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"I tell everyone I'm allergic to desserts... They
make me break out in fat!"
When Lynn first arrived at the Rice Diet Program
in April of 2002, she was confined to a wheelchair due
to a recent car accident. With the help of the Rice Diet
Program, Lynn has maintained a weight loss of over
280 lbs in the last six years, eliminated all blood
pressure medications and has cleared her legs of
lymphoedema. Continue reading as Lynn shares her
story.
What changes happened while you were at
the Rice Diet Program?
When I first came to the clinic, I didn't think I could do
anything about my problem. The Rice Diet gave me a
second chance, and my whole attitude about life, diet,
and my problem changed. When I got serious with my
life, everything improved. Now, I am a new person. I
lost ninety-plus pounds during my first visit to the Rice
Diet Clinic; then had a gastric bypass and lost ninety
additional pounds. The important thing is that the Rice
Diet Program helped me to then lose another hundred
pounds. I have an additional eighty I want to lose, and
I know I can do it.
Which classes did you find most helpful at
the Rice House?
Mindful eating, yoga and the educational series of
mind and diet.
What type of physical activity did you do while
at the Program?
When I first started the program, I could only walk in
the pool. I didn't have the strength to do any other
physical activity. Now, I work with a personal trainer
twice a week, dance, swim, walk and chase after my
grandchildren! My trainer calls chasing after my two-
year old grandson cross training... She's right! The
great thing about this is: I can now clean my own
house, mow the yard and go out with friends
afterwards to dance. Who woulda thunk it? I exercise
every morning for 30 minutes in addition to my twice a
week workouts with my trainer.
How have you modified the program since
returning home?
Yes, but I still DO NOT USE SALT. Food tastes just
fine WITHOUT IT. I try to keep bread and pasta to a
minimum because they seem to land on my hips. I
also stay away from dessert... I view them as wasted
calories now. I tell everyone I'm allergic to them...
They make me break out in fat!
What helps you remain focused at home?
God's grace, my appreciation of my new active lifestyle
and my "before picture".
Is there anything else you want to share?
I would like tell anyone who will listen: Be serious.
Don't go to the Rice Diet Program, spend the money,
lose weight and then go home and BLOW IT! Get
serious about your health. Our lives go so quickly,
don't waste time screwin' it up like I did for so many
years.
Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you
think you can't, you are right!" He was right on...
because when I believed I couldn't
do it, I was right.
Now I know I can do it, and I'M RIGHT!
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