Michigan Mom Makes Weight Loss a Priority
Carri Emmons gets healthy after giving birth to her fourth child in her bathtub.
April 9, 2010— -- Carri Emmons had no idea she was pregnant before giving birth to her fourth child in the family's bathtub last April.
The Michigan mom, 28, had shown none of the telltale signs of pregnancy: no morning sickness, mood swings, cravings or even major weight gain as she had with her other pregnancies. No one had even asked her about it during the nine-month pregnancy, she said.
Click HERE for more on Emmons' surprise pregnancy.
"I still question how it happens," she said. "I do think, you know, everybody has a plan in their life and this one certainly was meant to be."
Click HERE to see photos of Emmons' first pregnancies.
Since giving birth to son William Gerald Emmons, the mother of four has made it a priority to lose weight and get in shape. Below, she shares her personal journey.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I decided to lose weight mostly for health reasons. At 28 years old, I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I want to be around for my four kids for a long time and that probably won't happen if I don't do something now. Unfortunately, I have lost a parent and I don't want that to happen to my kids anytime soon.
How did you go about doing a weight-loss plan?
My first step was signing up for the Weight Watchers program. I started going to weekly meetings and using their online program to track my progress. Also, I purchased a few workout videos and started using them at least a few times a week.
Have you ever been on a weight-loss program?
I have tried losing weight before by just "watching what I was eating" but never had much success. Mostly, I think I needed to be better educated on nutrition and portions and how to read the labels on the foods I was eating.
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