Julie Holdsworth struggled with weight loss for a long time and wasn’t getting the results she was looking for. All that changed when VFL.com was announced in August 2006. To date, she has lost 61 pounds using VFL.com’s three pillars of Eating Smart, Getting Active, and Staying Motivated. “I feel better about myself,” she says excitedly. “I don’t mind looking in the mirror anymore.”
EATING SMARTER
Julie has managed to log over 600 days of meals during the two years VFL.com has been online. This has helped her become more aware of the affects different foods have on her body. “I weigh myself frequently,” she says. “Then I can look back on my food intake on the website and see what’s been working and what hasn’t. I realized early on I needed to change my portion size, eat more protein and fiber, and less sugar and starches.”
GETTING ACTIVE
“I’m a group exercise junkie,” says Julie. “Everything is more fun in a group with loud music.” She enjoys her exercise so much, she is now working towards becoming a certified step aerobics instructor. “It’s not just an exercise plan,” she explains. “It’s a lifestyle change.”
STAYING MOTIVATED
Anyone familiar with the VFL.com chat rooms and discussion boards will tell you that Julie is an inspiration to everyone in the community. She has has hosted chats, acts as a community leader, and headed up many weekly challenges and motivational efforts. “I’ve put myself out there,” she says. “I’ve realized that if I tell other people what I’m going to do, I’m more likely to do it.”
ACHIEVING SUCCESS
Julie’s amazing success is just one of thousands of examples of VFL.com members changing their lives. If, like Julie, you’re ready to make a lifestyle change toward a healthier, happier you, sign up for VFL.com today. “You just need to decide you’re going to do it,” she says. “Now is the time!”
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