Success Stories

Everyone loves a winner. Especially when there’s so much to learn from them. Read on to find out what worked for each of these people on their journey to health. Chances are, they faced some of the same challenges you’re confronting. When you reach your goal, we’d love to hear your story, too.

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Loxy

Lost: 35 pounds / 4 dress sizes

Health Benefits: Cholesterol went from 240 to 174

Personal Perks: I look fabulous in a swimsuit!

Status: Maintenance

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After I saw a photo taken of me on the beach at my nephews wedding, it opened my eyes to the weight I’d gained over the years. Then, my doctor told me my cholesterol was up to 240. I think I realized I had been living like a 30 year old and, I wasn’t anymore. Once you hit fifty and you get a report like from a doctor, you realize it’s not just about looks. It’s about your health. Your life.

I started researching what my options were. I had tried so many fad diets that never worked for me. For me, it was accountability. I needed someone or some thing to hold me accountable to living a healthier life. I decided to try Mary Lou’s Weigh and it worked. I loved the encouragement and the ongoing advice – that saved me many times! The accountability really made the difference. It kept me motivated because it was a constant reminder that I had the power to do this, or not. I had to be accountable. To Mary Lou and to me!

I hit my goal weight and I’m actually staying there. The reason I’m able to maintain my weight is because I still use the Platform every day. I make sure I stay within two pounds of my goal. I don’t want to slip backwards. I don’t want my hard work to go to waste. Plus, ever since I lost the weight I have more energy and I feel better!

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Betty

Lost: 30 pounds

Health Benefits: My skin is clearer and I can breathe better.

Personal Perks: Being able to buy a smaller jeans size.

Status: Almost there!

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I went to the doctor for my annual checkup and that’s when he told me I was overweight. He said I needed to lose at least 20 pounds because I was too heavy for my height and it was unhealthy. That hit me really hard.

I immediately started using Mary Lou’s Weigh. That encouraged me to also change my diet and start exercising. I hadn’t followed a healthy diet and exercise plan in a long time. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to stay motivated, but Mary Lou and the Platform kept me going. When I lost my first 10 pounds, I was ecstatic! I wanted to hurry and lose the next 10 pounds so I could hear the happy music and be reminded of what I just accomplished. Mary Lou’s Weigh helped me stay active and have fun while working on my healthy new lifestyle.

While using the Platform, I also got a great network of friends and support through Mary Lou’s Weigh. It helps me to talk to someone on a regular basis who knows a lot about nutrition and exercise and who is making healthy changes in their life too.

Since losing my weight, I feel a LOT better about myself. I love going shopping for clothes and I can try on more things then I could before. Buying a smaller size in jeans is a huge plus too. Going swimsuit shopping is easier since I like the way my body looks. I like to see my curves and my toned muscles.

I’m still in the process of reaching my weight loss goal. Using my support network and Mary Lou’s Weigh is helping me lose those last few pesky pounds while staying happy and healthy.

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David

Lost: 35 pounds

Health Benefits: No longer needs blood pressure medication

Personal Perks: More energy

Status: Maintenance

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My wife and I both needed to lose weight for a long time. We were eating the wrong types of food and not exercising. My blood pressure kept increasing and my doctor finally had to be put on medication to reduce it.

I needed something that would motivate me to stay on track, but allow me to create a workout and eating regimen that worked for me. I started using Mary Lou’s Weigh as a benchmark to monitor where I was and encourage me to keep going. I started eating a lot of chicken instead of hamburgers. I started walking every night and riding my stationary bike. If I heard I gained a pound, it would motivate me to increase the amount of time I exercised that day and it prompted me to be even more mindful about what I ate.

I now see muscle where I used to see flab. I love how people look at me differently and I feel better about myself. Mary Lou’s Weigh even motivated my wife to start losing her unhealthy weight too.

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Amy

Lost: 30 pounds / 6 dress sizes

Health Benefits: More energy

Personal Perks: My husband’s excitement every time he looks at the new me

Status: Maintenance

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I wanted to lose weight for several reasons. From a personal standpoint, I was getting pretty big and chunky. From a health standpoint, I knew the lifestyle I was leading wasn’t healthy for my body.

I started using Mary Lou’s Weigh as an alternative to the other diets I had tried. I spent a lot of time yo-yo dieting and nothing kept me on track. Mary Lou’s Weigh is so encouraging. It served as a daily reminder that I needed to monitor what I ate and drank in order to keep losing weight. I loved that Mary Lou celebrated with me during my small half-pound victories and during my big 10-pound victories. It’s exactly the motivation I needed to lose the unwanted pounds I had been carrying around for years.

I continue to weigh daily in order to stay at my goal weight. I also continue to drink a lot of water and watch what I eat. I have more energy. My whole body feels better. My self-esteem is higher. And, I am finally able to keep up with my two-year old son. I can’t imagine ever being 30 pounds heavier and I definitely can’t imagine life without Mary Lou’s Weigh.

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If you’ve reached your goal, please share the news! Reading your story will help others stay motivated and it’s a great way to spread the success vibe around. Make sure to include any tips that helped you stay on track. Your advice could make a big difference to someone at just the right time.