For my birthday in 2010 (May 24) a friend gave me a sky diving certificate not noticing that there was a weight restriction. I was 64 pounds over the weight limit but felt that I needed to lose 74 pounds to give some margin for the scale differences with an ultimate goal of losing 100 pounds. I started the HMR program Nov 2010 and made my first solo sky dive July 17 2011. Losing the weight has made a tremendous difference in my health (previously on two blood pressure medications now on zero) and my self image. I have adopted a Vegan eating style as I believe that it is the best approach to maintain my weight loss. I have been up and down in weight all of my life and had lost 75 pounds two times previously but always put the weight back on going up and down every five years.
I believe that the HMR program has the right structure and support system with the weigh-ins, etc. I am especially thankful for Melanie Deml at HMR Harris Fast in Fort Worth who has been such a positive influence. However, it takes individual focus and commitment to succeed. There is no shortcut or magic pill. I'll always be a food addict but hopefully with what I've learned through the HMR process and the Vegan lifestyle I will maintain a healthy weight the rest of my life.