In January 2002, I was diagnosed as a diabetic. My mother was blind and died from complications of diabetes. With that in mind, I participated in a study thru the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) call the Look Ahead Study.

The study is a HUGE believer in exercise, in particular, walking! During the warmer months, I’d walk along our local bike trail, but was concerned how to get my walking routine in during the winter. By this time, walking had become beneficial in losing some weight and keeping my diabetes numbers lower.

That’s when Leslie and Company made a personal appearance to the Expo Mart in Monroeville, PA. I thought I’d see her thinking perhaps this might be the answer to my walking in the winter. I was so motivated that I got on stage to participate in her show! AND I purchased “Walk Away the Pounds for Abs” that day!! I was totally sold and totally psyched about this program!! Leslie does a great show! She made it so much fun; you had no idea how far we had walked – 1, 2 or 3 miles! Then you’re done and you haven’t left the room!

These wonderful videos have helped me so much! I consistently do the 3-mile videos enjoying it and missing it if I don’t walk with “my friends”. The walking helps with stress, both at work and at home. I believe my concentration level has improved. I feel fit and not as moody as I’m in menopause. The walking really helps with mood swings!

Before I started walking and the Look Ahead Study, I weighed 240 lbs and my sugar was over 200!! I now weigh 129 POUNDS a loss of 111 POUNDS!!!! I feel TERRIFIC and HAVE SO MUCH ENERGY!!! My sugar is between 90 –100 a normal reading! My doctors are thrilled and I take NO diabetic medication. It is controlled with diet and exercise --- Leslie’s videos. Who would have thought I could do an exercise video in my TINY living room let alone enjoy it – but I do immensely!

I have recommended Leslie’s videos to everyone I work with, friends and family. The nutritionist at the study also recommends Leslie’s videos. Thanks to your videos, I’ve lost the most weight in the Pittsburgh region of the study. When people ask me how I’ve lost weight, I become your #1 cheerleader!!

My lifestyle has improved. I have been in 3 fashion shows and the emcee announces my weight loss and tells how your videos have improved my life! I am President of the West Newton VFD Auxiliary. These are things I would have never had the confidence to pursue in the past.

Your company and this study literally saved my life!! My husband believes I have added 10 years to my life and loves the new me. Having your family love, support and brag about me is really keeping me focused.

All the compliments I have received have motivated me to achieve and maintain this weight loss and keeping my diabetes numbers low. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Thanks again and have a great day! You guys are the BEST!!

Always,

Linda Anthony