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Before |
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Now |
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Age: 32
Height: 5 ft 8 In
Starting Weight: 231lbs
Goal Weight: 165lbs
Current Weight: 204lbs
Weight Lost to date: 27lbs
Program: The Coach Approach Weight
Loss Program |
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Angela
was embarrassed to ask for help and it took a couple
of months before she realized she could not do it on
her own. She finally admitted to herself that she was
unhappy with her weight and decided to look for help.
Angela came to see me in late October 2006 and wanted
to lose weight as well as improve the quality of her
diet.
Angela had never followed a
diet plan so counting calories was a completely new experience
for her. Angela’s main concern was dinner, as this tended to be local takeout or cheese sandwiches.
Angela is allergic to Oatmeal and Chocolate but loves
cheese, so I assured Angela that she did not need to
totally give up cheese, just control the portion size.
Angela decided to sign up for The Coach Approach Program, and I explained the requirements of the program which include keeping a food
diary and sending me a copy of it each day. Angela was
required to come and see me every week for a weigh in
and a lesson on nutrition. |
Week
1:
Angela’s
first weigh in is a week after signing up for The
Coach Approach Program. She is delighted to see that she has lost 2lbs and it
well on the way to reaching her goal. When I reviewed Angela’s food diary I noted that her carbohydrate intake was very low and she was feeling
hungry especially in the late afternoon so I advised
her to increase her intake of wholegrain foods
to keep the hunger pangs at bay.
Week
2:
Angela
loses 4lbs for an overall loss of 6lbs and is absolutely
thrilled with her progress. She reports feeling better
about herself and is eating more than she did before
(Just more of the right stuff!). She is delighted
with her new guilt free eating lifestyle. She
had a bit of an insight during the week –In
her own words:
I
had a bit of an insight last night. We were home a bit earlier as I have a call/class at 7:30 pm. I was puttering, getting items ready for dinner in the kitchen when I went to
the fridge as though I wanted to grab something to
eat. I shut the door and realized how silly as I was not hungry in the sense that
I needed food asap, in fact it seems that I went
merely out of habit. In order to stay away from the fridge I busied myself with other things and
then we prepared the dinner and I was fine afterwards. I will be sure to pay attention to this sort of thing in the future so as not
to deter away from the hard work!”
Week
3:
Angela
loses 2lbs more but is a little disappointed as she
expected that she would have lost more. I explained
that 2lbs is a substantial and healthy weigh loss in
7 days.
She
is now spending more time planning her food in advance
as she finds this really helps her to stay on track.
This week’s lesson is on Protein and Angela is keenly interested as she does a lot of running
and weight training and is wondering if she is getting
enough protein. She works out her own protein requirements
and endeavors to get in 75g protein each day to cater
for her very active lifestyle.
Week
4:
Angela
loses 2lbs again and is jumping around with joy. Clothes
that have not fitted for a year are now gliding over
her curves. In her own words: “I am wearing a shirt that I have not been able to wear in almost a year today! Maynard made the comment that he had not seen the shirt in a while and I said
well I actually fit into it now!”
She
reports that her energy levels are much higher than
before and that she is almost never hungry anymore.
She reiterates that being prepared is very important
and laments that she didn’t get the shopping out of the way earlier in the week. In this weeks lesson we
cover sodium intake and Angela is going to track her
sodium intake for the next couple of weeks. She is
surprised to find so much sodium in convenience foods
such as prepared meals, snacks and other items.
Week
6:
Angela
shuffles into the office tired and sore but triumphant
- She completed the 21km Standard Charted Marathon
yesterday!! What a huge achievement. This is the third
time Angela has completed a half marathon. Is she an
inspiration or what? Next it was time to pop on the
scales for her weekly weigh in. 2 more lbs lost for
a total of 12lbs overall weight loss. Angela is delighted
and more determined than ever. Check out how good Angela
looks just 6 weeks after starting the Coach Approach
Program.
Week
9:
Its
a week after Christmas and against all odds Angela
has managed to lose 3 lbs over the Christmas Season.
Though sick for the past few days, she is still delighted
to be able to inform me that she has lost a full inch
off her arms and thighs since she started her weight
loss program. At a total weight loss of 16lbs Angela
is looking & feeling great and ready to tackle the new year. Watch this slot next week to
see how good Angela looks now.
Week
13:
4
lbs lighter and nearing her first major goal, Angela
is 19lbs lighter then when she started the program. She
is celebrating by heading out for some new clothes for
a weekend away in Sentosa.
Week
14:
1
lb lighter and wearing a skirt she bought last year but
never wore before because it didn't fit, Angela floats
into the office and cannot believe that the skirt is
even too big for her. Angela has lost a total of 20lbs
to date and is determined to go all the way. Check out
how great she looks at the top of this page. I bet she
is going to have a great Valentines Night!
Watch
this space to see Angela's Future Success
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