Name: Mona and Hal Martin
   Age: 37 & 35
   Occupation: Mom & Agri-Specialist

What were your reasons for deciding to accept the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
We decided to accept the Body-for-LIFE Challenge because we were overweight, lazy, and sick and tired of being sick and tired. It became obvious to us that feeling this way everyday, was NOT what we wanted. Our physical appearance was affecting our attitude and our attitude was reflecting our physical appearance.

What inspired you to stay on course throughout the 12-week Challenge?
We were inspired by the determination , endurance and patience of the previous Body-for-LIFE participants. We made the decision to work as a team and have trust in one another. With the hope of inspiring others to be their best. With complete faith in the philosophy of this program and our "We-can-do-this" attitude, we felt ready for anything!

What obstacles did you have to overcome – what adversity did you transform into positive energy – in order to complete the 12-week Challenge?
The main obstacle we had to overcome was being able to eat whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted (self-control). There was a trainer at the gym who didn't miss a chance to tell us that she would never recommend the Body-for-LIFE program to any of her clients. We just let it go in one ear and out the other because the way we were looking and feeling told us the proof was in the pudding. (only on free day of course!)

Please describe your physical improvements in terms of how you measured them.
We chose to measure our physical progress several different ways. We weighed, measured (with a tape), and had our body-fat percentage done. In the beginning, Hall weighed 195 pounds at 15% body-fat, and Mona weighed 148 pounds with 32% body-fat. By the end of the 12-weeks, we had lost a total of 35 pounds, 16 1/2 inches, and 20% body-fat! (We also took Poloroid photos every 4-weeks, which we found very helpful)

Which EAS supplements did you use, and how much did they help you? Would you recommend those supplements to others to help them achieve the results you have?
We felt like the Myoplex® powder and Ready-to-Drink shakes were key components in our success. It would be very difficult to get enough protein and nutrients for a dramatic transformation through food alone. We would highly recommend EAS supplements to anyone wanting to shed body-fat, have more energy, and look and feel great!

How was your life transformed by improving your physical condition – by deciding to accept the Challenge and sticking with it from start to finish?
With one of us in sales and the other a stay-home-mom, we both lead very busy lives. By accepting the Challenge and sticking with it, we gained a new respect for one another. Working together on a common goal has made our marriage stronger and has also been a great example to our children. We feel there is literally no part of our lives this program hasn't affected.