Jerry & Barbara's Story

"Together, we lost 72 pounds!"

In January of 2007, Lindora teamed up with Rite Aid to offer "the Rite Weight Plan," a free online program designed to help people lose 10% of their bodyweight in 10 weeks! Jerry and Barbara, a couple from Oregon, heard about the Plan on television, and then logged on to sign up together. They are now 72 pounds lighter—and feeling great.

Name: Jerry
Age: 70
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 178
Total Pounds lost: 42
BMI at start of program: 31.25
Current BMI: 25.83

Name: Barbara
Age: 59
Height: 5'5"
Starting Weight: 155
Current Weight: 125
Total Pounds lost: 30
BMI at start of program: 25
Current BMI: 20

What health improvements have resulted from your weight loss?

Jerry: My blood sugar level has gone down on my morning reading to 108 from the 125s or 130s. I don't take any medication for blood sugar. I have lowered my blood pressure medication from 40 mg Lisinopril to 5 mg and my Dr. (who is very impressed) said to cut it back further and then get off the medication.

Barbara: My cholesterol went from 256 to 147.

Why do you think you succeeded on the Rite Weight Plan?

Jerry: My wife and I did it together—we enjoyed each other's support.

What kept you motivated during the Rite Weight Plan?

Barbara: Doing the challenge with my husband really helped. We kept each other motivated and it was so much fun watching the pounds melt away.

Was there a particular event or incident that inspired you to lose weight?

Barbara: I am turning 60 this year and do not feel it, so I decided that I did not want to look it. I now weigh the same as I did when I started my flying career in 1969!

What was the greatest challenge or obstacle you faced during your weight loss journey?

Jerry: Wanting to have a few cocktails. I did fine without them after all!

What would you say is the biggest difference in how you look or feel since losing weight?

Barbara: I feel lighter and move more easily. I also love buying clothes again. When I was heavy, I hated having to buy larger sizes. The size 12 was very depressing for me.

What else would you say has changed in your life as a result of losing weight?

Jerry: I like being admired by friends; I feel proud of myself and enjoy clothes that I only dreamed about wearing before.

What three words would you use to describe yourselves now?

Barbara: Younger, happy and healthy.

Is there anything else you'd like to say about your Rite Weight Plan experience?

Jerry: Just that I'm grateful for the program, and couldn't be happier.

Barbara: I have not only completed a weight loss program, but I have adopted a new, healthier way of eating and viewing food. Thank you Lindora!

*Results may vary.

This information is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice of a personal physician. Please consult your physician before beginning this or any other weight loss and/or exercise program. Children under the age of 18 should only participate in a weight loss program with the parent or guardian's approval. Due to the specific dietary and medical needs of Type 1 Diabetic and pregnant or nursing women, these people should not participate in a weight loss program that is designed to achieve ketosis.