Success Stories
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Bianka Roch
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“It’s amazing how quotes and/or pics from the Brain Train flashes through my mind when I have a food choice to make. It really, really works. When I first started the program I played around with various parts of the program for the first month and when I finally became disiplined and started following it 100% the pounds and inches started melting away. And I never feel deprived. That’s the key ingredient to me. Over the years I have tried Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Quick Weight Loss, diet pills, etc., etc., etc. and always felt deprived.“
“In her infinite wisdom, Mari Ann has also taught me to not be obsessed with the number on the scale but to change my lifestyle and be satisfied with just how I feel. I still have a way to go but I’m confident that this time next year the pounds will be gone and I’ll feel more fit than I have for over 40 years. I’m very EXCITED to report that I’ve lost 32 lbs and over 53 inches on “The Mari Method”!!!! This is the first time in my entire life I am losing weight and actually enjoying myself and not feeling deprived!!”
Jodie Chemist Conroe, TX
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Listen to Kenny’s Story
Kenny Waldrum, Houston, TX Safety/Quality Manager Conroe, TX |
Some diets were successful, some were not. All the various diets I have tried had two things in common: I was always hungry and I have always put the weight back on.”|
Susan Hair Stylist (and Proud Grandma!) Conroe, TX
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Melanie Pharmacy Consultant The Woodlands, TX
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Now, 8 months later, by the grace of God, my heart is completely healed! Through the MARI Method, I’ve lost a total of 84 lbs and have dropped from a size 22 to a size 16. I’m now just 34 lbs from my goal weight. AND, I’ve given away from scooter, and am walking 2-3 miles, 4 times per week! My results prove that having faith in God, and putting your faith into action, can change your life. I’m doing it…and so can you!” Kathy B. |
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Using strategies that are included in the Mari Method I envisioned where I wanted to be, I set goals to be at less than 40 in girth, Blood pressure 120/80, pulse rate 65, cholesterol < 200 and weight 215. I changed my eating habits and started a workout program that helped me increase muscle and increase my metabolism. In the September 2010, a little over 18 months... I reached all my goals... I was went to size 34 pants, I had to get new suits, I feel great, they tell me I look 40... it’s been a great ride and I plan to make it a way of life... Mari Ann knows what works... I whole heartedly recommend her program to anyone interested in permanent weight loss... "
Rick Gomez, MBA |
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After being on the program for about 10 weeks now I have lost inches and 28lbs and I feel GREAT! But one of the best things I enjoy about the program is that I do NOT feel deprived. I love the recipes/brain training and would recommend this program to anyone that wants to lose weight. It’s all about making better choices and eating healthier. I only wish I had started earlier.”
Valerie |
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I have thoroughly enjoyed everything about The Mari Method. Mari Ann thoughtfully gives one everything needed to make weight loss not only a reality, but way of life. From the inspiring brain train videos to the taste-tested recipes, to the charts of how to maintain a balanced diet and Yometrics, it all adds up to success. One lifestyle change I made over the past year which helped me reach my goal weight of 130 (and stay there) was to reduce my fruit servings. I had no idea I was sabotaging my goals with too much fruit! And unlike other plans, The Mari Method allows you to satisfy your sweet tooth so you never feel deprived. Don’t think about whether you should try the Mari Method, just do it!”
Natalie J. |
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I started changing my eating habits over five years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer. I had the best possible chance for recovery along with my faith and my faith community. Today, because of YLEO’s that are therapeutic grade oils and with the Mari Method, I am continuing to climb a mountain to reach my highest potential as I believe God would have me live. I started on the Mari Method three months ago and I have lost 42 lbs by the Grace of God. This is not like any other diet I have been on. This is a three step program. Mari Ann Lisenbe has been given the divine gift of creating a method that works eating healthy unprocessed food with gaining confidence and a positive attitude. I am experiencing a rebirth of tasting whole organic foods. Once again, like when I was in college and ate a macrobiotic diet, I loved the taste of natural food. For me, the primary key to all three steps is The Brain Training videos that are a tool for emotional and spiritual realigning. The videos are encouraging and uplifting. The Brain Training Videos are the key to my success. Watching these videos two, three, four or more times a day if needed, helps to keep my day in perspective. I even find myself praying during the videos. Along with the positive words and photos of healthy food, beautiful scenes, seeing people actively working on becoming fit are the words to remind us that “our bodies are a gift from God,” and “I am ready to receive the abundance God has in store for me.” It changes the negative tapes in the brain and I am filled with joy. The other key component of the videos is that it helps with the emotional piece of losing weight and becoming the best I can be in my life. The choice of music and lyrics captures each slide to help with healing. The fog lifts and all is clear and easily understood. There is a spiritual awakening and healing that happens. At first, I could not understand why in the first video the words, “I forgive others,” and “I even forgive myself,” would have anything to do with losing weight. Then, after the second day, I found tears flowed and I released pain, sadness, grief and loss of the many family members’ deaths and the disappearance of my ex- husband that happened in 2004 preceding my cancer diagnosis in 2005. One of the videos has a campfire and talks about releasing emotions and then seeing red balloons being released really is so freeing. I am now beginning to incorporate the Yometrics videos. I have spent the past twelve weeks in the Live Strong Foundation at the YMCA where I have met with other cancer patients and survivors to learn to regain balance. I was able to go on a treadmill after five years without feeling that I was going to lose my balance. I also incorporated the Mari Method 30 second fat blasters by steadily increasing resistance on the treadmill every five minutes. I now have the confidence to really challenge myself. I have begun to do the yoga positions that I thought I would never be able to get into. I am so grateful to God for all my improvements and I am well on my way to be an example to others. I strive to help those who want to become healthier. Mari Ann Lisenbe for is a caring and compassionate person who is available through the community site to talk to us individually and as a group. Thank you Mari Ann Lisenbe Mary Anne Zani |
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Two weeks ago finished the Mari Method detox and lost 13 pounds during the detox. So I’m excited. I was at a plateau for a little while and then Mari Ann sent out a message about the detox program. So it was like “I’m trying it!”. And, oh my gosh, I literally felt like the weight just fell off as I was doing it. The instructions are clear, I’ve said this before, but I think that the MARI Method is just an amazing life tool. Brain training videos really help me with the way I think about foods.
I’ve always been an emotional eater my whole life and have always struggled with food. I was a happy occasion eater, a sad occasion eater. Whatever – that was me. Brain Training helps me get my focus on what I’m supposed to eat, and how I feel about myself. They’ve changed my perspective about food, and help me focus on the role food should play in my life. But it’s amazing. Amazing! I’ve tried everything, I’ve done diet pills, even to where I made myself have mitral-valve pro-lapse because of the pills that I have taken. I’ve done all the big, major weight loss programs and nothing has worked until Mari Method. At first, the MARI Method was just my newest way to lose weight. But now…it’s just the way that I eat and how that I live my life. It’s just what I do. It’s amazing. If you going to lose weight, MARI Method gives you tools that you need to be successful. Donna Vannatter |
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Sherri Williams |
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The false comfort led me to more unhealthy eating choices, which in turn led to unhealthy body, additional weight and worse of all poor self esteem. I met Mari Ann a few years ago and knew very little about her program. What I did know was that several folks here at church were all dropping weight and were all doing “Mari Method”. I honestly had NO desire to do anything that was asking me to “GIVE UP SUGAR”. Yet, deep down I always knew that the Lord had a newer and healthier body for me, I just never really thought of my physical body was something God wanted to bless me with. Once I realized, He had something for me, (as He always does) I knew it was time for me to do MY PART in order to receive His blessing. I knew right away, it is Mari Method! I thought, really??? That would be like a cigarette smoker giving up cigarettes! I have failed in so many other programs and now I am going to give up sugar??? Talk about planning to fail!!!! Well, I wasn’t going to “fail” this time. I was aiming for improvement, not perfection! I have improved in my walk with Jesus, and I am far from perfect, I thought. So this means I can take the pressure off myself and IMPROVE! Funny thing is I prepared myself for having a difficult time transitioning to a new way of eating and it was never a hard transition at all! I was not giving up anything either, just making new choices in my eating habits. I found myself VERY comfortable with what I had to choose to eat from and enjoying every meal. I still enjoy cooking and eating wonderful dishes, PRAISE GOD for that! LOL I still love food! I just love better choices of food! Now, after a short 5 months…I am Mari Method blessed! I have lost 27 pounds, I can run and bike again and when I play with my children, it’s like I am a kid again! Before Mari Method was a full time wife, mother, full time worker and avid WalMart shopper. I am still all of those things, just lighter and healthier. Making better shopping choices doesn’t have to be more expensive…just more creative:) If I can do this, ANYONE can! Getting compliments on how I look and my weight loss is the icing on the cake…But how I feel inside and knowing I made a change for the better is more of a blessing to me than anything else! Mari Method is a way of life for me and now my family is reaping those benefits too! Thank you so much Mari Ann and God bless you:) Sincerely, Millie Chodorow |
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I had some success with Weight Watchers, but only temporarily. Since they allow you to eat anything that you want, I didn’t learn any changes that would help me to maintain my losses so I kept gaining the weight back and rejoining. Before joining Mari Method, my latest diet was WonderSlim liquid protein shakes and salad. I was losing weight, but it was brought to my attention that they had aspertame in them and so I quit using them.” “I joined Mari Method because I wanted to learn to avoid processed foods and to eat healthy whole foods. This was very new to me and I needed guidance. I had learned for years to avoid fat and calories and so I mentally associated everything that tasted good as “fattening” and everything that tasted bad as my “diet food”. My cheese wasn’t supposed to melt and ranch dressing was supposed to be disgusting, right?” What an eye opener MARI Method has been for me. I finally realized that my whole life my problem has been my addiction to sugar. When MARI Method taught me to cut it out of my diet, the cravings no longer overpowered me. I still see rich foods that I want to eat, but it’s more of a pleasant memory than a physical craving. And the best part is that I can now eat things that actually taste good! I no longer feel deprived! If I want something sweet, I just bake one of the MARI Method recipes using Xylitol. I don’t have to do without it forever as I once thought… I love being able to eat eggs, bacon and butter instead of using liquid eggs and spray butter that was full of chemicals. I love being able to go to any restaurant and knowing that I can order something on the menu. It’s so much easier to avoid sugar than it is to constantly count fat/calories all the time.” “I feel free of the bondage of constant dieting and I feel much healthier and stronger than before. I am sleeping great and I feel healthier with less allergy, hormonal issues, and colds than before. I can’t say enough good things about MARI Method. It has changed my life!“ Rose Puls |
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Just ordered today and my cousin has used this successfully. I am very scared that it won’t work too (failed Quick Weight Loss Center, Jenny Craig, HealtheTrim, etc.). Please share any encouragement you can.
20 lbs in 4 weeks! This is a great program.
Hey I just heard about Benji… great job Benji … keep it up!!! I have been using the techniques and strategies that Mari Ann suggests and have lost about 48 lbs in the past year and blood pressure is back down to normal levels… I feel great… Mari Ann’s strategies work… no doubt about it… she has some before and after pictures of my results that she will post soon…. Thanks Mari Ann…
I agree, Holly! And, all of these videos need to be redone since these members are continuing to lose. Plus, we’ve got a bunch more in the works. Looking forward to seeing you’re video up here soon!
Your stories here are a great incentive for all
I’ve lost 18lbs in the last three weeks. Yeah