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Mark: 122 lbs Lost

Posted: May 07 in Success Stories tagged by

Mark: 122 lbs Lost

Recent research confirms that sitting is hazardous to our health. Mark Lee is a good example of this fact. Working as a bus driver the past 16 years, Marks sits for a good part of his day. His weight has steadily climbed over that 16 year time span. When he reached 346 pounds in June 2011, mobility became an issue and it was time to stop ignoring the steady weight gain. He knew his job would continue to require the long hours of sitting, but he also knew that he could be in charge of his activity level before and after work. He also knew that he could be in control of what he put in his mouth if he was motivated enough to commit to making changes.

Mobility was not the only issue that got Mark’s attention. Although he is only 49, Mark was already on 3 medications for diabetes and 2 for high blood pressure. He was dealing with painful arthritis in his feet and sleep apnea requiring treatment with a C-PAP.

The challenge of losing over 100 pounds was overwhelming and brought Mark to the Central Ohio Nutrition Center to find out about the OPTIFAST program. Mark started the program in June 2011 and, in 8 months, lost 122 pounds.

Weight loss has significantly improved Mark’s health. He now requires only 1 of the 3 diabetic medications he was taking and only 1 of the 2 medications for high blood pressure. His sleep apnea is improved to the degree that he no longer needs the C-PAP. He is enjoying much improved self esteem. Now exercising on a regular basis, Mark is proud of his improved flexibility.

In regard to maintaining his weight loss, Mark is inspired by a fellow bus driver who lost a significant amount of weight over a year ago and continues to keep it all off. He knows he will continue to sit for long periods due to the nature of his job. He commits himself to exercise and less sitting when not at work. Why? Because sitting is hazardous to our health.

Traci: 60 lbs Lost

Posted: Apr 05 in Success Stories by

Traci Kistler expected to follow in her mother’s footsteps and enjoy good health well into her senior years. However, unlike her mother, 47 year old Traci is already dealing with health issues. Traci had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and her blood sugar was close to being in the diabetic range. Acid reflux and knee pain were also problems she was facing at an all-to-young age. All of her problems may have been caused, or made worse, by her excess weight.

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Kathy: 120 lbs Lost

Posted: Mar 07 in Success Stories by

Marriage and three children, a sedentary lifestyle, and a fast-paced job in real estate all contributed to Kathy Chiero’s weight gain of 120 pounds over a 20 year timeframe. Her typical 9-10 hour workday required getting in and out of the car countless times and going up and down stairs when showing houses. After a long day with clients, her knees would hurt so badly that applying ice to them became a daily end-of-day routine. The excess weight had taken its toll to the extent that knee surgery was recommended.

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Charlie: 131 lbs Lost

Posted: Feb 06 in Success Stories by

With the start of a new year, Charlie Staten decided that 2011 was the year that he would finally do something about his weight. Weight issues were a problem in his family; Charlie even had a brother that died of health problems largely due to weight. Now in his 60’s, Charlie realized that it was time to take control of those things that he did have some control over.

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Tim: 350 lbs Lost

Posted: Jan 06 in Success Stories by

In June of 2010 Tim Barnard was 32 years old and weighed 602 pounds. Surprisingly, his only medical problem at the time was high blood pressure which required medication to control. Because he was still young, more medical problems resulting from his weight had not yet presented themselves. Nothing to this point had scared Tim enough to convince him to address his weight. Then, at a routine check-up, Tim’s doctor asked him if he realized that his body’s systems and organs were doing the work for more than one person. That comment made Tim realize that he was jeopardizing his health with being so heavy. After all, a person’s organs are meant to do what they do for one body, not multiple. Tim realized that additional medical problems were not far off.

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