When I first came to HMR, my knees hurt all the time and I was on medication for high cholesterol. Now, no more medication, and the knees are good enough for me to have run a marathon last October. My diet has changed completely – I eat very little meat and great quantities of fruits and vegetables. Not only do I feel better physically,
I believe my changed diet has helped me be mentally sharper as well, and my ability to lose weight and keep it off after so many failures has given me a more confident attitude in all aspects of life.

I have a three-year old granddaughter, and better health means I can enjoy her more now, and hopefully be around to see many milestones in her life. Neither of my parents enjoyed a healthy old age, and it’s important for me to do the best I can to assure that my later years will be active years.

As I enter the third year of my new life, I know for sure that every relationship I have has been affected positively by my weight loss. I am just a better person to be around, and everyone who deals with me realizes this and appreciates it.