Once upon a time….
That’s how the fairy tales of our childhood often begin. And they often tell the story of less enchanted lives that miraculously change for the better. And we all know those last three words.
But the lives of those changed by the Medifast Program are not fairy tales! They’re real-life transformations. For National Tell-A-Story Day, we’re telling the story of our 2014 Happy After winner Ruth Ann Somervell.
Ruth Ann had always wanted to lose weight but had never invested the confidence in herself that she could do it. One Christmas, Ruth Ann was excited about getting herself the new stand mixer she’d always wanted. Her mother had given her the money for one as a present, but the more she thought about it, the more it seemed like “the wrong direction to go in” if she wanted to lose weight. So instead, she did some research on weight-loss programs and found Medifast.
Some might call it a Christmas miracle—that the box delivered to Ruth Ann’s door would be the magic she needed to change her life. But there’s nothing magic about the Medifast Program. In fact, the transformation had begun before she placed her first order.
Ruth Ann started the program as a Medifast Advantage member; she knew this was her shot to lose weight, and she was serious about it. “I wanted to lose between 50 and 60 pounds, which could take anywhere from five to seven months if I were consistent on the 5 & 1 Plan. I found the MedAdvantage program to be the best way to kick start my weight loss.” And so it was.
And so it continues! Ruth Ann lost 62 pounds* and continued as a Medifast Advantage member, using her monthly shipment to go through our transition and maintenance plans. “I was very happy that they were so clearly spelled out for me after I finished losing the weight. I could not believe that I could slowly add foods back and not gain!”
Since becoming a Medifast success story, Ruth Ann has had more confidence in herself and her eating habits. “I feel much more like I did before having kids and overeating. I’m back to the weight I was when I first married 16 years ago!”
But living “happily ever after” is not the end of Ruth Ann’s story. Last year, she entered our Happy Afters contest and became one of our winners. And she’s now one of three success stories featured on our national television commercials. Check her out in our “Tennis” spot!
And the story is still not over because it continues to inspire more stories. What’s yours? If you’ve lost weight with Medifast, enter now to become one of our 2015 Happy Afters! You can get all the details here: www.happyafters.com .
Are you ready to start your success story right now? Join Ruth Ann and the thousands like her who’ve found success on the Medifast Program. Read about the 5 & 1 Plan and order your first one-month package today! www.MedifastNow.com
And you’ll live happily ever after.
*Results vary. Typical weight loss on the 5 & 1 Plan® is 2–5 lbs per week for the first two weeks, 1–2 lbs each week thereafter.
