Success Stories

Besides my own story, I would love to share with you some other success stories, still in progress! More are coming, but I've decided to take a few examples from my family members, who have agreed to share their stories with you:

My brother, who is 24, had been a weight fluctuator like me - gaining and losing throughout his adolescent and teen years, then into his early 20s, trying crash-diets and pendulum-swing exercise regimens. Last winter, he went through a very dramatic life change. He resolved to be healthy and respect himself, and much of this had to do with taking good care of his body. He looked to me for advice and direction. Together, we studied the importance of eating mindfully and where he was getting hung up, and we came up with a plan that suited him. He had additional strength goals, and I helped him find a gym that would fit his lifestyle and financial means. Now he has an incredible body, so much that people approach him at the gym and ask him what exercises he does to make him look so good! He expresses wonder at feeling like the guy with the "hot body", when before he was always self-conscious. This experience has even made him want to help others reach their goals. Who knows- maybe he will soon be listed in my Beauty Network as a personal trainer! Here's what he has to say:

"I started out at 160. I was unhappy with the way I looked, but I felt trapped, as I had no idea that losing weight was so simple. Alicia explained weight loss to me in understandable terms, and helped me devise a diet plan that didn't leave me feeling like I was missing out on anything. Once I started noticing results, I was excited to stay the course and developed a rigorous exercise routine. I am now 135 pounds and happier with my body than I have ever been in my life!"