"Ever look in a mirror and don't recognize the person staring back at you? That was me about 11 months ago. I was fat, depressed, and miserable! I hated the world, mostly because I hated myself for being and looking like this. I tried dieting with no success. I tried those "miracle" diet pills with no success. Exercise? How was I supposed to exercise, when I was too tired to do anything? The truth is, I just had not sunk low enough to force myself to change. Suddenly, I was 33 years old, extremely over weight, and well on my way to developing some very serious, life threatening illnesses as a result of my weight. My sister's upcoming wedding is what prompted me to finally do something about my weight. I did not want to be the 'fat maid of honor' that blocked everyone's view of the bride. We went shopping for dresses, and I bought a dress 4 sizes too small. All sales were final. I had no choice but to fit into it. When I asked the alterations lady at the store to give me an idea how much weight I’d have to lose to fit into it, she laughed and asked if it was too late to order a bigger dress. I left the store on a mission. I was going to fit into that dress! The first thing I did when I got home was email Anissa. She'd been working with several people in our office and had been trying to get me to start working out. Finally, I was ready. I told her about my dress and my mission. She didn't laugh. She didn't promise overnight results. She didn't sugar coat it... She said it would be hard work. I would have to change my eating habits and my lifestyle. The most important thing she said to me was "You can do it", and if I was up for the challenge so was she. She provided support, encouragement, and lots of ideas on how to change my eating habits and make lifestyle changes I could live with... She also worked me HARD! For the first time in a long time, I started feeling better about myself. I look forward to my workouts. There is so much variety that I never get bored with them. Even now months after starting with Anissa, I still get sore, but it is one of the best feelings. I still have more weight to lose, but I did fit into that dress, and Anissa is still right there ready to support and encourage me on my next mission..."

- Melanie

"Anissa has truly helped change my lifestyle! I never thought that I'd be someone who would be successful in losing weight and would have before and after pictures to share. I didn't think those people were real! I'm very happy with the progress that I have made with Anissa this year. Anissa will make you work! This isn't a magic pill, but with hard work and dedication you will see real results that will last!"

–Terra