2008 Transformation Contest

JR:
I really believe that unless you have had to lose triple digit poundage you don’t understand the challenges faced. You lost 110 pounds. That is awesome. How did you handle the ups and downs through that long journey? Any tips for those of us needing to lose 100 pounds or more?

Angel:
Gosh, so, so many and I’ve already written a book just about! heheh. There ARE a lot of ups and downs. I still face them. But the one thing I will say, the one thing that saves me EVERY TIME, the thing I bang over your head JR (heh) is: NEVER GIVE UP. Start, don’t stop, never give up. Start, don’t stop, never give up. That is the ONLY thing that sets you apart DESTINED for success. Even when I question myself, or feel discouraged it passes quickly because the thought of I’m not giving up anyways comes so I snap out right out of it! I use the word REFUSE to give up. It is powerful to make that decision. I will not waver from it. That tenacity ensures success.

JR:
I just want to end by letting you know that you were always a beautiful woman. Your body simply allows you to show that beauty a little more. You told me to live and act in the NOW. That has become my mantra. Every time I get bummed about blowing my nutrition plan the day before or when the scale does not go down I tell myself to get my ass back in the NOW. Every time I look to the end of the journey and get frustrated with the length of time and amount of effort the is ahead of me;I pull myself back into the NOW.

Your support, wisdom, and beauty give me strength when I can’t find it myself. Thank you.

JR:
Thank you Dave, it means a lot that I have encouraged you. I am thankful for my history, struggles and successes because it has not only made me a stronger woman but given me opportunity to help others like you. And yes, there is only Now. You are a strong man and it starts on the inside. Be and enjoy the discovery of where you are at. You are in the moment of creation! Thank you for the opportunity to share my story!

Kathleen