AZ has attended the DAC since the Spring of 2004. When she started she was overweight and this significantly affected her confidence and job performance. She would tire easily and sweat profusely. She was required to wear a sweat band around her head to keep her from sweating while cleaning. If she did not wear it she would sweat onto areas she had already cleaned and then have to clean them again. This would casue her to become frustrated.
She has since started attending Weight Watchers. She has been very successful and already lost over 50 pounds. She has found great encouragement within this program as well she has recieved a lot of support from others at the DAC. She is very proud of her accomlishments and shares with staff at the DAC each week how much she has lost.
Since loosing weight her self esteem and job performance have increased significantly. She no longer has to wear a sweat band while working. She no longer tires easily from performing her job tasks. She seems to enjoy working and socailizing more while at work. Her attitude is a lot more positive. She is making more friendships and also sharing her dieting tips with others.
The DAC is very proud of her accomplishments over the past year. We see a very bright future for her and know that our continued support is very important to her as she continues to lose weight and gain self esteem and confidence in her work abilities.