Vita’s Story

September 29, 2015Samantha Koellhoffer Leave a comment

Vita was always very active. As a child and during her teenage years, she played a lot of sports. She did not think of herself as overweight or think of weight as an issue because back then, it was not.

Vita’s family owns an Italian pizza shop. Saying no to that homemade, delicious food got harder as she got older.

She had her children young. By 25, she had her second child and had not gotten off the weight she had gained with the first. By this stage in her life, she was much less active. The stubborn pregnancy weight refused to budge. She was not sure what to do.

As a nurse on the night shift, she hardly got in any exercise. She also had an hour drive to work each way, which was more time to be sedentary. At one point, she started walking on the treadmill and eating healthier. She dropped a fair amount of weight and felt good.

Slowly the weight crept back on. Vita did not know where to turn.

Vita heard of Mind Body and Soul Fitness from some friends. She decided it was time to call.

50 pounds later, Vita has a new lease on life! She went from a size 16/18 to a size 6/8! The first few months, she just focused on the diet. Once she had that down, she added in exercise. She feels like she is finally the person she was meant to be.

As a nurse, Vita knows a lot about diabetes. She would inform her patients that insulin costs were $200/month – and that is with insurance! She could counsel others about the dangers of diabetes but she could not take care of herself to make sure she did not get the disease. That was before.

This is after. Stabilizing at a weight that she is comfortable with has been a game-changer for her.

Vita has learned how important it is to plan her meals. She also learned to rely on her personal weight loss coach. Vita is now a role-model for her family and is comfortable in her own skin. She feels good and she is proud of what she has accomplished.

Now she can go to her family restaurant and make smart choices. She can still be with everyone and enjoy the delicious food – just now she plans for it and enjoys it in moderation!

If you want to lose weight the healthy way, cook your own foods, have the support of a private coach in your corner every step of the way, then you are in the right place. If you want to avoid crowded meetings and pre-packaged foods, look no further. If you want to be like Vita, then contact Mind Body and Soul Fitness today. Yes you can!

Nancy’s Story

September 15, 2015Samantha Koellhoffer Leave a comment

Nancy was looking to lose 20 pounds and she did not know where to turn. She had lost weight in the past, but was not able to keep it off or shake the addiction she had to food.

Nancy was a gymnast in high school and had been on and off diets since then. Now, at 60 years old, she just did not know where to turn.

Luckily, she had a friend who had success with Mind Body and Soul Fitness and asked to hear more. Nancy liked that it was fast and effective and that she would have her own personal food coach to help her and guide her.

Nancy joined in April of this year and has consistently lost two pounds per week! She is amazed and proud of herself!

In 10 weeks, Nancy was down 22 pounds! She learned to plan her meals and be ready for any challenges that came up along the way.

It was hard in the beginning. Getting all that water down seemed impossible! But she did not give up.

Nancy was surprised to learn that her cravings pretty much all went away.

Other diets helped her lose weight, but they did not get her off the drug that is sugar/fat. They taught her how to incorporate those foods into her diet. Not so with Mind Body and Soul Fitness. This plan teaches you how to eat the right way at the right times and breaks your addiction to the bad foods you crave.

Nancy went from a size 14 to an 8/10. She never thought she would go below a 12! Her cholesterol went from 245 to 185 and she no longer needs her GERD meds. The best part? Her husband is now off his cholesterol medication just by eating healthy with her!

You need to be assertive in this plan and work with your coach to find a balance of what works best for you. You need to learn how to get back on track after a bad day. Nancy learned it all.

Nancy is the proud owner of a new dress…well, new to her, anyway! It belonged to her daughter and she never thought she could wear it. Then she tried it on. She loved the way it fit and how it made her feel to have it on. It’s her dress now!

If you want to lose weight the healthy way, cook your own foods, have the support of a private coach in your corner every step of the way, then you are in the right place. If you want to avoid crowded meetings and pre-packaged foods, look no further. If you want to be like Nancy, then reach out to Mind Body and Soul Fitness today. Yes you can!

Jenn & Jamey’s Story

September 8, 2015Samantha Koellhoffer Leave a comment

Meet Jenn and Jamey. They are a married couple who decided around the same time that they could be healthier. And they decided they could do it together.

Jenn heard of Mind Body and Soul Fitness one day. The next day, she heard about it again. She took that as a sign that she need to make a call and find out more.

The call panned out. They both lost 30 pounds! Together, they planned their meals, went to the grocery store, wrote in their food journals and weighed in. Working as a team helped them both tremendously.

Jamey works in construction. He used to live at Wawa. Now he knows he has to plan for his meals and pack what he wants to eat each day.

Jenn has an autoimmune disease that, in the past, made it hard for her to lose weight. On this plan, she did not have any issues.

They both stressed how much drinking water is vital to the plan succeeding.

Jamey’s blood pressure meds have changed. He does not need what he needed when he was heavier. His sleep apnea has also decreased and he is looking forward to his next doctor’s visit to see if that has gotten better as well.

The plan works if you are ready. Luckily, they were both ready at the same time. Both Jenn and Jamey have learned how to eat better and healthier as a result of this plan. They stay away from bread and pasta, with some special occasion exceptions, of course. Jamey has replaced heavy beer with light beer and watches his quantities when he does treat himself.

They recently went away for their 25^th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed themselves tremendously. When they returned, they both got back on track to shed any unwanted vacation weight. The trick is to be mindful of where you are so that you never get too far from your goal.

Jamey weighs in every day to keep himself honest. Jenn weighs in as needed. They have learned what works for them and that is how they incorporate healthy eating into their lifestyle.

Both agree that once the results started to show, the plan became even easier. With the support of each other and their personal weight loss coach, they were set up to succeed. And they did!

It is important to know what a meal should look like. It is important to know how your body responds to certain foods. Jenn, for example, can’t eat tomatoes. They stop her weight loss! She also needed to be gluten-free. It was often a trial and error to see what combinations of foods worked for her. Once she was ready to commit, though, her new eating habits became a new lifestyle.

The plan works at any age. The plan works for any fitness level. Jamey is a big advocate for the gym and Jenn wants to incorporate other exercises.

If you want to lose weight the healthy way, cook your own foods, have the support of a private coach in your corner every step of the way, then you are in the right place. If you want to avoid crowded meetings and pre-packaged foods, look no further. If you want to be like Jenn and Jamey, then contact Mind Body and Soul Fitness today. Yes you can!

Jackie’s Story

September 2, 2015Samantha Koellhoffer Leave a comment

Jackie always struggled with her weight. She tried Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig…you name it. They were all successful at first, but never for the long haul.

At 61 years old, she thought she was too old to lose weight. Then she heard of Mind Body and Soul Fitness through some friends.

Jackie had her appointment set. She was ready to begin. Then the unthinkable happened. She broke her leg! It was a bad break and it required surgery. She would be out of commission for weeks and weeks.

The owner of Mind Body and Soul Fitness said she could still do the plan. They talked over the phone about what Jackie would need to do. She began the week after her leg surgery.

Jackie lost 19 pounds in 8 weeks. While not being able to move! In the past, she did high impact aerobics up to four times a week and still was not losing. Sometimes she even gained. Now, without being able to exercise, or even walk for that matter, she lost weight! And she lost it fast. She was shocked.

The water helped the inches melt away. Her face, her waist, her shoulders – all reduced in size.

She looks younger and she feels younger.

Jackie followed the plan to the letter. She did not cheat. She was strict, especially since she could not exercise.

People find it hard to believe that diet alone can shed the inches and pounds. Jackie is proof that with the right diet, it can be.

There were other factors, too. Having a personalized weight loss coach was very helpful. Her coach offered guidance and help with losing the weight and now with keeping the weight off. Knowing that someone was watching and paying attention made her strive to be extra good! Also, writing down her foods and sending in her scale pictures really kept her in check, too.

Jackie was never hungry while on plan. She credits that to the right foods and the eating that was spread throughout the day.

She was a tight size 10. She is now a comfortable size 8. Her stubborn belly fat is gone. Before the plan, she was on two medications for high blood pressure. After the plan, her pressure was so low that her doctor eliminated one of the medications!

The plan works at any age. The plan works for any fitness level – or in Jackie’s case – no fitness level! Jackie plans to add some exercise into her life once the doctor gives her the ok. It’s nice to know, though, that she can work out now on her terms.

Instead of being in a full leg brace and sitting home and gaining weight and feeling depressed, Jackie took back control of her life and health. She has never been happier.

If you want to lose weight the healthy way, cook your own foods, have the support of a private coach in your corner every step of the way, then you are in the right place. If you want to avoid crowded meetings and pre-packaged foods, look no further. If you want to be like Jackie, then contact Mind Body and Soul Fitness today. Yes you can!

What’s YOUR Story?

September 1, 2015Samantha Koellhoffer Leave a comment

Do YOU have an interesting story to tell? Would your journey help someone else?

If so, then I want to hear from you!

Personal stories are the heart of Mind, Body & Soul Fitness and I want to help share your story. Whether you have lost 5 pounds or 50, your experience may help someone else.

If interested, leave a message here or send an email to samantha.mindbodysoul@gmail.com. I will then set up a phone interview with you at your convenience.

I look forward to hearing from you!