Weight Loss for Life Success Stories
What will you do when it is your time?
Will you climb a mountain?
Will you run a race?
Will you ride bikes with your kids?
Play with your grandkids?
Start a new career?
It's up to you when you decide that it's your time to lose.
Read how these people changed their lives for the better. It all started with a declaration - It's time! - and a call to PeaceHealth Southwest's Center for Weight Management.
Shawn B. lost 74 pounds!
As a new retiree, Shawn B. was excited to travel and explore her new home in the Pacific Northwest but was having difficulty with mobility and multiple painful skeletal issues because of her weight. As an insulin-dependent diabetic being treated for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides, Shawn knew she needed to make a change. Her doctor recommended WLFL, and since joining in July 2024, Shawn has lost 74 pounds!
“The impact it has had on my quality of life is profound,” says Shawn. “Perhaps the most significant benefit I’ve experienced since starting the program is the medical supervision. I really felt heard. I have been able to discontinue insulin injections, blood pressure and cholesterol medications, and a couple of other medications as well. At the age of 68, after a lifetime of obesity (and numerous diet attempts), I finally found the right program that has helped me to be my healthiest self.”
Tiffany L. lost 50 pounds!
Tiffany joined WLFL when she realized she needed support in her weight loss journey. She felt disappointed with herself as she reached her heaviest weight and was struggling to keep up with her husband and daughter. Tiffany took action through the WLFL program and has since lost 50 pounds!
“I feel more confident, my career is gaining momentum, and I can finally keep up with my family,” says Tiffany. “I know it won’t always be easy, but I believe in the words of author Brian Rathbone: ‘Anything worth having is worth working for. Anything you love is worth fighting for.’ My family is worth fighting for, so I’ll keep going.”
John B. lost 90 pounds!
With his primary diabetes medication no longer available and his blood sugar soaring, John knew he had to do something about his weight. After starting and stopping the program years ago, he decided to try WLFL again and chose the “Healthy Solutions” course to have an expanded variety of food options. John has lost 90 pounds and is enjoying life as an active pickleball player.
“My diabetes is under control and no medications are required. I feel better and it is nice to not have to buy my clothes in the ‘big and tall’ section,” says John. “I feel confident that this time I will be successful in Phase 2 and will maintain my weight loss.”
Bobbie R. lost 75 pounds!
The last few years brought a range of health challenges to Bobbie, including a diabetes diagnosis, high blood pressure, and a stroke. After joining the program previously, Bobbie joined WLFL again to improve her health. After just one year in the program, she lost 75 pounds! Bobbie says the benefits are endless – her blood pressure is normal, she takes less medication, and she sleeps better.
“I have seen boundless improvement! I am more active. My strength, balance, and stamina have all improved,” says Bobbie. “Don’t give up! If you do what the instructors tell you, it works. It works faster than any other program available.”