VFL.COM SUCCESS STORY
MIKE PAPPAS
In June of 2007, Mike Pappas decided to do something about his weight.
“I had a gym membership but I hadn’t gone that much,” he remembers. “I didn’t want to cancel. So one of my Melaleuca buddies and I committed to go regularly and lose weight.”
GET ACTIVE
When he started exercising seriously with his friend, Mike weighed 240 pounds. “I couldn’t fit into my clothes,” he recalls. “I knew I needed to do something.”So he hit the gym, and started using Melaleuca weight loss products like ProFlex, Sustain Sport, and Access. “After two months I lost a couple pounds,” he says. “But I hadn’t modified my eating habits. I realized I needed to cut down on calories as well. My wife had a VFL.com account and I started using the program and taking it very seriously.”
That was when the pounds started falling for Mike. “It opened my eyes to what types of nutrients I could get out of different foods. I was able to make educated decisions and choices,” he says. “I came to appreciate how important fiber and water are in my diet. They help you stay full.”
EAT SMART
“When I got down to 220 pounds I was super excited. When working out, I would lift a twenty-pound dumbbell and say, ‘My body isn’t carrying that much weight around anymore.’ It really motivated me.”
Mike also attributes much of his success to Melaleuca’s Attain Bars and Shakes. “That gave me a huge appreciation for the nutrients in that product. Before, I was low in fiber and protein, and when I would try to increase it, I would be over on my calories. With Attain, I was able to get all the fiber and protein I need and still keep my calories down.”
STAY ACCOUNTABLE
Mike’s original goal was to lose 40 pounds. Once he did that, he decided to just keep going. He has now lost 70 pounds with VFL.com. “I just love it,” he says. “It’s given me a new lease on life. I feel great, I have a lot of energy, and I’m a lot more confident.” Mike’s advice to people trying to lose weight? “Wait until you’re hungry to eat. I used to eat out of habit or boredom. I don’t anymore.”Just make a commitment and stick to it. Don’t waver. Don’t sell yourself short. Life is worth so much more and you can do so much more when you’re healthy.”
Mike’s amazing success is just one of thousands of examples VFL.com members changing their lives during the site’s short two years online. If, like Mike, you’re ready to make a lifestyle change towards a healthier, happier you, sign up for VFL.com today. “Just make a commitment and stick to it,” he says. Don’t waver. Don’t sell yourself short. Life is worth so much more and you can do so much more when you’re healthy.”
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