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I am extremely thankful that I participated & successfully completed "Challenge Takers" via Metropolitan Wellness Specialists, LLC "MWS!" Considering I'm a petite woman, when I gain weight it's pretty noticeable as there aren't many places for the weight to go. lol. Thus, my focus areas were my stomach, thighs & toning of my arms. However, my desire to lose weight wasn't only about improving my outward appearance, but also about improving my lifestyle. I wanted to eat healthier, work-out more, and be consistent with both. For me, it was always easy to start the fitness portion, but difficult to combine it with healthy eating.
After talking with Dr. Wyche about my then diet (especially my regular cravings for red potatoes & rice *yum*), she developed a menu that I could willingly follow and not feel the need to cheat. Seriously, I LOVE food & am not an advocate of the diets that are two steps from asking me to starve myself. The most comforting fact about MWS is that I'm receiving professional advice from a practicing doctor, one that truly cares about my sustainable health & not "quick results." It gave me greater confidence in the meal plans & work-out suggestions.
MWS' meal options were practical, still worked within my food budget & the staff provided me great encouragement throughout the challenge. Money is important in any arena. Before MWS, I kept finding that it was costly to eat healthier & the costs would discourage me from finishing the diet. On the striking contrast, Dr. Wyche's meal plans were well within my budget and saved me money in some cases (I hadn't noticed just how much I spent on chips until she and I spoke). Mid-way through the challenge, I increased my emotional health, learned that exercising was an outlet to relieve stress, and noticed visible results. My colleagues even complimented my appearance!
When I finished the challenge, I surpassed my weight goals (lost 13+ pounds that consistently remained off), had more energy, was more productive (professionally & personally), felt very accomplished, and most importantly, adopted & still maintain the lifestyle. One year later, and I'm still using MWS' food tips--Dr. Wyche SINCERELY listened & tailored suggestions specifically for my needs. The challenge was beneficial to me in both 2012 & in 2013. I certainly will continue my trend & take another challenge this year as I'm in a different place in my life with new goals. I highly recommend Metropolitan Wellness Specialists, LLC!!