Mary Kay Valenti, from Elgin, IL, is the one of the newest self-transformation inspiration stories to hit the airwaves and Internet.

She started working out at home several years ago and lost  40 pounds without even stepping foot in the gym. She worked out every day and slowly applied a technique to trick her mind into feeling full. This helped her with the hunger pains and changing her nutrition. She started to feel better and realized she needed to do more if she was going to continue to change and eventually joined a gym and began working with weights.  She met a few competitors who introduced her to Figure Body competitions, in which she eventually participated.

Now, after losing nearly 100 pounds, she has begun her commitment to help others choose healthy lifestyles, including mind, body and spirit.  Her website, www.mkfiguredoll.com, is a site that offers stories, music, video, articles, and opportunity to meet others on the journey towards a healthy lifestyle.

Achievements and Information:
- presented a sword for "Overall Achievement" at the October, 2007 Figure Bodybuilding Competition
- was in the March 2009 issue of First Magazine for Women
- former spokes model for World Physique Magazine
- interviewed in August 2009 by Ron Klein on his "Grandfather of Possibilities" radio show
- interviewed by Chris Johnson in "Moon Over Matter" podcast
- has appeared in Internet promos
- Figuredoll Myspace Page
- Mary Kay Valenti Facebook Fan Page
- Twitter MK Figuredoll

Mary Kay is available for motivation speaking engagements at schools, colleges, corporations and event.