How One Woman Lost 100 Lbs in One Year at the Door County YMCA, Join for Free Jan 1
Posted on 28. Dec, 2009 by Erin Hoffman in Wellness
Suzanne Happs’ Door County YMCA Success Story
This New Years Day, the Door County YMCA would like to share one of the many member success stories that have taken place within their four walls. Lives are positively impacted at the Door County YMCA every day. The YMCA encourages everyone in the community to read Suzanne’s inspiring story and consider starting their own YMCA story in 2010.
On July 1, 2008 Suzanne Happs stepped on a treadmill at the Door County YMCA and something changed. By September of 2009, just over a year later, Suzanne had lost over 100 pounds. Being an “on and off exerciser” her whole life, Suzanne had tried and tried before. For years, she had thought that this was how she was meant to be and that her issues with weight were hereditary. But this time something was different.
Suzanne Happs
Beginning with pushing herself to run one minute at a time, Suzanne did not give up and now enjoys running 4 miles 4-5 mornings a week at the Door County YMCA. Whether on a treadmill, the indoor track or running outside at the Y, Suzanne likes the support and accountability of the other members at the Door County YMCA. From first thinking she wouldn’t fit in at the YMCA, Suzanne has grown to form friendships with others who are there with her every day.
What she learned, was that the YMCA, whether tall, small, heavy or light, everyone is the same – we all jut want to be healthy. Running wasn’t the only change for Suzanne. She also modified her eating habits with healthier options for her entire family. Suzanne still finds it hard to believe that she was able to lose 100 pounds and maintain it.
But what she does know is that making the Door County YMCA a part of her life changed her life. Suzanne wants everyone to know that it could do the same for them too.
What better time than New Years Day to start more stories at the Door County YMCA. Members who join the Door County YMCA on Friday, January 1st will pay no joining fee and save up to $80. January 1st is also a community day where everyone is invited to use the Door County YMCA for FREE. Both Program Centers will be open from 11 am – 3 pm on New Years Day.
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