Meet our first guest, Katie Gilmore
Meet Katie Gilmore, marketing pro and new Graphite user. We'll follow Katie, and three other guests, as they take a 60-day, self-monitoring journey to reach their wellness goals. The series begins with each guest explaining their goals, history of weight loss, and personal tips for staying motivated. Check out Katie's story and stay tuned for more of her experiences along the journey.
I really struggled with my weight from about 2003 to 2007. During that time, I was able to get my weight under control a couple of times, but couldn’t keep it in check. In ’07 my sister told me about an online calorie counting tool.
I used that and for the first time was able to really understand how many calories I was eating. It helped me learn how to spot high calorie add-ons like sauces and cheese. I used it until I got to my goal weight and felt comfortable that I could stay there. I used it again in 2010 to stay on track for my wedding.
I stay motivated because I want to get up every day and know that I can pull any outfit out of my closet and that it will fit. Another motivation for me is being in decent shape so I can do social things with friends, like go for a bike ride or a hike. With this tool, I want to get past just calorie counting and make sure that I’m getting the right nutrition. Specifically, I want to get my recommended fruit/vegetable servings each day. I also want to get into the habit of eating breakfast during the week.
