Lara's Testimonial
Lara lost 132 pounds! †
Hi, my name is Lara and I’m 49 years old. I lost half my body weight in 9 months on Medi-Weightloss®. I was 280 pounds and miserable. With my 50th birthday approaching, getting older and being overweight was very depressing. My cholesterol was very high, and the doctor recommended I start taking medication. In addition, diabetes runs in my family. I started gaining weight in my 20’s. I went up and down like a roller coaster for quite some time. It was a vicious cycle and my mobility was minimal. I could not even walk around the block without stopping several times. I would go out shopping with my husband and need to sit down to catch my breath. In 2017 I broke my ankle and had surgery. My doctor handed me crutches, but I was too heavy and out of shape to use them. I was in a wheelchair for 3 months not because I had surgery, but because of my weight. I felt trapped in my own body. I was so disappointed in myself and really started losing faith. I decided to change my life in May of 2018. I went online and came across Medi-Weightloss®. I liked the fact that it is a medically supervised program and covered by my insurance. I made an appointment for the Saturday before Mother’s Day. I went in and met with Darci the nurse practitioner. She ran an EKG, blood work, and metabolism test. Then I was turned over to Hanna the nutritionist. She weighed me on the Tanita® Scale which measures your entire body composition like muscle, fat, and water weight. My measurements were taken, and I received a Vitamin B shot to help me with energy and fat burning. I lost almost 14 lbs. the first week! It really is possible. None of the normal dieting side effects like cravings, nausea, or dizziness. I decided not to use my scale at home and went in every Saturday for my weigh-in and consultation. I consistently lost 2-4 lbs. a week. Hanna and I would discuss what I ate all week, if I drank enough water, and what exercising I was doing. We set new goals for the following week. I really felt like the staff members were my cheerleaders and I didn’t want to let them down. The best part was I used regular food from the grocery store. No prepackaged frozen foods. Now 13 months after starting with Medi-Weightloss® I have maintained my weight loss and check in every month just to keep me honest. I no longer have sugar cravings. I actually crave healthy foods. I must admit I was sad not seeing my cheerleaders every week. They still call and text me to see how I’m doing. I feel wonderful. My cholesterol is normal, and my aches and pains are gone. I walk at least 5 miles a day without even breaking a sweat. This week I’m teaching my children how to waterski. I never thought that would be possible. Medi-Weightloss® truly is The One That Works!®
† On average, patients on our individualized restricted calorie program lose 6.4 pounds the first week and 14 pounds the first month. Medical supervision required.