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Dockanz's WW Page |
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Body Transformation... COMPLETE |
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I have been overweight most of my adult life. I joined Weight Watchers as a sophomore in high school and lost 40 lbs. Unfortunately, I didn't stick with it when I got to college. When I began college, I weighed 235 lbs. However, playing offensive line on the football team, my weight quickly balooned to 280 lbs., which is what I weighed when I met my wife Heather (and she loves me anyway). At the time I got married, I weighed approximately 350 lbs., and my weight fluctuated weekly since the |
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In January, 2003, my weight reached an all time high. I weighed myself at the hospital where I worked and my best guess is that I weighed between 365 and 370 lbs. (the scale wouldn't go that high). My knees hurt constantly, I had a hard time breathing, and I was wearing 4XLT shirts and a size 52 inch waist. I knew I had to do something about my weight, so I visited with my doctor. He said to me, "perhaps it is time to consider gastric bypass surgery." He may have been serious, or he may have said it just to scare me...in any case it worked. I decided to begin Weight Watchers...again. I knew Weight Watchers worked, but prior to that, I wasn't willing to make that commitment. |
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After losing 30 lbs. on my own, I joined Weight Watchers on 2/11/03. My starting weight was 337 lbs. As of July 16, 2005, I weighed 204lbs. for a total loss of 166 lbs. I haven't weighed this little since high school. My waist was 33 inches and I wear a medium size t-shirt. I fully embrace the Weight Watchers lifestyle and believe it is the only "weigh" to go with regard to weight loss. I have had some ups and downs since then, but I have continued the good fight. |
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I still work out regularly. Although I have given up running, I continue to exercise through frequent fitness walking and lifting weights. I tend to vary my workouts regularly to keep things interesting. I also tend to incorporate yoga to maintain flexibility, because I don't want to be wound like a spring for the rest of my life. I also enjoy cooking healthy and exploring alternative methods for healthy eating. This is especially fun on the Core Plan because I can explore new foods and new techniques. |
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Aside from Weight Watchers, I have several interests and priorities in my life. First and foremost is my relationship with God. I am an evangelical Christian and I attend Cedarcreek Community Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. |
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Next is my family. I am married to a wonderful wife, Heather. She is currently a SAHM, but stays active running the household. My 7-year-old daughter, Grace, is in first grade. She is a busy, inquisitive child with a zest for life. My son, Ian, is almost 2 years old and he is completely laid back and happy. |
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As my wife will tell you, I have also been in school for too long. I received a B.A. in psychology from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. After that, I attended Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota. I received a M.S. in community counseling with a marriage and family specialization. In 2004, I completed my Ph.D. in counseling psychology at the University of Iowa. My specialization is neuropsychology, which is the study of brain behavior relationships. After doing my intership at the Ann Arbor VA hospital, we moved back to my hometown where I completed my residency in adult neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I am now the staff neuropsychologist with Marshfield Clinic in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. |
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