUR GOAL AND A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE” Mary

I hope to help and inspire others to lose weight and get healthy. Let me help you and someone you know!!!

Thank you for allowing me to share my story and my journey with you.

"Change Your Thinking, Change Your World!"

Mary