Leanne's Story

Back in my wedding dress AFTER 23 years and 9 kids!

Hello, my name is Leanne Mennemeier and this is my story. I spent the majority of my life fat. I was born into a family of six children, three with good metabolism and three with not-so-good metabolism. The three lean ones could eat whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, and stayed thin, while the three chunky ones 'watched' and 'limited' what they ate, danced (the 2 girls) many hours a week, and stayed fat. It wasn't fair; it just WAS. I joined Weight Watchers for the first time at just 10 years old! Thus began my career of dieting. I was a life-time Weight Watcher member several times (serving consecutive life-sentences, you might say).

As an adult, I faithfully tried every diet imaginable, from the 'only eat cabbage' diet to some of the expensive 'eat only what they've sold you' diets. I tried taking diet pills, exercising, and starving. It made me crabby, but not skinny (unless you count my face and chest). I would lose a few pounds, or occasionally even quite a bit, but it ALWAYS came back with a vengeance. I can't tell you how frustrating and discouraging this was you either already know or you can't imagine. My weight was always in the forefront of my mind. Activities that should be enjoyable like shopping, running into old friends or lying on a beach sparked emotions of dread and sometimes sheer terror or disgust. After my last baby, #9 (yes, nine), I had given up. I couldn't bear the thought of beginning another weight loss program with an estimated goal date of eight months in the future to lose 45 pounds. I was resolved to the fact that I was just going to be fat the rest of my life why keep fighting the inevitable.

Then something happened that changed my life forever. My sister, Linda Prinster (yes, one of the chunky ones) read a book called 'The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About' by Kevin Trudeau. The book referred to a doctor's diet protocol that made perfect sense to her and explained our struggle in detail. She immersed herself in research. While the theory made perfect sense, it seemed too good to be true -- a glimmer of hope after 35 years. When she told me the details about this protocol, I thought she was crazy. I knew dieting, and there couldn't possibly be anything out there that would work the way she anticipated. Well, she did the diet and lost 20 lbs. in about a month. A fluke I reasoned as I counted my points used so far for the day. Then she helped my mom, my cousin, my friend....Hey, wait for me!

Here I am, 46 lbs. lighter and holding, having finished the diet in March of 2008. People tell me I look great for having nine kids but I think I look great 'period'.

As for my sister, she's since written a book on the protocol, HCG Weight Loss Cure Guide, and we coauthored a recipe book, 101 Worry-Free HCG Diet Recipes. After partnering with two former clients, a chiropractor and a psychologist, Pounds and Inches Away, Inc., was born. Pounds and Inches Away offers expert support with the HCG diet protocol as developed by Dr. ATW Simeons and referenced in Trudeau's book. It works great for women and even better for men. We've helped hundreds of clients lose weight and, even more importantly, maintain the loss. MOST clients lose 20 30 pounds in about a month. We take great pride in stating that these RESULTS ARE TYPICAL! The protocol is lifechanging for many participants, so be prepared.

I am thrilled with the fantastic results of this quick and easy diet!

I am thrilled with the fantastic results of this quick and easy diet. HCG has helped me lose weight rapidly and effectively with no side effects The Pounds and Inches staff is always available to answer questions and lend moral support if it is needed. I love my new look and the spring in my step. Hooray for HCG and pounds and Inches Away.

- Pat P.

I was able to lose over 30 pounds in just over three weeks!

Like most people, I have always hated the dreaded word "diet". To me it translates a person's inability to keep oneself under control. To go on a diet meant sacrificing everything you like to eat and taking a long time to see any substantial results.

POUNDS AND INCHES AWAY is for real. When I began the program I did not know if I could stay with this system to lose weight, however the results were quick and the weight loss substantial, therefore it was easy to stay on track. I was able to lose over 30 pounds in just over three weeks and I couldn't happier with the way I look and feel.

- Rick R.

Great Program!

It really works! It is so worth it!

- Janice C.

Goodbye yo-yo dieting!

I was the typical yo-yo dietergainlose etc. At age 68 I decided I'd probably never be able to stay on a diet long enough to lose the 35 lbs I needed to lose. Viola! Enter Pounds and Inches Away! Extra weight gone and wonderful consulting along the way! I can't say enough good things about the encouragement from the staff of Pounds and Inches Away. Bravo!!

- Connie B.

I have gone from a size 20 to a size 10 in 2 rounds of the HCG!

Before going on HCG, I was miserable. I never imagined that I would be where I am today. I have lost 56 pounds and 65.5 inches. I have gone from a size 20 to a size 10 in 2 rounds of the HCG. Now, I am finding myself running up stairs where I used to drag myself up them. My stomach was so huge that I honestly thought I had a tumor in it. Needless to say, I feel great and I love trying on new clothes that I thought I would have never fit into again.

- Michelle S.

I lost 25 pounds in 40 days!

It's a life saver for anybody who is trying to lose weight and has never been able to lose more than 2 or 3 pounds at a time and gain 3 or 4 back. I have, in forty days, lost 25 pounds. I started this diet well over size 12 and had bulges of fat hanging all over to here it is 40 days later...I am in what I call my skinny jeans' and they are inches too big. My pants and clothes are falling off of me, so I will be going shopping because my small clothes are too big for me. It's an easy diet to do. They set you up for nothing but success. They tell you step by step what you can have and as long as you follow the protocol of Dr. Simeons, they follow up with you and they answer any questions that you may have. It's a great program. It's not like you have to be somewhere every week. It is the convenience of me and a phone call and when I don't have time to take the call, I can call them back. It's been great. I will be back here again to do phase 2 [round 2] on this for sure and I will be at my dream weight at that point. So, I recommend this diet to everybody and their friends. And I tell everybody about it.

- Vicky G.

I lost a total of 61 pounds and 38 1/2 inches off my body!

I really believe in Pounds and Inches Away. I have been overweight since I stopped smoking in 1996. I tried several diets with no success. My health for worse and my doctors insisted that I must lose weight. Again, I tried very hard with no result.

Then, I heard about Pounds and Inches and I thought I would give this diet a try. I'm thrilled to say it works!! I lost a total of 61 pounds and 38 1/2 inches off my body. My starting weight was 279 and now I weigh 218!! This is the best I have felt in years. I feel great and can't wait to see the look on my doctor's face! Thanks to the diet of Pounds and Inches Away. I have lost a lot of weight and I have learned the right and healthy way to eat.

I feel GREAT and I thank Pounds and Inches Away, Inc.

- Wayne D.

This program is amazing!

I would recommend this to anyone who has ever struggled with diets. It is amazing.

- Donna R.

I went from 215 lbs down to 180 lbs, and I kept it off!

Before I started the Pounds and Inches Away diet, I had my doubts. I never expected such positive results. I work in the restaurant industry so I am constantly around food, and I never thought losing the weight that I did was possible.

I went from 215 lbs down to an incredible 180 lbs, and I kept it off! You have probably tried other diets like I have, and they probably have failed. So if you are serious about losing weight then stop dieting and get the cure: Pounds and Inches Away.

- Nathan D.

I lost almost 50 pounds the first round of HCG!

I lost almost 50 pounds the first round of HCG! It was so easy and I felt good the entire time I was doing the diet. I did a second round to get ready for a marathon. I lost another 10 above the first diet.

It helped to lower my blood pressure and all the aches and pains I had before have gone away. I felt like a 32 year old before the diet--out of shape and borderline high blood pressure. I could barely run 3 miles as I was considerably out of shape. After the diet I felt like I was 21 again. In October 08 (after my second round), I ran a half marathon. I plan to run a full marathon within the next 12 months. Thanks HCG!!!

- Shannon M.

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I have lost 19 lbs on my first round!

I have lost 19 lbs on my first round. It is a fairly painless, easy way to lose the pounds.

- Missy K.

I have enjoyed working with the people at Pounds and Inches.

I have enjoyed working with the people at Pounds and Inches. This is a very good program. I recommend it to anyone who is really wanting to lose weight!

- Laura F.

I got the results I wanted quickly.

I felt great the whole time. I got the results I wanted quickly.

- Lisa S.

I can't stop smiling. I'm so happy with my results!

This is the first weight management program I've been on that has worked exactly as they profess. It bolstered my confidence and self-esteem immediately as I saw results immediately. Since I travel frequently for my company, I was worried it might be hard to stay on the program. But, it was much easier that I thought plus I didn't have to pack and carry around boxes and packages of prescribed diet food that other programs required. I can't stop smiling. I'm so happy with my results!

- Susan L.

I have been recommending it to all of my friends!

I was amazed at how easy it was! I have been recommending it to all of my friends!

- Amy P.

This is the best program I have found to lose weight!

This is the best program I have found to lose weight. In 40 days I have lost 25.2 pounds and 40 inches. I am back to cooking instead of all the fast foods.

- Diane S.

I am thrilled with the program.

I am thrilled with the program. It is the first "scientific" treatment of weight loss that works!

- Lynn K.

Pounds and Inches Away was awesome!

This was an answer to my prayer! I am a pastor's wife and after having children at age 40, it was very hard to get the weight off. Pounds and Inches Away was awesomethey had great weekly contact and they patiently answered all of my questions. Thank you! My husband and family thank you! You're my blessing! 31 Pounds!

- Kimberly B.

I was surprised to find how easy it was.

Before starting, I thought I might have trouble adjusting, but I was surprised to find how easy it was and how easy it was to stay with. The hardest part for me was remembering to take me HCG three times a day.

- Todd F.

It's easy to get answers to questions when you call them on the phone.

The teaching was very informative, the diet easy to follow, and their support system keeps you on track and encourages you when you need it. It's easy to get answers to questions when you call them on the phone. I really wasn't hungry on the diet.

- Mary F.

The program was great. Thanks for a new me!

The program was great. Thanks for a new me. I gain weight really easily and this program was amazing. It really works. Thanks again.

- Jenny H.

I lost inches in all the right places.

There is no other diet like that that I have tried. Not only did I lose pounds, I lost inches in all the right places. I am ready for my second round and looking forward to it. And, I did great on maintenance time period!

- YuVonne B.

I have more energy and feel better since I have lost the extra baggage.

Losing weight is one of the better things I have done for myself lately. I have more energy and feel better since I have lost the extra baggage. All the staff at Pounds and Inches Away are very helpful and friendly and helped me with my weight loss.

- Norma P.

I am very satisfied.

I am very satisfied. Thank you!

- Carol M.

Incredible results!

Incredible results! I am a lifetime dieter that had previously tried Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers. This program is faster and I've kept off the weight without much effort at all. Amazing!

- Anonymous

I lost 16 pounds in 25 days!

I lost 16 pounds in 25 days. I feel healthy and have released pressure on my knees and feet. I like myself better and have learned how to control my weight and live and eat healthier. Thank you Pounds and Inches Away.

- Mary B.

I did not experience the hunger and anxiety that is associated with some diets.

I have been dieting all my adult life and it has been a constant yo-yo. Weight loss is not an easy process but a commitment to a better and healthier life. I lost 24 pounds on the 40 day Pounds and Inches Program. Thankfully, I did not experience the hunger and anxiety that is associated with some diets. On an occasion I did experience an unfavorable weight gain during this process, but that was quickly reversed by a steak day. The maintenance program assured me that I could maintain the weight loss as I began adding the deleted foods back into my menus. I feel much better. My blood pressure is back to normal. I have not reached my goal, and do plan another 40 days on the Pounds and Inches Program. The calls I received from the Pounds and Inches Staff were greatly appreciated and they were a great source of encouragement. They were able to answer all my questions and gave me helpful tips.

- Anonymous

I saw fast results that kept me going.

I felt good during my 21 day course, and I wasn't hungry. It doesn't seem like a lot of food, but it was enough. I saw fast results that kept me going. I will do this again.

- Princess C.

This diet is the quickest way to lose weight.

This diet is the quickest way to lose weight. I recommend this diet 100%. I am absolutely floored by how much and how quick I lost my weight. Thanks a bunch!

- Jaime S.

It works.

It works.

- Joe R.

I lost 16 pounds in 25 days!

I lost 16 pounds in 25 days. I feel healthy and have released pressure on my knees and feet. I like myself better and have learned how to control my weight and live and eat healthier. Thank you Pounds and Inches Away.

- Mary B.

I lost 24 pounds on the 40 day Pounds and Inches Program!

I have been dieting all my adult life and it has been a constant yo-yo. Weight loss is not an easy process but a commitment to a better and healthier life. I lost 24 pounds on the 40 day Pounds and Inches Program. Thankfully, I did not experience the hunger and anxiety that is associated with some diets. On an occasion I did experience an unfavorable weight gain during this process, but that was quickly reversed by a steak day.

The maintenance program assured me that I could maintain the weight loss as I began adding the deleted foods back into my menus. I feel much better. My blood pressure is back to normal. I have not reached my goal, and do plan another 40 days on the Pounds and Inches Program.

The calls I received from the Pounds and Inches Staff were greatly appreciated and they were a great source of encouragement. They were able to answer all my questions and gave me helpful tips.

- Anonymous

I've got tons of energy and feel really good!

When I heard about this diet, I thought it was crazy to inject yourself with HCG everyday and even crazier to be sustained with a 500 calorie diet. However, 3 people I knew were being guided by Linda on the diet and were losing weight at an encouraging rate. I read Dr. Simeon's book and his theory made sense. I had always been a staunch Weight Watcher supporter. After having a baby, back to Weight Watchers and it would take 6-8 months to get back to my normal self. I had a baby in November, and I just couldn't get my mind into a long haul. I had really given up.

Desperate, I called Linda at Pounds and Inches Away and decided to give the diet a try. I started on Sept. 2, 2007. It's not difficult to stay on the 500 calorie diet. (Day #4 I felt weak but that passed, I lost 2 lbs. that day!) I couldn't wait to get up each morning to see how much I've lost. I've got tons of energy and feel really good. Incidentally, I'm 46, have 9 children and my goal was to lose 40 lbs and I did that in 2 rounds. Would I have done this on my own? Not a chance. Good Luck whatever you decide to do!

- Leanne M.

In 20 years of dieting this was the ONLY program that has worked

This program has been the ONLY program that has worked for me in 20 years of dieting. I am now 20 lbs lighter and I am able to breathe better, my cholesterol and liver enzymes numbers are lower and I have taken charge of my exercise and diet schedules. I was borderline diabetic and this is completely gone. I still cannot believe I lost 39" off my body in 30 days. This program proved to me there's hope! I actually like walking or using my elliptical machine and I don't have a runaway eating habit anymore. I have learned how to "choose" and enjoy the foods I love without guilt. My tastes for foods that are good for me have been rediscovered: lemons, cottage cheese (even good with sugar free chocolate syrup), yogurt, meat and vegetables. I had no idea how much I loved grilled onions.

The lifestyle changes I was able to achieve on this program are life-saving and a testimony to the proven research of 40 years of study. I'm glad that I can be example to my children and grandchildren that will enable them to take charge of their lives, their health and their happiness. If I can do this, ANYBODY can do this. Pounds and Inches was truly a "priceless" experience and one that continue to benefit me and my family for many healthy years to come.

- Susan S.

After only 40 days I have lost 20 pounds!

I thought this to be just another gimmick, however, after I set my sights on making this work as I have seen with other people, I knew this could work for me as well. I was down in weight and inches after just two weeks. At the end of my forty days, I was down to where I was comfortable and happy with myself.

With just a little over 20 pounds and 26 inches gone from my frame, my clothes are smaller and now compliment my body. The real payoff was how good I felt, and when people would comment on how great I looked. My husband, children and family were please after all their skepticism.

This was not the hardest weight loss program I have ever followed, however, it does take some discipline. I suggest to have a buddy plan so you can regulate your progress, keep yourself busy and focused. I am currently 3 weeks into my 6 week maintenance program and feeling great and the weight has remained down as I am enjoying more foods. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to lose weight for health reasons or just to keep a healthy intake of their diet. It's never good to be over weight, this is the perfect plan to get the weight off and keep it off for life.

- Debbie L.

I finally got the results I had been looking for

After months of working out at the gym and seeing no results, I went to Pounds and Inches Away and got the results I had been looking for.

- Kristen H.

The program improved my health dramatically!

I went off blood pressure medications for the diet. At the end of the program my pressure was way lower than before on the medications. Program start (on meds) 135/80. After program (off meds) 108/80. I lost weight and many inches. This program works.

- Susan T.

After 2 weeks I lost 13 pounds and 18.25 inches!

I'm just like everyone else, I've tried every diet out there! Including all the diet pills that you hope when you take them you wake up the next morning skinny... I wanted to see quick results. Well they never worked for me! I heard about Pounds and Inches Away from my neighbor who's sisters were starting the program, as a normal person I was very skeptical a first. After weeks of hearing about the results, I was determined that I would do this and that it would work for me.

I started the program Labor Day weekend, and had no problem adjusting to the diet. After two weeks on the program I lost 13 pounds and 18.25 inches. I continued on the program for the full 40 days because I was determined to get to a certain weight. I'm currently on maintenance and very happy with my results so far. This is an incredible diet! Stick with it and you WILL see the results!

- Melissa W.