WEIGHT LOSS STORY

Kimberly Bazzle

I DID IT!!

After I had kids and before I started to work out, I thought I could be happy being big.  I ate what I wanted, when I wanted.  I always ate three big meals, two sweet snacks and a dessert at the end of the day.  I ate fast food at least once a day, usually a hamburger with large fries followed with a Little Debbie Snack.  Sometimes, to prevent sharing, I would hide in the bathroom to eat my snacks.  I worked out here and there.  Lost a few pounds, but would always gain them back and more.  I was always tired, so I had to take naps during the day with the children.  I realized that I needed to do something that would keep me motivated to lose and keep off the weight. 

When I started the Karate Dojo, I always dreamed of being on the wall.  With no will power and determination, I just told myself it would never happen.  I would come to the Karate Dojo day after day and my thoughts started to change.  First I said I would be happy just losing some weight.  Then I seen how good-hearted and how much Sensei really does care, I started to care, put my heart into it and dedicated myself to losing weight. 

When I was heavier life always seemed more difficult.  I used to hate going shopping for something new to wear, because the clothes never fit right and they were always too tight.  So it’s been a real change and an absolute delight being able to purchase a much smaller size that fits right.  I could not run, go up stairs or walk long distance without getting short of breath.  Since the Karate Dojo, I have been able to do a lot more and have more energy.  I’m able to play with my children without getting tired.

I just want to say that if I could do it, you can to.  I won’t lie; it’s a lot of hard work and dedication.  The results from the hard work have outweighed all doubts and dead ends that I had in the past.  I never thought I could have lost 50 pounds in 4 ½ months.  There is no way that I could have done any of this without the strong support of my family, husband William, two sons Zachary and Gabriel, the pushing and dedication of Sensei, Nan and the people or better “The Family” at The Karate Dojo.

I can now say…I DID IT!!!