At the beginning of the show, they shared some alarming stats.
2 out of 3 Americans are not just over-weight, they are OBESE.
For the first time since the civil war-- life expectancy has gone down.
I know what life is like on both sides of the track. I have an obsession with food and that is what got me into big trouble growing up. I lived for my after school snack. I lived for the late night drive-through burgers at Jack-in-the-Box. I lived for the over sized route 44 ice-cold Dr. Peppers from Sonic. But what it all boiled down to, is a loss in life, not happiness. I was using food as a weapon and a way to "fill" a void in my life.
I am very concerned with the direction the health of our nation is heading in. I am glad for shows like the Biggest Loser to help educate Americans about the trouble we are in. Obesity is the NUMBER one preventable cause of death now-- more than smoking even.
I want to help anyone I can to show them how much better life is without all the extra baggage around their mid-section and to feel alive and healthy! Life is really too short to live it the way I did growing up. I wish I knew then what I knew now... but for now, I will just pay it forward sharing my story to help others over-come their struggle/battle with weight.
Before-- at about 250 lbs
After-- at about 150 lbs
7 comments:
i hear you loud and clear. get on that soap box more! seriously, people need to hear it. life is just better when you take better care of yourself. all the junk food just isn't worth it. i love that you've made these changes in your life. you rock cous!
You don't even look like the same person! You'r such a hott mama!
I think you are one amazing person Cami!! Get on that soapbox!!
You look fabulous!! Hope all is going well!
You completely rock. I LOVE your story and you are such an inspiration Cami. I'm sure you will save many lives through this experience.
you look amazing. congratulations on such an incredible accomplishment!!!
Cami,
I know you don't know me but I am good friends with your cousin, Kari Stacy! Anyways...we were out together last night and she was telling me about you and your blog..your amazing story of weightloss and also your struggle with infertility (two things i can definitely relate to). I still battle issues with my weight and am working hard to try to change this, one step at a time. We battled infertility for 8 1/2 years before miraculously having three children. I am excited to read through your blog and learn more about your story...hopefully you don't mind. Thanks for sharing your story...you are definitely an inspiration to me!
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