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from MA 359
Worcester with a loss of 31.75#
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I Joined TOPS at the age of 28, six months after
completing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
I found it to be a place that was very supportive of
what I wanted to accomplish. I also discovered that
my success in weight-loss was not only helping me,
but also motivating the rest of our chapter members
which in turn keeps me motivated.
I have always thought of myself as one the least
competitive people but I am starting to see that is
not the case. One thing that our chapter does that
helps to keep me motivated is contests, and they are
all different kinds of contests too! Who doesn't
like to win things?
I am also one of those people that hates the word
diet, therefore I will tell you that I accomplished
this weight-loss milestone without being on a diet!
I discovered something that was amazing for me, The
Balanced Plate! It is my life saver it has taught
me to make my own healthy choices and still have a
balanced “diet”.
I also follow what I consider my golden rule which
is 80/20 80% healthy 20% treat, basically I can have
whatever I want, I never deprive myself! I have also
come to love exercising and have tried to bring that
love to our chapter. We started doing a little
something at the beginning of each meeting and I
have found it very motivating.
After losing this weight my life as already changed.
I have more energy, happiness, a better outlook on
life and I get to go clothes shopping a lot because
mine keep becoming too big!
There is life after cancer and with the help of TOPS
I am living proof!
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