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Weight Loss Solutions in Palm Beach County-Meet Barbara Feinstein!

By Kathy Streib

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September 24, 2012 09:20 PM

Weight Loss Solutions in Palm Beach County-Meet Barbara Feinstein!

I would love for you to meet my friend, Barbara Feinstein, but now there’s so much less of her to like! I met Barbara out at Green Cay a few years ago only then we called her Chef Barrae. As she is now, Barbara was very much into healthy foods and healthy meals.

I don’t think she would mind my saying this, but when we met her, well there was much more of Barbara to like!

I had not seen Barbara out at Green Cay in quite a while, but that’s not unusual for our area. Many residents spend the summer months up north. What a pleasant surprise I had when I read an article in the Sun-Sentinel about a chef who lost 200 pounds with her own healthy eating plan. I did a double take because there in the paper was Chef Barrae!

Before and After pictures
Aren’t these the Best Before and After Photos You’ve Ever Seen?

Fast forward to a few months ago when we saw the return of another one of our Green Cay Walkers...Michael.. and standing next to him was Barbara! (more on Michael later)

Barbara was as they say but a shadow of her former self and has chronicled her weight loss on her website and offers seminars, private consultations as well as meditation classes.

Her 2-3-4 Weight Loss Solution is not a diet but rather a lifestyle change that focuses on learning what triggers our unhealthy food choices.

So how does Michael fit in? Michael and Barbara met when they were 21 & 19 respectively, married, then divorced and had not seen each other for 30 years.

Fate had them living for 2 years within 20 minutes of each other and only a few miles from Green Cay in Boynton Beach.

Barbara has written a book detailing her own personal 2-3-4 weight loss as well as a companion cookbook full of recipes. Michael provides meditation classes to enhance the weight loss program.

Michael and Barbara remarried in February of 2012 and are working together to help bring South Floridians a healthier way of life.

For those looking for a weight loss solution of your own in Palm Beach County, please visit Barbara’s website to see her many offerings.

2-3-4 Weight Loss Solutions
Barbara Feinstein
234weightlosssolution@gmail.com

561-301-4645

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Kathy, Barbara looks healthy and happy and that is what matters not the number on the scale. Good for her!

Sep 24, 2012 10:21 PM

Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Kathy, what a great story, good for Barbara. It is nice to read when good things happen. Have a great Tuesday.

Sep 24, 2012 10:25 PM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

Now talk about another rendition of a great before and after concept! Neat!

Sep 24, 2012 10:36 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

What a wonderful before and after comparison. I know all about getting those pounds off, have lost 90 lbs since I have been with my Ronnie........I gained a lot after my parents both passed within a two year span and my kids left home for college right afterward.

Sep 24, 2012 10:40 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Kathy -

Wow.... The photos of your pal Barbara are amazing! Barbara looks happy and healthy! I need to get back on the healthy eating band wagon and pull some weight off. Here it is fall and time to for even more entertaining and more eating. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Sep 24, 2012 10:48 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

These are amazing before and after photos! They both look happy and healthy..a wonderful romantic story..thanks for sharing!

Sep 24, 2012 11:10 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Wow! That is truly amazing and she looks like a whole new person! I am sure she feels like one too :-)

Sep 24, 2012 11:37 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

BARFF- seriously, when I met her she was much larger. She is also a very upbeat person.

Frank- an the good thing is that she didn't just do it overnight.

Conrad- I know.. I love happy romantic endings.

Bobbie- it is long term and she has done it in a healthy way.

Gabe- I know so many people who've bounced back and forth with various diets.

Janis- I think she looks at least 20 years younger.

Debbie- you hit the nail on the head....it's a matter of being healthy.

Scott- I can remember all of the liquid diets and grapefruit diets but it's about eating healthy.

Cheryl- I know.. wasn't that a great Before and After pic.

Barbara-Jo- That's incredible! I think back when as children, our parents were always offering us food as a reward or when we were upset.

John (QMan)- my downfall would be all of the great cookies and desserts during the holidays.

Dorie- isn't it romantic (I can hear the song now.)

Sep 24, 2012 11:42 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

WOW! WOW! WOW! I thought it was two different ladies!! Well, I guess they sort of are. Congratulations to Barbara!!

Sep 24, 2012 11:51 PM

Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.

pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA

SF NYC LA

That's a great inspirational story, Kathy... and a great way to start my day! Kudos to Barbara as well for her courage to use her passion to help herself and others.

Sep 24, 2012 11:56 PM

Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

What a success story Kathy, thanks for telling us about this inspirational lady. It's nice to read happy things every once in a while. Best of luck to both Michael and Barbara, they are a good example of how we can improve our lives once we decide to do so.

Sep 25, 2012 12:13 AM

Melissa Marro

Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL

Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Very impressive!! I bet she feels like a completely new woman and much much younger. Wow.

Sep 25, 2012 01:27 AM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy what a transformation pass on my my congrats to her

Sep 25, 2012 01:36 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

Kathy...this is such a great local post. I think it should be featured for those who are having weight loss issues.

Sep 25, 2012 03:30 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a great story, that just kept getting better and better. It is always uplifting to read about success and happiness. Happy Tuesday, A

Sep 25, 2012 04:29 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I love stories like this one....a true love story! Fabulous "before & after" photos....Barbara looks wonderful. I bet she feels wonderful too!

Sep 25, 2012 05:48 AM

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

OMG Kathy, what a fabulous story and Barbara is absolutely beautiful-what terrific before and afters photos-I salute her!

Sep 25, 2012 08:09 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Kristin- You should see her in person... she looks great!

Al & Peggy- I had to look twice when i saw her but what you see as well is her enthusiasm.

Peggy- it's not always easy preparing healthy foods but when you have someone who can show you it's a lot easier.

Malcolm- you are so right, and it's never too late.,

Melissa- I think she looks so much younger... really like a different person.

James- I will and thank you.

Jeffrey- thank you! We've got to get this country back to a healthier lifestyle.

Alexandra- Happy Rest of the week! I love love stories and isn't it just like a love story that they were living so close to each other and didn't know it.

Sharon- you can see it when you talk to her.

Joanna- I can't imagine how hard it must have been.. starting with 1 pound and realizing how many more pounds you have to lose.

Sep 25, 2012 12:08 PM

Shar Sitter

Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN

Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Oh my gosh...they are the best before and after photos ever! Congrats to her on that weight loss...jealous.

Sep 25, 2012 12:10 PM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

HOw incredibly sweet is that? Did they find each other thru the news story or facebook or how?

Sep 25, 2012 02:04 PM

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