Success Stories — Patient Cases
Freida Keller
I am Freida Keller. I have been a registered nurse for 29 years. I have been overweight all of my life.
I live in south Louisiana, a place known for its fun loving “Cajun” people who love to play and EAT.
In June of 2007, my sister, Pat Staude, called me. Pat is a Certified Health Advisor with Take Shape for Life. We visited for a while then she told me that it was time I gave the Take Shape for Life program a try. Of course I came up with all the usual excuses — the cost, didn’t have that kind of money, was sure I wouldn’t like the food, didn’t have the time, yada, yada, yada.
Well, being the “big” sister that she is, Pat asked me what was my health worth? Pretty gutsy since I am the “nurse” in the family! Then she asked me the question that really hit home — “Why are you taking time with you away from us?” I understood that my unhealthy weight was going to shorten my life, but I never thought about how it was going to take me away from my children and family — shorten my time with them. I thank God I have a “bossy” big sister who loves me no matter what!!!
I began the weight loss phase of the Take Shape for Life Program on July 3rd of 2007. As of now, 15 weeks later, I have lost 65 pounds. I am not hungry, I have more energy than I have had in years, and I feel great. My cholesterol level had dropped from 254 (April 2007) to 167 (October 2007). Heck, I even exercise now and enjoy it!
When I started the program, I was questioned by everyone at work. Remember, I work in a hospital, surrounded by doctors and nurses. I was met with a lot of skepticism and some encouragement.
After a month on the program, I had minor surgery and was on medical leave for a month. When I returned to work, after two months on the program and 45 pounds lighter, I was enduated with questions. I was walking proof that this program works, That is when I decided that these friends and co-workers needed me to be a Take Shape for Life Health Advisor.
I became a Professional Health Advisor with Take Shape for Life on September 9, 2007. I have a small pilot group started and am getting more clients every day. I was able to earn my CAB (customer acquisition bonus) for the month of September. I have almost doubled my client base in the month of October. This is so exciting.
That is truly what I have always wanted to be able to accomplish with my life. Take Shape for Life is helping me live my dreams!!!!
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