First, let me say that I’ve always known that one can’t exercise their way out of a poor diet. I’ve tried all sorts of exercise machines, videos, gyms, etc, literally spending tens of thousands of dollars over many decades. Unbeknownst to me back then, what I was missing—or lacking—until I found MyBodyTutor was accountability outside of myself. It was painfully obvious to me that, as much as I thought or wanted to be the Lone Ranger, it wasn’t working. There’s a saying, and it goes something like this, IF you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got, oh so true… I retired at 57 in 2011, and was somewhere around 205 lbs at a tad under 6’ tall, with a BMI in the very obese range, no energy either. As with most guys, much of my weight was in my midsection, which I knew was a very bad thing. Fast forward 8 years to 65, and along came hypertension, and having to take BP meds. By early 2022, I had got my weight down to the low to mid 180’s through exercise only, so I was 20+ pounds lighter but still had the same huge midsection. My struggle by then was 100% food-related, or should I say I was a big time junk food junkie, BUT then I found MyBodyTutor… I was hoping to lose around 20 pounds and, more importantly, 3-6" off my midsection. By then I was just a little over 181 pounds, so I was shooting for 160 lbs give or take. As usual for me anyway, the big "IF" factor was: can I lose the inches off my stomach, which is more tied to diet AND exercise? I had doubts about whether I could stick with any program long enough to get the results I was hoping for. So, I called MyBodyTutor, hoping to get/find someone to talk to about the program, figuring I’d likely be talking to a customer service rep, etc. I was surprised that the person answering my phone call was none other than the founder of MyBodyTutor, Adam. After a fairly lengthy and informative conversation with him, I felt that I had found the one program out there that was suited for me. We both agreed that no one can or will stick with any program that’ll require one to eat foods that they flat out don’t like. He convinced me that I would indeed be able to eat all my favorite foods with a few tweaks here and there, and the rest is history… I graduated from MyBodyTutor after 11 months, and my hopes were not only met but exceeded well beyond my personally stated goals. Lost a bunch of weight and inches from everywhere. I still eat those foods "I LIKE," but in moderation, and I typically exercise in some form or fashion 5-6 days a week. Thanks to my Tutor/Coach, she worked tirelessly over those 11 months to make sure I had all the necessary tools to fly solo, as we both called it. I eat much better, exercise regularly, and I know that I’ll never be that totally out of shape person ever again, because and thanks to her. I started at 181+ pounds, eventually got down to 149+ pounds, but that’s too low, so as of 3/4/2023, I’m at 152+ pounds. I discovered the low 150’s work best for me. BUT my biggest success, I feel, is that after 3+ years, I’m no longer having to take any BP meds, and that’s really a great feeling/achievement in my book. Again, for me, the ONLY program that either could or would work was to be allowed to eat those few foods I really like, which I did. Also, I had the most fantastic, caring, hard-working, knowledgeable Tutor/Coach, who was so supportive. It’s rare if you can find someone who truly cares about you, the client, your goals, and your success. So, the BIG difference for me was continuing to eat the foods that "I like", and having such a wonderful coach helping me to help myself… If one is on the fence about whether this program will work for you - it will if you’re willing to put in the work, listen to your coach, and stick with it. I call it the snowball effect, the more weight and inches one loses the more it makes you want to keep on keeping on, if you will. As far as the cost, once you find success, as you will, you’ll find, as I did, that it was the best investment you'll ever make. Give it a try, and you’ll thank yourself, your coach, and MyBodyTutor for giving you your life back… I’ve referred to it as the old and new me, AND the new me will never see the old me again because I just won’t let it happen. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.