For Alexis Upham and Jerry Gray their 30th anniversary gift wasn’t jewelry or a vacation. It was a shared decision to reclaim their health: one that ended up saving Jerry’s life.
“We’d both gained weight during the pandemic, and nothing we tried worked,” says Jerry. “My clothes didn’t fit, my energy was low, and I wanted to be healthy for Alexis.”
In May 2023, they enrolled in the Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness Program. By the end of the summer, Alexis had lost about 35 pounds, and Jerry was down 25. Then in September, while on vacation in North Carolina, Jerry underwent emergency open-heart surgery. The surgeon told them his recent weight loss and improved health were what helped him survive.
Dr. Danee Barnett
Danee Barnett describes her approach as “nutritional rehabilitation.” “Most people struggle with emotional hunger from stress and habit, not just physical hunger,” she says. “We heal the body and the relationship with food using real, nutrient-dense meals.”
For Alexis and Jerry, it wasn’t deprivation. It was empowerment. “We weren’t hungry. We just ate better,” says Alexis. Electro-acupuncture sessions helped regulate hormones and ease cravings. “It was a full body reset,” adds Jerry.
One challenge was preparing two full meals a day with the right balance of protein, fats, vegetables, and fruit. “It took planning,” Alexis says. “But now it feels like self-care.”
They now maintain their results with regular weigh-ins and occasional 20-hour fasts to manage cravings and stay on track. They have easily kept the weight off for over 2 years. “We still enjoy life. We’ll have gelato once a month, and a glass of wine when we are out with friends, but we’re more intentional now,” says Alexis.
Barnett emphasizes that long-term support is key. “We reset and retest metabolism and coach clients to maintain success. This isn’t a diet. It’s a lifestyle reset. There is no need for expensive, forever GLP-1 injections. Although we can offer them, experience has shown me that our natural system is by far more affordable, more effective and there are no side effects. We can eliminate the FOOD NOISE without drugs. I know my system works. I’ve done it myself and have kept 30 pounds off since 2009.”
The couple agrees. “Don’t mess around with other diets,” Alexis says. “This program is worth every penny.”
Jerry adds, “It literally saved my life.”