 How Bonnie's big promotion spelled disaster for her body...
Bonnie Landry of Wilmington, DE, a Registered Nurse, had pretty much always been the same size. "I never really thought about my weight. Being in healthcare, I knew what not to do, and it was never really a big deal. Working in a hospital, I was always on the go, and I think that helped me to maintain."
In 2004, Bonnie got the promotion she had been hoping for. "I was promoted to a nursing management position. It was perfect for me - no more long or late night shifts. I have two children, so some of the scheduling nightmares that I was going through were really tough with sleep and getting the kids off to school. Now I could work during their school day, and be home with them for dinner. Finally, I was back to a somewhat normal sleeping pattern."
But, for Bonnie, this now meant sitting at a desk as opposed to being on her feet all the time. "I was so happy to have my own office, and I really like the job. I didn't realize, however, that I was slowly gaining weight. In the first year, I put on 25 pounds. I'm also getting older, so I guess you could say that I chalked it up to Mother Nature starting to play her games. It wasn't like it happened overnight, it was gradual, and sometimes I think that's worse, because you don't notice it so much. Looking back, I know that making the transition to sitting at a desk had a lot to do with my weight gain. I didn't stop to think that I should have added some other form of physical activity to make up for what my body had been used to. Instead, I was so happy to be home at night, that I would go home, eat dinner, watch TV with the kids, and go to bed."
Bonnie's weight gain escalated, and she soon realized that she was officially "overweight." "When I was on my second round of clothes not fitting, I knew that I had to do something. I couldn't blame it on getting older anymore. I immediately made a schedule. I made sure that my husband was home a few nights a week so that I could start working out. I began by joining a gym and doing the treadmill. I talked to the dietician at work about implementing a reduced calorie eating plan. She recommended not only reducing my calories, but said that the secret to doing it right was to also make sure that my diet was low in fat, low in processed carbs, and as high in fiber as I could get. I was losing a few pounds. But, then I started taking Certiphene on a girlfriend's recommendation and my weight loss took off!"
 "I am so pleased with my progress - 40 pounds in just over 14 weeks! I am at my lowest weight ever - even before I started gaining. And I am in great shape - I have muscle tone now that I never had before. My husband bought me a home gym last year for Christmas and I love it - even he's using it. Next month, I turn 35, and I feel great about it!"
Bonnie offers some of the following tips that worked for her:
- Stay Focused: "It's ok if you have a bad day, or a set back. DON'T let that be what makes you stop altogether, though. Dust yourself off, and start fresh tomorrow. Letting it get to you will only put you in harm's way for more damage. When I ate pizza and cake at my daughter's birthday party, I just made sure that I was better about my diet the next day, and added a few extra squats, too."
- Get a Buddy: "I needed a little extra motivation in getting to the gym at first. My best friend, who had just had a baby, was glad to join me. We both benefited, and it made it harder to justify an excuse as to why not to go. We also had more fun."
- High Fiber Foods: "Here are some of the food items that I incorporated as snacks or meals that contain fiber. These were the ones from my dietician's list that worked best for me (and I was able to easily serve or cook for the rest of the family):"
- Hummus
- Veggie or soy burgers
- Whole grain bread and English muffins (not bagels!)
- Brown rice - here's a hint: it's not as tasty as white rice, but if you mix some salsa in with it (and maybe add some kernel corn if you're doing a tex-mex meal) it is so much better.
- Vegetable or lentil soups (no meat)
- Refried or black beans
- High fiber cereals (read the labels, they all try to say they are, but you need to compare)
- Oatmeal. Also try cooking with oats more often.
- Wheat and whole grain pastas.
- Almonds and other nuts (but not too many).
Fruits and veggies: Pears, berries, and peas are some of the highest.
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