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My journey with Transition began by reading heartfelt testimonials written by clients, and now here I am, 50 pounds lighter writing my very own review! For those of you who shared your story on the website, thank you! Your stories gave me the confidence to make the call that ultimately changed my life.
My troubles with weight and body image began during adolescence and has spanned over most of my adult life. Over the course of time, I temporarily lost and gained weight numerous times with diets that were not sustainable. Eventually, my age and metabolism caught up with me and I found myself the heaviest I had ever been. I was also the unhappiest I had been in my life, masking my feelings to hide the physical and emotional pain I was in from everyone around me.
Transition changed my whole outlook on weight loss. I remember the first time I walked through the door for my consultation. I was warmly welcomed by staff and that made my anxiety quickly disappear. I found myself willingly able to talk about my struggles with my weight, something I was never able to do before, especially with people I had just met. Their approach was so different from other methods of weight loss I tried in the past. I was blown away by the support they provided, as it seemed to cover every aspect of successful weight loss. I signed up for 12 weeks and left there feeling uplifted and hopeful.
Taking that leap of faith was the best decision I could have made for myself. Over a course of three months so many positive changes occurred. I learned so much about my body! Cheryl explained the results of my bloodwork and educated me about food choices, my internal organ function, and how to make healthy choices. Joe provided me with an exercise plan that we adjusted regularly, offered excellent tips weekly, and always asked about my general well-being. Amy helped me choose wonderful foods in the marketplace and was always there to guide me in the right direction. Michelle and Nicole were always there for me lending an ear for me to vent, and they were always so positive with every single weigh in. Every week I was greeted with a smile and positive reinforcement. I quickly found that this wasn’t a diet at all. These amazing people quite literally helped me TRANSITION from having a negative relationship to a positive relationship with food. I eat to nourish my body, and I’m thriving because of it.
In 16 weeks, I lost 50 pounds! My body responded so well to healthy the food choices, appropriate portions of food, hydration, and vitamins that the weight quite literally fell off me. I can’t tell you how liberating it feels to feel GOOD. I have so much energy for everything! I’m not in physical pain, I’m more alert, and my body is operating like it did when I was in my 20’s. I understand what my body needs, and I will never again let poor food choices take over my life. I feel too good to ever let that happen again.
Joining this program changed my life. I am so grateful to everyone at Transition. Dr. Korbey and his team of professionals saved me from future health issues and brought me back to life. They were true to everything that Joe spoke about at my consultation and then some. Thank you for helping me help myself. You all hold a special place in my heart. I’m healthier, smarter, and happier because of you.
Jules
My journey with Transition Medical Weight Loss began overweight/obese, full of excuses, pretending to be okay being heavy, always tired, unable to keep up with life, etc. The decision to change came in August 2022 after multiple stresses in life, intensified by the impact of COVID. Seeing pictures from a family vacation that July made me realize – I needed to change.
I was initially skeptical – Is this really going to work for me? But after 48 weeks and nearly 200 lbs. loss, I can confidently say, it all works. The Transition Medical Weight Loss team is great, providing real people, with a real plan, yielding real results.
My 5-step process was:
1. Transition Medical Weight Loss: The team listened and provided right guidance, making me feel comfortable.
2. Diet/Food & Exercise: Learning to eat in moderation and incorporate some form of exercise, for me it was walking.
3. Prescribed Medication: Mounjaro has been a successful tool on this journey.
4. Family and Friends: Seeing “the change” was the best motivator. The day I replaced my old clothes with smaller sizes was a proud moment.
5. Me (or in the case of those reading this, YOU): The person embarking on this journey makes up 90% of the 5-points. You have to want this – I did/do. I am the one who watches what they eat, I am the one who has gone from falling asleep in “dad’s tv chair” to walking 70-75 miles a week. Walking that much is also something I do not have to do but want to do and more importantly, I physically can now do. No one else is going to do this for me, so there has to be some level of commitment and the program at Transition Medical Weight Loss provides that accountability.
Rich
“Everyday I thought about how I needed to get healthy, I tried to lose weight, but just couldn’t do it on my own. I have spent my entire adult life very overweight. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees which really hurt my mobility. The doctor told me they would never perform surgery on someone with my BMI. I felt horrible about myself. When I asked my primary doctor for help, she referred me to a weight management doctor in the network and he didn’t help at all. He just told me to add protein bars and shakes to my diet. He never took any bloodwork or gave me much attention. After topping the scale at 282 lbs at the age of 57 and only 5’ tall, I knew that if I didn’t do something soon, I wouldn’t be around for my family. I researched Transition Medical Weight Loss and was also considering bariatric surgery. I found myself continuing to go back to Transitions’ website and decided to make the appointment on 6/13/22. The week before my appointment, I was in Philadelphia with my family helping my daughter with my new grandson. My mind said I was able to be of great help to her, but my body said differently. Whenever we walked, if I didn’t hold onto the stroller, I couldn’t walk on my own. The knee pain was just too much, and I kept it to myself. I couldn’t walk across town to see the things we wanted to see, and by the end of the trip, I was in such pain that I didn’t think I could make it another step. I confessed to my family how much pain I was truly experiencing (They knew it, since I am not good at hiding things). I told them about my consultation on 6/13 and my daughter reviewed all the information about Transition. She is an Epidemiologist with background in obesity and nutrition, and she gave me her professional opinion that Transition seemed like one of the best programs out there. I felt hopeful.
On Monday morning, I met Joe, and he was amazing. He listened and understood everything I was going through and truly wanted to help. He didn’t make me feel bad about myself. I knew that day that Transition was for me. I signed up immediately and started the program the very next day. My only goal was to be a healthy person; I didn’t have a weight goal in mind, I just took one day and one week at a time. The medical support, the weekly encouragement, and the focus on non-scale victories was everything I needed. The food plan really worked for me and every week I felt a little better, stronger and more motivated. I was seeing positive changes not only in my appearance, but in my movement too. After 24 weeks, I signed up for another 24 weeks to keep going. The team helped me through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all other holidays by never telling me not to eat something off the plan, rather “everything in moderation”. I looked forward to my weekly visits. It was great to get my food, get the one-on-one support and to experience all the positive reinforcement from Joe, Amy, Cheryl, Michelle and everyone else on the team. As the weight continued to come off, a personal goal of mine was to join Orangetheory Fitness once I lost 100 lbs. In Jan of 2023, after I hit 100lbs, I proudly achieved that goal, joined, and jumped right into a weekly routine. I continue to make it a lifestyle since being a healthy person is my #1 goal. The motto I now live by is “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you”. I am now running, rowing and lifting weights 3 times a week without knee replacement surgery. Transition Medical Weight Loss saved my life. I am now a member for life, and I know that if I can do it, anyone can. Thank you to Dr. Korbey for creating this plan and for hiring the PERFECT TEAM. I am forever grateful for Joe’s weekly encouragement and belief that I will be successful. Thank you to my family for all the love and support. I am finally the Woman, Wife, Mother, and Nana I have always wanted to be!”
Mary
Since joining Transition Medical Weight Loss, I have made so many positive changes in my life. I realized that this was not just about losing weight, but more about the process of making positive lifestyle changes.
Since losing over 100 pounds, I am now able to walk without pain, play with my grandchildren, exercise, and improved my overall health. I learned how to make healthier food choices and realized I am an emotional eater and can identify when stress is having a negative effect on my food choices.
After I no longer use food as a reward or feel deprived, but instead feel satisfied with the healthy food choices that I am making. I could not have been successful without the Transition team. They taught me how to believe in myself and the process. I faced some challenges and we worked together to overcome them.
The team educates me about my diet, lifestyle, exercise, and identifying emotional pitfalls. I now know that this will be a lifetime process and I will be healthier because of the choices that I make. I have confidence in myself and the team that I will continue to maintain a new healthy way of life.
Michelle
I lost over 100 pounds. My Results Go Beyond Weight Loss.
I have struggled with my weight for 10 years, during active duty in the Marine Corps and since leaving the service. I tried numerous types of diets and diet supplements but nothing could keep the weight down and if it did my energy disappeared and I had to revert back.
This program fixed all that! Not only did I lose 65lbs, my energy levels increased, I am in a much better mood all the time, and I have no issues maintaining the diet itself. During my time on the program, I went from a slow jog/walk of about a mile in the mornings a few times a week to running a 5k or more almost every day.
This program is a mix of diet and exercise, and unlike many other programs, it keeps your energy high so you can get out there.
Shawn
I lost over 65 pounds. My Results Go Beyond Weight Loss.
This weight loss program has changed my life. It is not just the program, it is also the dedicated “TEAM”. They will work with you every step of your journey. They are the most attentive, supportive, & knowledgeable and dedicated TEAM.
My goals were to improve:
- My Health
- My Confidence
- My Self Esteem
- My Medication
- My Activity
- My Knowledge
- My Appearance
I am happy to say, I have met every one of my goals and more. I have not only lost the 75 pounds, but I have also lost a total of 24 ¾ inches. I have changed the outside of myself, and I have changed the inside of myself. It is a GREAT FEELING.
Transition Weight Loss has taught me a new way of life – a healthier way of life.
Cynthia
I lost over 75 pounds. My Results Go Beyond Weight Loss.
Before I had started out on the program, I knew I wasn’t doing all that well from a 9 health standpoint. Exercising was hard. My overall mood was not great. And I just knew I was on a path that was going to directly lead to major health problems down the road. Once I hit my maximum weight, I said enough is enough. I need to do something about this or I am going to die at an early age.
So I joined the program. Within a month my sleeping improved. Within two months, my mood started to improve as I started to see drastic changes in my appearance. Within 3 months exercising was becoming easier because I didn’t have all this excess weight to worry about. 6 months after I started I feel great and I honestly cannot see myself ever going to back to that weight again.
TJ
I lost 57 pounds. My Results Go Beyond Weight Loss.
They gave me hope when I didn’t have any left. My dad was one of their early adopters to the program and despite the age difference he is almost an exact copy of me. Seeing him pull through the same problem I was facing at his age made me finally stand up and take the first step.
I was hesitant at first because with most diets, I never really lost any weight but rather just stayed the same weight. When I would give up then my weight just kept gaining and I was afraid of going to the doctor and weighing myself to be even more disappointed. But when I met Joe for the first time from Transition Medical he encouraged and welcomed me instantly and I decided to finally go for it.
Immediately I saw results of losing 16lbs the first week and when I expected it to just taper off there, week after week I lost 3-6 lbs. After twelve weeks when I originally hoped to break 50lbs lost, I have stepped back and found I broke that goal and more by reaching 60lbs total.
The meals Transition had to offer were all perfect because of the wide variety and the best thing was the Transition team was always working hard to bring in more and more for their clients to be able to have. Soon they had pretty much a grocery store’s worth of selection, which when dieting is crucial for people like me who love eating all kinds of food.
I can’t thank Transition Medical and its Staff enough for making a dream I was slowly giving up on a reality. My fiancée and I are in your debt and I can’t wait to work with you all more during my maintenance program and I plan to recommend you to anyone willing to listen.
David M.
David lost 60 pounds!
I was 226 pounds in July when I started and lost 57.5 pounds by the end of November. I was used to eating 3000 to 4000 calories per day and would have never gotten to where I am today without this program.
The best part is the foods are delicious and I don’t even feel hungry on 1000 to 1200 calories per day. I thank God, Dr. Marino and Dr. Korbey for this amazing transformation! I am now maintaining my weight loss in the maintenance program.
George T.
George lost 57 pounds in 16 weeks!
I was heavy even in high school and that was 40 years ago. I have tried lots of different diet programs (I have been keeping a diet journal since 2013). All I have done is yo-yo each time – quick to lose the weight and quick to gain it back. Last November 2019 (at a weight of 174.8), I walked into Transition Medical Weight Loss to check it out. I talked to them about the program and discussed the cost. I have spent “a lot” on “FAD” diets over the years and the results were dismal so I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do that again.
By mid-December (Holiday munchies), I weighed 185 at home – something had to change. I started dieting on my own, but knew that I could not do it on my own. On January 10th at 174.4, I started the Transition program. I decided that I had to do this for “ME” because I was not sleeping, I was cranky, in pain, overweight, and looking at diabetes. SOMETHING FINALLY CLICKED. I wanted this!
Joe, Cheryl, and the “Michelles” have been very supportive and helpful every step of the way and keep me focused. The Pandemic was the perfect excuse for me to quit and let it get the best of me, but I refused. When I started, I was wearing size 12 and was always feeling bloated and sickly. Now I fit in a size 4 and I finally feel good about the way I look! Thanks so much for the help I needed to get me here. The weekly visits, the food you offer, even the B12 shots were worth every penny.
Some of the health improvements that I have had include: Better digestion, Better Sleep, Improved Mobility, Less Pain, More Energy, Healthier Outlook on Life, Happier Personality
One of my favorite aspects of the program is having the opportunity to meet with the same providers and feel like I am part of a “family” and not just a number or $ sign.
Have you been able to stop or reduce some of your medications: Yes!
Michelle D.
Michelle lost 34 pounds!
Before Transition, weight loss had just been “something I need to do.” For a long time, I made one excuse after another for not starting to take better care of myself. My weight went up, my medications increased; in short, I had given up on myself. I wasn’t motivated to do anything.
I joined the program with my husband, Rick. We were hesitant at first because of the cost. It took us three months from our initial consult to “bite the bullet” and sign up. I believe doing the program together made it easier for us to stay on track. Not to mention competing to be the biggest loser for the week! We signed up for 24 weeks. I truly did not think I would last that long, but the Transition team proved me wrong.
I was nervous the first week as only drinking shakes and protein bars seemed impossible. I was surprised to find that I was not hungry. I thought if this is the hardest part, I can definitely do this!
I also opted to join a gym [which was included with the program]. This is something I thought I would never do. I HATED EXERCISING! Well, now I can say I don’t hate it anymore. I still don’t love it, but we are working on our relationship.
As the weeks continued, the meals and snacks continued to keep my appetite satisfied. The variety of options kept things fresh. The weekly visits were helpful, especially if I had questions regarding eating “off plan” foods. I started the program in October, which meant I had to deal with holiday gatherings. Joe and Cheryl were so invested in my success and their advice was easy to follow. My weight dropped an average of 2-3 pounds per week. After 24 weeks, I have lost 50 pounds!! I am not at my goal…yet. I feel better, my clothes are all too big, but I refuse to go shopping until I reach my goal.
I just started the maintenance program so I can continue to work towards my goal. I am confident that it will be reached with the help of the Transition team, my husband, and my own commitment to our well- being.
Jody G.
Jody and Rick lost 116 pounds in 24 weeks!
I completed the 12 week program, and am in the first week of my transition plan. At the beginning, 12 weeks felt like a long road ahead…but now it seems like it went so quickly. I am thrilled with the result I got…more than 40 pounds lost, feeling so much better and wearing pants with a waist size 4 inches less than when I started.
I no longer feel the need to “disguise” my obesity by wearing extra large shirts. The team at Transition Weight Loss are nutritional & medical professionals, who monitor clients’ progress on a scientific basis, as well as proving enthusiastic, positive moral support.
My weekly visits to the office were something I looked forward to, and part of the motivation to stick to the plan. The food plan has many tasty choices, and once I figured out my favorites, it was fun shopping for the week. I could go on, but I am so grateful to the team at Transition and would highly recommend them.
Steve B.
Steve lost 38 pounds in 12 weeks!
“One reason I started my weight loss journey was because I wanted to be able to carry my granddaughter safely up the stairs. That goal was met and much, much more. The first milestone was how much easier it was to tie my shoes. Sounds simple but it was the small things that kept me following the plan. I enjoyed the structure and routine of the plan. My weight loss was slow but steady (averaging about 2 pounds per week) once I established a schedule. That schedule included adding exercise into my day. I enjoyed getting out of the house to go to the gym. I was motivated to continue my journey by the noticeable difference in the way my clothes fit. My weight loss journey has made a change in my lifestyle that I hope to continue.”
Barbara
As I reflect on my 12 week journey, my story is like so many others. A middle aged man, overweight, tired, defeated. I tried other programs and had minimal success. I read a few articles in the local newspapers and magazines about this weight loss program. I reached out to Joe and his team for help.
This is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I started at 242.3 pounds. This number along with my initial blood work put me in the obese range; a prediabetic 53 year old. The results were tough for me to see, hear, and accept. I decided it was time.
I signed up for the 3 month plan to get myself in a better place. There is no price tag you can put on this program. Yes, the amount is a lot, but I needed to put into perspective that this decision was not only for me, but for my family. Now after 3 months, I have lost 45 pounds, am able to sleep without my CPAP machine, have more energy, and I am in a good state of mind. I have learned through the program and the weekly consult sessions to eat well and eat smart. I no longer “live to eat,” but rather “eat to live.” This was no easy task for this Italian!
I didn’t realize the fog I was in for the last few years. This program and the team at Transition Medical Weight Loss coached me back to good health. We sat each week discussing food options, plans, exercise routines, and the overall importance of being a healthy individual. I have decided to try and continue this new lifestyle of eating well and being mindful of my now good habits on my own. I know that at any time I could pick up that phone or email the team and they would be there to root me on and encourage me if I resort back to old habits.
I will be forever grateful to everyone at Transition Medical Weight Loss in Salem, New Hampshire. Are you ready to change your life for the good?
Michael
Over the last five years of owning a gym, between stress, a pandemic, menopause, and depression of losing my sister and father, I put on 30 pounds. I was already heavier than I was comfortable with, but the extra weight on my 5’1″ frame was killing my knees and back. I had to take control of my health and I knew that I needed accountability. I heard about a radio ad for Transition and signed up with my boyfriend. I was unable to exercise besides walking so I followed the program and lost 20 pounds the first month. I knew I needed to keep going! I loved the support and encouragement I received from the staff at Transition. I hit my goal and I feel great! My knees no longer hurt or my back. And even my skin, nails, and hair are all healthier than ever. Thank you Transition!”
Nicole
I started this weight loss journey six months ago after realizing everything I do on a daily basis was getting harder and harder to do, from putting on my socks to walking my dog. Now after losing over 100 pounds, everything I do is easier. I was on three blood pressure medications and one heartburn medication, which I no longer need. I was also able to stop my sleep apnea therapy. I couldn’t walk 10 feet without taking a rest. Now I exercise and walk three to five miles each day with no problems. My biggest supporter is my wife who hikes and walks with me and also is losing weight too. The staff at Transition Medical Weight Loss is incredible and always available for you when you need them.
Joe F
