This week we celebrate Bernadette aka Jacsmombern as our Member of the Week. Bernadette joined our site January 3rd of this year and hit the ground running!
Bernadette before
Bernadette today
Here is what Christine B. wrote in her submission email to us:
I'd like to nominate Jacsmombern for the Member of the Week. She has lost about 60 pounds in 8 months and has been doing it the healthy way. She is always on the 'More than 50 pounds to lose!' group giving good advice and great encouragement. She always has something positive to say, even when people are feeling down about their progress. During this journey she has also influenced her family to start eating healthier too. She has inspired many people - online and off!
Bernadette being supportive in the More than 50 pounds to lose group!
In Bernadette’s own words:
When I first started going to the Y all I could do was walk on the treadmill. Over the weeks and months I have lost weight and gotten stronger. I have gradually increased my workouts. Now I lift free weights, do various crunches and I jog. I am now a jogger. It is all because of the group. Several of them jogged and did the couch to 5K program. It encouraged me to try and I have been able to increase my endurance. The key is returning to what you were doing.
When I get tired I remind myself I’m just tired eating is not going to help me. My group helped me navigate the struggles of stress eating and “office parties.”
My eating has drastically changed. I not only tracking my food I eat healthier food. I eat more fruits and vegetables and am currently learning more about nutrition so I can be at my optimal health. I have cut out sweets and mainly eat fish, whole grains and fruit. (I do still have occasional tastes of something I want.) I believe in gradual changes to diet and exercise. To many changes at one time is a recipe for failure.
My biggest cheerleaders are my husband, daughter, and my mother. They support me and cheer me on. They all say how great I look. I have influenced my husband’s and daughter’s eating habits. My husband eats like me now. He joined the Y with me and has lost 25 lbs. My daughter eats great for a nine year old. She is expanding her tastes.
I am not finished. I now weigh 182 and have lost almost 60lbs. My goal weight is 160. My focus has changed. I am not just concerned about getting to my goal weight. I desire to live each day with health in mind and not just get to my goal weight. This is truly becoming a lifestyle.
Keep it up Bernadette you are a true inspiration to our Team!
-Susy
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