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My name is Kara, and this is my Before to Beyond Story…

Hi, my name is Kara, and this is my “Before to Beyond” story.

I was a fitness instructor for 12 years, at my BEST weight and healthiest I had ever been. Then… depression from losing my oldest daughter in my arms, meds from battling cervical cancer, and PTSD kicked in after an abusive relationship! My escape was food, it made me happy. What it did was make me hit 199 pounds, have a hard time breathing, and well, tying my shoes became a challenge and it plummeted my depression! I saw pictures posted of me at events, and I knew I HAD to do something!! I knew how to get healthy and lose the weight, I was a coach for years! But it wasn’t coming off, I was really struggling.

Someone told me about Beyond Slim, and I listened but shrugged it off. I worked in a ladies’ fitness club and tried EVERYTHING through the years. I just knew I didn’t need it! I could do it! 6 weeks went by and only 6 pounds! I then heard from that amazing gal again…. and I’m so thankful. I said, “Send me the link!” I am down 37 pounds, up 47 years of confidence, and my hair is growing back from which I lost after losing my daughter. I haven’t had an energy drink in 6 months, which is huge considering I was drinking 2 a day. I don’t just look better, oh my, do I feel better! Physically, emotionally, and mentally.

I am truly BEYOND thankful to get my life back, not just physically!

Story submitted on 04/11/2025.

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*Fifty overweight people (BMI 28-36) using a key ingredient in ZipSlim®, along with a lower calorie diet (1350 calories for women/1850 calories for men), lost 30 pounds in just 13 weeks, compared to just 10 pounds for those following the lower calorie diet alone.

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