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Today, I get to share some exciting news with you all. I have been given a second chance. Nutrisystem has graciously invited me back into the NS Nation Blogger Program. What does this mean? It means that for the next 12 weeks, I will be given the Nutrisystem Uniquely Yours program in exchange for my honest review. Each week, I will share my experience and progress with you.
What do I mean by second chance? In 2012, I was a part of the NS Nation Blogger Program. I had great success. I lost 60 pounds and felt amazing. What happened? Life. We had a long drawn out process of selling our home, dealing with a horrible mortgage company and finally finding our forever home. During that year, I put my health and needs on the back burner. I gained 50 pounds back.
I thought about returning to Nutrisystem many times because of my previous success with the program but, to be honest, I didn’t because I was embarrassed. I was embarrassed to admit that I needed help again. Embarrassed because I felt that I had not only let myself down but the fear that I had also let down the NS Nation Blogger Program, my blog followers, family, and friends.
I finally reached out to Nutrisystem because of my sweet seven-year-old daughter. When we were doing our back to school clothes shopping, she became emotional when she needed the same size clothing or larger than her older sister. When she and I were in the dressing room, she began crying and grabbed ahold of her tummy. She slapped it and said “Look at this mommy! I am so fat and ugly and stupid!” It completely broke my heart and made me cry…then she began crying. The last thing I want my little girl to feel is ashamed of her body. I have been down that road myself and know that it is a difficult one. I hit me like a brick wall that I need to lead by example. I need to show both of my daughters that it is OK to admit when you need help, with anything. I need to teach them how to make healthy choices. I need to show them how to love themselves inside and out. I have work to do.
I feel so blessed to have this second chance. Thank you Nutrisystem for giving me this opportunity to lead by example.
Today and tomorrow, I am expecting my food deliveries. I will receive both shelf-stable meals and frozen meals. On Monday, I begin my journey. To say I am excited is an understatement. I also feeling relieved. I know this program works. I am ready to get going!
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Hello, my name is Laurie. My family and I live near the Oregon coast. When we aren’t at work, in school, or on the volleyball court, we enjoy traveling, cheering for our favorite sports teams, playing outdoors, and checking off items on our bucket list. We are lucky in that both sets of our parents, as well as our siblings and their families, live within an hour of us. We get together often to help one another out, celebrate milestones, and go on adventures together.
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kathy downey
Emotional read,wishing you both the very best.
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ellen beck
Sweet child. Really she shouldnt ever be sad. So much pressure on so many . I read somewhere lately that something like 60% of seven yeaar olds think they are ‘too fat’ and are on a diet.
I hope she folows your example, as once you lose what you wish you will feel better and become more aactive.
I am glad Nutrisystem gave you another 12 weeks, and you will be able to goals.
Give that little one a hug, and remind her she is beautiful and beaauty comes in all sizes. Beauty is mostly on the inside anyway
What a heartbreaking story. I wish you well so you can be a good example for your daughter.