Customized Programs Change Lives

In January 2007, Paula decided it was time to get serious about losing weight. After some initial success, she began participating in one of our Health Coaches programs to set new goals for herself. Her Health Coach helped her to make food and portion changes and increase exercise such as biking, swimming and walking. When she reported that she was eating out of boredom, her coach offered helpful suggestions.

Paula's coach talked to her about adding strength training to her exercise regimen. With her coach's encouragement, she gave it a try and loved it. She started with 2-pound weights and then moved up to 5-pound weights. She's now up to 10-pound weights and has incorporated resistance band training. Immediately, she saw more dramatic weight loss and more definition in her muscles. According to Paula, "This has been a lifestyle change for me and my husband. We've entirely changed the way we prepare meals, food selections, exercise patterns, everything. The program has helped to change our lives."

In the end, Paula succeeded in reducing her weight by 19 percent. And she says she couldn't have done it without her coach!