Intro to Monique's Weight Loss Journey

Hello to all,

My name is Monique and I have been with Smart for Life since we open our wonderful center in June 2007. I lost 64 pounds in 5 1/2 MONTHS!! with great determination and support . When I started I was 285 , size 22-24, I got down to 219 and size 14 ....After two years of doing excellent I slowly crept back up , but I must admit not due to unhealthy eating habits more of stress and not portion sizing ...I finally decided to get back on the scale March 24th,2009 , the day I buried my Grandmother I was back up 250 !!! I was taken back--I first consumed myself with self pity and found so many ways to place the blame instead of looking in the mirror. Most of the new clothing I bought was either too tight or just not fitting! I decided to lose it , I could not go back ...April 24th, 2009. I decided not to soak in my grief and get back on the ball ! I am now 235! I will admit I could have done a lot better but that's the great thing about losing weight , you fall down and get back up..that is the motto I use with my patients.

Well stay tuned for more updates! My goal is to be 219 by the middle or end of Aug!!! Anyone care to join me ..come lets get this party started !!!!!!!!!