My Aunt Mary

Let me introduce the next 4 weeks to fab transformation…..my aunt Mary. I could write a novel here, but for the purpose of this post, I will keep it short and sweet. Where do I start? I remember being very young and having sleep overs with my youngest aunt (20 at the time) who made my sister and I get up early to do “workouts” in the basement including knees highs, arm circles and crunches a la “Jane Fonda” all the while listening to “mamma se mamma sa mumakusa”…yes M.J and the Thriller album. She ALWAYS looked amazing; watching what she ate, and working out throughout her life. Fast forward to 2002. Mary was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins lymphoma. No cure. Fortunately, she went into remission. She relapsed in 2005…then 2 years of chemo and six weeks radiation. Present day brings us to a women who has gone through a lot of turmoil, but also a lot of joy. She has 2 beautiful children, and one of which she had at 45.  My aunt is now 48 and reached out to me after seeing my other aunt who previously did the 4 weeks to fab program and motivated Mary.  Mary lost 10 pounds, gained a lot of confidence and glowed the day of her shoot. She has now been cancer free for 8 yrs and is the most courageous woman I know. She talks openly about her struggles and prefers to share with others to help them, instead of hide away. You have know idea how much you inspire me Aunt Mary. I am so proud of you, not only for following through on this program, but for how much of a FIGHTER you are in all aspects of life. Love you forever.

“A few months ago I was on Facebook and saw a post and fabulous picture if my sister Barb.  She made a comment something like “im off for my photo shoot”… I didnt pay much attention to it other than she looked good and slimmer than usual….then a lightbulb went off in my head.  I immediately texted Rita and asked if Barb did her program.  She said yes…and before I knew it, I signed up for the next round.  

 

What had started off as a little sibling rivalry ended up being such an amazing, wonderful experience.  It far surpassed my expectations.  I had a baby 2 years ago and lost all of the pregnancy weight but it wasnt enough.  I couldnt get my body the way it was.  I saw changes in my body right away and continue to see more changes.  I loved every minute of this program; the food, going to the gym, increased energy, the facebook group and if course, my monkey balls!  

 

I dont have this feeling often, but everyone at the photo shoot made me feel fabulous.  What a great day of fun and pampering.  Thank you, Dina, Florencia and Paula…you ladies are great…and Rita, you are beautiful, inside and out.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart. “

Mary