In two years and 8 months I reached my goal weight. I remember thinking it was a joke when my Dr first said she wanted me at 65 kg! I am now 64. I reached it and more. I am a lot healthier than when I first started. I do my blood tests every six months and I am aware of what to eat and when to eat.
If I goof off 1 or 2 days here and there then that’s ok because I know I will go back to normal the very next day. Eating anything fried now irritates my stomach. I do crave junk food but very rarely. When I am stressed I eat one packet of baked chips rather than 4 or 5 packets like I used to. When I go to restaurants I know how to order and how to balance my diet. I have come a long way. Was it easy? NO!!!! Does it get better? Oh yes! It’s all a matter of getting used to the new habits and letting go of your old habits. I never had a resolution and when people asked me what I was doing I’d laugh and say something silly like “I want to lose weight and become thinner” and laugh. This year a friend asked me, “Dana, what is your new years resolution now that you have reached your goal weight?” I looked at her and went quiet and said “3 letter word, ABS.” Never in a million years did I ever think I would have a new years resolution before new years eve. I messaged Ondrej telling him what my resolution was and to start thinking of a plan for me. I will get to see how my abs will transform from now until the following year. I am a lot happier and more 
confident in myself with how I look and how hard I worked to get to where I am today. Redoing my closet was the best feeling ever and getting rid of all my baggy tops and pants felt AMAZING!. Shopping now is so much easier and fun. Going down 2 sizes is great and I am loving it. Whoever says “I can’t”, it’s all in your head! IF I can ANYONE can!
I wouldn’t have been able to do this journey without Dr. Lemia and Ondrej who stood by my side 24 hours 7 days a week. They had all the patience in the world and wouldn’t let me give up when I wanted to! They have witnessed all my mood swings and they still chose to continue with me. THANK YOU both for your ongoing support and believing in me!
Dana thank you! Thanks for trusting us with your health. You’ve come a long way and I’m so proud!💜💜💜
Incredible perseverance, discipline, determination and motivation. Being on the journey… and looking at how you’ve reached your goal is amazing. Inspiring D! Now only if I could begin to do the same :))