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I first learned of Dr. Ian on The Yolanda Adams Morning show.  I was pleased to hear of a program where I could actually change my eating habits, loose weight gradually, and maintain it the lifestyle.  After looking at the shopping list and daily menu's I decided this was something I could do. 

My goal:  140 lbs by age 40.  I started my new lifestyle on Dec. 31st, 2008.  My starting weight was 256 lbs.  I have lost 20 lbs as of today.  The thing that motivates me the most is being happy with me.  I have finally at age 38 found happiness in being the woman that I am...weight and all.  When I look in the mirror I smile at myself everyday.  I embrace every pound on my '5-4" frame.  Having said that...I realize to truly love myself is to take care of myself.  It's important to take care of this temple God has given me.  It's important to seek a healthy lifestyle not just for myself, but for my loved ones. 

I watch what I eat and the amount I eat.  I drink plenty of water & beverages that are low in calories.  I eat whole wheat everything.  I eat lean cuts of meat and periodically red meat.  I hate eating vegetables...so I blend most of them up into a smoothie for breakfast and as a snack.  I eat a minimum of 4 meals a day.  I exercise 5 days a week.  I have increased my workout gradually to 45m-60m of cardio & alternate toning different areas.  Before I couldn't last 3 minutes on any given machine.  I joined a gym to keep the motivation and to vary my routine.  When I'm too tired to work out...I do it anyway.  The most important thing...when I fall off the wagon one day...I get back on the next.  I am never defeated.

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The 2009 Sisterhood Outreach Summit & Showcase is on for the 14th straight year, and Dr. Ian will be joining the celebration!

He'll have some time to address attendees, sign books, and will accept a donation of pounds from the participants of the Healthy Church Challenge to add to our ever-growing total.

This year's showcase theme is "Navigating Change". Dr. Ian will engage this timely message with a voice of hope by representing our stories of healthy, nutritional change.

Please come out and join us if you're able to attend!

Summer is as good a time as any to win some extra money!

So, take a minute to track your progress, and you'll be entered to win $1,000 VISA® Gift Card!

Check out the Update Today, Win Tomorrow page for a word from Dr. Ian and more details on how you can win.

Give up the pounds, not the fight!

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I have done them all: the diets, the programs and the classes. I’ve have read the books and hired the trainers. I’ve gone up and down on the scale. My clothes have ranged in sizes from 14 to 22.  I too avoided the mirrors and the outings. My refrigerator became my closest friend and confidante. 

It amazes me, how something like weight can have so much control over your life for so long. 
I decided I wanted my life back. 

I wasn’t ready to just give up.  I knew the likely outcome of being obese for so many years was diabetes and heart disease.  I didn’t want this for myself.  Furthermore, I didn’t want my children to have to take care of me years from now due to health issues.  Finally, I wasn’t going to be on the stage with Dr. Ian Smith wearing a size 22 anything! My goal was to be in a size-14 dress by the 14th Annual Sisterhood Showcase. 

To date, I have lost more than 50 lbs. and I can wear a size-14 dress.  I started working out at least four days a week and began to watch what I ate. We all know the formula for weight loss is exercise and calorie reduction, but to make it fun, I’m trying new recipes and spices this time around.  Also, I’m participating in spinning classes, and working out with friends. 

Maintaining your weight is an ongoing process, and the challenge is more mental than anything.  We all know what to do.  We just need to do it.     

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More than 36,500 women attended this year's Sisterhood Showcase in Memphis, TN.

Hundreds joined us in the fight to regain control of our health, including the ladies of the Healthy Church Challenge.

Thank you to everyone who met up with Dr. Ian and The Challenge!