I have to brag about BFs parents...

[LuvTigger]

some background...the program I'm on has a "starter kit" of sorts that helps you to get started and stay on track. We bought one for BF's dad and step-mom, who both needed to lose quite a bit of weight. We were especially worried about dad because he has high blood pressure that he's on medication for, etc. We gave the kit to them in October, the last time we saw them (they live away), but never asked what they did with it.

Well last night, we talked to them, and dad lost 17 pounds, and mom lost 38 pounds!!! We were so thrilled! Dad's weight loss was more of a residual result from eating out or at home with mom, but still, it's a good thing. One of my goals was to lose a significant amount of weight to "set an example" for them, but shoot, now look who's setting the example!

Anyway, I'm just so tickled that I had to share with you all! I can't wait to see them and what they look like...ever since I've known them they've been over-weight, it'll be interesting to see slimmed-down versions of them. (We see them in a little over a month.)

 

[tiggerlover]

Kendra, that is wonderful and to think you and DBF started it all. What great motivation this must be for you. And just wait until they see the difference in you too, you all are a bunch of losers.

 

[TigH]

WHAT GREAT NEWS!!! That is awesome! You were so thoughtful to buy them that starter kit! Way to go! I bet they are so excited!!!!! Good for you and good for them! I'm sure they're just as anxious to see you guys too (with your wonderful weight loss!)

Hope we get to see some pictures!

 

[Beanie]

Kendra, that is great news!! I bet you can't wait to see them now!! How exciting for you that you had a part in their loss!! Way to go!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

What a great gift idea! How wonderful that it has been put to good use, and how inspirational to have a family effort even that you are not under the same roof.

I am sure you will all enjoy less of each other soon! Enjoy your visit.

 

[Beastlover]

I agree--that was a generous gift you gave to them!! Good for you!! I hope you can all get together soon-too bad you didn't take a photo together before and after! That would be cool to see!! Great job!!!

 

[LuvTigger]

You know what? Now that you mention it, I think I DO have a photo with all of us in it! The only thing is I don't have a scanner, at least not yet...we're looking at getting one. Now I have digital, so when we see them next month (we see them at the end of September/beginning October), I could have someone take a pic of all of us.

It is quite motivating. They knew they were overweight, and it's kind of hard to say, "hey, since you're overweight, why don't you buy this kit?" But giving it as a gift is so much easier than suggesting they buy one! They've done so much for us, and BF was REALLY starting to worry about dads health, so we did it for our own peace of mind too.