A Little About Us
Hi everyone,
Welcome to FIGOMA. We are David and Richard Flores.
Our story began on February 11th 2007. Our starting weights were 404 pounds (David) and 408 pounds (Richard) and that’s the day we decided to take the necessary steps to change our lives. We went on a mission to prove to ourselves (and others) that, if we worked hard and put our minds to it, we could each lose at least 200 pounds in one year WITHOUT surgery … WITHOUT pills … And mainly WITHOUT shortcuts. We just made “No More Excuses” and said to ourselves “Finally I’m Getting Off My Ass” (FIGOMA)!
Between February 11th, 2007 and February 11th 2008 we followed diet plans; we exercised but mainly we supported each other through the tough times. That, we feel, helped us to reach our goals because, during that year we lost a combined 410 pounds!! David lost 207 pounds and Richard lost 203 pounds!!
Through our journey we learned that the biggest pitfalls to losing weight are:
- People don’t have the willpower to follow a diet plan;
- People don’t see the result quickly enough to motivate them to continue toward their goal; and
- People don’t get the support they need to make it through the tough times that come from trying to lose weight.
We’re not suggesting that you try to lose 200 pounds in one year like we did. We did that to prove to ourselves (and others) that it could be done if we stayed committed, stuck to a plan and didn’t waiver. FIGOMA IS A MINDSET!! There are no magic pills or magic ways to lose weight. You have to work hard and be committed to your mission.
We’re here to tell you that DIET PLANS DO WORK, you just have to find one that you ENJOY and can stay with. You will also lose weight if you exercise, you just have to find an activity that you ENJOY enough to continue doing.
So here is our challenge to all of you across the country and/or world:
Over the course of the 2 years, since we lost our weight, we have both gained some of the weight back and we are going on a mission to lose weight again. We want all of you who want to lose weight to JOIN US and go on your mission with us. Share with all of us your progress and we will do the same with all of you.
But … FIGOMA isn’t just for people who want to lose weight. It is also designed for people who want to stay in shape and who don’t want to exercise alone. With FIGOMA you can form groups (walking, running, biking, etc …) … Join existing groups (aerobics, dancing, support, etc …). We want you to share your success stories with everyone … Post your before and after pictures and meet friends with similar interests and goals. It was created to help get the support you need to achieve your goals. We can’t force you to do the work needed to lose weight or get in shape; but if you’re looking for support and a reason to get you over the hump and help you stay motivated; FIGOMA is here for you.
Today you can start to change your life. You can find the emotional support that will turn past failures into future success.
Find a Partner, Find an Activity; Find a Reason To Succeed.
Tell Yourself Once And For All … FIGOMA
Finally I’m Getting Off My Ass!!