By eating The Fresh Diet, training hard with Stephanie Mansour and prioritizing her health, Marissa Martin shed an unbelievable 83 lbs in 12 weeks for Chicago based TV program, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.

Before beginning the program, Marissa admits to feeling groggy and sleepy even after a full nights rest. But since changing her diet and exercise routine, she no longer wonders how many times she can hit the snooze button on her alarm. She wakes up filled with energy and ready to face the day ahead! “I love the way I feel and look and my energy is at an all-time high. When I signed on as a contestant on the show, I signed up for a healthy lifestyle. It is a lifelong commitment.”

While Marissa loved the delicious food and convenience The Fresh Diet offered, she learned a valuable lesson from the program. “I learned that eating 3 ounces of meat will actually fill you up! I learned that vegetables can be served in such a variety of ways that you won’t tire of them. I also learned that food is about fueling my body for energy and life. All in all, the Fresh Diet was reliable, unbelievably convenient, and educational!”

She has already recommended the program to those she knows because she so enjoyed coming home to the delicious fresh food. “I loved not having to worry about what I was going to eat. I loved knowing that what I was eating was good for me and that I would be stronger and healthier because of it!”

Marissa Martin’s favorite lunchtime treat was our famous Philly Cheese steak wrap sandwich!

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Kim Guluk The fresh diet is FANTASTIC! I just finished my first week and renewed because I loved it so much!! The food is amazing and it teaches you portion control.

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Tara McNally Holy cow! Only day two and I am totally renewing my The Fresh Diet plan. I cannot believe what I am able to eat. *Jumping up and down* this is incredible. Thank you! Thank you!

Shelley’s Wellness Makeover 100 Days completed on The Fresh Diet Woo Hoo to keeping up with it! Thanks to all of my friends there

Melody Simmons Officially down TWENTY pounds...completely due to The Fresh Diet. I had two neighbors stop me this morning to compliment me on my weight loss. Thanks for making my day TFD.

Shelley Neiss Kramm I’m so excited.. I’m so excited... I thought “today is the day” I’m taking my old jeans that have been in the back of the closet for 2 years out and I’m trying them on and... THEY FITTTT! Yippie.... Yahoooie!! thank you Fresh Diet!!! :)

Pat Pelland Day four on the Fresh Diet, just had an amazingly tasty philly cheese steak w/ mushrooms...fantastic!

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Recently featured on NBC Chicago’s Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Steph is a huge part of winner, Marissa’s Martin’s, great success!

We asked her to share the top 5 tips that helped get Marissa down 83 lbs in 12 weeks!

1. Food is fuel. Eat what you need to feel healthy, energized, and strong. It’s easier to eliminate “junk” food when you recognize how it makes you feel. Become conscious of how healthy foods make you feel compared to “junk.”

2. Start liking how you look - regardless of if you want to lose 83 lbs. When you like yourself, you’ll be more apt to stick to a workout or healthy eating plan. If you dislike your flabby arms or jiggly thighs, why would you want to consistently do good things for those body parts? Start liking how you look by placing sticky notes around your house that say, “I like my flat stomach” or “I like my toned legs.” Retrain your brain to like how you look, and start acting like you already have the body you want.

3. Write down a list of reasons why you value your body. Your stomach digests your food, your legs allow you to walk, etc. Visually seeing these reasons written down on paper will help you to appreciate your body more, and want to eat healthy & work out consistently.

4. Notice how you talk to yourself: do you pump yourself up, or put yourself down? Would your best friend say these things to you? Practice being your own best friend and enhancing your relationship with yourself.

5. Create your own mantra. Focus on what you want your body and life to look like. Then, write it down as if it was happening right now, and say this to yourself two times per day. Program your brain and your body to believe and act like you have already met your goals!

Stephanie Mansour, CEO of Step It Up with Steph, is a nationally known Health & Fitness Expert and Body Image & Confidence Coach.

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Still trying to shape up for that swimsuit this summer? Here are some simple tips to help you win at losing the pounds – without major sacrifice:

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Fidget More In addition to your exercise plan, burn up calories all day long by staying antsy. Research shows that folks who fidget are less likely to be overweight, and for good reason. Moving as much as possible during your daily routine helps you burn calories around the clock, without having to disrupt your day.

Fill-Up On Fiber Fiber-filled foods help keep things moving smoothly through your intestines (which will effect your scale weight) and often fill you up on fewer calories. Fresh veggies and fruits like pears (did you know they contain more fiber than prunes?) are a great way to stay full while slimming down.

Drink More Water, that is! A recent study found that water is more effective for weight loss than diet pills and supplements. Simply drinking a 16-ounce glass of water before each meal can help you lose 5 pounds or more, without changing anything else.

There is no need to start that drastic juice fast or extreme exercise plan to gear up for summer. Start taking these simple steps every day and you’ll be ready for the beach in no time!

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Lucky Jennifer entered our 365 Contest so she could shed some of the extra pounds her mother has been trying to get her to lose. “My Mom is a severe diabetic who has had many medical setbacks due to the disease and she doesn’t want me or my brother to follow

in her footsteps,” says Jen. “So, when I saw the contest on TFD’s Facebook page, I figured I would give it a shot and entered, but never expected to win!”

Her Mother’s worries have not been unfounded. With a demanding private practice to run, working as an instructor in a massage school and caring for her mother, Jennifer has not been able to lose successfully. In fact, since taking on the responsibility of her mothers care, she has gained weight and is more at risk than ever.

But help is at hand! With The Fresh Diet by her side for the next 365 days, Jennifer plans to regain control of her cholesterol levels and lose an amazing 60lbs, and The Fresh Diet is excited to be able to help her tackle her health concerns without the use of medication.

When it comes to the convenience factor, Jennifer can’t believe her luck at not having to worry about preparing breakfast, lunch or dinner for the next YEAR! “No cooking, no shopping, no fuss? It’s going to be amazing to have healthy, preservative-free food delivered every day! I can’t even begin to imagine how much time and money it will save me!”

But imagining is the best part, so when asked what she will do with the extra greens in her pocket, Jennifer says she is looking forward to catching up on bills and investing in some new equipment for her business. With all the extra hours away from the kitchen, she can dedicate more of her time to building her brand. A vacation is also in the cards for Jennifer – but she is waiting until she can show off her brand new bod before that happens.

It’s not just a year of fresh gourmet food that Jennifer has won. It’s also the promise of a healthy new lifestyle, less stress and most importantly, peace of mind for her mother! “I am so grateful I won and I’m looking forward to an incredible year and a healthy future. I’m even going to blog about it once a month so I can keep everyone up to date on my progress, including my Mother of course!”

Introducing Our Fresh Diet 365 Winner

Jennifer Van Dam!

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These days, Marissa is enjoying looking in the mirror. “I am finally beginning to recognize myself.” For 12 weeks, she dreamed about how she would look when the show came to an end. She fantasized about abandoning her plus-sized clothing in favor of more figure hugging pieces. While her style has always been classic, she now has the confidence to experiment with some of the more daring trends.

For those embarking on their own weight-loss journey,

Marissa has these words of advice to share, “Have a plan! Be organized, disciplined and surround yourself with positivity. Believe in yourself and ask for help when needed.” A support structure is imperative. Marissa says she could not have achieved her goals without the support of family and friends.

Marissa sums up her experience beautifully when she says, “The end of this show is only the beginning for me!”