Rina Roy from Utah County

Rina Roy of Utah County has lost 26 pounds since joining the Apple Program®! She has done so by completely changing her lifestyle. When she moved to her current home, she became more sedentary, and with the stress of school and work she gained 40 pounds. She soon decided to alter her life and began doing so by joining the Apple Program.

Since that time Rina has lost weight by becoming more aware of her food consumption and exercise habits. The design of the program has worked well for Rina. “Having an Apple Health Coach® to report to was a key piece in my change process,” reports Rina. “She was patient and explained things to me in detail. She was always encouraging me and cheering me on, even in the beginning when I had a hard time eating my veggies! She rejoiced with me in every pound I lost!”

The changes Rina has made have given her more energy, boosted her mood, helped her relax, and even upped her self-esteem. “When I eat healthy and exercise I feel better. It gives me a different perspective; I see life in positive ways, even if I sometimes don’t feel well physically; if I make it a point to be healthy and exercise, my brain gets the message that I care about my health, and it responds positively.”

The alterations Rina has made in her life since joining the program have helped her realize that there were certain foods that acted almost as poison to her body. “I’m glad I learned what my body needed and what it didn’t. I’m also glad that I can teach my kids how to eat healthy. I’ve learned creative things I can do to keep them healthy.”

Rina attributes her success to her determination to change, the Apple Program, her Apple Health Coach, Larissa, and her husband. Rina has said, “The Apple Program has given me the push I needed to change. The incentive my company offered also had an influential part.” Rina’s goals from this point are to put more focus on her exercise by spinning three days a week and doing pilates two days a week. She plans on losing another 20 pounds this year. Her advice to others is to, “Start now. It’s never too late to be healthy!”