The biggest change for me is that I crave exercise now--I'm addicted! This new love has resulted in a loss of 17 inches, 2 dress sizes, a drop of 6% body fat, and now a healthy BMI!

Stress is a huge part of my daily life. With a job in sales, two elementary aged children involved in many activities, co-owner of a business, and financial difficulties I had to stay focused and committed to myself, no matter what! My husband and mother were also involved in accidents during my Challenge but I persevered and finished!

I tried almost all of the GNS supplements available and found the Slim Body Matrix Shakes, Slim Seduction, and Lipo Matrix to be an invaluable part of my day! At the end of my Challenge I discovered Energy Matrix and felt its effects almost immediately upon taking it! I love the focus factor it facilitates. The products curbed my cravings and gave me energy to give 100% in my workouts!

I lost a total of 15 inches, 25 lbs. and I went from a jean size 14 to 8. Before the Challenge, my total cholesterol was 165, after the Challenge it dropped to 137. My triglycerides went from a climbing 172 to a dramatically low 113 (when the nurse called with the results she said, "The doctor wants you to continue doing what you're doing. It's working!") I have more energy to exercise, work 40 hrs/wk, and travel. I also sleep soundly at night and don't wake up as often.

Many dreams are coming true for me right now. Since I don't need as much sleep and I have so much energy, I'm getting a lot accomplished, both personally and professionally (i.e. weight loss, M.A. degree, new running program, keeping up with my children's activities.) I am truly "on top of the world" with so much hope! My life has improved because there are so many things that I know I can do because I am healthy and in shape! Watch out world, here I come!

I have a desire to teach others the fun way to lose weight! Being a certified teacher since 1977 has given me years of experience working with people of all ages. I have served as a principal and currently direct a program that demands consistency, organization, and management skills. I would be an excellent spokesperson for SBC due to my public speaking and writing ability. I believe in you and your products, and I want others to experience the joy of healthy weight.

I am amazed at the confidence I have gained in tackling complex problems (and people) at home and at work. Besides having a husband, four kids, and a son-in-law, I run a program in an elementary school with 256 children, 18 teachers, 12 aides, 2 office assistants, 2 floor supervisors, and numerous parent helpers. I have been less stressed, and more positive and patient in decision making and problem solving. People have mentioned my calm manner when hit with the unexpected.

I used the Slim Body Matrix Shakes (all flavors) every day... one for my second mini-meal (and occasionally one for my fourth mini-meal.) I used the Slim Body XP for the first month, Slim Seduction for the second month and SlimPath Burn. I added the Energy Matrix and Vita-Min Vitality and stayed on them until the end of my 12 weeks. Radon Guy also let me use some of his Carb Matrix.

I guess like everyone else, the Cruise! But again, after reading of the people on the Forums losing weight and then reading Marie's story and how at her age she transformed her body and her life. I knew that I had to check it out for myself. Once I was in and became known as the Forum Queen; I had to continue because I couldn't let all those people down.

Well, I lost 13 pounds and 11-3/4 inches and really toned up. [Note: Yolanda actually lost more body fat than 13 lbs because she replaced fat with muscle tone as you can see from her other pictures in the "See the Complete Packet" page.] I'm finally wearing my old clothes that have been collecting dust for years. I have the energy of a teenager, and I think I've even gotten the inches I lost in height years ago. My posture has improved and I guess that's why I feel and look taller. I feel better then I have in years and I know I look a lot better as well! My fingers are thin again and my rings all fit.

My transformation has just begun. But I can tell you that I already walk around feeling good about myself, especially because I went this far. I am finally starting to see muscles that have been hidden under fat for years. I go to bed dreaming of getting up to exercise, knowing that I will be at my goal weight after years of failing at stupid diets that only made me fatter and hopeless the longer I stayed on them. I have finally learned how to lose weight the correct and healthy way.

The biggest challenge was the lack of support at home. It was very hard to take the time to exercise without being made to feel guilty. To this day everyone keeps trying to get me to go out to eat, and try to make me skip exercise to go and do something fun. Now I have the energy and the confidence to fight them off and tell them how much fun we're going to have this summer when I'm thin and full of energy! I think they are finally realizing that I'm serious! It's taking a while, but they are learning as well.