At 56 - My Journey from 209 to 149 with this Yummy Costa Rican Tea Recipe
...I Finally Did It! (Hooray!)

When I thought about all the potential health problems it could lead to, I became seriously terrified. Having very young grandkids now, it terrified me thinking about my health not allowing me to be my fullest around them.

3 Things I Didn’t Understand About Weight Loss After 40 (Until I Lived It)

I used to think I just needed more willpower. More gym time. Fewer carbs. But after turning 42 and gaining 15 pounds seemingly overnight, I realized weight loss after 40 is a completely different game. Here's what I’ve learned through a LOT of trial, error, and late-night Googling:

1. Your Metabolism Really Does Slow Down
I used to roll my eyes when people blamed age, but it’s real. After 40, hormonal shifts—especially around perimenopause—start changing how your body stores fat. I was doing the same workouts and eating the same salads, but my weight barely budged. Spoiler alert: Turns out, it’s not just about “calories in, calories out” anymore.

2. You’re Exhausted (and That Matters A LOT!)
Between work, kids, aging parents, and everything else, I was constantly drained. And when you're tired, your body produces more cortisol—which can actually make you hold onto weight, especially around your belly. No one talks about how much stress and sleep matter in this process.

3. Diets That Worked in Your 30s Just... Don’t
I tried all my old go-tos—juice cleanses, cutting carbs, running miles—and they did nothing. I had to completely rethink what “healthy” looks like at this stage. It’s not about eating less; it’s about eating smarter and supporting your hormones and metabolism.

So, I started making small changes: cutting back on portion sizes, trying to stop snacking so much, and even attempting a few workouts.

But when the pandemic hit back in 2020, I found myself so stressed out that I turned to comfort food.

I knew it was the worst thing I could do, but somehow, I kept convincing myself it was okay. There were things I just couldn’t control, right? What else was I supposed to do?

At that time, the gyms were closed, and I didn’t feel comfortable working out in the park with everyone watching me...

Then, my friend Martha who I mentioned earlier, told me about how she was seeing great results losing about 21 pounds in her first few weeks, just by drinking a few cups of a Costa Rican tea every day.

But how was that possible? It didn't seem fair because I had worked so hard to get no results whatsoever!

I was happy for her, however, I thought she might be exaggerating a bit. I could hear the excitement in her voice though, so I knew there must be something to this.
I decided to stay tuned and wait for her next update.

Name a diet, and I've probably tried it. The only thing I had to go by about the tea at this point in time was what it had done for Martha.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with my weight, especially since starting a family over 25 years ago...

I always knew having a child would bring a few extra pounds, but I didn’t realize just how hard it would be to stay in shape as a mom… even as a tall woman like me.

It only really hit me how much I’d let things slide when my doctor told me my blood sugar was too high and that I might develop diabetes…

Given how inactive my lifestyle had become, I guess I shouldn’t have been too surprised, but hearing that news scared me.

Hi, I’m Sarah, and I just turned 56.

After some hesitation, I have decided to share my story of how I went from weighing 209 lbs and feeling tired all the time to 149 lbs, loving life, and feeling better than ever—all thanks to drinking a delicious Cost Rican tea that a friend told me about earlier in the year. I'll share the ingredients here!

Personally, I had tried a million things in the past and nothing had seemed to do much of anything.

Now, I’m loving every single moment of my life, and everything just feels easier!

I can eat what I want without feeling guilty because I know the Costa Rican tea keeps my metabolism burning through all the calories I take in.

On top of that, I feel like I’ve turned back the clock! I look younger than my age, and people are always surprised when I tell them I’m about to turn 57.

The only thing I regret is not discovering the Costa Rican tea sooner…

But honestly, I really believe everyone should try it—it was a total game changer for me!

I'll leave a link to that video that she sent me if you want to learn more about the Costa Rican tea or it's 100% organic ingredients.

I’m so excited to hear how other people are doing. If you or someone you know happens to give it a try, I would love it if you could connect with me here on my site and let me know how it went for you too, I would truly appreciate it.

For those of you who have made it through to this point, thank you so much for reading my story! I sincerely hope it inspires you to take the first step and
learn more about this incredible tea to find out how and why it works so well to help you lose weight in a safe and sustainable manner.

I would love it if we could help more people get back to feeling like themselves again like I have.


Have an Amazing Day!

Sarah McDowell

P.S. I feel like I wasted so much time trying different things, basically overthinking everything. I am so glad I found the Costa Rican tea and I am super excited for you to try it too!

Then one day, I came across a story on Facebook about a woman a bit older than me who had lost over 100lbs with the exact same Costa Rican tea. 102 pounds to be precise!

This woman did not change her diet, she did not workout, and the only thing she did was drink this tea daily and had lost 6lbs per week!

When I saw this, I felt compelled to call my friend Martha again since she was the one who originally told me about the tea. I wanted to see how she was coming along with it now.

My jaw about hit the floor when she announced to me that she lost another 72lbs for a total of 93 pounds! Her full story can be found here along with her incredible transformation pictures.

She sounded so excited! After chatting a bit, she sent me a video describing exactly how this tea worked. So of course, I watched it.

As I was watching in disbelief, I wondered if it could really work for me, since I had tried so many things. But, after watching the video, I felt that I had a pretty good understanding as to why exactly this special tea has managed to help so many people.

It was that exact moment that I decided to give it a try, so I started drinking a few cups each day! Just to be sure, I set up a video call with my doctor to go over the tea’s ingredients. After reviewing it, he told me it was safe for me to try.

By the way, if you want the ingredients, I will be happy to share them with you.

Click here and I'll send you the ingredient list free right now!

Anyway, after that, I jumped right in to the daily tea ritual head first! The first thing I noticed was how much energy I had—and I wasn’t constantly fighting the urge to comfort eat anymore.

In fact, after drinking the tea in the morning, I wasn’t even hungry for hours.

In the first few weeks, I dropped almost 3 inches off my waistline without following any strict diet or even an exercise plan.

My doctor was pretty shocked that I was able to lose the weight so quickly, but he also explained the reasons why it works so well. He also said it made perfect sense and to keep it up.

Regaining control over my eating habits and seeing real progress gave me a huge confidence boost—and even helped me land a promotion at work!

I could have kept eating junk food like I did at first, but I no longer craved it. As I kept drinking the tea daily, I decided to eat healthier. Instead of pizza, I started choosing grilled chicken and veggies...

I felt amazing! Plus I could actually see my body starting to tone up!

I ended up losing a total of 60lbs, and my body completely transformed into a much more attractive shape as you can see from my picture below!