“For 50 years I considered myself the Supreme Master of the yo-yo diet.  Over the years, I'd try one diet after another.  After each diet, I gained back more than I'd lost until I reached a high of 208 pounds.  At age 73, I was feeling sick, old, depressed, and tired of living.  I felt the enjoyable part of life was over.
I had all four symptoms of Syndrome X - overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.  Then, a few years ago I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes.  I knew I was in real trouble.  I was also clueless as to what to do.  My track record did not inspire confidence in my dieting skills.  I kept getting older and sicker.  I barely had enough energy to get out of bed.
I heard about the Matol Diet from a dear friend in Florida.  Since the program promised to protect muscle and my friend had no food cravings, I felt I could do it, I couldn't believe how quickly my health improved.  Within weeks i was off all high blood pressure and diabetes medications. I have more energy and stamina than I'd had 15 years.  I began to take a renewed interest in life and in my appearance.   My depression and anxiety level dropped dramatically.
I lost my yo-yo diet grandmaster title because I learned how to achieve permanent, healthy weight loss with Matol and Km®.  Do I miss the high blood pressure and diabetes medicines?  A resounding NO! Now I'm 74 years old and feel like the good year battery - just keep going and going and going.  Do I miss the fat?  Do I miss my size 18/20 clothes?  I now wear size 8 dresses and size 10 in pants.  I used to hate shopping for clothes - now I love it.
I did it.  I lost the weight and got my health and energy back.  Anyone can do it with Matol.  The secret is a diet that doesn't leave you hungry or craving food!  A diet that will get the weight off without sacrificing your health.  Matol is all of that and what a blessing it has been in my life.”

“My name is John Riga and my story begins as so many others do. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I had no energy because my blood sugar was out of control. My blood pressure was being somewhat controlled by the use of 2 medications, I needed cholesterol pills and I was well on my way to type 2 diabetes medication. All I wanted to do was sleep and I got every cold and flu that came within 100 miles of me.
I was ready for a change but I did not know what that was. I had tried almost every diet that was out there. I tried so many that I was beginning to believe that there was no hope. There were so many snake oil products that claimed to be the answer and yet when I tried them there was some success but eventually it just rebounded. I knew why they only used four letters to spell diet. I definitely put the word in the same group as the other 4 letter words.
Being overweight was so depressing. Anyone who has a lot of weight to lose knows what I am talking about. The looks, the judgment, the “that person has no willpower” comments that cut like a knife into my self-worth. If you have a problem with any other drug, people cut you some slack. If you are addicted to sugar, probably the most pervasive and addictive substance on the planet, they look at you like you are less of a person.
People don’t need drugs to live but we all need to eat. The only question is what we perceive to be “healthy choices”. I needed a solution. My problem was complicated because any solution also had to be portable and adaptable for multiple countries as my work requires me to travel, sometimes at short notice, to any place on the globe. Any diet that requires a lot of preparation or measuring was out of the question. I was never at home long enough.
I visited my friend Sara over Easter last year and she introduced me to Matol. I liked the idea of the packets that just needed water, generally something I can get at any airport and that definitely appealed to me. The other thing about the Matol treatment was that it made sense from an engineering point of view. I would retain and build up the engine that would continue to burn the fat, my muscles. This made sense!
I was sold on the plan that day by the time I got home and, with the support of my wife, I called Sara to sign up that night. I started on April 17th 2007 and I have never looked back. I followed Matol “Hard Core” and proceeded to lose over one hundred and fifty pounds (165lbs +++). I have to say 'over 165 lbs +++' because the scale I had only went up to 400 lbs and it took almost three weeks until it gave me a reading other than ERR. The first week it did read it said I had dropped 23 lbs. By my best estimate I was close to 450 lbs ± 10 lbs, so that would give an overall total of 215 lbs ± 10 lbs so far.
Now, I have been transformed from wearing size 5XL 20" shirts and 64" pants, that by the way were getting too tight for me to wear, to large shirts (16-16 ½ ) and less than 38" pants. The transformation is almost complete.
I have less than 20 lbs to go and then I will be at my goal of around 210 to 220 lbs. That weight, for my frame should be just fine. I may go for lower but that will depend on how I am feeling.
I have had self-induced setbacks but literally 3 days back on track and the setback is gone because the muscle is there. Matol is the only treatment that I have found that actually delivers real weight loss and definitely improved health. I am off all medications
and my sugars are absolutely normal and my blood work came back picture postcard perfect! The Matol treatment has changed my life!”

“I started on my journey in early April '08 after running into a couple of friends who had been on the Matol Diet.( I don't like to call it a diet, just a new and better way of thinking ). I couldn't believe my eyes and knew that this is what I was going to do. My original goal was to lose 50 pounds, but after just 7 weeks and losing 35 pounds, going from size 3X to l-XL feeling and looking marvelous, I decided it was enough. My face alone tells the story. Now I can hold my head high and feel confident in what ever I wear!  Thanks Maureen and Donna.  Love you girls!”

“I lost 50 pounds in 4 months! I started the Matol treatment on January 2, 2008.  I had gone to a seminar in the area in December to find out what Matol was all about. I knew of a couple of people that had done the Matol Diet treatment and had heard it was successful and I just knew that I wanted to try something.  With a busy family life and children age, five and seven I needed something that was not time consuming.  I saw immediate results!  I went each week to see my coach Maureen Sanford to be weighed and I kept track of the inches I was losing which amounted to 33 inches!  On top of the “regular” things in life, I have had Type 1 diabetes for 24 years.  I was very well controlled and have always tested my sugar 4 times a day. 
When I started with the Matol Diet treatment, I wasn’t sure what to expect with my sugars.  I take two kinds of insulin – one fast acting and one long acting.  I adjust my own dosage (of fast acting) based on the amount of carbohydrates I ate at a meal.  The fast acting went from about 80 units per day to zero!  I never imagined that the amount of carbs I was consuming had that much affect on my sugars so this was a real eye-opener.  My long acting was almost cut in half after 3 weeks.  So I went from taking six needles (4 fast acting and 2 long acting) to just the two long acting.  Who could ever complain about not getting poked so much?  I am also off my blood pressure medication and feel great!  I am at the end of Stage 3 and am starting to reintroduce healthy carbs.  I will have to resume taking the fast acting insulin but at very much reduce dosage.  I want to thank Maureen for her constant support and the whole Matol team for making m life better.  I’ll look forward to a healthier and happier me!”

"After 5 months of illness and not being able to participate in my aerobic classes to the fullest I had to look for some other form of help. I truly thought turning 46 was going to be downhill from here on in. I then met Wendy King and Matol. I was skeptical as I thought it was just another weight fad movement passing through. I was wrong as it gave me a new lease on life. During my illness, I was almost sure I was dying from the inflammation in my neck, shoulders and back. I had several cortisone injections and was on various medications over a five-month period.
It all changed after a few weeks on the Matol supplements. I saw a big improvement in my pain and within a month, I was pain free and felt better than I did when I was in my 20's. I always struggled with my weight and decided to give the diet program a try. In five weeks, I lost a total of 40 pounds and then went on a two-week vacation south to an all-inclusive resort. I figured I would have gained some weight back. However, once I returned home I found that I had lost 2.5 pounds while there. The following week I continued with my Stage 4 part of the plan and lost another 9 pounds.
So in total I have lost 51 pounds and feel like a million dollars! You could too!"

“I’ve lost 72 pounds since Oct 1st 2007. My life has been transformed. The Matol Diet really did heal me from the inside out! Not only is my blood pressure at a normal level now but I feel alive again. When I think back before Matol, I was so sad. I never want to be that sad again! I had cut myself off from the rest of the world because I was so ashamed of myself. I was thinking I was a waste of space. Now I feel like an acceptable member of society and I can actually help people in this world! Thank you Matol for giving me my life back!”

“I was born an almost 10 pound baby, grew into a chubby toddler, an overweight child and an obese adult. Suffice it to say that I have had weight issues all of my life. I have been on every diet I can think of and probably a few I would like to forget. I used to lose a few pounds and then my body would mutiny and I would lose no more, but you can bet I would regain those pounds and more.
In the fall of 2006, I discovered Matol. I thought it would be just another failed diet but I was at my wits end and was willing to try anything. Low and behold, in my first week I lost 8 pounds. Those 8 turned into 40 and I maintained that weight from June to December. Then I decided to get rid of some more. Currently, I am 60 pounds lighter than I was at my desperation point. More than just the weight loss though, is how I feel. I will continue to take the supplements that you need to take during the weight lost stages for the rest of my life, by choice. I have never had as much energy, slept better, and had so few aches and pains.”

“I started on the Matol Diet on October 9th, 2007 just to prove that it wouldn't work. I wanted to prove that it was like all of those other yo-yo diets I have previously tried. I lost 6 lbs in my first week, I lost 5 in my second week, and 5 in my third. By the end of the first month, I lost 21 Lbs. I was amazed, but still waiting to prove it would not work on me. It has been 4 months, and I have not been able to prove it to be another yo-yo diet. In fact, it is THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYESLF! I am so pleased with the foods, how it tastes, how I feel taking it and the fact that I am never hungry! Here I am 62 lbs lighter and truly loving the new me... I have a new way of life, a new love of life and self. I feel something I have never felt before... pretty! Thank you Matol for saving my life and giving me a better quality of life! I am no longer a skeptic... I am a lifelong believer!”

"Before Matol I was always tried, I could barely keep my eyes open. My doctor wanted me to get tested for sleep apnea. It came down to two options, spend lots of money to get tested and treated, or simply lose the weight causing the problem. I'm only 22 years old and the thought that I stopped breathing while I slept scared me. I however didn't look forward to needing a breathing machine while I slept. After seriously talking to Sara Smysniuk, now my coach, I made the decision. Matol was the right choice for me. Now 25 weeks later and 72 pounds lighter, I'm halfway to my goal. I'm sleeping a hundred times better and have a lot more energy. It has been both easy and fun becoming a member of the Matol family. I had tired other diets before, but wasn't able to stick to them. Although with Matol, having the support from my coach and the routine that's laid out in the diet, it's rather easy to stick with it. So, I would like to say thank you to the whole Matol Family, especially Sara for everything she has done for me. Thank you!"

“I personally have lost 62 lbs and 34 inches using the Matol Diet in just 5 months.  Now please understand I am not finished. I still have 50 lbs to go, which will be completed by the end of April. One of the most fascinating things about this program is that you can guarantee your weight loss goal if you simply follow the food and supplement program, fill out your daily menu planner, weigh yourself only once a week and most importantly stay plugged into your coach and attend the support calls offered my Matol.
To me this is still unbelievable. I have been fat for more than 30 years. I would start a diet at least 3 times a year and I would lose about 15/20 pounds and then diet failure! I was very reluctant in trying again because I really did not want any more failures in my life. As an emotional eater, of course failing just sent me to the cookie jar yet one more time. At my worst I weighed 293 lbs. Not a pretty sight.
More important than looks, my health was severely suffering. I had been diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic.  After 12 years on medication my doctor informed me that my next course of action would be insulin. Well I was not going there. I had seen other relatives and their struggle with this disease and insulin was not for me. You see the reason I was not responding to the medication was because I was not controlling what went into my mouth. So the insulin was only another band-aid fix and not a solution for the problem. That was back in 2004. When I visited my doctor at the end of Oct. in ’07, she ran blood tests. Now here is the kicker. I no longer require medication for my Diabetes!!!  And she did not even request to see me again in 3 months for follow-up testing. Some of us like to refer to this program as the pancreas treatment and it is so appropriate. As you allow the pancreas to rest and feed the body what it needs, the weight just melts away.
I started Phase 2 of my Obesity recovery Jan 1/08.  Because the first Phase of my project succeeded I know that final success is guaranteed.  I have no idea how I will look, but I definitely know that I can only improve my health even more.  I feel fantastic and really enjoy how I feel with the process.”

“I have been on every diet, lost weight, then gained the weight back feeling defeated each time.  I just couldn’t bring myself to start all over again.  That is until my dearest friend; Nancy Hopper introduced me to Matol.  Nancy, being in the nutrition industry for many years and #1 in the nation shared that she “had finally found the last diet we ever have to be on!”  With a statement like that, I was skeptical, but because I trusted her and valued her knowledge in the industry I told her “I can do anything for 30 days and if it works, I will be your spokesperson for life!”  Well, it did work and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to her for sharing this wonderful company with a product and lifetime maintenance plan that works!  I have more energy than I ever had, I sleep better at night and I just feel great!  I have NO food cravings (especially bread, butter and pasta my favorites and addictions). 
I recently went out of town for a week and took my food with me and stayed on the program and lost weight!  My weight loss is virtually with little exercise-walking.  Also, the cellulite is GONE from my butt and legs!  If you want to become the person you’ve always wanted to be by getting rid of the fat on your organs, recalibrating and resting your pancreas, reshaping your appearance and the way you feel, I can honestly say that MATOL is your answer!"

“I started the Matol Diet 1 week before I turned 41. During my yearly checkup this summer 07, I weighed 179 pounds, had 35% body fat, and at almost 5’6” I was almost in tears.
Then my chiropractor handed me a brochure said “Tammy if this wasn’t something I believed in, I would not give it to you” and told me to call his sister Lisa Shaker-Knopp. She talked to me for an hour, it seemed like we were old friends. That night I decided OK I’m changing my life. I can do this.
I was asked by a good friend to describe to her in ONE word how I feel about myself now.  I’ve always been beautiful, I’ve always been happy, I am smart, and yet I have never felt this before… HEALTHY!
I am now at 154 pounds, 24% body fat, and have lost about 15 inches overall. I haven’t been this thin since before I had my first child which was 15 years ago. I wear size 6 pants and can fit into a medium top at times. It’s amazing that this program has transformed my body. So thanks Matol, Dr. Shaker and Lisa! You all have changed my life!"

"Where do I begin? Birth…from the time I was born weight has always been a battle. I contribute some of my weight issues to how I was raised. My mom loved us with the best home-cooked Acadian meals accompanied by fresh bread, pies, cookies and loaves. Visiting her now still means having to contend with her cooking. But food no longer rules my life; I can finally now say that the battle is over. I’ve found the solution to taking control of my health and weight.
Since being introduced to Matol in January 2007, I have been amazed on a weekly basis by the results I’ve gotten. I have tried every program there is out there receiving slow results with a lot of effort on my part only to have the weight creep up on me again. Until now I could never convince myself I could reach my goal. Matol is called the last diet because it gets you to your goal before you know it while learning why it does so. And it teaches you how to maintain without that feeling of desperation. With the great tasting foods, a simple program, and lots of support available to me there is no question I will reach my goal.   Nothing tastes as good as the feeling of being alert, lighter, and healthy.  I have 20 more pounds to go."

"My Friend and now coach Sara Smysniuk introduced me to Matol back in April but it took me about another month before I gave in and gave this diet a chance and boy am I ever glad I did. I have tried about every diet out there and yes I have had success with one program but within the first year I had about 16 lbs. back on and from there continued to gain. I have lost a total of 33 lbs. in the last 9 weeks and have about 12 lbs. to go to reach my goal. I have to say with this diet as my cravings have disappeared and my night time hunger has vanished. I no longer go to bed hungry like I have done on past diets. My taste for food has completely changed, I no longer have to use ketchup or barbecue sauce with my meals. A few spices and my meals are so much tastier. I look forward to each week and standing on those scales to see what I have lost the week before. I am clothes shopping again and loving it. I have struggled with my weight my whole life but no more!! I am so grateful to Matol and especially my coach and great friend Sara for bringing Matol into my life. Thank you Sara and Matol!!"

“My transition to university meant plenty of new additions to my life. New friends, new teachers, new experiences, and unfortunately 15 new pounds!! 
Yes, I gained the feared "FRESHMAN 15" so quickly that I honestly thought that the washer in my dorm was shrinking all my clothes!  I carried the extra weight for 5 years and obsessed about it EVERYDAY - just as much as
someone who wanted to lose 100 pounds would obsess.
For many years of my life I also watched my mother struggle with her weight. As far back as I can remember she has always hated the way she looked.  She tried all sorts of diets (pretty much everyone you can think of), she went to the gym 5 times a week, and ate a very healthy diet. I couldn't understand how someone so disciplined could not lose the extra weight. 
After being on the Matol Diet, she quickly lost 37 pounds in 3 months and has kept it off for almost 2 years thus far.  She looks awesome and I can tell that she now loves the way she looks!
Immediately after I watched my mother lose her weight, I wanted to learn more so I could finally get rid of my jelly belly (as I liked to call it). 
From Matol's dietician I learned so much about how my body works and what food combinations will prevent me from losing weight. The Matol Diet was a perfect solution for me. I didn't have to put a lot of thought into my meals since the diet was providing most of my meals for me! Lucky for me, the Matol Diet was introduced and I lost that annoying 15
pounds in only 3 weeks and the best part is that I have kept it off now for almost a year!  Thank you Matol!"

“There is no need to try another diet! This is it! I lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks, I have a waist again! The Matol Diet did for me exactly what it claimed it would do: lose fat, gain muscle, without any exercise, and stop my cravings. I now crave healthier foods, enjoy my splurge once a week and am keeping the pounds off. I feel healthier than I have ever felt in my life. The Matol program is truly a blessing for anyone who wants to lose weight, keep it off and begin a healthier lifestyle."

“Last November 2006, I stepped on a scale.  I was 270 pounds.  Bigger than I have ever been in my life. I was feeling so bad that I didn't want to see people, talk to people or go out of my house. I feared the onset of diabetes. At 58 years old, I felt like I was already on the way out.   My daughter called me one day and told me I should talk to her friend Lisa that Lisa had lost a lot of weight, had so much energy and looked amazing. " Yadda, yadda, yadda," I said. I had tried it all. She told me to at least call her. I had met Lisa once at a soccer game before she had started on Matol. So..I agreed to call her. I did, we decided to meet and talk. I didn't recognize her when she walked into the room. She was thinner, vibrant, and looked beautiful. When Lisa and I met, I told her I would do anything to just feel good for one day. By the end of our meeting, I agreed to "try it". I started the program on December 1 with a lot of skepticism. At the end of 6 days I had to call Lisa. I couldn't believe the amount of energy I had and how good I felt. It was just the start of more good days and the plus side...I'm losing weight. Lots of it.
I've been on every diet program ever invented and I was faithful to each one, but never lost more than a few pounds. I have a thyroid problem and had a doctor tell me that I would always have problems losing weight. (The doctor never offered any help in anyway)
I also have fibromyalgia. I was on antidepressants and pain killers. My blood pressure was high. I no longer take antidepressants, my pain medication is minimal and my blood pressure has normalized. I honestly feel it is because of the Km® and the Matol Weight Loss program. It works. I could go on and on, but in every other testimony you've read, you are reading a part of my story.
Now, 6 months later, I have lost 65 pounds, and have gone from a size 24 to a size 14...and I am still shrinking!! My body fat has gone from 49.9 to 33.1. My family and friends all notice not only the physical changes in me but the emotional ones too. There are so many testimonies that I have read that are so much of what I've been dealing with health wise, that I could have written ten pages on the changes. Thank you Lisa Shaker-Knopp for helping me find the way to feeling good.  Lisa is my rock.”

"My friend and coach Maureen Dearman introduced me to Matol a few months ago. It has changed my life. As a young mom with three small children, one five-year old and two-year old twins (that’s 3!) working full time outside the home, I needed something fast, easy and safe. I didn't have time to prepare diet meals or to start counting and measuring. Having to choose among three of my favourite Matol protein foods each day make my life an awful lot easier, not to mention that these, along with other natural foods, sustain me really well throughout the day. In fact, my body has never felt more at peace with itself.
I started the diet January 2007. I have lost a total of 81 lbs.
I can’t wait to find out how much I have changed and lost each week, to see how I look.  I used to feel sluggish and felt tired much of the time. My husband had to pick up the slack. Now, I have so much energy. My husband and I are back working as a well-oiled team running a busy household in our busy life. 
I love Matol! Thank you, Maureen, for bringing Matol into my life! Now, I want to share it with the world."

In 22 weeks Charity lost 50 pounds, 7 inches from her chest, and 17 inches from her waist!  She lowered her body fat by 5 percent, dropped her total cholesterol from 183 to 147, dropped her LDL from 106 to 75, dropped her triglycerides from 80 to 50, and raised her HDL from 61 to 62!
“If I can do it you can too!”

In ten weeks Matthew lost 48.5 pounds, 9 inches from his chest, and 9.5 inches from his waist!  He lowered his body fat by 10 percent, dropped his total cholesterol from 205 to 165, dropped his LDL from 140 to 116, dropped his triglycerides from 131 to 34, and raised his HDL from 38 to 42!
“I’m in the best shape of my life!”

"I started the Matol Diet 10 weeks ago after I stood on a scale for the first time in years and saw the unbelievable - I weighed more than I did when I was 9 months pregnant 4 years ago! I knew I had to start taking control of my life. I confided that very next day in a friend and colleague of mine, who had already started the diet. I told her I wanted to know how she was doing it and after beginning the diet several weeks ago, and looking great. Within an hour I was convinced I had to start right away. Since February 9, 2007 - I haven't looked back and haven't felt better. In the nine weeks I have been on this diet I have lost 36 lbs and lots of inches! My whole outlook on life has improved - I am happier, healthier and have more energy for my family than I did in my youth. My husband and I have been married for 5 years and we feel like we are falling in love all over again. My son loves that when we get home from a busy day of work and school I still have energy to play with him and not be so tired.
Thank you Matol for bringing me back to life and to SS and MD - you gals are the best coaches in the world and thank you for everything!"

"I was very skeptical when I first heard about Matol. I was having a hysterectomy, so I wasn't about to try and start a diet when I was going to be in the hospital and had friends bringing me meals. I was unable to workout for 8 weeks due to my surgery, and in those eight weeks, several women that had started Matol, where I workout, had lost 25-30 lbs, and I had gained an additional 10 lbs. Now peaking at my top weight of 213 lbs and seeing others lose so quickly, I was ready to give it a shot. I lost 55 lbs the first 4 ½ months. Now after 7 months I have lost 65 lbs. I went from a size 18 to a size 8 (which I never thought I would ever be in again). I feel better than I have in years. Matol is the easiest diet I have ever done and I have done them all! This has been life changing for me."

"After trying to lose weight for about 3 years, I've finally done it!! After the birth of 3 kids, including a set of twins, I had gained about 30 pounds... I've lost 25 pounds (and counting) in 3 1/2 months. It sounds cliche, but I feel great, have more energy... all those things come with this diet. The Matol Diet is simple yet very structured, which I really needed. I love knowing exactly what to eat and when to eat it! The journey wasn't easy. I never thought I could give up carbs and sugar but after reading about the science behind the diet, I was ready to try it. It was the fastest, healthiest, most effective diet I've tried including Weight Watchers, South Beach Diet and several others. The supplements ensure a healthy weight loss; I will continue to use the Km, MegaVitamins, Calcium & Magnesium and Omega 3-6-9 long after I've reached my goal weight. Best of all, I KNOW the final phase of the diet, all "regular" foods, is something I can do for the rest of my life (including the compulsory cheating!!) to keep the weight off forever!"

"I loss 68 pounds in Four and a half months!!!!
I cannot believe that four months have gone by! Actually it is now 4 1/2 months and I am two days away from completing Stage 3! WOW!!! I had originally set my weight loss goal at 80lbs, but I have since decided to change that! That is another great thing about this diet, you change your "weigh" of thinking, so greatly, that it is no longer about the numbers, it's about the health. Believe me, I am and I feel more healthy than I did as a teenager.
I started out on this "adventure" with some old, negative thought habits. Even though I understood the logic behind this wonderful diet treatment, I still thought to myself, "What if this doesn't work for me???"  IT DID AND IT WILL FOR ANYONE. JUST FOLLOW IT AND DON'T MAKE ADJUSTMENTS!!! I followed this diet completely by the brochure that was given to me.
 I LOST -- BIG TIME!!! 24 pounds in the first month, and loads of inches. 57lbs off in 13 weeks!! I went from a size 15 down to a size 7 !!! I haven't been a size 7 since I was 15!!! I am actually wearing my 14yr old daughter's jeans right now!!!
I did this for myself, but of course, there are many who have benefited from it. The future of my children's health has now been changed. We have all taken a new path, the one that leads us to a better body and mind. A better life.
This journey, or this adventure, has been witnessed by my family and friends with admiration and with total encouragement. I send out a big hug of thanks to all of them!!!
The journey of my weight loss is one that will never be forgotten. I started out on this journey, with two of the most wonderful coaches possible. Brenda and Cynthia are my two "Matol Angels". Without them, I would STILL have succeeded on this diet, BUT IT WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN AS MUCH FUN!!!
To all of you at Matol Botanical International Ltd. Thank you for making our health your life work. Without you, I wonder, where would so many of us be??"

"I am just shy of 37 years old. I have two beautiful daughters, Uma, 10, and Bella, 3. I gained an unhealthy amount of weight during my first pregnancy and never really lost it since then.
Two years ago, as my weight approached 200 pounds, I found out I had gall bladder disease. The infection was so bad and I was so sick, I had to have it removed. I vowed to lose weight and get healthy. I was already in a size 18 pushing 20 and I absolutely refused to get on a scale.
In January of this year, I realized I had very high blood pressure, around 170/92. I needed corrective surgery on bunions in my feet. I was in so much pain when I woke up in the mornings. I hobbled around my house, was tired all the time and took naps with my little one each day. My blood pressure was not coming down and, secretly, I began to get scared.
In March of this year, I ran into an old friend that I hadn’t seen in a few years, Lisa Shaker-Knopp. Last time I ran into Lisa, she was overweight. This time, she glowed. Not only was she thin, she looked radiant, younger, healthier and more beautiful than I had ever seen her. She told me she was on this new program and she truly believed she had the ‘key’ to weight loss success, She promised to call me and to tell me about it.
Two months went by before I went to my first Matol meeting. The biology, the science behind the program and how it affects our physiology is what interested me the most. Two meetings later, I committed to the Matol Diet. Lisa forced me to get on a scale and I saw I now weighed 222 lbs. My goal was to lose 50 lbs and I started the program on May 29th. At the end of 7 days, I got on the scale and I had lost 13 lbs. I was absolutely stunned. I reconsidered my goal and changed it to 77 lbs and have never looked back. I have not cheated once.
Within another week, I realized I was no longer hobbling around in the mornings. The bones in my feet had stopped hurting. I felt so energized that I began waking up earlier in the morning before my alarm and stayed up later at night. The weight came off at an average of 5 lbs a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. I reached 100% of my goal and have lost 77 pounds to date. 77-pound loss in 6 months. The time has flown by. I am now wearing a size 8. My body fat went from a 39% to 28%. My blood pressure at last check was 117/68. I have gone back to working more hours, since I now have more energy then ever. I even participate in my daughter’s karate class every now and then.
I never thought I could achieve what I did. I am very proud. Thank you, Matol. Thank you, Lisa"

"After struggling with an extra 40 lbs. for the last 6 years and after the birth of my two daughters, I am thrilled to say that after only 18 days on the Matol Diet I lost 14.5 lbs. Since then I have gone on to lose a total of 40 lbs in only 12 weeks, WITHOUT EXERCISE! I am still in amazement of how easy it was. Sure I made my share of mistakes when mixing the food; I laugh about it now. I am so glad I persevered until I got it right, I knew it would work after seeing everyone else's testimonials on the web site, so thanks to all of you and congratulations! Three months after the treatment and I haven't even gained a pound. Since I had such good success, I started my own weight loss clinic; lose weight and find yourself in business. How many other weight programs can offer that? THANK YOU MATOL for giving me the tools to get myself back! And thank you Karen for being there for me."

“I am 48 years old and had been overweight for a few years with high cholesterol. After seeing my wife lose 41 lbs. in 12 weeks with the Matol Diet, I decided to give it a whirl, especially when she was eating so well and feeling so good. I am still in amazement of losing 25 lbs. in 3 weeks! I have gone on to lose a total of 37 lbs. in only 8 weeks without exercise! I haven’t been able to exercise because of health issues, now I feel like I can do anything. I am happy to say that my cholesterol is down which makes my wife and me very happy. For anyone who is hesitating, wait no more, I was a huge eater and was very content on this program and my energy is better than ever!”

“Oh yes, I lost 50 lbs in 4 months but that's only the icing! I was a type 2 diabetic, taking max medication to stay under 200, recovering from chemotherapy and radiation from the reoccurrence of breast cancer that left me with pulmonary problems, my thyroid was out of whack, I had cholesterol of 230, I had no energy and joint soreness and neuropathy in my hands and feet. After one month on the Matol Diet I was completely off diabetes drugs. Complete blood work 6 weeks after starting Matol was proof my thyroid and blood sugar was normal, and my cholesterol dropped to 150.  No longer do my elbows, hands and feet ache and I'm back to work 4 days instead of 2 and I can shop at Wal-Mart without a riding cart! My pulmonary, diabetes and radiation oncology physicians have said "You don't have to come back for ONE YEAR!  Thank you Matol!"

“I decided to lose some weight when I got frustrated trying on clothes and nothing fit anymore. Not the XL, nor the size 14-15. Although everyone was telling me I carried my weight very well it was time to lose it. A colleague of mine told me about the Matol Diet and how it really works. I must admit I was not convinced since weight loss cannot be that easy. This colleague of mine went as far as to make an appointment with Nicole, a Matol Diet Consultant and came along with me. The consultation was the turning point for me as I was explained the importance and effects of certain foods and their impact on our bodies. Also, how a certain mix of foods in one meal can have the opposite effects than what we wished for. This was an eye opener for me.
After my consultation I was sold! Let's do this! What did I have to lose except weight right?! The first week was not as easy as I thought. I did not realize how our eating habits really have an influence on our lives. I was making an effort to stick to the diet and not to cheat. What kept me going were the results after only one week! I was motivated to continue. By the second week the Matol Diet was easier and actually fit into my busy schedule. I took the time to eat breakfast which I did not do regularly prior to this diet. Come lunch time, it was a timeless effort as well. Come time for my weigh-in with Christine, my Matol Diet Consultant, and low and behold, more weight loss. I've been on the diet for seven weeks and I swear by the Matol way. My energy level is up and my weight is down. Life is great!! Right now, I feel comfortable saying I feel great, I look great and I owe it to the Matol Team.”

"Thank you Matol! I have lost 38 pounds in only 14 weeks. I feel so good I never thought I could do it with such ease and without pills. This was truly a safe and quick way to a new and improved life."

"I have been on Matol® for 15 years and even though I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, I have been able to teach line dancing to a group of about 150 seniors. Matol has given me energy and a feeling of well being but I still had a weight problem. I have never been able to stick to any diet because of my sweet tooth. I didn’t think I could go a day without something sweet. People sometimes scrap the frosting off a piece of cake; I would cut the cake in the middle so I would eat just a little cake and all the frosting. I was talking with Karen Cormier and she told me that after 3 days on the diet with no sugar that I wouldn’t crave it anymore. I thought, like that’s going to happen to me.
I saw other people lose all their excess weight and I decided to start on the Matol Diet. The first week I lost 7.5 pounds and I didn’t crave the sweets anymore. I was retaining fluid and now it’s all gone. I have more energy and in the mornings when I wake up I’m really awake. And I have a bounce to my line dancing steps now. I have lost 17 pounds so far and I feel so much better. I have all the desserts I need with the Matol Diet products which are delicious. I make muffins, cookies and puddings and the protein bar is delicious. Thanks to the Matol Diet I’ve lost weight that I thought I could never lose!”

"I tried Atkins, South Beach, even a private dietician but I was quite amazed at how quickly I lost on the Matol Diet.  A total of 50 pounds in 4 months and still counting.  Yes, you are on a diet but it doesn’t feel like it.  The cocoa shake satisfies my craving for sweets.  At dinner I always have a nice piece of meat or fish with plenty of vegetables and salad.  Going out to eat is not a problem either.  Order the same way you would eat at home.  I’m on my feet all day at work and normally by the afternoon I would feel tired and sluggish but on Matol I have so much energy.  I even wake up earlier in the mornings.  The Matol Diet is the only way to go.  It really works!"

"The Matol Diet is fantastic.  Easy to prepare, very portable and great tasting.  My daughter and I found it so easy to follow.  Most importantly, we learned how to eat properly: limit the carbs and sugar, eat plenty of vegetables with the right amount of protein.  This is for life!  What impressed my husband the most was that the dieting didn’t make us cranky.  We didn’t feel at all deprived!  In four months my daughter and I have lost a total of 82 pounds!  Most importantly we feel great!"

"I first heard about Matol from a flyer I received during my summer vacation in August of 2005.  That particular day, I had invited my sister over for breakfast and my niece handed me the flyer.  She started harassing me to call the number on the flyer and my response was, “No.  We will call some other day.”  Well, my niece didn’t take no for an answer.  She took the initiative to call and the next thing I knew my niece said, “She will be here in a half hour.”  I said, “But we are still in pyjamas.”  She replied, “Nicole said it didn’t bother her how we were dressed.”  So within a half hour, there was Nicole.  She sat down with us and explained the program.  After she was done, I told her I had to think about it because I was not a firm believer in drinking protein shakes.  After a few days of analyzing the pros and cons and not being happy with my weight, I decided to go for it.  I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try.  The only thing that could happen was that I would have less money in my pockets.
When I started the Matol program I found it a little difficult.  There were days when I was hungry and others that I felt great and full of energy.  As weeks and months went by I felt great about myself.  I was also full of energy.  If the program is followed properly, people should have no problem with losing weight or being hungry.  The important thing is that the supplements are taken every day and you should eat sufficient quantities of protein.  Being on maintenance is the hardest for me.  Trying to keep it off is a struggle in itself.  You have to be very disciplined and focused.  Remember that when you have worked hard to achieve something and you want it badly enough, you will succeed."

"When I started the Matol Diet on December 3rd 2005 I was at 144 pounds.  I had already been trying to do the right thing for myself even before I heard of Matol in May of 2005 when I was at 147.5 pounds.  I joined a fitness center and managed to lose 6 pounds by trying to watch what I was eating.  Like so many times before, I put the weight back on – this time 3 pounds and then another pound by the time I started Matol.  I never believed I would get under the 140 mark…it didn’t take too long for that to happen!!
I learned through Matol that you can’t just lose the pounds, you have to learn to keep it off by eating properly.  Matol not only helped me lose 24 pounds, but also showed me how to keep it off.  I still exercise too.  Now, it’s been over two months that I’ve been able to maintain my weight.  Since taking the Matol Diet I feel better than I have in a very long time.  Thank you to my friend and to Matol for your help."

"For as long as I can remember, there was always a little "20 pounds" that I wanted to lose. By the time I got pregnant, that 20 had creeped up to 40!!  After the baby, I was steady at 40 pounds over my goal. 
My sister, Christine, was working at the head office when the program was launched. I went on the program a little skeptical but hopeful that I would finally drop the excess weight. I was amazed to lose 35 pounds in 10 weeks!!  I have maintained this weight loss for over one year now. That, as I like to tell it, is how I "fell into this". Seeing that I had found this quite simple, Christine asked me if I would like to share this program with others, and make a little extra income.
Now, we work together and have helped, and are helping several people lose weight every month. It is extremely gratifying to help someone achieve a goal that they have been trying to achieve for so long with little or no success. We continue to strive to help as many people as we can attain a healthier lifestyle. 
Thank you Christine, and thank you Matol!"

"Over the past 6 years I have been complaining about my weight and went back and forth on whether or not to go on a diet.  I finally decided to try the Matol diet and I am extremely glad I did!  After 2 months I have achieved my goal of losing 25 pounds and I have learned to make healthier meal choices both at home and when dining out.  The Matol products are conveniently package and easy to make, which come in handy for a person like me who is often on the go, and it doesn't hurt that they taste great as well!  The encouragement I have and continue to receive from my Matol representative has made it all the more easy to lose the weight and keep it off!  Overall it has been a great experience and I would heartely recommend Matol to anyone thinking of going on a diet to achieve a healther weight and lifestyle."

“Pay to lose weight? Not on your life! If I can’t lose on my own will power, I’ll stay as I am. These were my thoughts as I heard of others trying Weight Watchers, TOPS, exercise programs and finally Curves. I didn’t have the time and not willing to spend the money until I hosted a Matol Diet tasting party where I saw and heard convincing evidence of the fact that I might lose after only 3 days on the diet. Well, I bought into it and the rest is history. 20 lbs gone in 6 weeks.  It never really felt like a diet and I felt great! I lost weight, pain and swelling in joints, cravings of favorite foods disappeared and could easily overlook sweets and foods not on my list.
I gained a new attitude towards cooking and eating, a sense of satisfaction without fullness and creativity in making meals. I also discovered , to my surprise that the times I did go off the list or back to forbidden foods, I could eat less, still be content and I didn’t gain anything back. Now I can promote the Matol Diet with determination and confidence because I know it works—not only for weight loss but for greater health.”

"I decided to tell the world about the most amazing diet out there! I’ve tried countless numbers of diets in my lifetime, and none can compare to this one. I have to be honest, it took almost a full year of convincing from my good friend Debbie, before I would even give it a try.
My life had hit an all time low, starting with my husband getting sick, numerous family problems and to top it off my precious nephew drowning. I of course turned to my one and only crutch in times of depression and need…Food, Food and more Food. I’m a certified closet eater, so, I carefully hid these eating binges from my family and friends. The only thing was I kept ballooning in size and my health was deteriorating. I went to the doctor and he sent me for blood work, which came back with horrid results. The doctor called wanting to put me on more meds, my sugars were up to 20.5, my cholesterol was through the roof and my magnesium was low. First I started freaking, my husband was really upset, and he said you have to take to take the meds, but I simply refused.
Then it came to me, I had to call Debbie, and she was my lifesaver. She took my before picture, weighed and measured me, and the next day my new life began. My only goal at the time was to feel better, and maybe live long enough to see my grandchildren grow up, graduate and get married. I now wish to spread the news about this wonderful product in hopes of helping some other people, who like me, are in need of a change in their lifestyle.
The first four days were the most difficult, as I was going through sugar withdrawals, but I made a solemn promise to Debbie, that I would give this diet a fair chance. I followed the program to a tee, and now nine months later I’m 81 lbs. lighter, sugars range from 4.2 - 5.2, and my blood work came back second to none, with my good cholesterol up and my bad cholesterol down. My blood pressure is that of a teenager, 110/70 – 120/75.
Another remarkable aspect of this diet is, you not only shed pounds and feel better, but you reshape your entire body. I was always a large woman, and went on many different kinds of diets, sure I lost weight, but not flab. I always had this blanket of flabby skin, especially around the stomach. With the Matol Diet you literally melt away-----No Flab!!! A few more things I would like to share with you is, that everyone has different taste, likes and dislikes, but I can honestly say I loved most of the food. Of course I found some more awesome than others but because there is such a variety, there is no problem finding something in the diet packs to suit every person’s taste. I’m getting close to where I want to be, but I really don’t want to give up the food. My plan now is to keep around my favorite food packets and they will be my treats versus junk food, which would have been my alternative before I retrained myself to eat healthy and nutritiously. The Matol Diet teaches you what foods you can eat to lose weight, maintain weight or cause you to gain weight, a valuable lesson that we can all benefit from. I got my life back again, not only, do I feel younger, but I look younger too. Finally a diet with a beginning, middle and end. This diet is totally amazing and I feel great!”

"In my mid 30’s, I was in the best shape of my life, thanks to a fairly grueling (and time consuming and expensive) daily regimen of spinning or weightlifting plus delivered prepared diet food. Life circumstances forced a change and I found myself approaching my 40’s with a slow and steady weight gain, even though I exercised and thought I watched what I ate. Over 4 years I gained around 20 pounds and felt unhappy with my appearance as I turned 40 this year. Nothing was working anymore to keep the weight off, and I now know that I was operating on some misconceptions about sugar, carbohydrates and “fat free” foods. I saw my sister at the end of April for the first time in 6 months and she looked so fabulous, I asked her what she was doing. She is a nutritionist and her standards are quite rigorous, so I knew I could trust her advice. She told me about the Matol program and before she was even finished talking I knew I wanted to try it. I lost my goal of 15 pounds within six weeks. I feel very healthy and energetic, my allergies have mysteriously disappeared, and people are commenting on my bright eyes and clear skin (not to mention my diminished rear end!). Going forward, I plan to maintain my new healthy habits with Matol supplements and Matol foods as snacks. I’ve never considered selling any kind of product before, but I believe in Matol so thoroughly that I have become a Certified Coach. Sharing information about this program with other people is like giving them a gift! I just wanted to drop some weight and look better on the outside, but I got so much more… a total overhaul on the inside too. So far everyone I’ve introduced to Matol has had experiences similar to mine. Matol really has changed my life!”

"I am a healthcare administrator and work in a very busy and progressive OB/GYN practice. I see women in all stages of life every day and am acutely aware of the obesity epidemic we are experiencing in our country as well as the statistics of heart disease and diabetes in women. I know the importance of exercise and nutrition yet I had been struggling with my own weight problems for several years. Weight was not a problem for me until I reached my late 30’s and then it seemed no matter what I did my weight continued to climb and my clothing sizes kept going up as well! I tried several different diets over the years and worked out both at home and with a trainer but nothing seemed to work and the numbers on the scale kept going up.   
Our practice had been looking for a weight loss program that we would feel comfortable offering to our patients; one that didn’t require pills or shots and that took a much more natural approach. In December we began looking at the Matol program but wanted to see if it would really work before introducing it to our patients so I volunteered to be the “guinea pig”.  I began the program the beginning of January albeit with a great deal of skepticism. I really didn’t believe this “diet” was going to be any different than anything else I had done but I had to give it a try.  My husband even agreed to follow the program with me so I wasn’t doing this all alone.  At the end of the first week I went to weigh myself and I remember thinking that I wouldn’t see any change on the scale. You can imagine my surprise when I saw that I had lost 71/2 pounds!!!   From that point it became my weekly ritual to see how much I had lost. After the first three weeks I was truly beginning to see the difference in how my clothes fit and how I felt. People were starting to notice and wanted to know what I was doing and of course I was a huge advocate of offering this plan to our patients. I never felt that the program was hard to follow and I found most of the food to be quite good.  I found myself paying attention to those “urges” I would get to grab a snack in the evening and discovered that almost all of it was purely out of habit, not necessity. If I ever began to get frustrated or bored with what I was eating all I had to do was look in my closet and in the mirror and my frustration would dissipate because I loved how I now looked and felt.
I have lost 35 pounds since the beginning of January and still have another 20 to go. While there were no measurements taken when I began, I know I have lost over five inches in my waist and at least four in each leg.  Not only have I become a huge advocate for the Matol program but I am also a certified Matol coach and absolutely love working with our patients and seeing them take control of their weight and life.  I would strongly encourage anyone who has been weight challenged in the past to use this program to achieve their goals."

"I am 73 years old and after our four children grew up and followed their own interests my eating habits hadn't changed from the more energetic previous years and the pounds crept on each year with less output of energy. Each spring and fall season I needed to buy larger clothes.
In the past 30 years I have tried at least 10 diets or weight loss plans. Some of these plans were good and along with an exercise program I could always lose a few pounds in the first few months but then slow down and I would have trouble adhering to the food plan and the pounds would always creep back on making me heavier than when I started. I found myself in envy of the slimmer people. My knees & back ached and my arches had fallen in my feet, making walking painful and therefore I exercised less. As a result, I had many visits to a podiatrist to get my arches back into shape with orthotics.
I began to 'people watch' and noticed people my own age and older walking on the street. Most were not walking but waddling down the street from excess weight and foot problems. Hip and knee replacements are very common procedures in this area. I decided I didn't want to be this weight any longer and add more pounds and stress to my body each year and age myself prematurely.
So which weight loss plan would I try next? Along came the Matol Diet which I decided to try for a few months. My goal was to lose 55 lbs. I started in Jan. 2005. The plan was new and because of the way the Plan was printed I unknowingly started on the 'alternate plan' instead of the accelerated plan, and I did think it was a lot of food to fit into a day. I learned at the Matol Diet Clinic in Niagara Falls that the 'alternate plan' is a slower way of losing weight. At the time I thought I was doing well losing an average of 1 lb. every week but I realize now that I should have lost the weight much faster. I had 50 lbs. off a week before Christmas but gained backed 5 lbs. because of the many varieties of food which surrounded me at holiday time, many of which had sugar content. The next day I felt ill from the sugary foods. Christmas slowed down my weight loss dramatically and after Christmas I found it difficult adhering to the plan and YES, I still had sugar cravings. Another learning experience.
To date I have lost 49 lbs. I feel good on the Matol Diet and faithfully take the recommended supplements: the liquid Matol/Km, EFA/Omega 3-6-9 caps, MegaVitamins and Calcium & Magnesium which I know I NEED to keep well and I have lots of energy. I think the most difficult part of the Matol Diet is staying focused on the end results. It is an exercise of control of mind over body. I do not have group support so I need and use the Matol Diet Support calls to help me stay focused. If I miss the call I listen to the info line several times a week.
I love the foods on the Matol Diet and the feeling of satisfaction as long as I don't consume foods with sugar content. I also like the way my body is coming back into a more feminine shape. My back, knees and feet don't ache anymore and I can accomplish much more in a day with energy left over. I enjoy going shopping for clothes now. My tops were extra large, now I can wear a small. My slacks were size 20, now I can wear a size 12. Amazing. I learned I can lose weight easily on the Matol Diet and I also learned to be cautious because my sugar cravings are right at the surface ready to pounce on me if I consume foods with sugar content, even fresh fruits. I have learned to go to bed no later than 10 PM or I get food cravings. I am anxious to lose the remaining 6 lbs. so that I can proceed with the maintenance plan and test out the performance of my pancreas, but I think I'll always have to beware of sugary foods.
My advice is to stay focused on your goal, don't listen to negative responses from friends and family or try to use substitutes on the plan. Stay on the Matol Diet and use the Matol foods when needed until your weight is lost. My regret is that I didn't start on the accelerated Plan, then my excess weight would be long gone."

"I have had a lifetime of weight battles.  I am a very short woman - 5'1"- and have always carried weight in my lower body. In fact, I was termed "thunder thighs" on many occasions! I have always been embarrassed about my legs. Over the years my belly also became a source of trouble and although I have been active most of my life, my weight has fluctuated as much as 62 pounds.
I have tried every diet under the sun. In the past, I have lived my life on a constant "diet."  Nothing I did really worked in the long-term. Oh, I have lost weight but, it always came back! My story, this time, started with the unexpected death of my darling and "healthy" father.  On August 22nd, 2004, while on the golf course, he died of a cardiac arrest.  It threw our family for a loop and from that day to January 2005, I managed to put on 30 pounds!! I went from a size 8 to a 12 in 4 months.
As a massage therapist, and as the sister of a chiropractor, I have always had a sensible eating program in my life. I realized that I may be in trouble, too, as my body fat was registering at a staggering 37.8% and my weight at 160! I hired a personal training facility and started eating 5 small meals a day in the attempt to fix this problem. After 7 months of this routine, I was 162!  And my body fat was down by a measly 2%! Talk about frustrated! Finally, my acupuncture physician suggested I go to a "meeting" about some protein in a packet he referred to as "astronaut food."  Normally, I would not entertain the idea of packaged food but I was desperate to get to the bottom of my weight and fat woes so I went. And, on November 29th I started on the Matol Diet program.  What a change my life took that day. In more ways than one.  I have lost 29 pounds to date. I am wearing size 4's and 6's! My body composition has changed most dramatically. My thighs, once measuring 27 inches each, are down to 21 inches! That's 6 inches from each thigh!  No more thunder thighs. I may actually wear shorts this season! My waist went from 31.5 inches to 25.5 (6 inches melted off). And my hips, from 42 inches to 36 (6 inches). Not only that, my energy level is through the roof! I feel like I am in my 20's again. People say my skin and my eyes are "glowing!"  Most importantly, I lost almost 12% body fat in 4 months - I am down to 23.8% from 35.8%. AND, my lean muscle mass went up! I am one of the busiest people I know ( we all are today!) with a full time business, 3 girls, a husband who travels, a house, etc. I find this to be one of the most convenient and easy programs to follow.  I take my stuff in the car as I travel from house to house giving massages. I don't skip meals anymore, and I save money stopping for lunch! I feel so empowered about the future of my body, and I feel like I have a tool in my tool box to keep me on track. This is permanent. I will never be on another diet in my life.  I believe with my whole heart that the Matol Diet was an answer to my prayers. I believe it's a gift from above and that I have healed my pancreas so that I will be able to live without the threat of a 30 pound gain again.  What a wonderful feeling of control!
My advice to the skeptics - learn a little about the physiology of your body. Understand that by not giving your body a chance to fail by overloading it with carbs, and by giving it an adequate amount of protein, it will have no choice but to go for the "stored" fat. When that happens, you will see and feel remarkable changes in your body. If you follow this program, you are guaranteed to succeed. If it worked for me, I know it will work for anyone!"

“I lost 125 pounds on the Matol Diet. I went into this with a lot of skepticism. I had tried almost EVERYTHING under the sun and had not had success in my 30+ years of this weight loss battle. My doctor, as well as several of my friends, was suggesting that I have gastric bypass surgery. Although I considered it, I did not feel comfortable that this was the answer for me. I went to several of the Matol meetings before I was convinced that this may actually be the answer for which I had been praying.
I started the Matol Diet on Oct 1, 2005. At that time, I was wearing the largest sizes available from the large size ladies clothes store…5X in tops, 36/38 in pants, and 32/34 in dresses. I made the decision to put 100% commitment into doing the diet the right way. I had immediate weight loss results. I also had some additional benefits such as sleeping through the night (which had not happened in years), decreased pain and stiffness in my ankles and knees, and I was able to get off of my high blood pressure medication by December 1, 2005. My cholesterol, which was not high to start with, has dropped 40 points.
I have been amazed at how quickly the weight has come off, but almost more importantly, is how wonderful I feel. I tell folks that, “it feels great to feel great.” I have been fortunate to not have any cravings that haunt me (I’m a chocaholic!!!). The Matol Diet fills me up so I never feel hungry. I do not cook so I have learned how to stay within the guidelines of the diet yet still be able to eat in restaurants.
I’m not only thrilled with my results with Matol, but I’m very appreciative of the knowledge and guidance I’ve received from Julie Phillips, Dr. Shemesh, Abby Saylor (who told me about Matol…”thank you Abby!”) and Mary Ellen Rivera. They have made this 5-month journey so much easier than if I had had to do it alone. I hope to become a Matol Diet coach myself so that I can help others be successful as these four folks have helped me.
I still need to lose at least another 50 pounds. I am confident that my weight loss battle will soon be over and I will have finally won this war.”

"I am 70 years old and I play tennis and golf 3 times per week. In order to understand why I went on the diet, you have to know my history.
Being overweight has always been a problem in my family. I have been on and off diets all my life. I generally lose 5 lbs and then, gain 10 lbs back. In November 2005, a friend, Dr. Joy Ellyn Ryan, introduced me to the Matol Diet.
I am a cancer survivor of almost 30 years. I have been through several surgeries, chemo therapies, radiation and many different drugs. Since August 2005, I have been on a steroid which has greatly reduced my tumor marker. For those of you who don’t know what a tumor marker is, it is a blood test which measures the level of cancer cells in the blood. One of the side effects of the steroid is it guarantees weight gain and I did. Another side effect is it may cause liver damage. By November 2005, I weighed over 200 pounds and was buying new clothes every week.
On November 11th, 2005, Dr. Joy Ellyn Ryan invited me to a Matol Diet gathering. By then I was very desperate and knew I had to do something to put a stop to my weight gain so I signed up for the Matol Diet right away. I was going to wait until after Thanksgiving to begin the diet but with her encouragement, I decided not to wait. To my surprise, I started losing right away and did not even gain over Thanksgiving. I also made it through the Christmas holidays without a problem. I must confess, I did try some home made fudge a friend makes every year but found it was too sweet. It did not agree with me.
I have been on the Matol Diet 4 months today and have lost 35 lbs. I really did not have a problem staying on the diet even though I am not a vegetable lover and I missed fruit the most. I would get hungry in the afternoons but the Peach Mango drink gave me a boost. I liked not having to weigh and measure myself or to have to check ingredients on food labels. I think the most amazing thing about the Matol Diet is that the pounds just seem to melt away. I have no flab and now even have a hard time finding my “love handles”. I also like being able to tuck my blouse in my shorts.
A group of us went to the meeting in Tampa several weeks ago. On the way up, we stopped by Tampa Bay and had our pictures taken. When I saw the photograph, it was a few seconds before I recognized myself. It is only then that I realized how much I had lost. I have enjoyed having people tell me they noticed I have lost weight and how good I look. I feel good and have lots of energy.
In the past, whenever I went through the check out at the grocery store I would buy a candy bar. Now I am not even tempted. The Matol Diet has satisfied my craving for sweets. I have 5 lbs. to go and know that this time I will make my goal and be able to keep the weight off!
THANKS MATOL! For those of you just starting out - stick with it. It really does work and is very rewarding."

"I am a mother of 4 children ages 7 to 16. Surprisingly, my weight gain did not come from the birth of my children rather it was a hormonal issue. For the last 4 years, I have desperately tried to get back my figure and stamina. My problem was not that I couldn't stick to a diet which is usually the issue with some people. I could stick to any diet and any exercise regime even though it was very difficult at times with having to schedule time for the gym, eat different meals and make time for my children. Unfortunately, I would see some results then eventually gain the weight back. I was so discouraged because like I said I am able to follow "diet" plans exactly as I should whether it is easy or not. When I was introduced to the Matol Diet, I was open to the plan but I found it way too simple to believe that it would work. This time, there was no mandatory exercise and I could eat 4 times a day, which seemed too good to be true. I started the Matol Diet in October and have lost 17 pounds. What's more incredible is that I've lost 4" off my waist, 3" off my hips and 2.5" off my legs. Even with only losing 17 pounds I feel like I'm starting to see the old me again because of the inches I've lost. The thing I love most about the Matol Diet is that it doesn't take time away from my busy daily schedule. I have my Cocoa Drink for breakfast which is quick for me to whip up, considering the mornings are always hectic. I eat veggies on the go and have a quick soup for lunch. Best of all I get to enjoy family dinnertime because I can eat the same meal that I serve my children. All that and I am never hungry."

"For a number of years now I have wanted to lose 15 pounds to get back to where I feel the healthiest. I have tried different things, but with my "sweet tooth" I have always given in to the urges of sweets. I decided to give the Matol Diet a try and and I now have reached my goal and feel tremendous."

"I heard about the Matol Diet Plan and I learned how sugar affects the pancreas and causes weight gain and possibly adult type 2 diabetes. I started the Matol Diet and within 90 days, I had released over 30 pounds of ugly fat!
It has been so easy for me and I feel so great that I have changed my goal to 50 pounds. To date, I have lost a total of 56 pounds. The Matol Diet Program works! Nothing beats success!"

"The Matol Diet is one of the best things to happen to me. My first week on the diet, I lost 10 lbs. I could not believe it. When I started this diet, I had made a commitment to myself to give it 30 days to see what happened. I could not believe how easy it was. With your meals, all you had to do was pick one and add water. HOW EASY! The first month I had lost a total of 25 pounds. WOW! In total I have lost 56 lbs in 10 weeks. Amazingly enough I have been off the diet for over 4 months and none of the weight has come back. I haven't been this weight for over 25 years. I plan to go back on the diet in the spring. I would like to lose 20 more pounds, and I know I can do it with this amazing diet.
I truly encourage anyone who is thinking about losing weight to give this diet a try. With the 30-day money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose but the weight. You will truly be amazed at how easy this is. Good Luck.”

“I successfully lost 79 lbs on the Matol Diet in 13 weeks and a total of 138 lbs.  At 6’ 3” and 365 lbs, I was a pretty big guy when I started the diet in June 2005.
The last time I visited my doctor he had grim news about my diabetes, “Charles, we have lost the battle,” he said.  My pancreas was still overproducing insulin but I just couldn’t resign myself to the world of type I diabetes and the aggravation of multiple injections of insulin for the rest of my life. Then I got a call from my sister-in-law who told me about the Matol Diet. I was skeptical at first because I have tried and failed at just about every diet under the sun. But she was steadfast in her belief of the high quality Matol diet protein products, their supplements and their approach to weight loss. A month later, I called my sister-in-law at the ungodly hour of midnight to thank her for saving my life.
My blood sugar level used to be around 225 but it dropped to 116 after only one week on the diet.  Five weeks later, it had stabilized around 80. My pH balance was way too acidic and now it’s at a comfortable 6.5.  Even my blood pressure went down from a dangerously high 149/90 to 117/70.  I effortlessly lost 51 lbs in the first 6 weeks.
I used to be on 11 different medications for my heart, high blood pressure, and type II diabetes. The costs of these prescriptions took US$375 out of my family’s monthly budget. I’m looking forward to my upcoming visit to the doctor, especially to get a new reading on my triglycerides which were at a life threatening 555. 
Today, I feel like a new man.  I have improved my muscle tone; my skin has a more youthful look, even my hair looks better. Except for my shoes and one belt with 10 new holes in it, I’ve taken my entire wardrobe of ‘fat clothes’ and sent it to the Louisiana relief efforts after the Katrina hurricane.  My waist line is now a much more comfortable 44 down from 54 inches.
A few days ago I was wearing sunglasses and met an acquaintance I’ve known for 30 years. We talked for a while, shook hands and went our separate ways. Later on that night, I called him only to realize he hadn’t even recognized me. “That was you?” he said, dumbfounded.  Some people even think I’m taller.
The Matol Diet has changed my life and it was so easy to follow. Give yourself just one more chance. You won’t be disappointed. I guarantee it.”

"Last fall, I participated at the Health Fair in Halifax, promoting Matol products. I felt great as I have been on Matol since 1989 but was embarrassed by my weight. How could I promote a healthy lifestyle and not look the part. At that time I was 40 pounds heavier than I am today. Today, those people that came to our Matol booth would not recognize me, for I am younger, happier, and a lighter person. I feel as though a new person lives at my house, and I don’t even know her. She has a spring to her walk and looks and feels healthier than she has in 10 years!
Fifteen weeks ago, my goal was to lose 40 pounds, and now that I have accomplished this, today my goal is to help as many people as I possibly can feel great about themselves. I am happy to be me again! There is something that happens inside when you feel good about yourself, people notice when you start to like yourself again! There is a spring in your walk and your mirror is no longer the enemy. You shop in stores you have not visited in years.
I loved every day on this program. I was never hungry, never had cravings, looked forward each and every day to my breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack. How hard is this? Not hard at all! When you understand and know why you can’t lose weight and commit to maintain the program, the rest is easy. I can relate to everyone being tired of hearing the word ‘diet’, but please give the Matol Diet a try and you will never fear the word “Diet” again."

“I would like to first start by telling everyone that is on the Matol Diet weight loss plan or thinking about getting on it that I got on it basically just to prove it couldn't work. Km® has done wonders for me with my energy level as well as helping to lower my cholesterol significantly.  So significantly, that I am proud to say that my blood test came back rated A+ which means I am in the top 3 percentile in the United States. I decided that I was not going to workout or lift weights. At 267 lbs, I was a little nervous getting started with the diet and thought I would be hungry all the time.  The exact opposite happened in that I told some other people that I challenge you to eat a soup and salad at lunch time and walk away hungry.  I started to really look forward to my pudding or cake at night while I was watching the ball game or a movie. This routine became so easy I felt guilty losing weight while eating like this and before I knew it 9 weeks had gone by and I had melted away 45 lbs! I have taken back control of my weight without a struggle and I am so pleased with the results.  I promise if you are thinking of doing something about your weight and taking back control of your life that you will not be sorry when you decide to do the Matol Diet weight loss plan.”

“After just 4 months on the Matol Diet I lost 40 lbs, I went from 210 lbs to 170 lbs! I was a size 22 and now I am a size 14. I feel wonderful! I want to encourage everyone to go on the Matol Diet because you will lose weight in a healthy and safe manner without anxiety and sacrifices. The Matol Diet really works!”

"For many years we have struggled with the “battle of the bulge.” We've tried every diet and weight loss program that came down the pike, with no long term success. Like over135
million North Americans, we still suffered with the same old problem of being overweight.In the Spring of 2005 we decided to get serious about dealing with our unsightly, unwanted and unhealthy weight problem.  We had seen the success experienced by our friends and associates on The Matol Diet, so we "committed" ourselves to "the treatment."  Here are the results.  In late June we were featured on Matol’s Web Site as proud new members of the Matol Diet Success Club! Norma had lost 27 lbs. and in just 6 weeks I (Lowden) had dropped 20 lbs. This happened without severe cravings!"

“For 20 years I have been trying to lose weight. I am 41 years old, single and was always short and stocky. I went from overweight to obese. I tried Weight Watchers, Diet Center and then Weight Watchers again and every fad diet in every magazine. My latest endeavor was Curves and I lost 12 lbs in one year. I was depressed and to drown in my sorrow, I would buy potato chips, chocolates and Pepsi. I noticed Karen Cormier had lost weight on this “new” Matol Diet and I checked her out from all angles because I couldn’t believe she actually lost the weight because I knew her personally and also knew she had been struggling to lose any weight. Standing 5 ft tall and weighing 210 lbs, I started the Matol Diet. Even though my finances were tight, I was committed to this program and I told my sister who lives in Michigan that when she comes home to Nova Scotia to visit that she would meet a new “smaller” big sister at the airport. After 4 days on the program, my energy kicked in big time because of the release of sugar and my body started to burn my fat reserves. In 7 days, I lost 6 lbs, in my 2nd week 10 lbs, and after 5 weeks, 20 lbs. I was now in high gear. The Matol Diet packets gave me a convenient and easy way of eating food and best of all they controlled my bad habits. After 5 months on the diet, 40 lbs were released from my body. I cannot believe the scales, some days I get on and off 4 times! My long term goal is to lose 30 more lbs for a total of 70 lbs. And with my friend “The MATOL DIET” I know that day is coming. I want to thank the girls I work with for their encouragement and all the compliments. They truly were my support group by cheering me on to reach each goal in my weight loss endeavor on the Matol Diet!”

“Prior to February, I ate what I liked and didn’t care much about the fact that my type 2 diabetes was getting worse. However warnings from the doctor and an awareness of just a few of the horrible consequences of unchecked diabetes were there, so, being a Matol distributor, when the Diet became available, I went on it and… My Glucometer readings went from being out of control to being in control in a day or two and I started losing weight. My insulin requirements went from 30 units in the morning and 16 units at night (a lot) to 0 units in the morning and at night."

"In January of 2005, I started the Matol Diet. I thought I was in Heaven getting to eat all the great puddings and cakes, let alone the out-of this-world Peach-Mango drink. I lost 30 lbs. in the first month. I was eating 6 to 7 Matol meals plus other vegetables. My doctor told me to stay with it, because I had a very serious thyroid problem and losing the weight would help a lot. I continued on the diet and went from a size 24 dress to, currently, a size 16. As of May of 2005 I have lost a total of 50 lbs. I am still losing weight and I feel 20 years younger. I will always be grateful to God, to Matol and this great company. I have a goal to lose 30 more lbs. and to go on following my dream, which is helping others to have freedom from being overweight and to have financial freedom as well. It is great to feel great. It was just simply amazing to watch it all disappear."

"For the past 15 years I tried many good weight programs but because the weight loss was slow and tedious, I would simply give up. I think it is awesome that I lost 14 pounds in one month and 22 pounds in 10 weeks on this program while going through menopause. I have lost a total of 37 pounds!"

“I lost 22 pounds in 2 1/2 months! I am hooked on the products which are delicious, convenient and practical when traveling. Most importantly, they are full of healthy nutrients ensuring that I can take it for as long as I need. I want to lose an additional 12 pounds and I know that with the Matol Diet Plan I will be successful. I will recommend the Matol Diet to anyone who wants to lose weight and has failed with other diets!”

"I began the Matol Diet with a goal of losing 25 pounds. After only 3 weeks on the plan, I lost 14 pounds. The products are conveniently packaged, easy to make, and taste great. With the simplicity of the weight loss plan, and making use of the delicious products, I reached my goal of losing 25 pounds in only 10 weeks. I have lost a total of 52 pounds."

“I began the Matol Diet with a goal of losing 10 pounds. In just a little over 3 weeks I lost the 10 pounds. I had tried other diets over the past years and since weight loss had been tedious and slow, I would give up thus resulting in gaining weight. I love the Matol Diet Plan and will recommend the Matol Diet to anyone who wants to lose weight and has failed with other diets.”