"I love my life! I have more energy, and love to shop for clothes and groceries. I can walk all day without pain!"

Before Take Shape For Life, I was obese and very unhappy with the way I looked and felt. I had a lot of pain in my knees and I would go straight to the couch or bed as soon as I came home from work.

I kept getting bigger and heavier, and my doctor recommended LAP-BAND surgery, but because I suffer with strokes and TIAs ("mini-strokes)", I wasn't a candidate.

When my Health Coach introduced me to Take Shape For Life, I saw results after week one!

My friends are just stunned at my results on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan. And, thank goodness, my husband was entirely supportive. It would have been so easy for him to say, "No, we can't afford this," but instead he said, "We can't afford for you to be unhealthy and unhappy."

My knees don't swell badly anymore and I can sleep easily at night because I'm not in pain. I work out at my gym six days a week, and love it.

The other day a "newbie" at my gym actually asked me if I was a trainer! I was stunned: me, a trainer! In May 2009 that would never have entered anyone's mind! I love what Take Shape For Life has done for me!