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The Original 6 Week Body Makeover concept began in the late 1970’s as a way to help teens from low income, single parent homes in the Russian River Region of Northern California.  Body Makeover Systems founder, Michael Thurmond, taught them basic nutrition, fitness, and life skills. By setting and then achieving goals, the teens learned a valuable lesson: only I have the power to control my life. Because they learned to change their bodies, they learned to change their lives.

The success he had with these teens created requests from local residents asking that he help them as well. Everyone from business leaders to housewives wanted Michael to show them the Body Makeover System of nutrition and exercise for reshaping their bodies.

While perfecting The Original 6 Week Body Makeover, he continued achieving astonishing results with every client. In turn and with much pride, his Russian River clients and supporters encouraged him to move to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he could broaden his influence. In 1985, Michael Thurmond’s 6 Week Body Makeover opened for business in San Francisco – it was an immediate success.

Body Makeover Systems Inc. was incorporated in Los Angeles in 1992 and once again, word of mouth endorsements allowed The Original 6 Week Body Makeover program to blossom, and it soon became well established in the L.A. area. Since moving to Los Angeles, Michael and the Body Makeover Team have “made over” thousands of people from all walks of life (teachers, police and fire personnel to housewives), including numerous celebrities and athletes.  The program has given many clients the change needed to regain control over their lives.

Body Makeover Systems Inc. was recently honored with a congressional medal for their “Mind, Body, Action” program, a physical fitness and healthy eating program they conducted for teenagers and parents in partnership with the Montebello Parks and Recreation department. “Mind, Body, Action” aims to help battle childhood obesity by motivating kids to exercise regularly and to develop healthy eating habits. They are taught to set goals, visualize them and then take the steps necessary to reach them. 

The Original 6 Week Body Makeover has been featured in such press outlets as People Magazine, the Los Angeles Times,  Orange Coast Magazine, Angelino Magazine, as well as Oprah, KABC-TV, KNBC, KTLA and FOX 11 News in Los Angeles.