Feature: A Weight Control Success
Story
Anthony Reed, CPT, NSCA, ISSA, Certified Weight Consultant
Anthony
grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was raised by a single mother who
worked two jobs in order to support the family, which consisted of
Anthony and five brothers. As a
child his diet consisted of such foods as sausages, potatoes and
bacon. These foods were high in fat and calories, but economical at
the time.
Anthony started gaining weight when he was about 8 years old. By the time
he
was 19 years old he weighed about 335 pounds. He hid his feelings by
laughing a lot. "I was always the life of the party and would eat
even when I was not hungry", stated Anthony.
At 37 years old Anthony decided to have weight loss surgery. Anthony
describes his decision, "It got to the
point where I couldn't get out of bed. I was dependent on others to
help me with simple activities. I didn’t want to live this way".
On November 16, 2005, he underwent a Gastro-Bypass surgery. His
highest weight was at 591 pounds. The first five months the weight
really came off quickly and then the weight loss stopped. Anthony started
to work out and made a commitment to change his lifestyle and food
choices. It took him another two and a half years to lose 250 pounds.
Sharonville Chamber of
Commerce, 2010
Anthony
emphasizes weight loss surgery is just a tool and not a quick fix
or an easy way out. It's a complete life style change and unless
you’re ready to really make that change it will not work.
Giving
Back. Working with Others Facing Weight Issues.
Anthony became a
Certified Personal Trainer.
Speaker
at Corporations and Businesses. Helping employee's to slim down and
take a hold of their weight and their lives.
Speaker
at Schools. Talks with children about Obesity and shows them that if you
don't take care of yourself before you know your body and
weight will be out of control.
Anthony speaks with a 5th Grade Class
Created the E.A.T. Program. Stands for
Eat
Attitude Teach. Visit
Anthony's web site at
www.myownweightlossnow.com to learn more about Anthony and
E.A.T.
Anthony would love to hear from you and answer questions you might have.
"I Can't
Change the World, but I can help you and your Families
and Schools Lose Weight." - Anthony Reed
Success!
My sister lost over 115
pounds on the Jenny Craig Program. Janet - You Look Great!
That's me.
"I am an
accomplished dieter with a long history of fighting to keep my
weight under control. In 1976 I lost 103 pounds and kept it off for
over 12 years. I became a Registered Dietitian in 1979 and in 1986 I
received my doctoral degree in Nutrition Education and Counseling.
Slowly I regained the weight and by May 2000, I weighed 208 pounds.
With the skills I learned, I made the decision to the loss the
weight again, but this time I was going to keep it off. By July
2001, I lost 80 pounds and I have maintained my weight around 128-133
pounds.
Anthony
grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was raised by a single mother who
worked two jobs in order to support the family, which consisted of
Anthony and five brothers. As a
child his diet consisted of such foods as sausages, potatoes and
bacon. These foods were high in fat and calories, but economical at
the time. 
