Wayne Z's Story

“I’ve lost 60 pounds, but for me, it’s about more than the number on the scale—it’s about being there to watch my granddaughter grow up.”

I found Metabolic about ten years ago when Shane was the manager here, and I lost 30 pounds at that time. I kept it off for about two years, and then I slowly got out of the change-life-change mode, back to bad habits, and I put it back on. Then I had gotten up to 225 pounds. I had a new granddaughter, and I decided I’d like to see her grow up. And so I thought I needed to get a little healthy. A 55-year class reunion was in the back of my mind as well, and I decided I was going to shoot for 50 pounds. About a year and a half ago, I came back and started with Santana, and I ended up losing 60 pounds. When I hit 50, I decided if I hit ten more, I would get back to my high school weight for the high school reunion. That’s kind of my history with Metabolic.

Before losing the weight, I was dealing with high blood pressure. I’ve always been active—I’m a P.E. major, football coach and high school principal—but what I found was the difference in endurance. The exercise is a lot easier. I was walking three miles a day, bicycling, and playing a lot of pickleball. Now that I’ve lost weight, I’m able to get to some shots that I wasn’t able to before. I have a little more movement. I was wearing a size 40 pants, and now I’m down to a size 32. I’ve lost about 60 pounds. But for me, it’s about more than the number on the scale. It’s about being healthy, having the endurance to do the things I enjoy, and being there to watch my granddaughter grow up. She’ll be two in February, and I want to be there for all the moments ahead.

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*Success stories shown are from actual Metabolic Research Center clients who followed the MRC program, prepared their own food, visited an MRC center regularly, and modified their diet and lifestyle. Results are not typical and will vary.

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A Life-Changing Experience at Metabolic Research Center! I remember vividly crying and telling my husband, "I can't live like this anymore." That night I did research and decided I needed a professional. For years my weight would drastically jump up and down. This time I had been diagnosed with a medical condition that emphasized weight gain, and I sank into a hole of depression. My daughter, who was 5 years old at the time, would constantly ask me to play on the floor and run around the playground. Every time I had to say no, leaving her with hurt feelings when I wasn't capable of doing what she desperately needed from me. I didn't know at the time that July 13, 2024 would be the day that changed my life forever, a new start where I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I sat down with Nicole that morning and shared my life struggles. She was warm, welcoming, and gave me the comfort to put all my trust in her. She explained how all the programs offered are tailored to your individual needs. This was a lifestyle change, not just another diet! The best part is you have a full team backing you - keeping you accountable and cheering you on. I've never felt supported like this before. The whole team was genuinely excited about your success. Every month, more inches and pounds just slid off like butter. I felt like me again! I felt energetic, motivated, and was even sleeping through the night. The most exciting part was when my daughter noticed the change. By January, I was down 58 pounds! Going into maintenance, Josh has been wonderful keeping me on track. He always has an answer for any obstacles that come my way. He's very knowledgeable, kind, and goes above and beyond to help make my journey comfortable and successful. I would definitely recommend Metabolic Research Center to anyone looking for a life change. This program gave me my life back and allowed me to be the mother my daughter deserves.

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