Weight Loss Coach Joan Marie Verba was once obese herself. She reached her weight goals in 1979 and kept the weight off ever since. She has had nine years experience advising clients how to lose weight as part of a nationally advertised weight loss program, and has additional training as a health coach. (Joan Marie Verba's results are not typical. Typical weight loss is regained within five years. Joan cannot guarantee that you will have the same results that she has had. Your results are up to you!)