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How I gained it: During my first pregnancy, I gained 50 pounds, and
after after childbirth, my weight gradually began increasing. As with
most women, I became busy with life and forgot the importance of taking
care of myself. I was young, and my body didn't feel the extra 100
pounds I had gradually put on over the years. I had bad eating habits,
no time for exercise and no real desire to be healthy.
Breaking point: I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my last
pregnancy at age 37. I was having headaches after the pregnancy and just
not feeling well, I thought it was from having a sick newborn. Finally,
at six months, I went to see the doctor to be checked for the headaches,
and I found out I had put on 15 extra pounds. It was so depressing. I
also found out I have Type 2 diabetes that was even more depressing. I
was determined right then that I was going to get the weight off, and I
did! My husband and kids mean the world to me. Being able to live a long
life was an important factor and motivation to lose the weight. In
January 2008, I even broke my ankle on both sides after slipping on
black ice, I had to have surgery and 6 screws put in my fibula. I was
still so determined I was still able to lose the weight My mind was made
up that no matter what, it was coming off.
How I lost it: I logged my food, ate six small meals a day and had no
refined sugar. Finding out I had Type 2 diabetes helped me have a
paradigm shift in the way I think, and I did a lifestyle change versus a
diet. Four days a week, cardio mixed with weight training was my
exercise routine. In January, I had a personal trainer to get ready for
the Mrs. Idaho pageant. It was wonderful to learn from a trainer,
someone who cared about me and saw the potential I could reach and I
did.
I did the Mrs. Idaho pageant after losing a total of 100 pounds, and I
made the top six out of 16 amazing woman. I am now a motivational
speaker to motivate others to lose weight and get healthy. I am a
diabetes advocate. It brings me great joy to share my story with others
-- and in doing so, I inspire them to "get up and get moving!"
Visit my web site www.getupandgetmoving.net to get motivated today.
Jill Knapp
Name: Jill Knapp
Age: 42
Height: 5'8"
Before weight: 237
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