The Program

| Testimonial |

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		"I have started Get Downsized because changing lives is my passion and it's what I am great at. I feel in love with the Biggest Loser, I would cry every episode! I want to give people in Michigan the same chance that those courageous contestants had. When you have no hope in having your dreams come true, I want to show you how easy we can make it possible." Don't let fear hold you back from doing this! The Hardest part is making the call. The rest we are there every step of the way." If you would have told me 3 months ago that I would be where I am today, I would have laughed at you. I was 252 lbs, completely out of shape, ate whatever I wanted, sat around every night and watched TV. I spent most of my teens and early 20's weighing in between 180 and 199 lbs. Since 2003, some way or another, I gained over 60 lbs. I have tried EVERY diet you could think of; every pill, every book, every video, every gimmick known to man. I would lose 15 - 20 lbs and then be done. And gain 25 back.
At the end of September, I saw a posting on Facebook asking for anyone looking to lose 80 lbs or more for a local "Biggest Loser" program called Get Downsized. I figured there was some sort of gimmick, or trick but I decided to call. I talked to Todd on a Tuesday, went in for an audition on Wednesday, and started the program on that Saturday!! I went in for our first meeting and cried pretty much from start to finish. Both out of fear and excitement; I was embarrassed that it had come to this... that I was 252 lbs and squeezing into a size 20. Todd and Mandi talked about how difficult this journey was going to be, and all 10 of sat there thinking and saying out loud that we could do it and we would be fine. I made myself a promise, that no matter WHAT I would NOT quit!!! I will not lie; the first 2 weeks were HELL!! I was an emotional and physical wreck. But then slowly, I started to become stronger, run faster and further, lift more weight, have more endurance, and feel better about myself. My pants quickly became loose and soon would not stay up at all. I watched person after person give up, and with every person that left, I became stronger and more determined. By week 5 I was the only female left in the group. After just 10 weeks I had lost 48 lbs and over 10 inches in my waist alone. Has it been difficult? Yes! Have there been days I cried? Yes! Have I thought about giving up?? NO. Todd and Mandi have put SO much into this program and into MY success that not only for myself, but for them, I would never quit. They have pushed me to my limits and beyond, because they believed in me and knew that I could be pushed. They have put together a group of people and supporters for us that is absolutely AMAZING!! I cannot express to them or ANYONE how thankful I am for all that they have done for us. They have 100% changed my life and I will never be able to express that to them or repay them for that.
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		I started the “ Get Downsized “ program with the hopes of losing a bunch of weight. Towards the end, not only did I physically lose weight but I was mentally better prepared to make choices in life, because of the help and guidance given to me by Todd Coburn and Mandi Cobb. They challenged me in ways that I never thought possible. Todd and Mandi’s vast knowledge of nutrition and training helped me to achieve my weight loss goals. When the program ended, I had lost 103 lbs and there is no way I could have accomplished this without the Get Downsized team! A lot of people call them personal trainers, but personally, I think they deserve a more fitting title of “personal life changers”. I could not have completed this program without Todd and Mandi’s motivation and dedication and their personal support.  Their ability to motivate helped push me to my limits and then some. I suffer from Crones Disease (42 bleeding stomach ulcers) and Spongeiatic Dermatitis (Over 9 skin ulcers).
At my peak weight of 305 lbs, the disease was at its very worst. During the “ Get Downsized “ program, however, Get Downsized educated me on the proper foods to eat, especially for someone with my ailments this was a benefit to my overall health. I was completely medication free, as Get Downsized team took the natural organic approach with my meal plans. Four months later, after completing the weight loss program,  Todd Coburn and Mandi Cobb succeeded where medical doctors had failed in medication, which sent my diseases into remission (healed) and my skin ulcers are closed and healed as well. Today I weigh 179 lbs and with my life style change, I now have the ability to live the healthy life I had always dreamed of completely medication free.  This is greatly due to the contributions of the Get Downsized team had made to me both mentally and physically as my personal trainers, my personal life changers and most of all, my personal friends. -Mike Renda
What people say about us "It has been such an exciting time for me right now, besides meeting new members at the studio, I also have the privilege, (for the 2nd time) of working with Mandi Cobb and Todd Colburn, in training their "Get Downsized" clients. So far we have completed 3 weeks of Sundays cycling classes with the contestants and I can definitely tell they are getting the hang of it, as well as REALLY enjoying it. And when it comes to all the difficult training they have completed as well as have ahead of them, enjoyment in their exercise is incredibly important." Jimmy Wilde "Words cant explain the smile on my face today....Officially down to 178lbs... People, the last time i was 170 anything was back in middle school! WOOHOOOOO! I feel like superwoman!! :)" Roselin Butris "In March 2010, just before I heard about the Get Downsized program, I was in the hospital with congestive heart failure. I also have arthritis in my knees and hands. When I first started the Get Downsized program, I couldn't walk up 1 flight of stairs without resting at the top. Yesterday, I went up and down 10 flights of stairs 5 times! I have lost 36 pounds in the first 4 weeks! " Joe Culp "i lost 7 more pounds and that makes my total number 19!! im very happy that all of the hard work is paying off :) I am also 3 pants sizes smaller!! i cant wait to go shopping soon :)" Ashley Wicklund