Oscar Ayala Supercenter #2053; Willows, Calif.

I got started with ZP because I wanted to improve my health. I want to be here for my wife and kids for a long, long time. They’re my motivation and reason for pushing myself to be better. I like that you can make ZP your own program and focus on whatever is important to you personally. My wife and I are very busy. I work two jobs and am also going back to school with Walmart’s college program. There’s not a lot of extra time, so we have to use it as wisely as we can. We’ve changed our diet, are getting more exercise and are focused on good family time together. By working together as a team, we’re putting our family on the right track to reach our short-term and long-term goals. • We’ve cut out soda and are happy to see our kids not craving it anymore. • Rather than watch TV at night, we work out together.• My wife and I set up savings accounts for our children’s education. • Communication and helping one another are key to our family time.

We have two small kids and want them to grow up to be healthy individuals who make good decisions about their diet. We know that we need to be good role models for them and that it all begins with healthy habits at home. Balance is the key. We’re cooking more now and making sure to include plenty of fruits and veggies. Replacing bad snacks with almonds or kale chips, or making noodles out of zucchini have been easy, healthy substitutions for us. ZP shows you that a setback doesn’t need to sabotage everything or be an excuse to start a trend of more bad choices. It’s about the small battles and wins and making choices that your future self will be grateful for. Don’t be afraid to start. You’ll feel so much better once you do!