Before	After
	Laura Messick

In the spring I started my new beautiful transformation with a commitment to never return to the old me. The Ft. Wayne Thin&Healthy office called me several times, but I kept putting them off. Finally after 6 months or so of them calling and me coming to a point in my life where I was becoming so depressed over my weight, I decided to set up an appointment. When I walked in, I heard the Christian music and was greeted kindly. I remember sitting down and talking about what I liked to eat and how I exercised. I became very emotional, expressing to her how my weight affected my life.

. My marital duties were no longer fun for me. I had less patience with my kids. I hated to see myself in large clothes and for the first time I was embarrassed to wear a bathing suit because I live in water during the summer months. That was the last straw!

My husband supported me all the way, even before I started to lose weight. I remember calling him from Thin&Healthy and asking him if he would support me if I was going to start this new way of life. His comment to me was " Laura, if you think this will work, then I say do it." Paying for the program along with committing to my goal within their time frame challenged me. I was so tired of being that person I had become.

As the weeks went by I was losing the weight and inches. I couldn't believe how easy it really was for me but I believe it was my time and God was beside me all the way and still is. He showed me that not only am I beautiful on the inside, but also am beautiful on the outside. I exercise six days a week and stay on phase 3. I started with wearing size 24-26 and now down to a size 14-16. I've lost 54.5 pounds and 98 % inches. My body fat composition is down to 26.5%.

At times it can be hard to stick to the plan but then I'm reminded where I started and where I'm at right now. I love the way I feel. I have more confidence, motivation and most of all I like myself. It's like the icing on the cake!

I'm thankful that I met the people at Thin&Healthy and for their counseling on

how to eat healthy for the rest of my life.