I started the Bod•ē Program on February 13 and completed it in mid-May. I have been on many diets before and have never achieved such results.* I lost 18 kg and 19 cm in my waist!* And that’s not all — my hips went down by 12 cm!* My pants size before I started to use Bod•ē was 36, and now look at me … I’m down to size 33!* I’m 100% convinced that I have managed to lose all this weight thanks to Bod•ē.
I feel as if I live a new life now; my quality of life has improved enormously. I have gained more self-confidence and I feel better physically and emotionally.*
What motivates me to keep losing is that I’m no longer embarrassed by my weight, and I’m back to normal clothes sizes.* I don’t have to cover my belly with huge T-shirts!*
One of the biggest surprises for me was that people were telling me I radiated energy while I was on the program. When I tried other diets, I often heard that I looked ill. On the Bod•ē program, I looked and felt energized, with a smile on my face.*
The program itself is very simple. You can create meals that you like on your own, and there are plenty of options to choose from. You even have a guilt-free day, when you can grab a snack that you really love and don’t have to feel bad about it!
Bod•ē has become very important in my Vemma business. People look at me, start to talk to me, and it’s easy from then on! I highly recommend incorporating Bod•ē into your life and your Vemma business. It can really change your life!
Shelly Clough doesn’t need to spout a long laundry list of the benefits of Bod•ēto her friends or fellow Brand Partners.
“All anyone needs to do is look at me,” she says. “I’ve become my own walking billboard for Bod•ē.”
Shelly joined the first-ever Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Challenge on January 3, and at the end of the Challenge period she was a top 5 women’s finalist, losing 31 lbs and an incredible 43 ½ total inches.* And while she’s been transformed physically, she feels transformed emotionally as well.
100% commitment, 100% results
“My local Vemma team in Colorado tells me that this hasn’t just changed my body. It’s changed everything about me,” Shelly declares proudly. “My confidence, my attitude, my outlook on life — everything’s gotten so much more positive.”
Like so many people, Shelly tried lots of different diets and weight loss plans over the past 20 years, but nothing stuck. She started the Bod•ē plan because, as she puts it, “Everything BK comes out with is a good product with good nutrition behind it, so I figured I would go for it. And it worked!”
“This program sets you up to succeed. It helps you every step of the way. Like they say, if you follow it 100%, you get 100% of the results. But if you follow it 90%, you get 50% of the results. That’s a big difference, and since I followed the program religiously, I see the truth in it.”
Grateful every day
Shelly loves how the plan works with her daily life. “Breakfast has never been my friend,” she says. “But I get up, drink Bod•ē Burn, and it gets my day started right. Before, I’d skip breakfast and go into work and maybe I’d grab a doughnut from the break room or I’d have a bagel. Now, that junk food temptation isn’t a problem. I feel like I’m about 10 steps ahead of everyone else, because I’ve already started my day on the right foot, and when you do that, it’s easier to keep going down that healthy path.”
Because Shelly’s results are so dramatic, she’s a walking billboard for her Vemma business and she sees it growing. “All I have to do is show people my before and after photos, and they see for themselves what the product has done for me.* What I’ve accomplished, what I’ve achieved makes it easy to talk about, and I love to tell people how easy it is to get healthy.”
Shelly’s feelings on her transformation can be summed up in one word: gratitude. “I’m just so grateful and proud to work with Vemma. It’s so great to work with a company that puts people and their health first, before everything else. I’m lucky to be a part of that, and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given.”
Imagine for a moment, your favorite female comedic duo — Lucy and Ethel, Laverne and Shirley, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Now imagine they have just signed up for the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan, and you’ve got Team Thunder: Crissy Stephens and Darcy Atkins.
“We’re a dynamic duo, kind of like Oprah and Gayle, but maybe less well known?” jokes Darcy. “Or like Kathie Lee and Hoda on The TodayShow,” Crissy adds without skipping a beat. “We could host that show, right?”
It doesn’t take long to see that these two ladies have a knack for perfectly timed improv, even when poking fun at themselves. In fact, when asked where their iconic “Team Thunder” name originated, they both smile.
“We named ourselves Team Thunder a couple years ago when we were on one of our many weight loss adventures. We joked that when we walked down the hallway, it sounded like thunder,” Darcy explains, as they both begin to roll with laughter.
But as quick as they might be to poke fun at themselves, their weight loss results are no joke.** Even though they say they’re “not supermodel material,” they seem to be turning their fair share of heads.
“The first couple weeks on the Plan were actually quite easy,” says Crissy. “I was scared that I would be starving, or that I wouldn’t be able to find anything that I actually wanted to eat — but I instantly felt better because of the Plan’s focus on good nutrition.** I found plenty of things I could snack on when I was hungry and learned that eating well actually helped me lose weight.** So far, I’ve lost 18 inches and 15 pounds.**”
“I’ve lost 16 pounds and 12 1/2 inches,”** Darcy adds enthusiastically. “It was easy, too. I’d just grab myself a Bod•ē Burn in the morning, have a few snacks during the day, and take my Bod•ē Rest at night. There wasn’t much to think about. It wasn’t a struggle at all.”
However, Team Thunder hasn’t stopped with just two members. Since signing up with Vemma barely over two months ago, Crissy and Darcy have added 35 more members to their numbers, who they keep in touch with via their Team Thunder blog.
“We started building our team at first by sending out a couple of emails,” Darcy explains. “We got five or six people excited about the products and hosted our first Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Event. There, we decided as a group to begin sharing recipe ideas that work with the eating plan and to schedule weekly check-ins where we would share our weight loss results. But as we began to grow quickly in numbers, we decided to start the blog so our new members could read about our past experiences.”
When asked how they keep their team members motivated, both Crissy and Darcy are happy to share their thoughts.
“Everyone on our team had successes,” Darcy says, “but there were some who struggled with issues of willpower. But like Crissy and I have always said, ‘you can’t want success for someone else, they have to want it for themselves,’ so we would be there for our team to give them the support they needed. We would tell them that it’s not a plan where you drink the drink and lose the weight — it’s not a magic pill — you have to follow the product and eating plan; and those that have are doing awesome!”
“We have several team members who have already lost more than 20 pounds,”** Crissy adds. “It’s just been amazing. And our team has actually lost more inches than pounds, if you can believe it.”**
“So far, with about 20 people on our team taking the Vemma Bod•ē products and following the weight loss program, we have a total of 244 pounds lost!** It’s pretty cool when you think about it, since most of our team are somewhere in the middle of their 12-Week Challenge,” Darcy added.
Seeing that this dynamic duo is relatively new to Vemma, we asked what they think the next five years will have in store for them.
“Well, Oprah left, so there’s a void to fill,” Darcy says.
“I think we’ll just keep doing what we’re doing,” Crissy adds with a smile, “and hope that we have people who want to follow along with us and share in our excitement!”
**Results not typical, you may not do as well. Two pilot studies conducted by Vemma showed that 55 participants who followed the Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Plan for 12 weeks lost an average of 14.8 pounds. Not all participants will complete the Plan or accurately follow the directions and guidelines of the Plan. Vemma Nutrition Company recommends you follow a healthy approach to weight loss by consulting with your physician or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise, diet plan, nutrition or supplementation program, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medications. The Vemma Bod•ē products as part of the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and 10 minutes of daily exercise.
When Annette Galliher uses the word “transformation” to describe her experience with Vemma, she’s not just spouting jargon. She means it.
Before Vemma, Annette was in and out of the hospital, on a lot of different medications, and dealing with several health challenges that hampered her ability to enjoy the three horses she loves. Her weight ballooned to 217 lbs due to her health challenges and not being able to be very physically active.
“I was on about 15 pills a day, different vitamins, and another program that was supposed to help me lose weight,” she says. “Plus there was all my medication. I literally had a pouch full of drugs.”
“That’s when Brand Partner Billy McSwain told me to try this product, and I thought, why not?”
“I got on Vemma Bod•ē™ when it came out at the beginning of January, and after 11 weeks, I was down 22 lbs and 10 inches.** Now I’ve lost a total of 34 lbs and 11 inches.”** She still wants to lose about 6 lbs, and she knows that’s a completely attainable goal. Annette feels healthier and has more energy.**
ABC 1-2-3
“The Bod•ē plan is just easy. It’s so ABC 1-2-3 — you can’t mess it up. If you follow the plan, you’ll lose the weight.** I take Bod•ē Burn in the morning within 30 minutes of waking up, and then another at around 3 p.m. Then before bed, I take Bod•ē Rest, and that’s been amazing. You wake up feeling good!”** Annette also loves the meal planning and the grocery lists, because they make the day-to-day process so much easier.
Annette’s friends and neighbors have noticed her transformation, and as a result, her business is taking off. “All I have to do is tell the truth,” she says. “People have started noticing the change in me. I was at a local coffee shop the other day, and a woman there said, ‘I don’t know what you’re doing, but I’m going to do it, too.’ I have so many people joining Vemma and getting started on Bod•ē — it’s a good feeling, to share my success. You just have to believe.”
Taking on the Challenge
Annette’s success with Vemma Bod•ē launched her business. She quickly qualified for the Vemma Go for the Gold training and recognition event in Phoenix, Arizona. “At the event, fellow Brand Partners and Home Office staff noticed my significant weight loss and encouraged me to join the Vemma Bod-e 12-Week Transformation Challenge,” says Annette.** “I had been contemplating joining, but never thought I had a chance. I was extremely excited and grateful to see that I made it into the top 5 women’s finalists last round!”
The Challenge has helped her gain the confidence she lost during her health issues. Her health affects her husband and kids, and Annette gets emotional when she talks about her new lease on life. “Vemma’s affected my whole family,” she says, her voice breaking a little. “It’s literally transformed me in ways I’d never imagined and changed my life for the better.”**
**Results not typical, you may not do as well. Two pilot studies conducted by Vemma showed that 55 participants who followed the Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Plan for 12 weeks lost an average of 14.8 pounds. Not all participants will complete the plan or accurately follow the directions and guidelines of the plan. Vemma Nutrition Company recommends you follow a healthy approach to weight loss by consulting with your physician or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise, diet plan, nutrition or supplementation program, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medications. The Vemma Bod•ē products as part of the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and 10 minutes of daily exercise.
Want to see a Vemma Bod•ē transformation personified? Look no further than Debbie Norfolk.
Debbie’s been a Brand Partner since November of 2005, but since last year when she started Vemma Bod•ē, now she’s even more of a believer. “I feel wonderful,” she enthuses. “I have tons of energy – the high-end protein and extra fiber in Bod•ē really makes the difference.” **
She looks great, too. In four months, Debbie’s lost 17 pounds and 15 total inches from her waistline, and the difference is apparent.** “It’s not so much the pounds, it’s how my clothes fit,” she says. “It’s been 12 years since I’ve been this size.** My daughter’s in her 20s and I’m in my 50s and I can wear her jeans!” This takes the makeover term “shopping in your closet” to a whole new level, since Debbie now has two closets she can access — her own and her daughter’s!
Good for her, and good for her business
While she’s excited about her renewed fashion sense, Debbie is also clear about Vemma and Bod•ē’s positive impact on her overall well-being, and that includes her business.
“I feel better than ever before,” ** she says. “My confidence level has gone way up, and so has my business. I have more focus, so I’m able to be more productive.”
“Plus, I feel so good about the product that it’s very easy and natural to share my own story about how it’s changed my life.”
Case in point: One day Debbie was approached by a neighbor who said, “Can you talk to my husband? He needs to lose some weight.” Debbie did, and now, eight weeks later, she’s living next door to a 27 lbs-lighter, healthier man.**
A little encouragement goes a long way
Debbie loves how easy the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan is to follow. “It covers all the different foods — there are tons of choices. I get daily texts which tell me when to take Bod•ē Burn and Rest or if it’s time to eat; and I even get notifications that remind me about drinking my water — it’s just that extra bit of encouragement and support that keeps you in line.”
Like all of us who battle our weight, Debbie has faced the realities of yo-yo dieting. “I’m used to the struggle; I always put the weight back on,” she says. But now things feel different. “I’m eating every three hours and with Bod•ē Burn, I am not overeating. It is now easier because I can stay consistent and really keep the weight off.” **
Debbie exercises with her daughter three days a week. She’s quick to point out their workouts aren’t particularly strenuous (“we’re not killing ourselves!”). But they work them into their busy schedules and they’re both feeling great.
Looking ahead
This is just the beginning of Debbie’s transformation. She’s thinking ahead, well into the future. “I’m determined to go forward with myself and my business. I have grandkids and more coming, and I want to be able to spend good, quality time with them. What we show our kids, is what they end up doing for themselves. My grandchild just turned 2, and he’s started his good habits early — that’s really rewarding for me.” With her Vemma business, Debbie is also enjoying doing her part to help others get as healthy as she is.**
“When I get motivated about something, I go hard core,” says Atlanta Vemma® Brand Partner, Kevin Turner. And hard core is just what he’s done with the Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan. Kevin uses the products daily, sticks carefully to the eating plan, and now works out 5 to 6 times a week. The result is that he’s lost 20 pounds in just 2 months.**
“I never had extra weight until after college, after I got married, and we started having kids,” Kevin says. Since then, he’s tried many programs; but he never lost all that extra weight. But, he’s noticed something totally new and different with Vemma Bod•ēTM, which includes a scientifically based eating program in addition to physician-formulated products. “With Bod•ē, my metabolism is on fire!** I can feel it within half an hour of when I take my first Burn in the morning.”
Kevin says the biggest difference between the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan and other programs is the lifestyle change. He read Chris Powell’s book, Choose to Lose, and appreciated how it broke down the plan and taught him why some things work and others don’t.
Two keys Kevin’s found to being successful with Bod•ē are using the Bod•ē iPhone app and preparing meals in advance. “My coworkers tease me about my cooler, but it makes following the plan simple. I pack it up before I leave for work. When my app tells me it’s time for a snack, I open my cooler and there it is. My internal clock has matched up to the program so much that I start noticing I’m getting hungry within a few minutes of when the Bod•ē app tells me it’s time for a snack.”
Kevin’s biggest surprise while on the program was how quickly the weight started coming off.** He started drinking two Bod•ē Burn cans per day and one Rest, to which he attributes much of his success. He says it took him a few weeks to get on top of the exercise and eating programs, but the product gave him results.** “In the first three weeks, I lost 10 pounds.” ** And as he mastered the eating program, the weight loss kept coming.**
“My advice to others is to take Vemma Bod•ē seriously and be intentional. If you are willing to stick with it, you’ll see results.” He also advises others to follow the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan and read Chris Powell’s book. Both will prepare you for a true lifestyle reset.
“I used to fill my body up with all kinds of junk, and my taste buds were kind of dumbed down; but I stuck to the eating program and it got easier. Now, the healthy food tastes great to me. It’s what I’m hungry for, and that’s how I can tell that this is a plan that works!** This is a lifestyle change.”
**Results not typical, you may not do as well. Two pilot studies conducted by Vemma showed that 55 participants who followed the Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Plan for 12 weeks lost an average of 14.8 pounds. Not all participants will complete the plan or accurately follow the directions and guidelines of the plan. Vemma Nutrition Company recommends you follow a healthy approach to weight loss by consulting with your physician or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise, diet plan, nutrition or supplementation program, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medications. The Vemma Bod•ē products as part of the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and 10 minutes of daily exercise.
For Tony Grebmeier, the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan didn’t just transform his body, it transformed his entire family.**
Since starting Bod•ē in January 2012, Tony has found he’s spending more time with his wife, Amber, and sons, Ethan and Owen. Not only does he have more energy and is able to actually participate in the kids’ activities, but he also points to one simple thing that has brought them all together: The family dinner table.**
“Before, my wife would have to cook separate meals for all of us,” Tony says. “But with the Bod•ē plan, she can spend ten minutes in the kitchen preparing a meal, and we can all sit down together at the same time and there’s something for each of us. It’s given us family time that we never used to have.”
It’s also helped the family budget. No longer eating out five nights a week, the Grebmeiers are spending much less by eating in almost every night.
A Jump in Activity Levels
With Tony’s recent weight loss, he’s able to spend more time with his active sons. “I’m having fun with my kids again,” he says. “We’ve had a trampoline since Christmas, and last week was the first time I was able to jump on it with them.”
Since January 3rd, Tony has lost 43 lbs and 10 ins.** His pant size has gone from a 42 waist to a 34; and those, he reports, “are falling down.”**
Amber has lost 19 lbs and has also seen her business grow because of Bod•ē.** She’s earned the Kickoff Frenzy Bonus several times (Brand Partners can earn up to $200 per week for enrolling other Brand Partners and/or Customers) thanks to her own visible success in the program.
A Taste for Wellness
Another thing that has changed: Tony’s palate. “I’m eating all the foods my mom and dad always told me to eat, but I wouldn’t touch,” he laughs. “People told me that if you change the way you eat, your palate will change at around day 30 – and it did! I never liked sweet potatoes before, but I can honestly say, I had them the other day and I really enjoyed them. I never liked asparagus, or Brussels sprout; and now I not only like them, but I look forward to eating them.”
Tony is also a living example of how the Bod•ē plan adjusts to an active lifestyle. Because of his business, he eats lunch out almost every day – but he hasn’t let that derail his progress. “Today, at Wahoo’s (a place famous for fish tacos), I ordered shrimp, black beans and brown rice,” he reports. “And I only ate half of it. I brought the rest of it home and just had half of that for a snack. I just don’t eat the portions I used to, but I’m completely satisfied.”**
What is Tony’s advice for anyone beginning his or her own transformation? It comes down to three words: “Follow the Plan.”
“It’s so easy. You don’t need to change what’s already been created; and hey, it works! Own it! You get reminders every day – little nudges that remind you to drink your water or take your Burn – and if you do what it says, you’ll be successful.”
“Wanting to make a change comes from within. Your life’s on the line! I started because I wanted to be around for my kids; and, now I realize I’m like a fine wine – I’m just getting better with age!”
According to the Journal of American Medical Association, two Harvard Medical School scientists recommended that all adults take daily vitamin supplements based on two factors:
The recognition that Americans do not receive enough vitamins from their diet alone
The result of nearly 40 years of clinical research indicating vitamin supplementation plays an important role in long-term good health.
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