Mona Ameli has spent nearly two decades in the world of direct sales, working for companies in California that market products through networks of independent contractors. She’s had management roles in some of the largest companies in the health, wellness and beauty industries: Herbalife International, Shaklee and, most recently, Belcorp USA, where she served as general manager.
Last November, Ameli became president of the Take Shape For Life business unit of Owings Mills-based Medifast. She relocated from San Francisco to the Baltimore area in January.
The unit she heads represents the biggest piece of the weight-loss company’s business, accounting for 70 percent of sales. The Medifast program is marketed through a network of independent health coaches who work as paid independent contractors, selling products to clients. The company has more than 10,500 active health
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Medifast Profits Fall 45%, Overhauls Board
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Weight-loss company Medifast Inc. announced Monday that it would overhaul its board of directors under pressure from an activist investment firm, removing eight directors and adding five.
Medifast, is seeking to break into international markets and expand its national reach as it copes with growing competition from technology-driven diet programs on smartphones and other gadgets. CEO Michael MacDonald, who will continue as chairman, said the new board would help the company reach those goals.
The board members who are being replaced “were good board members but didn’t have the national experience or exposure that these guys were looking for,” MacDonald said. “What we’re doing now is putting in what we feel will be people who have very good skill sets to take us to that next level.”
MacDonald said he began talking last year with
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Total Life Changes Announces Weight Loss Product Resolution
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Total Life Changes set to release your New Year’s resolution
A brand new game changer in weight loss will be released in January 2015 from Total Life Changes. TLC’s exclusive proprietary blend is called Resolution. It flushes fats and toxins from the system and keeps your food cravings away all day.
Unlike the cycles of HCG drops, which recommend little to no cardiovascular exercise or weight lifting, Resolution drops and a two-stage program allows for regular cardio workouts and weight training that will not interfere with your weight loss results.
If you’re looking to lose up to 35 pounds quickly and safely, with little to no change in your daily routine, look to make it happen with TLC’s Resolution drops. When used together with our moniker 1200-Calorie Diet, Resolution supports speedy weight loss, including stubborn belly fat, and reduces the odds of returning weight gain.
TLC’s very own C.O.O. John Licari was one of the first to try samples of the all-new Resolution and the 1200-Calorie Diet Plan:
“I was just a little hesitant to try them because I am an avid runner and I train at least three times a week. I didn’t want anything to interfere with my current regimen. But at
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Tania Rivera Shares How Visalus Changed Her Life
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Houston resident Tania Rivera always had problems maintaining her weight. She especially struggled mentally and physically after losing her stepfather and the family’s home in a short period of time.
After that, Tania lost her purpose in life, gained weight, and became anti-social.
“I was a size 12, weighed 177 lbs., and lacked confidence in myself,” says Tania.
However, having been raised by a single mother, Tania learned to overcome adversity. She switched her mentality and was determined to lose weight.
“I decided to stop creating barriers for myself. I wanted to see how far I could go,” she says.
Tania blocked herself from all distractions, hit the gym, and pushed herself passed her limits until she went down to 148 lbs. But during the holiday season, she had trouble maintaining her weight again.
It was then when she saw Buddy Rivera, the 2013 North American Vi Model, on Facebook. His amazing results immediately inspired her to accept The Challenge.
Tania joined Vi and realized she was able to maintain her weight thanks to the support of Vi’s Community and diverse line of products.
A New Direction
Now, at 136 lbs., her vision of life is completely different. Tania is a Rising Star Director and has big dreams for
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Soccer Champion, Bruce Grobbelaar, Turns To Visalus
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Bruce Grobbelaar, a Visalus Promoter and legendary goalkeeper for the world-renowned soccer team Liverpool FC, knows a thing or two about winning championships. For example, at Liverpool he won six First Division Leagues, three FA Cups, three League Cups, and one European Cup.
However, after retirement he faced a new challenge: being overweight. But the winning attitude that guided him through his soccer career, plus the support from the Visalus Community, helped him get back to his normal weight—and back to the soccer field.
Bruce has been an athlete all his life. “Growing up we played all sports,” says Bruce. “It was cricket and baseball in the summer, and hockey and football in the winter.” At the age of 19, he was offered a baseball scholarship in the U.S., but his passion for soccer was above everything else. And it didn’t take long before he was offered his first professional contract.
After a couple of seasons playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Alexandra Crewe, Bruce took the biggest step in his career: He accepted an opportunity at Liverpool FC.
However, it wasn’t easy. The first six months were very rocky for him. There was a lot of pressure, and he knew that if he continued