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Gretchen

It's funny that the picture in the email shows a sign that says Inspiration Point…the people at Vital Solutions were/are so inspiring!  My story begins in April when I weighed in at 192 lbs! Not necessarily an all time high for me.  I had recently lost 25 lbs but gained 7 back~ I hit a wall and was having the hardest time losing! Definitely becomes more difficult to lose weight as I've gotten older and well @ 47 I'm no spring chicken!  That's when I saw an interview of Jeff and a Vital Solution's client on Your Life A to Z. I started to research HCG diets and found Vital Solutions program to be very thorough and effective. Not to mention the owner, Jeff had lost over 100 lbs!  I wanted to do the 12 week program because I really liked all the benefits that came with it!

At first I was a little taken back by the cost but they worked with me financially. I put down 1/2 and then made payments for the other 1/2.  Really made it easy on me financially!  WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I feel fantastic!  The first week or so was tough but once my body got used to eating the specific amount of calories along with the HCG injections it got easier! The weekly B12 injections really helped with energy as well!  I was losing at least 5-6 lbs per week! This was really motivating me to stick with the diet! Everyone at Vital Solutions especially Jeff, Denise and Allie were so helpful and inspiring! Before I knew it I had lost 30 lbs in only 6 weeks! It's almost unbelievable how fast the weight came off! I now weigh 160 lbs and feel so much better and have a ton of energy!   I have to say one of my favorite benefits about the HCG 12 week program was the IDEXA Scan.  The body scan gave me a picture of areas on my body that I needed to work on.  At the end of the 12 weeks I had another IDEXA Scan showing all my losses/improvements! Amazing results!  I'm asked about what I did to lose the weight all the time and I love talking to people about the Vital Solutions program!  I hope to see a few of my friends start the program soon.  Thanks so much for the support I couldn't have done it without Vital Solutions as well as my family.

Best, Gretchen Chalmers

Kathleen

If I were asked to grade the Vital Solutions staff for their approach to weight loss I'd give "A's":  

A for AVAILABLE at all times to answer question, give support and address concerns.  

A for ATTENTIVE to the particulars of your situation so you have the greatest chance of success.  

A for ACCEPTING and ADJUSTING....accepting you for where you are and helping you adjust your thinking and planning for the program so you are prepared for the day to day issues.   and I'd have to sneak in an A for ALI who is positive, welcoming and AFFIRMING.  

I've lost over 35 lbs and have been able to keep it off as I wait to go another round.

Kathleen Garast

Cathy

I'm happy to share my story!
I am a 48 year old female. I have Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance and PCOS. Three strikes against my efforts in trying to reach and maintain a healthy weight. On top of that, I am restricted in my mobility due to a 60% loss of my quadricep muscle as a result of an accident, so exercise is restricted.

I have been "thin" my whole life but found myself gaining weight since my mid thirties. I tried several different common diet programs which either left me gaining more weight or simply just maintaining, with no weight loss.  I am not a "big" eater, I am not a snacker, I do not have any food addictions...other than unsweetened iced tea.  I was diagnosed with the three conditions about nine years ago, was given different drugs to help, was taken off the drugs because they were not helping or because the doctors didn't think I needed them any longer. I even followed a "healthy" diet of the "food pyramid", snacking on veggies. And the whole time, I have continued to gain weight (over 80lbs in 9 years).

After discussing several of the HcG diets that are available with several friends who have participated in different programs, I knew that the very restricted diets with very low calories was probably not for me. I know this had to be something I could continue to do for the rest of my life. It wasn't just about loosing weight, it was about loosing it and maintaining a healthy weight. I needed a program that didn't fit 99.9% of the population, but was "customized" to what my body was doing and how it was responding to food.

The week of my 48th birthday, I was home getting ready to go to a birthday lunch with a friend when I heard about Vital Solutions on channel 3 (Your Life A to Z). The segment caught my attention when they said that the programs are tailored to the individual. I had already scheduled a few consultations with other HcG providers and found that I was either annoyed at their persistence in selling their products and supplements or seemed more focused on getting the weight off and "worrying about maintaining it later". I made an appointment with Vital Solutions and met with Jeff. He presented the "facts" to me. I did not feel as though anything was being "hidden". There were no high pressure sales pitches which portrayed a great trust and belief in the Vital Solutions program. The program itself seemed very comprehensive and even provided a nutritionist as well as a maintenance portion to the program. I joined!

I started the program on Wednesday June 16th. I write to you today on Wednesday July 14th, 24lbs lighter! I am amazed at the results to date and have a positive outlook about the remaining 8 weeks of the program. I am a little anxious about the maintenance program but will take it day-by-day and I know Dr. Burns and her staff will be there to support me as I face any challenges.

Sincerely, Cathy Sargent

Teri

IF IT DID NOT HAPPEN TO ME I WOULD NOT HAVE BELIEVED IT!  With each of my pregnancies I like most ladies  retained about 10 lbs, 2 children = 20 lbs.  Later in life I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, my directions were to eat plenty of protein and eat every two hours, netted me another 10lbs.  How did this happen to me, my usual weight was 115 and I'm 5'9".  Then as I was viewing AZ TV 3, Its Your Life segment I was introduced to the HCG program.  One week later, 95 miles from home, I visited Vital Solutions MD and enrolled immediately, WHY, because finally there was a program that made sense!  I began the program with a 700 calorie diet.  I saw results in the 1st week and remarkable differences not only in my weight but in my overall health as I completed the 1 st phase, six weeks, with a 17lb loss, a size smaller and a flat stomach.  WOW!  The next two phases were a breeze, did not miss a thing, loved being able to exercise and see the results multiply.  My goal was to lose 20 lbs I have now lost and retained a loss of 30 lbs.  The program changed my lifestyle and my weight forever.  I highly recommend Vital Solutions Program and commend their staff and professionals who supported me through this process.

Teri

JoAnn

To all of you who may be skeptical or think that you have tried every diet imaginable, and believe me I have, this is your Vital Solution!!  I had dieted my way to over 200 lbs.  Each attempt was initially successful but in the end I would gain back the weight plus some.  I know that I am not alone and that many of you have had the same results.  

I had given up and just decided to "live" with it until a co-worker told me about Vital Solutions. She joined about 3 weeks before me and was losing weight daily.  Her attempts at Jenny Craig had netted no positive results.  Most plans where you purchase the food cost between $80.00 -- $120.00 per week and you  have to buy your own vegetables, fruit, and dairy.  There is no food to purchase with Vital Solutions, you learn what foods to eat in the correct amount so that you lose fat NOT MUSCLE.  This is important since muscle burns fat!  Vital Solutions provides you with a program to meet your specific needs to obtain optimalresults.  

After my consultation I went to Senora Quest Laboratory for my scheduled blood work-up and met with Dr. Burns to discuss the results. She made recommendations for supplements, having a Physician on-staff is very important.  For years I thought that there must be a problem with my thyroid levels but the standard work-up that most physician's schedule show the results for the T1 and T2 thyroid levels and mine were normal.  My scheduled blood workup was also for the T3 thyroid results, and mine were below normal.  Dr. Burns recommended adding a daily Iodine supplement.  All recommended supplements are specific to YOUR needs.   

I know that many people are skeptical about giving themselves daily injections, but really you don't feel them, there is no bleeding etc., the needle is tiny.  I never thought I could do it, but it was easy and made me feel like I was doing something for ME.  That I was worth it!  I lost an average of 1 lb a day and continued to lose after the initial 12 weeks.  I lost a total of 35 lbs and have only gained 5 back.  I started my program on April 2nd 2009 and today's date is July 18th 2010.  I have more energy and feel good about the way I look.  I no longer avoid people that I haven't seen in a while.  I used to do that because I was self-conscious about the weight that I had gained.  

Once you learn the foods to eat in the correct portions you can continue with this diet, AKA Lifetime Eating Plan, for the rest of your life.  No more paying for diet pills, eating plans, and expensive pre-packaged food!!!!!  

I would do the program again in a New York minute, and plan on going through for another 6 weeks in the near future.   

The staff at Vital Solutions is knowledgeable, friendly, and  genuinely care about you and your success.  Thanks again to all of them for their amazing program!!!  

Sincerely, JoAnn Chettinger

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