"On March 28, 2006, I weighed 165 lbs. I was the heaviest I had ever been. I was constantly reminding myself and others how "fat" I was or how I did not look good. I had very low self-esteem. I went into a funk that I am just now starting to get over. I feel I have gained a lifetime of knowledge (from this class.) Nutrition wise, I have eaten well over the past 12 weeks, I have done some form of exercise everyday, and I no longer talk bad about myself. I am completely comfortable with who I am. I look around at those less fortunate and thank God for what I have knowing that it could be worse! I plan on taking the program again in the fall to finish what I have started off to achieve!"
Suzanne Warner - D.I.V.A. Summer 2006
Lost 23 lbs. body fat; 11.3% overall body fat; Gained 8 lbs. lean muscle
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"I started this class with the intention of losing some weight and getting back in shape. What I received from the class was far more than that and it has made a very large difference in my life. As a result of looking at life in a more positive way, I have been able to look at myself in a different light. I do not see the same person I saw 12 weeks ago when I look in themirror. I now see a happy, stable person who is willing to take a few more risks in life. I also rediscovered the passions I had in life. Life seemed to just start passing by over the last few years, but I believe I have replanted my feet and got back to follow the dreams that seemed to have got lost in that thing we call life. (Editors Note: Twila has accomplished all of this while suffering from the disease, Multiple Sclorosis [MS].)"
Twila D'Angelo - D.I.V.A. Summer 2006
Lost over 12 inches; 14 lbs. body fat; 8.3% overall body fat; Gained 9 lbs. lean muscle
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"I really wasn't sure what to expect when I came into that door on the first day. I figured I'k dive it a shot, try to get my buttkicked again into working out, dieting and the grueling deprivation that goes with it. Wow - was I in for a surprise! How wonderful it is when I can go to the gym and be with a fabulous group of women who can cry together and accept me with all my issues. I love this stuff and the world needs more of it. I don't think I've ever felt so strong before and it's so exciting for me. I want more! I can tell you I havemuch more peace in my life right now. My home is becoming organized and beautiful. My kids are enjoying a mom who has more patience. My husband loves seeing me smile more. I know I have endless possibilities."
Sheri Arnaud - D.I.V.A.
"When I wake up inthe morning and look into the mirror, I can once again say, "Hey, I recognize that person staring back at me. It's great to see you again." The Body and Life Makeover Challenge® has giving me the motivation to look deep inside of myself and think about what I really want for myself and my body. The Challenge helped me to form a clear, concise fitness goal for myself and then follow through with a sensible plan of action that works for me. The results from it have been amazing, after 12 weeks I am thrilled to say, I have lost 11 pounds, am exercsing regularly, eating more health, and take time for myself. The secondary benefits have been awesome too, compliments are coming in abundance, my wardrobe fits again, and my husband has lost 13 pounds. Also, the entire family is eating healthy and nutritiou meals and juice and soda are no longer a part of our household."
Mary Goldrod - D.I.V.A. Fall 2005
"I decided to take this challenge after yo-yo dieting for years, with no true success, I was looking for some real guidance. Something to present a challenge, and give me the encouragement I needed. So with my newfound "Eat Clean to Get Lean" program, I feel like I have my diet under control. I have a healthy foundation to follow and a manageable, healthy guideline for eating. I have so much more freedom than with my Low Carb diet. As for my exercise, I am up to 40 minutes of cardio 5x a week. Shana your class has inspired me to be a better person, believe in myself and know that I can do anything I set my mind to do."
Chris Brown - D.I.V.A.
"Shana's class had a multitude activities, speakers and a wealth of information. It was motivational, inspirational and most of all enlightening! Shana's charismatic personality is extremely positive and she has a plethora of knowledge to share. It was like a group therapy session and we all became very close, lots of laughs, tears and cheers! I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to get in shape, make new friends and make dreams come true with a truly caring, incredible and remarkable person."
Michele Severo - D.I.V.A.
"When I started Shana's class, I had one goal and that was to lose the most weight and become the most drastic success story! What I came away with was much more. I have been on diets before and I have had success in getting the weight off. I would go gung-ho, focus and obsess and get it off fairly fast. It always came back. I wasn't fixing my thinking or habits. Shana's class didn't just focus on weight loss; it was about lifestyle change, loving ourselves, finding time to cherish life. It focuses on us as whole people. I want to close with a list that my husband made of the things that have changed in me these last few months. He feels that I am more confident, energetic, fun, enthusiastic, open-minded, supportive, self-interested and self-aware. He also says I stand straighter, I am leaner and I smile more. Thank you Shana!"
Kristen Jacobsen - D.I.V.A. Summer 2005
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"Shana's Body and Life Makeover Challenge is unbelievable! With the tools Shana taught me, I now pre-play my life instead of re-playing it! I'm 25 pounds lighter and feel like a million bucks! Since taking the Challenge, I am stronger spiritually, mentally and physically! Shana's Body & Life Makeover Challenge is a total overhaul in every way!!!"
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