Leese - Lisa
February 16, 2011
Hi, I’m Lisa and I’m 43 years old. I grew up in a small town in Iowa, moved to Chicago for 2 years after college and then moved to Colorado with a group of friends in 1993. Colorado is wonderful--I love the people, the mountains, and the 300 days of sunshine! Another thing I love about Colorado is this is where I met my husband. I met him on my first day of work at my new job in Denver. We both still work for this company after many, many years.
DH and I started dating in 1994 and have been married since 1998. We have 2 kids, a son who is 9 and a daughter who is 8. They are amazing and we are truly blessed. We also have our crazy pug, Bella. She is 5 and quite a handful.
My weight issues started when my dad passed away unexpectedly in 1985. I was a senior in High School and it was right before my 18th birthday. My 2 older brothers had already graduated from college and both lived out of state. My mom and I were alone and took comfort in food and eating out. Eventually we took control and started WW together.
Since then, my weight has gone up and down many times. I would lose, then gain, lose again, etc. I made Lifetime in 1997 but have never been able to master Maintenance. This time will be different as I have learned more from the SOPers in 6 weeks than I have learned from WW in all these years. The keys for me have been planning my meals in advance, cutting off 3 hours before bedtime and eating real, fresh foods.
In November 2010 I started WW on-line. I found the SOPers in February and was excited to find such a supportive, knowledgeable and fun group of women. I had never posted on a message board before but I just knew I had to join this group and I am so glad I did. I have lost 10 lbs. since joining the SOPers and will be at my goal weight soon.
I know this group is the reason for my success and I look forward to being a STOMPer and helping others. I am so thankful for all of you and consider each of you a mentor and most importantly, a friend.
With love,
Lisa
DH and I started dating in 1994 and have been married since 1998. We have 2 kids, a son who is 9 and a daughter who is 8. They are amazing and we are truly blessed. We also have our crazy pug, Bella. She is 5 and quite a handful.
My weight issues started when my dad passed away unexpectedly in 1985. I was a senior in High School and it was right before my 18th birthday. My 2 older brothers had already graduated from college and both lived out of state. My mom and I were alone and took comfort in food and eating out. Eventually we took control and started WW together.
Since then, my weight has gone up and down many times. I would lose, then gain, lose again, etc. I made Lifetime in 1997 but have never been able to master Maintenance. This time will be different as I have learned more from the SOPers in 6 weeks than I have learned from WW in all these years. The keys for me have been planning my meals in advance, cutting off 3 hours before bedtime and eating real, fresh foods.
In November 2010 I started WW on-line. I found the SOPers in February and was excited to find such a supportive, knowledgeable and fun group of women. I had never posted on a message board before but I just knew I had to join this group and I am so glad I did. I have lost 10 lbs. since joining the SOPers and will be at my goal weight soon.
I know this group is the reason for my success and I look forward to being a STOMPer and helping others. I am so thankful for all of you and consider each of you a mentor and most importantly, a friend.
With love,
Lisa