Friends Dana D., a 50-year-old equestrian (left), and Jackie B., a 57-year-old horse trainer (right), share a passion for riding. When Dana saw the success Jackie was having after joining Monarch Medical Weight Loss Center, she joined, too.

Dana, who lost 46 pounds says, the Monarch program has been the best challenge of her life, "Turning 50 wasn't easy, but now I feel and act like I'm in my 30s."

Jackie, who lost 36 pounds, says she has her youth and life back.

"With weight gain, I became lazy and sedentary because of physical pain. I'm a horse trainer by trade and riding clothes are not flattering when you're heavy - not to mention the bouncing body parts."

Above Left: Dana D. (after), says she feels like a new person. "It's hard to believe that you really can lose weight eating the right foods in small amounts every two to three hours. With the help of the staff and doctor, I have reached a weight that I haven't seen in over 24 years."

Above Right: For Jackie B. (after), she gained back her confidence. She competed in riding at the national and regional levels in August of 2008. "I'm so excited... I will be strong, lean and competitive, yeah!"


Near Right: Dana (before)
Far Right: Jackie (before)