The "Pounds off" diet plan and the cookbook "Healthy Valley Recipes" was developed by Barbara Marsh.  After years of fad diets, and fluctuating weight, she still had not found a permanent solution.  When she developed health issues that required a low-fat, sugar free diet, she really got serious.  Since nothing she had tried was successful, she began to study nutrition, and created her own plan.   No one wants to diet forever, so this plan had to be something practical and attainable.  Her goal was to create a lifestyle of balanced, healthy eating that would work for the rest of her life. 

For the first time, she lost her unwanted pounds, and kept them off. When her friends saw the remarkable change, they of course wanted to know her secret.  She shared the diet plan with them, and they were equally successful.  As word spread, and more people came, she turned her hobby into a business. The "Pounds Off" diet center was highly successful.  Many people came, and left much lighter, equipped with the knowledge they needed to maintain their new healthy body.  During this time, she wrote or adapted many recipes to compliment the plan, which resulted in a cookbook called "Healthy Valley Recipes".

Barbara closed the "Pounds Off" diet center when her husband retired.  Recent interest from old friends reminded her how terrific this plan really is.  She found the copies in her attic, dusted them off, and re-wrote them, adding new information, and incorporating the new food options that are available today. She also expanded the cookbook, adding new recipes and adapted all 325+ recipes using updated ingredients.

We do not offer classes at this time, but will be happy to assist you in your success. We will answer questions, and offer support by regular mail, or email.

Mailing address: Pounds Off 
                           6155 Artillery Road 
                           Port Republic, VA. 24471

Email address: marlandenterprises@comcast.net