Mary is a CEO, wife, mother, and grandmother of six—including triplets. She’s spent decades succeeding at everything in life—except weight loss. That changed at 65 when her doctor told her all her numbers were headed in the wrong direction. She was inflamed, exhausted, on Celebrex, and losing confidence fast.

In this powerful episode, Mary shares how she lost 18 pounds, got off her pain medication, and finally felt like herself again. But it wasn’t just about food—it was about redefining her future.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late, too hard, or just not in the cards for you… let this story remind you of what’s possible when SMART women decide to change the trajectory of their life.

In this episode:

• 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 – The truth about petite women and why weight gain feels so fast.
• 05:47 – The emotional support and Monday messages that helped her stay the course.
• 06:34 – From fatigue to focus: how eating differently changed everything.
• 08:11 – Why it didn’t feel like a diet—Mary saw it as a total lifestyle reset.
• 09:47 – How her habits shifted her entire family’s health—including her husband.
• 11:09 – Emotional eating and the afternoon chocolate chip ritual she left behind.
• 12:24 – Her big "why": playing with her grandkids and staying active into her 70s.
• 15:16 – Mary’s 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.
• 25:16 – From flats to wedges: even her shoes changed once the inflammation was gone.
• 27:24 – How it feels to stop obsessing about weight and just live.
• 29:27 – Her systems for staying on track—even with business travel and a packed schedule.
• 30:28 – Mary's advice to other women waiting for the “perfect time.”
• 31:09 – Why this investment changed her life—and it’s not just about the scale.
• 32:11 – “This was for the rest of my life”—Mary reflects on her transformation.

Episode Resources:

• 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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