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A heart and double-lung transplant recipient and marathon runner, Mark Black is the founder of Mark Black Speaks, a speaking, consulting and coaching company helping people to realize their potential and "Live Life with Heart" since 2003. In the past three years Mark has had the opportunity to share his inspirational message with more than 35,000 people across North America.

Laura is America's Preeminent Pro-Health Activist, a Certified Wellness Coach, author, motivational and lifestyle writer and speaker, and a fashion and make-over expert - among other things. She's also a low carber who has lost over 130 pounds and kept it off over 6 years!

After struggling with weight for a lifetime, Laura still considers herself a recovering, chronically obese woman who is now enjoying life as a much healthier, thinner, less encumbered, and more beautiful person. Laura feels it's her duty to help all those who struggle with their weight because of ignorance, because of medical and economic politics, and because they're on the wrong diet, health and fitness plan.

Laura is online at www.lauradionjones.com (or read Laura's blog at www.lauradionjones.blogspot.com).

Laura Richard, BSN, MHA - Find out more at www.LowCarbSuccess.NET

Kimberley Debus has been low carbing since Thanksgiving 2001 and has been a smart aleck since she could talk. She currently resides in North Carolina with her very friendly tabby cat and makes her living as a technical writer in the aerospace industry. She has also worked as a freelance writer, a theatre reviewer, an improvisational comedian, and an actor. But what she really wants to do is direct.

See more Dee at www.minniepauz.com.

Andrea Mondello is the founder of the LowCarbEating.com website, started back in 1999 as a small, personal webpage to share her low carb success with others.

Read about Andrea's story here, or her July, 2005 update.

• Read Summer's original Low Carb Story, and see the January, 2008 Update, "A Work In Progress." 
• See more Summer at her blog, HerstoryGirl!

Besides being an avid exerciser and long-time member of the LowCarbEating.com community, Barbara is a writer for Hallmark Cards - look for "Secrets of a Joyful Heart" in Hallmark Gold Crown stores everywhere!

Graeme and Kate first met as personal trainers at the Bay Club in Portland Maine; they've owned a personal training business and a fitness media production business. Their work also included seminars and a radio show in their home state of Connecticut.