Setting His Mind to Change
When Kim Kruger was unhappy with his weight and health, he turned to TeleMOVE! to help find happiness again and achieve his goals with the help of the MOVE! team at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, ME.
Starting Fresh
Kim’s desire to manage his weight began after an appointment with his VA provider in June of 2024. He shared that he was not happy about his weight and asked about the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans. "I live in Madawaska, Maine," he explains, "so there weren’t any MOVE! groups meeting near where I live…I was excited to learn about the TeleMOVE! program." Kim was able to begin his weight loss journey from the comfort and convenience of his own home with TeleMOVE!.
Don’t worry about the plateaus along the way. It’s part of the journey, just keep going!
Kim Kruger
Stocking Up
For Kim, the first step in transforming his weight and health was committing to it, saying, "You’ve got to put your mind into it first." The next essential step was finding his "determination to walk." He explains that "walking was the best weight loss tool, and it all depended on my 2 legs…I didn’t have to depend on going to the gym." Kim also adjusted his habits by making healthier food choices, including lean meats, vegetables, seafood, and fruit. "My grocery bill actually went down," he recalls.
Living Well
Since starting TeleMOVE!, "I have a lot more energy," Kim shares. "I had to buy a whole new wardrobe." In addition to losing more than 100 pounds since starting MOVE!, Kim has experienced health benefits including no longer needing blood pressure medication. He shares that thanks to his new, healthy lifestyle, he’s looking forward to an active summer in Madawaska and "getting out there and fishing with [his] friends."
