Karen, Brandon and Corey Kiss
Meet the Kiss Family
Karen is a 48 year old single mother of two boys, 13 year old Brandon, and 12 year old Corey. The Kiss Family have been working hard to decrease their weight and become healthier so the boys can get more active, lose weight, and play football and Karen can lose weight and gain energy. Their goal as a family is to have the energy and endurance to go for a bike ride together. They are looking forward to re-educating themselves about making the right choices food and activity choices.
January 20, 2009
I saw Genevieve on CHCH News this morning. I thought the show and information on diabetes was very helpful and informative.
As you already know I am a diabetic. While I was at the doctors with my son I mentioned that my sugar has been low for a long time. He could see how much weight I have lost and he automatically said I don't need to take insulin anymore.
I am so happy I don't have to take it anymore. It made my day for sure. It just makes all that work worth it and also makes me want to keep going so I can come off the rest of my medications.
See you at the gym. I will be there too. Take care and have a good day!
December 18, 2008
I have already booked several workouts with Jon, up to January 3rd and I have been going to women and weights on Tuesday mornings with Eileen. As for the nutrition part, I am cooking Christmas dinner for 20 people this year. My plan is too make it as healthy as I can for everyone with out changing our traditional Christmas dinner too much. I know where I can cut some fat out and I am going to make a veggie platter and put it out instead of junk food. I am also going to make some hermit cookies for the kids - my two boys love them. The recipe is in the cookbook you gave us.
I don't see any barriers in keeping my goals. I enjoy going to the YMCA. I go at least three times a week. I have reached my first goal and I am finding it easier to do the exercises and am getting used to the routine of getting more phyically fit. I'm seeing so many changes in my body, I keep asking myself "is this really me", lol.
After Christmas my plan is to go even more often. I love the atmosphere when I walk in the doors to go for a workout. The staff all smile at me and say the nicest things to me, Like "your doing a great job" "keep up the good work". Even other YMCA members greet me in the same manner with a smile and say the same things. The staff is always encouraging and helpful at all times. I would like to say thank you to you, Jon, Eileen, Pat, Suzanne and all of the YMCA staff for the support and inspiration. Merry Christmas to all of you!
Have a great day!
December 17, 2008
I have five workouts booked this week coming. I have only missed once since I started. I am loving the differences in my body - it is so easy to do things now. I dont feel uncomfortable at the YMCA at all. When I get there sometimes I don't want to leave. I have to almost run to make it to my bus because I only have one ticket for the day and I can go to the gym for an hour workout then return home on the same ticket because the tranfer lasts for 2 hours, lucky for that, sometimes, lol.
I feel so much better since I have been going to the YMCA. I knew there would be challenges for me but I am getting through them. I surprise myself at how much I can actually do.
I think once this year is over I am going to want to continue working out. I will find a way to renew my memebership for sure. Everyone tells me I am doing great. I have lost a total of 18 pounds since October 29th, not sure how many inches but I am down a size, maybe two.
November 10, 2008
I was in last tuesday and did an hour workout with John. It was great. I feel great after a workout. I find it gives me more energy too. I didn't just go home and sit around but instead I went for another walk that evening, suggested by my trainer of course, lol.
As for the goal setting, I wanted to speak with the dietitians about what to eat before a workout and what not to eat. I feel I need to spend more time on goal setting. So I guess my first goal is to eat a better breakfast before a workout.
I usually feel great after a workout and have more energy. I find the staff helpful and informative and encouraging.
I like the atmostphere at the YMCA. When I arrived at the gym on tuesday I went right down to the exercise room to get a headstart on my workout. When I looked for an open treadmill all but one was being used by people jogging and I had to go out there and walk. I just told myself not to think about everyone around me and just do it. I felt like I overcame something that has been stopping me from doing something like this. I didn't feel out of place at all. I am looking forward to coming to the gym more starting tomorrow.
Karen
