Testimonials

Dear Growing Lean,

I am writing to let you know that your meal plan has been a tremendous help for me and my 13-year old son. My pediatrician and I have been struggling for several years to help my son lose weight. I am a healthcare worker, so I thought I understood good nutrition and portion sizing. My son is also active so we were at a loss to understand what changes to make to help my son. That all changed when we started my son on the 2000 calorie Growing Lean meal plan. He has been losing about a pound and a half per week and the food is very filling, so he has not been hungry between meals. My son has not even been able to finish some of the dinners! He also has really enjoyed the food, so he looks forward to the meals. Probably the best part of the meal plan is that it has helped us understand appropriate portion sizing. When we attended a party several days ago, I noticed my son taking smaller helpings than he would previously. When I asked him about the smaller servings, my son responded that he was trying to take portions that looked like those in the Growing Lean meals. This gives me great hope that my son's progress will continue even after we stop purchasing the Growing Lean meals.

Thanks for your help! My son is excited about the progress he has been making and is looking forward to being slimmer for the summer season.

C.M., Long Grove, Illinois

Dear Growing Lean,

I would like to thank you for the Growing Lean (Exercise) Program. I cannot say enough about how the instructors and program work so well with each child. My 15-year old was a little apprehensive to join due to his weight. After each workout the first thing he said to me when he got in the car was "thank you mom." All three of my children cannot wait for their weekly meetings. The instructors make each meeting fun. They now think of exercise as fun and compete to see who did more each day. My oldest is now riding bikes, walking the forest preserve and just having fun outside. Most days before this were spent in front of the computer. He has lost 3 pounds in less than 3 weeks. Definitely on the right track!!! We spend time as a family walking the forest preserve and bike riding. This week their goal is to wear their pedometers to see who has taken the most steps each day. Thank you so much for enrolling my children. I look forward to helping them continue to exercise, eat, and live a healthier lifestyle.

A.R., Lindenhurst, Illinois