Even though Alisha Turnbow-Bartlett had already lost 25 pounds on her own, the introduction of VFL.com was still exciting news. “VFL.com was the motivation I needed to keep going.” And she did! To date, Alisha has now lost over 63 pounds, and she’s only 12 pounds away from her “ultimate goal.” Alisha has also made an important realization. “It’s not about the numbers any more. It’s about my body size, and how I feel. That’s what’s important now.”
EAT SMART
According to Alisha, “VFL.com totally changed the way I see and enjoy food.” Alisha credits the “constant feedback” of the many visual tools and counters on VFL.com. That feedback led to smarter food choices, healthier eating, and a new perspective on some old food favorites. “I used to love ranch dressing. Now I’m not even interested in it because I can see exactly how much that two tablespoons will affect my diet.” Eating smart has now become a habit that’s second nature to Alisha. “Eating healthy is so much easier for me now, because I know nothing will ever taste as good as fitting in my summer dress feels!”
GET ACTIVE
Alisha had been very active in dance and other activities, but after having kids and quitting smoking the weight slowly started to creep on. Her key to getting active again was finding activities she enjoyed doing. As she puts it, “you have to try a bunch of things, find something you love, and then stick with it.” For Alisha, her love is riding her bike. “I ride 45–60 minutes every day. That’s my time to think and be alone, and now I’m addicted to it.” But she also has a back-up plan. On mornings where it’s too cold to ride, she does aerobics. “I have to do something, because if I don’t exercise I know exactly how many less calories I can have that day.”
STAY ACCOUNTABLE
For Alisha, one of the best ways to stay accountable is the instant feedback VFL.com provides through helps like the Nutrition Score and the Calorie Tracker. “You register that information in your mind all day. All that feedback helps you make better choices.” The other key to her success was setting realistic goals. “I knew I wanted to lose 75 pounds, but I couldn’t quite picture myself there, it was too big of a stretch. So I started by just visualizing myself fitting into a smaller pair of jeans, and imagining what it would feel like.” Breaking down her goals into “bite-sized pieces” has worked, and she now has some impressive aspirations. “I can really see myself competing in a fitness competition in 2008.”
Using proven, healthy techniques, VFL.com has helped thousands of people, like Alisha, reach their goals. When you’re ready to take the first step, VFL.com is waiting to offer the tools, information and support you need to Just Get Started on your own success story. To see everything VFL.com has to offer, visit VFL.com today.
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