Re: She decided to not let anybody else define her... - Page 2

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Yes, it's wonderful that she has lost the weight that was holding her back. At 22-23 yrs old, hopefully she has gained the insight to make this weight loss permanent. Being in the public eye is a good motivator....even her website says she wants to be the next personal trainer on "The Biggest Loser". Hummm.

As for being 'inspired'? I'm 54...not so much inspired. Even SHE has forced me to think that. On her website, you can book her as a motivational speaker...but, HER words, "inspiring 5 year olds to 55 year olds". Hummm. She doesn't relate to anyone over 55? But so, with the epidemic of childhood Type 2 diabetes, her message is important for kids to hear.

MISC. PROGRAM: Having a message that can inspire 5 year olds to 55 year olds, Keli has also spoken at Women's ministry events, networking conferences, and various businesses looking to boost and encouarge their team. Have her come share her story of overcoming and defying all odds, with you at your next event!

Lotus · ‎03-09-2010

sid...I guess when we were her age, 55 seemed like the end of the line too. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

"People with closed hearts will always feel as though they are at war with the world." ~My friend Nancy

aprilskies · ‎03-09-2010

That takes a lot of commitment and hard work. Good for her. And to realize this at 14 and to make that start to change her life is really amazing. The alternative would have been to be depressed and cooped up in her room, instead she took action and it paid off in spades. Hopefully, her message is an inspiration to young adults. She is beautiful.

Junebug54 · ‎03-09-2010

Good for her for getting healthy but I think she may have a "" bought"" some of that new body.

curlywhitedog · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/1/2014 Lotus~ said:
Wow! She looks amazing......good for her!!!

Slow and steady wins the race.

Waving to Maria too!!!

Waving back to ya my friend. Hope you have a great summer too

Maria

emmysmom · ‎06-22-2010

What a great story! She's a doll and she should feel proud of what she's accomplished. Not only does she look amazing, she saved her health!

Don't cry for a man who's left you--the next one may fall for your smile.
-- Mae West

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

On 6/1/2014 Junebug54 said:
Good for her for getting healthy but I think she may have a "" bought"" some of that new body.

It's very obvious that she's had implants. . .

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/1/2014 chrystaltree said:
On 6/1/2014 happy housewife said:
Why do you all think that a person's value (or how they are "defined" ) has anything at all to do with physical appearance? How very shallow!

It's very sad, isn't it? Disheartening . As if losing a bunch of dress sizes changes a person, make a woman "better", "smarter", "prettier". She's the same young woman she always was, she's just smaller. Take it from someone who weighs 100lbs less than she did 20 years ago.

Losing a lot of weight changed nothing except I wore a smaller size.

The phone didn't ring, Prince Charming didn't show up and I didn't get the corner office with a $1M salary. I did lose several friends.

Your weight doesn't "hold you back" You hold yourself back.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/1/2014 Fortune said:
On 6/1/2014 Junebug54 said:
Good for her for getting healthy but I think she may have a "" bought"" some of that new body.

It's very obvious that she's had implants. . .

Probably lipo too!

And bleached hair...and extensions...the list goes on...

I'm glad she's happy and healthier - but I'm no fan of beauty pageants.

violann · ‎03-10-2010

I have some conflicting thoughts about this young woman. I have heard and seen her interviewed and there are definitely some areas in her opinions that seem less health focused than others. In my situation, the other times in my life when I had to lose 50 or more pounds WERE hard work, but this last time has not been hard at all. Comparing myself at 21 with this young woman at 21, I would say that getting well physically gave me some important vanity dividends. Knowing that I have to eat a certain way to feel healthy and well has made the process easy. In the past, losing weight focused only on looking a certain way has made the task difficult indeed, and predictably I resumed my former negative, self destructive habits that had made me fat as soon as I reached the "magic number" that meant (to me) that I was thin. And isn't she now "defined" by a new, different, not necessarily better image? I feel concern for the stress she may start to feel. I absolutely hope I'm totally WRONG!