Chester tried everything under the sun to lose weight. Unable to control his appetite, he would then fall into a yo-yo pattern of weight loss and gain. Because obesity and diabetes run in his family, he was determined to lose weight. "I never thought I was obese, but I felt tired all the time," recalls Chester. "I also knew that being close to 250 pounds, I was not immune to diabetes the way I was going."

It all started with a little surfing Surfing the Internet, Chester discovered the Herbalife web site. "I was intrigued by Herbalife, but skeptical," says Chester. "Before I contacted an Herbalife Distributor, I said to myself, ' I've tried everything else, including hypnosis, so what do I have to lose?' "

The results were immediate Chester quickly lost nine pounds in the first week just using Total Control®. He also noted an increase in his energy and was motivated to take his already-active exercise routine to the next level. "I upgraded to Herbalife's Weight-Management Program," remarks Chester, "and shed even more pounds."

Bursting with vigor In just five months, Chester trimmed down to 179 pounds and went from a 42-inch waist to 29 inches. "I have boundless energy," exclaims Chester. "People look at me differently-and some people don't even recognize the 'new me.' "*

Key motivator: "My desire to feel good and wear clothes that flatter me." Diet tip: "Set reachable goals and don't give up." Favorite "thin 'n fit" activity: Basketball and walking.

Then: 244 pounds
Now: 179 pounds