Colorado Diet Success: Natalie

Total weight loss: 22.4 lbs.

Percentage of weight lost: 11%

I’ll never forget the day Natalie found out she had been accepted into the Colorado Diet pilot group. She cheered “Yes!”, raised her arms in triumph and smiled for the next several days. Natalie had tried other weight loss plans (one in particular that shall remain nameless) where she perhaps lost five pounds over the course of several weeks, but never kept it off long-term. It was clear that with this opportunity, Natalie had new hope for a different future, one where she would be a healthy role model for her daughters and once again see herself as beautiful.

Over the last four months, Natalie made the Colorado Diet one of her top priorities, putting other parts of her life on hold so she could meal plan and work out every day. In class, Natalie never shied from asking questions, and remained fully engaged in the classroom, through the very last class. In that session, when we all shared one word that we felt, Natalie said, “I feel beautiful.”

A few weeks ago, Dr. Wyatt asked us to answer some questions about our journey. Here is what Natalie had to say:

Favorite quote/motivation:

“’What day is it?’ asked Pooh.

‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet.

‘My favorite day,’ said Pooh.”

Proudest accomplishment:

Working out in the gym! I have never been in a gym and now I really enjoy working out and feel like I fit in. And I can see and feel the results.

Why:

Lose weight, feel great, stay healthy and always live in a State of Slim.

Natalie at the beginning of the Colorado Diet (left) and at the end of the four month program.

Now that the Colorado Diet is officially over, Natalie is continuing in Phase III until she reaches her goal weight. She has also become a permanent member of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.