Growing up, I was always thin and very happy with the way I looked. But, when I entered my 20s and started having children, I suddenly noticed that my body began to change. It wasn't so much the pregnancy weight, it was more about the weight I would put on after giving birth. As anyone who has had a baby will tell you, if your child makes even the smallest sound, you jump. In other words, you never get more than a couple of hours of sleep at a time, and eventually when you factor in everything else that goes along with being a mother, you don't have the time to eat a healthy meal. I cannot remember how many times I finished off complete bags of cookies in one sitting. By the time I hit my thirties, I realized I was severely overweight and began trying to try to lose weight. I tried diet after diet, yet not one of them worked. It seemed like I was destined to live with people giving me those horrible stares. I hated it! I had no energy and hated the way I looked.

One day I was busy in the kitchen with the TV blaring in the background when I heard a Slimband ad come on. The ad piqued my interest and I decided to do some research. All the information I gathered made sense, so I decided to schedule a consultation. As a mother, I needed to be sure this would be a safe option. Being a teacher, I knew how to do my homework, so I went in for the consultation with endless questions. Fortunately, Slimband had all the answers I was looking for and I was confident this would be the safest solution for me.

In just over two years, I've lost 75 pounds and the weight continues to drop! What surprised me most was that I've finally been able to kick my smoking habit and I've found myself eating healthier than ever. I also find that once again I have energy, I have even started taking yoga classes and playing tennis. Life served me with poor habits and extra weight, but with Slimband, I feel the real me has finally returned.