Time to Make a Change
Corri S. paired his motivation of wanting to be able to play with his son with the support of his MOVE! team at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center to help him lose weight and create a new, healthier lifestyle.
Changing His Perspective
"When I first started the [MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans]," Corri recalls, "I felt like I had no hope of losing the weight." He had realized that playing with his 4-year-old son was difficult for him physically. Even simple things like taking a walk or tying his shoes had become challenging. "It was time to make a change," Corri shares. "I had tried MOVE! before but I didn’t take it seriously." This time, he was determined to do just that.
The program works if you give it a chance. You can and will lose the weight.
Corri S.
Using His Motivation
Corri already knew that he wanted to lose weight and improve his health to be able to do more with his son. That motivation was enhanced by the support of his MOVE! team, especially Cynthia Thorsen and Katie Lively. Corri shares that their encouragement throughout his journey helped him believe that he could succeed. With their guidance, he began building a new lifestyle. "With the MOVE! program, it’s not a diet," he explains. "It’s a lifestyle change. You can still eat what you like but in smaller portions." In addition to understanding how to manage portions, Corri also learned the value of reviewing labels to be sure he knew the facts about what he was eating. He used the MOVE! Coach mobile app and MOVE! Food and Physical Activity Log to keep himself on track with his new habits.
Living the Difference
Since starting MOVE!, Corri has lost weight and experienced significant health benefits. After losing 30 pounds, he has less joint pain and more energy. Even better, he can be more active with his son. "I can now enjoy playing dinosaurs with my son…or even chase him around the house," he says. Thanks to his new, healthier habits, Corri will be sure to enjoy many more moments like these in the future.
