Vlado lost 17kgs in 12 weeks!*
"There is no magical wand that will give you the healthy body you've always dreamed of. You need to make a conscious decision."
I'm Vlado Krmac and am a 40 year old husband to a loving and supportive wife. I see myself as an easy going larrikin. I've even been described as being so laid back I could be horizontal. I suppose that's been one of the reasons why I have slowly gained weight. It had nothing to do wth my more relaxed lifestyle or the appreciation for my wife's culinary magic and the associated ample portion sizes.
Quite simply, my ever-growing solid frame has never really worried me, nor did my weight. That was the case until it crept up to an obstinate 106 kilos by the end of the Christmas Holidays. It was becoming more difficult to keep up with my boys and I even had to employ strategies such as holding my breath while I completed simple tasks such as tying my shoe laces.
Something had to be done! I had to change!
There were too many options, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, an assortment of shake diets and a variety of eating plans. What would I choose. I spoke to several female friends and colleagues obsessed with image and weight loss and I came to realise that so many of these weight loss alternatives focus solely on short term goals with little regard to preparing people for the more important long term health and well being.
In the end the decision was easy. I had gained an insight into the methodology behind jenny Craig as my wife had been on the program for 22 weeks, so this made my transition easy. Each day I followed the regime. I followed the menu mates and drank lots of water. I made use of the boys training sessions by joining in.
I came to realise that Jenny Craig is about so much more than just results. Michelle our consultant was ready to help us face our personal issues head on. Her support and guidance, combined with the straightforwardness of the Jenny Craig program, have been instrumental in both of us and seeing amazing results.
Life in general is much easier now than before. I don't need that afternoon sleep every now and then, and I don't flop on the lounge late afternoon because I am puffed. Additionally, now that I have just turned 40, it is time to visit the doctor for my 40,000km service. I would have been a little apprehensive about this in the past, but now I am looking forward to the results.
Now that I've reached maintenance and I have had time to reflect, the Jenny Craig experience has given me the opportunity to look at many aspects of my life and assess how satisfied I was. I've learnt to put me first more often and take time for myself and eat well and know there are bad days.
To anyone that is serious about changing their eating habits for life, it's not really difficult with a little support, determination and perseverance.
I just want to say thank you Jenny for everything you have done for me. You have made me see and create a different person. You have motivated me and my goals are now going to be achieved.
Just like the New Campbelltown Centre, I've been transformed. I've lost 17 kilos and I feel amazing!
Thanks Jenny!
- Vlado
* results not typical
