Victoria Found Success, Delivered to Her Doorstep!
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"One flight of stairs and I was out of breath... and now I'm back to the same fitness level I used to be in my 20s!" Victoria V. recalls.
How can that be for a beautiful, outgoing, young woman in her early 30s? Excess weight is how. At 5 feet 5 inches and 215 pounds, Victoria just couldn't perform like she used to. And perform she had! Victoria had been a dancer through her college years, and was now suddenly struggling with her weight. The weight left her breathless, unable to perform simple, routine activities like stairs without difficulty. Complex modern dance routines were definitely not on her playbill any longer.
The same day she became aware of the decline in her fitness level, she was also confronted by a rude stranger in a parking lot. His words should not be repeated here, but Victoria says, "It was harsh! But it made me think; it opened my eyes!"
Victoria's eyes were opened to the fact that she had to do something about her weight. She bought books and talked with friends and was trying to decide on a course of action when her sister called her and said she should check out eDiets.com. Victoria followed her sister's advice and went to the Web site.
"eDiets simplified dieting," she says. It takes all the information you could find in a book and puts it to practical use for you by providing shopping lists, customized meal plans, personalized exercise routines, she says. Plus, "all the support!" And all at your fingertips! "You'll use eDiets far more than any book you'll read once and then let sit on your bookshelf!"
While Victoria started losing weight right away, she still struggled with making the time to plan and prepare ahead. A must for any dieter, it requires developing discipline and willpower. Luck for her, she found the support and accountability she needed to develop those strengths right within the eDiets Support Groups. Victoria says of her Support Group family: "They always helped ease my worries about staying on track. They helped me to stay focused!"
Victoria has found her focus -- she took off and kept off 65 pounds! She looked fit and fabulous. But life threw her a little twist, and a little less than a year ago, Victoria had to have some surgery and was not able to be as active as she normally enjoyed. Victoria gained back about 25 of those 65 pounds she lost, and decided then and there that it was time to put a stop to it before things got out of hand!
Enter eDiets Meal Delivery! This time, Victoria turned to our tasty, fresh-prepared meals delivered right to her door. It was just the thing she needed to get back on track. Since teaming up with eDiets' Meal Delivery, returning to her former active lifestyle and taking up Pilates, she's lost those 25 pounds again -- plus 10 pounds more!
Today, Victoria weighs just 140 pounds, and she says she expects her ultimate goal weight to fall somewhere around 135. Almost there! When we asked Victoria how her life has changed since losing the weight, she told us, "Overall, I lost the weight and I got my life back. I gained the confidence to follow my dreams and go after a wonderful new job opportunity, and I got it!"
It goes to show you'll never know what you gain when you lose, and eDiets is here to help you get there in the way that works best for you.
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Comment: Sunday, March 02, 2008 11:41:00 PM - 
zee said...
HI.
I AM OVER WEIGHT AND MY AGE IS 42 YEAR I NEED TO LOSE 40 POUND WHAT CAN I DO.
GIVE ME GOOD ADVICE.
THANKS.
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:30:00 AM - mufxxdvr said...
hey all well i lost 80lbs in one yr i was at 300lbs on jan2007. spring summer and fall all had their ups and downs. i am working on my last few 40lbs my goal 180. its been hard these past few months but i am at 218lbs so ya it can be done just read the head lines
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:44:00 AM - 
said...
I think it's a wonderful thing to lose all that weight.Unfortunately i live in africa,Nigeria to be exact.some a lot of the ingredients cannot be obtained here.
I there anything more african on the menu?
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:42:00 AM - said...
Virginia said.....
I am myself 42 and a single mom of 4. I have bounce from one weight lost to the next with no acheivement! It seems to be brining the kids down too. I need to loose this weight over all due to health reason and to get my life back on track
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 12:29:00 PM - said...
Hi I was on Jenny Craig last year and it was working then I had to have sugery and had to go off the diet. I want to loose wait so bad. But have a rough time planning a menu. Help
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:00:00 PM - said...
Three things need to happen if you want to lose weight
1.Eat well balanced meals and create a caloric deficit
2.Incorporate some cardio during the course of your day
3.Strength train at least twice a week
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 5:07:00 PM - jacqueline said...
hi this is my big problem i been on a diet form about 2 month i feel that i just dont eat right i find it hard to eat right i work in a fast food resturanton and it is hard to eat right like eat 5time a day can you help me
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:59:00 PM - said...
I WAS IN MY 50'S GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE AND I HAVE FIBROMYALGIA AND CANNOT EXERCISE BECAUSE I HAVE NO MUSSELS IN MY BACK I ALSSO REALIZE THAT I COULD NOT WALK FROM ROOM TO ROOM.
I DECIDED TO GO ON MY OWN DIET. I ATE FOR BREAKFAST WATER-YOGURT WITH FRUIT AND GRANOLA AND COFFEE. LUNCH WAS YOGURT LOTS OF FRUIT AND LOTS OF WATER. MY HUSBAND ATE DINNER WITH ME SO WE HAD FISH HALF A POTATO SOME SALAD AND ICE TEA.
I THEN HAD DESERT ICE CREAM AND BEFORE BED A CUP OF DECAFE COFFEE.
I STAYED WITH THIS DIET FOR 3 MONTHS AND FOUND NOT ONLY DID i LOSE INCHES BUT I LOST 57 LBS. AND I DID NOT GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK ON.
Comment: Monday, March 03, 2008 11:02:00 PM - said...
hello so i went on a diet last spring and i lost about 20 pounds and kept it off for aobut 5 months and then when the holidays came, the weight came back with it. and i have been trying to get it back off but it does not seem to be working and i keep binge eating. What should i do?
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:42:00 AM - said...
I AM OVER WEIGHT AND MY AGE IS 32 YEAR I NEED TO LOSE 20 POUND WHAT CAN I DO.
GIVE ME GOOD ADVICE.
my hieght is 5.for 150cm
THANKS.
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:05:00 AM - Twiggy said...
I work 12am to 8am for the last 6 years and have put on 60lbs. It just keeps creeping on. I have read things about circadian rythem and feel daylight has lot to do with natural energy but I need help with eating times?
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 11:04:00 AM - said...
I once weighed around 240 lbs. I worked 3rd shift and ate all the wrong foods. I had no energy and felt horrible. I finally decided to do something about it. But i will warn you, it's a mind set and williness to do it. I figured up my daily calorie intake and reduced it little by little. I ate 6 small meals a day and quit drinking regular pop. I ate healthy through the week and allowed myself the weekend off. It was a long process but i lost 75 lbs. I was then in a horrific car accident that put on 15 lbs. Now i'm working on it agian, But not only do i try to watch what i eat i go to the gym 2-3 times a week. Exercise is important, it helps tone up your body and helps you burn more calories and makes you feel more energized. I have now lost almost 90 lbs and still going strong!
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:47:00 PM - rameeza said...
HI.
I AM OVER WEIGHT I NEED TO LOSE 40 POUND WHAT CAN I DO.
THANKS.
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 3:21:00 PM - said...
Congratulations to Victoria....I really liked your story becouse I can kind of relate - 135 is my goal weight too and I am 5'5" as well - you look great and i want to look like that. Right now i weigh 195 pounds. My ultimate high was 205 so I have been slowly losing. The problem is - too slow. I am getting sick of dieting and am getting sick of going to the gym. It took me about three months to lose those ten pounds - and even though i want to lose more - I am losing all willpower. Please provide me with some words of wisdom to keep me going! Thank you!
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:26:00 PM - said...
I am over weight and lost my will power How can I have back my willpower. I am getting divorce my husdban left me for a thin ugly girl. I am eating for ansiaaty help me
Comment: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:58:00 PM - Kathy said...
You need to make a committment to yourself. You are certainly worth it! Eat healthy and that means have your meals and snacks...follow Canada's Food Guide. Drink water. Get some exercise like walking. It is a long road, but YOU can do it! I'm cheering you on! Good Luck!
Comment: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:16:00 PM - 
janixluvsxux2 said...
i am 5 pounds till i'm obese and im just 14, pathetic but i really need to way at min. 130. Whadda i do?
Comment: Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:27:00 AM - Vie said...
Hi everyone! This is Victoria and my story. I just want to say that you have taken the first step by realizing your want and need to lose weight in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
I can say first that it is never easy, especially in a time where foods seem to be served in ridiculous portions and in such a way that the temptation is hard to bear. I too have to struggle sometimes to make the right choices and that is where ediets.com and their programs were so helpful. Not only was I able to pick a diet that was right for me and what I like to eat but also the shopping lists allowed me to stay focused and out of the "bad areas" in the grocery store. As I began to recognize better selections, I felt strong enough to eat out in restaurants and decide what meals would fall in line with my program and you would be surprised how accomodating restaurants will be to making meal changes in order for you to stay focused( ie if you order a meal that has a side of fries, chips, rice etc. they are more than happy to change that to a salad or veggies or even just eliminate it from the meal) but you must make that choice which is never easy. Make sure that those around you understand your commitment to wanting to change and that they support you. This one is tricky as most times, you might find that others(friends that are also overweight)might try to tempt you and stop your progress. If you experience that, separate from those people cause the are not what you will need to stay strong.
Also, a tip that has helped me regarding cravings. I play a little game. I have a three day rule, for instance, if I crave, say pizza, three days in a row. I will allow myself to have it. But I am careful that I have plain cheese, limit to two slices and include a salad. ( also I may increase my cardio that day to make allowances) this has helped me to get over those things and also realize that cravings will come and you have to devise a system to manage them!
My best advice is also to check out ediets.com. They have many options for you to chose from and this allows each person to develop their own game plan. Remember, the best defense is a good offense.
I will come back to check you all soon!
Good Luck!
Victoria
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