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Road to Health a Team Effort
Local Woman Sheds Fear of Failure Along with Weight

West Palm Beach, FL, December 2006 — Kathleen was offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight and regain her health and self-esteem, but she was afraid of exposing her darkest secret. Her son set her straight, saying, “What secret will you be letting out? That you’re fat? People already know that. Teach them about your struggle. Be brave.”

And brave she is. After years of neglecting her health to care for her family, Kathleen, who has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, is embarking on a journey to wellness that will require a total lifestyle makeover. With the changes, Kathleen hopes to lose weight, build strength, and be in better health than she has been for years.

“I am not doing this just to look thinner, prettier and younger; I am doing this for a change in my quality of life,” says Kathleen. “I want to feel energy and beauty and confidence.”

However, it often takes more than a desire to make the types of changes Kathleen is attempting – it takes support.

The Dream Team
Kathleen, whose doctor has approved her participation, is working with a team of specialists gathered by Donna Tozzi, B.S.N., R.N., founder of the Tozzi Institute of Aesthetic Medicine and the creator of Tozzi® Skin Care and Supplements www.tozzi.biz.

“Kathleen was specially selected to receive a lifestyle makeover, which includes fitness training, nutritional guidance, skin care and aesthetics, as well as hair care, color and styling,” says Tozzi. “She is like so many women who are at the bottom of their own priority lists – and now she sees the price she is paying with her health. Her enthusiasm and willingness to make such major lifestyle changes are inspirational to all of us!”

Aesthetics
To help Kathleen attain a glowing complexion to match her new attitude, Tozzi designed a skin care regimen to address Kathleen’s specific needs. Following close consideration of her skin, Tozzi was able to pinpoint precisely which products are most beneficial for Kathleen to achieve healthy, beautiful skin. Kathleen is using Tozzi® Skin Care, a complete line of medical-grade FDA-approved products, recently made available to the public. For hair color and cut, as well as instruction on the most flattering styling techniques, Kathleen will visit Keela G., at an exclusive West Palm Beach Salon.

“I know a lot of people might think that weight, hairstyle and skin are outward appearances of vanity, but that is not the case,” says Kathleen. “They are a reflection of how you feel about yourself on the inside. This process is so exciting and Donna at the Tozzi Institute is amazing. I can already see and feel myself transforming and it has a great affect on my motivation.”

Physical Fitness and Nutrition
The support of a good trainer is key, especially for people who haven’t been exercising and don’t know where to start. Chris Sell, Kathleen’s personal trainer at Florida Sun, notes that it was important to start Kathleen at a pace she could handle successfully. Sell had her begin her training by walking on her own. Then he focused on building a solid foundation of core muscles (abs, lower back, gluteus maximus, hamstrings), which support and stabilize the body, making later exercises easier to handle.

Sell created a cardio-recovery circuit-training program for Kathleen that will change as her strength and endurance increase. It is an efficient workout that blends strength training and cardio work and keeps her moving the entire session — and includes lots of cheering, high fives and laughter. Kathleen’s schedule includes cardio-recovery circuit-training three days a week, and cardio work the other four days.

In addition to physical training, Sell is working with Kathleen on nutrition. What she learns about good nutrition and how it affects her energy, health and weight will change her eating habits forever. It will also help her break the bad habits that are related to her diabetes and other health issues.

Taking Charge of Her Health
Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Kathleen walks a clearly marked path. She also has the support of people who want her to succeed. But it’s up to her to stay on her road to health.

“I am already starting to feel differently on the inside and that is no secret,” says Kathleen. “I am positive every day. I know I will not fail this time because I have people to help me. I am not alone and it feels great!”