💡 Mary was in her mid-60s, running a company, traveling often, and juggling life as a wife, mother, and grandmother of six—including triplets. But behind the scenes, she was inflamed, exhausted, on pain medication, and losing confidence fast.
When her doctor told her, “All your numbers are going the wrong way,” she knew something had to change—before it was too late.
What happened next? She lost 18 pounds, got off her medication, regained her energy, and completely changed her health trajectory.
This isn’t a “just eat less” story—it’s a masterclass in how a lifestyle reset can transform every area of your life.
🎧 Press play and hear Mary’s inspiring transformation:
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ How Mary went from inflamed and exhausted to energized and active at 65
✅ Why petite women can feel weight gain faster—and how to turn it around
✅ The mindset shift that made maintenance easy (no more yo-yo dieting)
✅ Why it didn’t feel like a “diet” and how her whole family’s health improved
✅ Mary’s #1 piece of advice for women waiting for the “perfect time” to start
Key Takeaways & Timestamps
⏱ 01:29 – Her stats: petite, powerful, and stuck before the shift
⏱ 02:19 – The moment her doctor said: “All your numbers are going the wrong way”
⏱ 03:13 – How a simple Google search led her to the SMART Weight Loss program
⏱ 04:12 – Why weight gain can feel faster for petite women
⏱ 05:47 – The Monday messages that kept her motivated
⏱ 06:34 – From fatigue to focus: how eating differently changed everything
⏱ 08:11 – Why it didn’t feel like a diet—it was a full lifestyle reset
⏱ 09:47 – How her habits shifted her husband’s health too
⏱ 11:09 – Saying goodbye to the afternoon chocolate chip ritual
⏱ 12:24 – Her big “why”: playing with her grandkids for decades to come
⏱ 15:16 – Results: 18 pounds lost, pain gone, energy restored
⏱ 16:01 – What changed in maintenance—and why she never yo-yoed again
⏱ 17:57 – “I was eating more food—but the weight was finally coming off”
⏱ 19:24 – The belief shift that changed everything: “I finally believed I could do this”
⏱ 20:27 – Why her doctor’s plan wasn’t enough—and what she really needed
⏱ 21:03 – How she stopped chasing tomorrow and made herself a priority today
⏱ 23:41 – The ripple effect of reclaiming her health—more confidence, less stress
⏱ 27:24 – How it feels to stop obsessing about weight and just live
⏱ 29:27 – The systems she uses to stay on track—no matter how busy life gets
⏱ 30:28 – Mary’s advice to women waiting for the “perfect time” to start
⏱ 31:09 – Why this investment changed her life forever
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Learn more about the SMART Method for Sustainable Weight Loss here
- Read Jennifer’s books for free – “Diet Disruption” and “Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss“
- Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here.
- Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
- Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here
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