PUSH

I WENT TO BED LAST NIGHT IN SO MUCH PAIN FROM SITTING 5 HRS IN MY DEN WITH MY FAMILY. WHEN I WOKE UP THIS MORNING I WAS LIKE I REALLY NEED TO EXERCISE BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF I CAN. AFTER I FINISH GETTING DRESSED I ASKED MY NEPHEW WAS IT REAL HOT OUTSIDE HE SAID YES. I THEN ASKED WILL IT TAKE MY BREATHE IF I GO OUT THERE HE SAID NO. SO I GOT UP AND PUT MY SHOES BACK ON AND HEADED OUT THE DOOR. THE HEAT SLAP ME IN THE FACE SOON AS I STEP MY FOOT OUT THE DOOR. SO I WENT OUT THERE I WENT UP AND DOWN MY RAMP FOUR TIMES...WHEN I FINISHED I WAS JUST STANDING RESTING AND MY NEPHEW SAID LETS WALK AROUND THE BACK. YOU CAN WALK ON SIDEWALK I GOT YOU. I SAID I WAS AFRAID HE SAID I WILL NOT LEFT ANYTHING HAPPEN TO YOU. I WAS LIKE WHAT?( HE MUST HAVE LOSS HIS MIND) (LOL) IT WAS HOT BUT I PUSHED PASS THAT AND WALKED BACK THEIR WITH HIM IM SO PROUD OF MYSELF..IM PUSHING MYSELF SO MUCH EACH DAY.. SO THAT RIGHT THERE GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT YOU SHOULD NOT LET ANYTHING KEEP YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO. I WAS IN PAIN BUT I PUSHED THROUGH IT WALK AND I FELT SO MUCH BETTER ONCE I FINISHED.

113 lbs loss since March 17, 2010

I am down 4 more lbs!!!! I feel so great I am 35 lbs from meeting my summer goal of being under 600 lbs. I can tell a big difference in my skin. I know it is because of all the water that I am drinking. YAY!!!! Water is my new best friend.(lol) I have been a little pain the last couple days but I have not let it keep me from doing what I have to do. I make it my business to do exercise on a daily basis no matter how I am feeling. It has been very hot here in Ga so I have not been able to get outside like I would like. I will start waking up earlier so I can get outside and walk up and down my ramp. I really enjoy energy that I have right now and I know it will get better and better. A few people had asked me what what I do, when I first started the plan I did shakes only. I have now added other meals like brownies, chocolate pudding, pb bar and pretzels. I also love the ranch soy chips the are the best but all is good. I get in like 198 oz or more daily I never go under that. Thanks for all your support!!!!!

MY SUMMER 2010 GOALS

My goals are to push my self harder each and everyday

-go back to church
-keep that smile on My Queen face
-get in more water
-walk more daily... See More
-go riding with my family
-continue doing good in school
-reduce lymphedema swelling in legs
-lose more weight (get under 600lbs)
-get back into my pants
-inspire others to be healthy(if I can do it anyone can)
-strengthen my legs
-prepare a healthy meal for my family (its been a long time My Queen(mom) will be so proud)

106 LBS GONE

I FEEL SO FREE!!!!!! IM DOWN 3 MORE LBS THIS WEEK. ANYTIME THAT A DROP 10 LBS IN A WEEK THE FOLLOWING WEEK I NORMALLY DONT DO NOTHING BUT LIKE 3 OR 4 LBS. IM JUST SO GLAD THAT IM NOT GAINING. I WAS COMING OUT THE BATHROOM TODAY AND I NOTICE SOMETHING THAT I HAD NOT PAID MUCH ATTENTION TOO MY LEGS. I COULD NO LONG REACH BEHIND ME AND TOUCH MY LEG (LYMPHEDEMA) I WAS IN TEARS SO I GOT MY AIDE TO TAKE A PICTURE OF MY LEGS. OMG!!!!!!! I WAS TYRUELY AMAZED HOW MUCH MY LEGS HAVE GONE DOWN. I CAN SEE WINKLE IN IT. IM SO PROUD OF MY HARD WORK. MILESTONE LIKE THAT IS WHAT PUSH ME TO KEEP DOING WHAT I AM DOING? I DO PLAN ON PUTTING SOME PICTURES OF MY LEGS ON THE SITE REAL SOON. I WOULD LOVE FOR OTHERS TO SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. I AM WILLING TO SHOW YOU MY LEGS ALONE MY JOURNEY. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!!

644 ( 103LBS LOSS)

OMG!!!!!!I STARTED THIS PROGRAM AT 747 LBS IM NOW 644 LBS I HAVE LOSS IM OVER MY FIRST 100 LBS. I AM SO HAPPY AND I FEEL ALOT BETTER. YESTERDAY I WALKED UP AND DOWN MY RAMP. I FELT SO GOOD AFTER I FINISH THEN I CAM IN AND USED MY EASY CYCLE. I FEEL LIKE A NEW WOMAN. I CAN TELL A BIG DIFFERENCE IN MY LEGS THE LYMPHEDEMA IS GOING DOWN. IM WALKING WITH SO MUCH EASE AND THINIKING MEDIFAST FOR SAVING MY LIFE. MY SKIN IS HANGING SO BAD BUT I DONT EVEN WORRY ABOUT THAT BECAUSE IM SO HAPPY TO BE SHRINKING. IT FEEL SO GOOD TO SEE THE SMILE ON MY FACE ALONG WITH MY FAMILY MEMBERS BECAUSE OF MY SICCESS SO FAR ON THIS PROGRAM. I AM A BUTTERFLY!!!!!( THATS WHAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE CALLING ME) I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT IS SUPPORTING ME ON THIS JOURNEY. BE BLESSED.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

TODAY I GOT THE BEST NEWS EVER, MEDIFAST WILL SPONSOR MY WEIGHT LOSS. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YEARS FOR SOME HELP AND ITS FINALLY HERE. I KNOW THIS IS MY TIME RIGHT HERE I WILL CONTINUE THIS JOURNEY STRICT TO THE PLAN LIKE I BEEN DOING. I WILL LIKE TO AY THANKS YOU TO ALL THE PEOPLE SUPPORTING ME ON THI JOURNEY WE CAN AND WILL DO THIS TOGETHER. SINCE, STARTING MEDIFAST I FEEL LIKE A NEW WOMAN. I AM MUCH HAPPIER AND I CAN MOVE MORE FREELY THROUGH OUT MY HOUSE. I AM NO LONGER JUST SITTING IN MY ROOM DOING NOTHING. I GO OUT THE ROOM AND MINGLE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE SWELLING OF MY LYMPHEDEMA IS GOING DOWN. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING NOW THE CHANGE HAVE COME. THE WAIT WAS WELL WORTH IT, THIS IS MY SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE AND I WILL LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST. MEDIFAST I A VERY GOOD PROGRAM.

HELP ME!!!

Dear Friends and Family,

My name is LaWonda Cooper, and I am a devoted Christian woman. As many of you know, I began my Medifast weight loss journey on March 17, 2010 at age 32 and weighed 747 lbs. In 11 short weeks and dedication to the plan, I have lost a whopping 99 lbs!
Starting the Medifast program is the best decision I ever made. I see daily changes in me physically, mentally and spiritually. My energy level is through the roof. I am blessed to have the constant support of my friends and family and my health coach, Claudia Fortelka, who I can turn to in difficult moments.
Most of my life I have been struggling with obesity.

Eight years ago I was diagnosed with Lymphedema.in both legs, which causes severe swelling and pain. Lymphedema causes an abnormal buildup of fluid in my legs... The condition develops when lymph vessels or lymph nodes are missing, impaired or damaged.

Hopefully, Medifast will eventually sponsor my weight-loss journey. Their products cost about $300 each month and are packed with protein which helps me stay on plan. I am totally committed to losing weight because I want to live, and determined to improve my health, of moving with ease and just living life as a "normal" person.

In the meantime, it is a financial hardship on my family to purchase the products necessary for success on Medifast plan. This plan works for me and I want to stick with it. If you can help me in any way and are willing to make a donation, Please go to my Medifast account at http://www.LoseWeightWithClaudia.tsfl.com/ and click SHOP ONLINE, then click Cash on Account to the left, put in my Client Account No 30159592 & the dollar amount. Please know that each and every penny contributed is greatly appreciated.
Failure is not an option for me. Losing weight is a matter of life and death. I will not disappoint you or myself. I have so much to live for.


God Bless each and every one of you.