My name is Steve Hockenberry, and I live in Hampton, Virginia. I've been married 16 years to Charlene, and we have 3 grown children. I'm a facility worker at a coal terminal. When I retired from the Army, my weight ballooned for 10 long years until I was a staggering 70 lbs. overweight. I was disappointed with myself and embarrassed by my weight'¦but that was before I lost 73 lbs. in 12 months! I didn't use the usual diets to lose my weight. I went to Positive Changes. Knowing what I know now, I'd pay twice as much to have the experience I've had with Positive Changes. I recently went to see my doctor, and my blood pressure has improved. I don't have to worry about gaining my weight back because I was never on a diet. I saw my life change.

When I was heavy and out of shape, I had trouble doing what I needed to do at work and at home. I was a couch potato. All I wanted to do when I came home was get in my easy chair, put my feet up and turn on the TV. I wasn't proud of how I looked. I refused to take off my shirt at the beach because I didn't want to let everything hang out. I finally got fed up with myself. I was barely able to make it up stairs and I found myself having to turn sideways to go down narrow walkways at work. I knew I needed to get back in shape, but how? I did the low-carb diet. I lost some weight but didn't think the diet was healthy or one I could live with for the rest of my life. I tried shakes, bars, water pills, diet pills and a reduced calorie program. The diets worked for a while, but as soon as I stopped, my weight would come right back.

I read about Positive Changes in the newspaper all the time. I was skeptical at first, but my skepticism vanished when I watched the pounds drop away week after week. I didn't do anything special, but hypnosis helped me eliminate my food cravings and poor food choices, and I stopped snacking. From my first session I began craving water. That's when I knew I was on my way' Positive Changes would work for me! I now enjoy eating healthy food as much as I used to enjoy junk food. Those foods no longer appeal to me. I eat less and enjoy what I am eating more, and it's fun to try new, healthy foods.

Hypnosis also helped me stay motivated to exercise. I have much more energy. I no longer get winded, I can run up stairs without breaking a sweat, and I can even keep up with the younger guys at work. Losing weight has given me more confidence. I can do almost anything at work, and I'm no longer afraid to try. I'm no longer a couch potato! I bought an antique car and have started to restore it. I bought a boat. Those are things I didn't have the ambition to do before I lost weight. I feel great about my new appearance, and people tell me all the time how great I look. My wife and family are proud of me. Even my boss is amazed at how much I've changed. It feels great when people see the difference in me. I recommend Positive Changes to anyone who wants to lose weight. I tell my coworkers and friends about it all the time. Go to the free screening. There's no obligation and nothing to lose. If you want to lose weight, you have to change the way you think about food. Positive Changes can help you do that. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Don't wait another day to make the changes you need and want.