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By letting go of bad habits, Stacy lost 44 pounds
in 20 weeks.

“Socially, I have kept to myself for a number of years because I just didn't like to be seen. I didn't even bother trying to find stylish clothing. I really just hid myself under my clothes for the past few months due to being unhappy about my weight,” says Stacy Stengel. And 20 weeks after starting her transformation, Stacy's tune changed to a more positive one: “It is simply amazing when I can look at myself in the mirror and say, 'That's me!'” exclaimed Stacy.

“It does provide me with more attention. More than anything, I love that it is positive attention.” Stacy has every right to feel proud. Over a period of 20 weeks, she revamped her diet, started a more organized exercise program, and included Hydroxycut^® in her plan. All of these factors in her plan helped her lose a total of 44 pounds.

Stacy's dramatic transformation has been featured in a variety of mainstream magazines, a commercial, and even a billboard in Times Square. Her hard work and commitment to her transformation has produced a success story that can serve as an inspiration for all of us who don't believe we can fit a weight-loss plan into our busy lives. Stacy Stengel shows how an ordinary gal can become extraordinary by losing weight and having fun doing it!

Initially, Stacy found following her weight-loss plan quite challenging. Over the years, she and her boyfriend had both become out of shape. But with her boyfriend following a weight-loss plan alongside her during her transformation, Stacy had the support she needed to continue with her
own plan.

The two of them started making healthier food choices, and they made time for exercise, which not only helped them lose weight but also became a great stress reliever for both of them.

Stacy had tried numerous fad diets in the past and just couldn't seem to stick to them because she found them too limiting and impossible to follow for any length of time. Eventually, Stacy realized how to recognize a fad diet and that losing weight took more than the latest trendy diet. “Small changes will add up to big rewards in terms of your diet,” says Stacy. “I had enough desire when it came to cooking and changing my recipes, so combined with Hydroxycut^®, it was easy to make the lifestyle change. I wanted a lifestyle, not a diet.”

Stacy also put a whole new twist on her passion for cooking by revamping her gourmet recipes to become low-fat or low-carb options. Although some may think of low-calorie foods as bland and boring, Stacy's new recipes were anything but tasteless. “Using spices and extracts is a great way to impart more flavor to foods that would be otherwise bland, and the best part is there are no additional calories,” says Stacy.

“Extracts are great tricks to use to make yourself feel like you are eating something buttery or chocolate-flavored.” Stacy also suggests adding a source of protein to items that may not have protein in them. She finds it helps her feel fuller and satisfied, which helps prevent cravings.

For Stacy, losing weight and shaping a body to be proud of just took some lifestyle readjustments. “I tell people to make it a lifestyle and it will change your perspective on living. You will feel euphoria after a good workout, and you can let that energy carry you through your workday and personal life. Eating healthy foods will make your body run more efficiently. It is mostly about being organized and making it a part of your daily routine. Once you develop the fitness habit, it will always be there,” says Stacy. And it's thinking like this that led to her incredible transformation!

Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.