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Pam El's Weight Loss Success Story
No Stopping Me
Pam El was heavy for most of her adult life. But the 51-year-old was never sad or downtrodden about her size. “I was 217 pounds, 5-feet and 2-inches tall, size 18, but I was still very energetic and happy. A lot of time weight depresses people; my weight didn’t depress me it was just a little bit of an inconvenience. And because of my professional success and my personal life: a wonderful husband of 15 years who is also my best friend—I just didn’t take the time to stop and say how can I make this better for myself from a physical standpoint,” explains the businesswoman.
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I'm very proud of my wife and always knew she could, and would do it once she set HER mind to it. Great job Honey!
Posted at 3:16PM on April 25th 2009 by Billy
Pam! I've watched you go through this transformation for years. It's so good to see you finally get back to the size you once were. Also,after 20 years you're back to being a serious "Gym Rat." Love ya, Mr. Bliss
Posted at 3:01PM on April 25th 2009 by Bliss
Pam great job I am so proud of you.I am about your height and i still have a long way to go I way about 184 now I did lose about 5 pounds Its seems so hard to get these extra pounds off, but reading your story really gave me motivation. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!! WAY TO GO PAM!!!
Posted at 2:34PM on April 25th 2009 by Kelly Livingston
To Dianne72, it truely amazes me the ignorance that some people show when posting messages. If you had taken the time to read the article thoroughly you would have seen that Pam is a vegetarian and a strict one at that, I know this because, I have known Pam all of her life because we are cousins. I take great pride in knowing her and seeing her transform into such a beautiful woman. As a relative/mentor she has inspired me to change my eating habits and the way I live my life. She is a true inspiration to me and the entire family just by the way she has carried herself not just as a top notch business woman for State Farm., but also as a compassionate wife/daughter/sister and friend.I am so excited for her because I know this is just the beginning of an amazing journey.
Posted at 2:01PM on April 25th 2009 by Kanika74
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and you are inspiring me to keep moving even when I'd rather stay still.
Posted at 1:44PM on April 25th 2009 by Jeanine Brown
Pam El, Congratulations!! Your story has inspired me to live a healthier lifestyle. Your a phenomenal woman and your success is motivating many, its certainly got me to putting my business into perspective and putting my health first. I love you and keep doing what you do
Posted at 1:07PM on April 25th 2009 by J Eastman
Pam, your story is very inspiring. I am 39 years old and have been on high blood pressure meds since I was 32 mainly due to my weight. I joined the 50 million pound challenge a month ago and signed up for a personal trainer this week. My goal is to lose 40lbs by my 40th birthday.When it gets tough for me, I am going to think about you and your healthy new lifestyle as inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.
Posted at 12:13PM on April 25th 2009 by Ly
Great story Pam, I am encouraged to do the same. Thanks for inspiring me.
Posted at 10:25AM on April 25th 2009 by Rhonda
Pam--Im so proud of you, you look absolutely amazing. You are an inspiration and just the kick I needed to hit the gym today.
Posted at 4:35PM on April 24th 2009 by Kim
Pam-- Woody, Sam and I are sooooo proud of you! You have always been a beautiful and inspirational woman to us and now you are positively glowing!!! We love you (and Bill), Kathy, Woody and Sam
Posted at 3:20PM on April 24th 2009 by Kathy Wills