One evening, not too long ago, Lisa and her husband were watching television. She looked down at the empty bag of pita chips in her lap and realized she had devoured the whole thing. That was it.

Her doctor recommended Mind Body & Soul Fitness and she called that same day. The nurses in the office also had nothing but praise for the plan.

After years of struggles and every diet in the book (from Jenny Craig to Weight Watchers and more), Lisa finally found what worked for her.

Lisa will be 53 next month. She has been on the plan since mid-February of this year. She has lost 45 pounds and wants to shed another 10. She has quit smoking. She has started running. (She has completed 2 5k races and is participating in an upcoming 10k.) She has gone from a size 14/16 to an 8 petite.

Was it hard? Yes! Giving up pizza and pasta in the beginning was torture. Now, though? It’s second nature to make the right choices. The healthier choices.

Lisa credits the personal weight loss coaches as one of the main reasons she has been so successful. Her coach feels like a part of her family and she can’t image life without her! The encouragement and personal stories push her to do better and to be better. The relationship has become the driving force for Lisa to meet her goals. She respects her coach and their dynamics and believes the coaching has made such a difference.

Getting into the routine of cooking her own food and planning her meals has become almost easy. Something she did not even think about six months ago is now as second-nature as other aspects of her life.

The “Fitness” aspect of the program has also been a win-win for Lisa. She actively participates in Boot Camp, Pilates and Spin Classes. She was in the grocery store this week and a stranger approached her out of the blue and said, “I want your legs!” Lisa was beyond flattered. She was also glad she had run over 6 miles that morning as apparently, her hard work was paying off!

Lisa says active listening and participation with your coach is a key element of the program. They know what they are talking about! Take the advice they give and if and when you hit a wall, ask for more advice. Do not be afraid to ask for what you need.

She feels so good about herself now. She has learned to overcome her cravings. She has learned to believe in herself again. She wants to change the world “one pound at a time!”

If you want to lose weight the healthy way, cook your own foods, have a private coach in your corner every step of the way, avoid crowded meetings and pre-packaged food…if you want to be like Lisa… then contact Mind Body & Soul Fitness today. Yes you can!

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