Success Files: Lynn

It’s motivation time again! I know Lynn from the Sistahs on Weight Watchers
board. Her story is definitely inspirational…and the pictures are amazing!

1. When did you start Weight Watchers? December
11, 2001

2. With all of the weight loss programs/diets available, what made you choose
WW? My weight had really gotten out of control and it was
starting to terrify me. In the midst of this revelation, I switched jobs and met
my friend Ellen. She had been doing WW with a program that met in our building.
The first time she invited me, I told her no. She did show me how flexible the
program was and dispelled the myth that I would have to eat WW meals to do the
program. So the next time they had rollover for at work program, I said why not
and signed up.

3. How much weight have you lost? As of last weigh in I have lost 141.6lbs. At one time I was down
145.1lbs. I have been battling the 260 decade for a few months. I now believe it
is a true plateau. I get through it though. I have come way too
far.

4. What is your favorite aspect of the WW program?
The flexibility in what I can eat. Once you tell me that I
can’t have something, I shut completely down. WW allows me to enjoy all of the
things that I want. I do not feel deprived.

5. Favorite low
point snacks? The flexibility in what I can eat. Once you tell
me that I can’t have something, I shut completely down. WW allows me to enjoy
all of the things that I want. I do not feel deprived.

6. Do
you plan to become a leader? If so, why? I would like to become
a leader. I believe that if it were not for my leader encouraging me, I would
not be where I am right now. I want to give that same feeling to someone else.
Also, I have not met a leader who has had to lose more than 65-100 pounds. I
want to be the leader that can say I lost over 200lbs. Allowing people to know
that their journey is possible.

7. Favorite WW moment? (i.e. meeting Fergie, receiving an award,etc.)
My favorite moment when all of the 100lb losers in my WW region
were invited to the yearly regional meeting to walk the runway in the 100lb
Winners Extravaganza! We wore sashes and actually walked a runway with our
before pictures projected behind us. It was great. There were many tears of joy.
We ended with a dinner with live entertainment.

8. What is your typical exercise program? On a regular day,
10 minutes stationary bike warm up, 30 minutes treadmill, 45 min weight training
on either arms or legs. On my cardio only days, I do 30 minutes on the stair
climber and 30 minutes on the Precor (elliptical trainer). I have recently added
a toning class once a week.

9. What tips would you like to offer program newbies?

–Do this for yourself and no one else.
-Do not set
unrealistic goals. Just because you lost 5lbs 2 weeks in a row, don’t expect
that type of loss throughout your entire journey.
-Journal, Journal, and oh
by the way, Journal!
-Drink water.
-When you cheat, you are only hurting
yourself.

10. How do you plan to reward yourself for reaching goal weight? I believe that I will reward myself by going on the biggest shopping trip
known to man, or by going on a cruise or something. Either of those accompanied
by a Goal party will suffice.