Hi! I'm Mary Barron. As you can see (before and after pictures lower left), my appearance has changed quite a bit in the last year and a half. I've been a busy girl! But before I go into the juicy details, let me give you a little bit of history. Imagine a cute, vivacious little girl with a very outgoing personality. I also possess the genetics that cause a lifelong battle with a tendency to be overweight. Thankfully, I was also very athletic. During my adolescent years my activity level kept my weight somewhat in check. I'd say in high school I was probably about 20 pounds overweight (that's even with involvement in three sports a year!). When I graduated high school, I almost immediately got married and became pregnant. With the activity level way down, and the addition of all the physiological changes that accompany pregnancy, in a short time I gained about 70 pounds. Over the years that weight has slowly crept up because of not enough activity and the wrong diet choices.

In January 2002 I finally had enough! I wanted to be able to go on bike rides and hikes with my family. The weight was keeping me from doing these things. It was even hard to sit on the floor for periods of time with my kids. What a drag! I weighed almost 270 pounds! With the financial help of my wonderful mother, I was able to begin the process of weight loss and lifestyle changes with Slender Lady! My mother had been successful using the Slender Lady program. I was READY! The owner of the Slender Lady facility in our town put me on the Slender Lady diet immediately and I stuck with it. I began exercising at least three times a week at the Slender Lady facility, and walking or doing yoga at home on the days I was not able to get into the Slender Lady facility. I really enjoyed the "me" that was emerging as the weight came down. All the compliments I received, the encouragement and support my friends and family members gave me revitalized my desire for continuing this success. I have learned so much about nutrition and what my body's personal needs are through the Slender Lady program.

My greatest accomplishment has been the confidence I have fostered as I've lost the weight and learned how to care for myself. I want my children to remember their mother as a woman who had self-control and was interested in self-improvement, not a woman who could not do the things that she wanted because she was too fat. I believe the Slender Lady programs to be sound and encouraging. The things I have learned with Slender Lady I will continue practicing throughout my entire life. I love exercising and comparing notes with the other women at the Slender Lady facility. We are all so encouraging to each other! I have been able to see my achievement inspire other women to take control of their lives as well. This is an amazing feeling!

To date, I've lost 86.8 pounds and 94.5 inches all over my body, and my body fat is down to 42%. I'm not done yet! I have about 30 pounds to go and I can't wait to get started. I'll see you at Slender Lady! I'll be the one with the big smile on my face!

BODY SCULPTING CIRCUIT TIP

Question: Can I use the Body Sculpting Circuit more than 3 times per week?

Answer: Yes, you may use the circuit as often as you like. It is however, better to be consistently using the circuit 3 times per week as opposed to using it everyday for a few weeks and then missing a few days. Your body needs the regular routine as opposed to “hit and miss.”