Patient Journeys

Real people.
Real results.

Every number represents a life changed, a goal reached, a person who bet on themselves — and won.

50k+
Lives Changed
94%
Reach Goal Weight
30–50
Avg Lbs Lost
15+
Years in MN & WI
Featured success stories
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Kelly
St. Cloud · 8-week jumpstart
−113 lbs
total lost
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Amy
Rochester · Cholesterol down 101 pts
−75 lbs
total lost
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Julie
Minnetonka · Life-changing confidence
−62 lbs
total lost
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Andreea
Coon Rapids · Performer, new energy
−60 lbs
total lost
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Jenn
26.7 lbs in first 8 weeks
−52 lbs
total lost
Featured Transformations

Their stories. In their words.

Real Livea clients share the moments, milestones, and breakthroughs that changed their lives.

Meet Kelly

113 lbs lost total · 28 lbs in first 8 weeks
“I have been on so many diets! I lose the weight, only to gain it all back and then some. I needed to put an end to the roller coaster saga. The team has been with me every step of the way. They coached me to look ahead and come up with a plan and stick to it week after week. Now I am so much lighter and healthier. This program allowed me to love life again.”
St. Cloud, MN

Meet Amy

75 lbs lost
“My cholesterol went down 101 points, and I was amazed. My doctor was amazed! I don’t want to say it’s a miracle – you work the program. But the program helps you make it a miracle!”
Rochester, MN

Meet Julie

62 lbs lost
“I just like myself so much more! I feel so much better! Losing the weight helped me become the woman I always knew I was – it gave me the courage to date after divorce – and I met the man who is the love of my life!”
Minnetonka, MN

Meet Andreea

60 lbs lost total · 27.7 lbs in first 8 weeks
“After losing 60 pounds I am able to perform 4 hours and not be tired. I feel more like myself. Just a few weeks ago I performed in my hometown for 1300 people and received lots of compliments on my ‘new look.’ Everyone loved to see the new me as well as enjoy the music.”
Coon Rapids, MN

Meet Jenn

52 lbs lost total · 26.7 lbs in first 8 weeks
“In the first 8 weeks I lost 21.8 pounds and 18.75 inches. I knew at this point I could do it! It was through the support and counseling that I was able to go back every week. I believed in the system – I believed in the support and I just put one foot in front of the other... every.. single.. day.”

Meet Dr. Cathy

15 lbs lost total · 10.8 lbs in first 8 weeks
“I feel great. I love going into my closet and taking anything out and knowing that it’s going to fit me. But, mostly I feel better in my own skin. As a physician you would think that I’d have it all together. I tell my patients all the time there’s help out there, go get it. It’s a struggle on your own. Losing weight with a group like this or with a program – it’s hard not to succeed.”

Meet Gary & Kathy

Gary lost 30 lbs in 8 weeks · Kathy reached her goal in 4 weeks
By the Numbers

The outcomes that define who we are.

Twelve years. Thousands of patients.

0k+
Lives Changed
Patients served across MN & WI since 2011
0%
Reach Goal Weight
Of patients completing a full Livea program
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Lbs Lost on Average
Avg total weight loss across all program graduates
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Years of Excellence
Voted MN’s Best Weight Loss Program 5× consecutively
A1C reduction in diabetic patients 1.4 pts avg
Among patients with elevated A1C at program start
Systolic BP improvement 14 pts avg
In patients with hypertension at intake — many reduce or eliminate BP medication
Improved energy reported at 90 days 87%
First non-scale victory most patients report — often before significant weight loss
Still active in program at 6 months 76%
Industry-leading retention vs ~30–40% average for commercial diet programs
Beyond the Scale

The victories no scale can measure.

At Livea, we track six dimensions of transformation — each one matters as much as the number.

Physical Health
  • A1C reduction — reversing type 2 diabetes
  • Blood pressure improvement, reduced meds
  • LDL and triglyceride reduction
  • Reduced inflammation markers
Energy & Vitality
  • Sustained energy throughout the day
  • Deeper, more restorative sleep
  • Reduced daytime fatigue
  • Improved exercise capacity
Mental Clarity
  • Clearer focus and concentration
  • Reduced anxiety and mood swings
  • Less brain fog throughout the day
  • Improved emotional resilience
Confidence
  • Wearing clothes that felt impossible before
  • Looking forward to social events again
  • Feeling proud in the mirror
  • Advocating for yourself in relationships
Relationships
  • More present and engaged with family
  • Returning to activities with friends
  • Saying yes to invitations again
  • Modeling healthy habits for children
Mobility
  • Reduced knee, hip, and back pain
  • Improved range of motion
  • Walking further with less effort
  • Delayed or avoided joint replacement
In Their Words

What clients actually say.

−20 lbs
in 8 weeks
Minnetonka, MN
“The Livea program was so easy for me to follow and the options were plentiful and delicious! I feel healthy and strong, light and fierce. I know I’m nurturing my body the way it deserves to be nurtured. I also know that failure is not an option with Diane at the Minnetonka center in my corner. Thank you, Livea! Thank you for helping me live my best life.”
Angela
20 lbs in 8 weeks
−30 lbs
Edina, MN
“With the excess weight off, my ankles, knees, and lower back feel better. My energy levels are up and I’m able to work longer days, then roll right into coaching in the evenings. The program is simple, and it works. You just have to be ready to commit – and then you have to be prepared to buy new pants and belts!”
Dan
30 lbs lost
−30 lbs
Roseville, MN
“As a pharmacist, I made a decision to start weight loss medication and Livea as my weight loss plan and it has worked very well for me. I needed the accountability with going to the Livea Center. So far I have lost 30 pounds and I hear daily how good I look and how I must feel. And I have to agree, I do. I feel the best I’ve ever felt.”
Brandi
30 lbs lost
−25 lbs
Apple Valley, MN
“It is an excellent program – the support that you get is absolutely awesome. I decided to do this for health reasons, and a little vanity! Now, I love the way I feel and the way I look!”
Alice
25 lbs lost
−78 lbs
Minnetonka, MN
“Starting on the GLP-1’s got my entire body pointed in the right direction for the next 50 years of my life.”
Chris Hawkey
78 lbs lost
−45 lbs
Coon Rapids, MN
“It’s been as successful as I thought it would be, but it’s been easier than I thought it would be.”
Jason DeRusha
45 lbs lost
−30 lbs
Edina, MN
“I really appreciated the 1-on-1 support that I received at my Livea Center, I couldn’t have reached my goal without their help.”
Kat Perkins
30 lbs lost
−20 lbs
Minnetonka, MN
“Non-judgmental, that’s what I love about Livea! And the food is great!”
Dave Ryan
20 lbs lost
−25 lbs
Edina, MN
“I just needed help and that’s what Livea has given me – it’s given me great accountability.”
Cheryl Reeve
25 lbs lost
Visual Proof

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