Down 25 Pounds and feeling great!

“After having my third baby I wanted to lose weight in a way that was healthy and would allow me to maintain my milk supply. I also wanted to adopt healthier habits for my family as a whole. Stephanie was able to create a plan for me that has been easy to implement. She is always there ready to help me with grocery lists, menus at restaurants, and meal plans. The accountability has also been key for me as I have tried other weight loss methods on my own in the past which have not worked. Stephanie has always been encouraging and helpful. It has been 11 weeks and I have lost over 25 lbs!” - Melissa

Down 30 Pounds - Happy and Healthy!

Before I started Stephanie's 6-week course, I was 220lbs with a constantly bloated and sore stomach, poor sleep quality, and deteriorating mental and physical health. Through Stephanie's assessment and 6-week course, I reached my first goal: lose 20lbs and weigh less than 200lbs. As I have not weighed less than 200lbs in over 2 years, I never thought that I would be able to lose that much weight. However, Stephanie and her program proved me wrong. Since then, my physical and mental well-being has improved drastically. I have continued the program independently and have continued to see progress. On my own, I have lost an additional 10lbs thus far, bringing my total weight loss to approximately 30lbs in 2.5 months.
Not only does Stephanie help you achieve your goals, but she helps teach you how to maintain your goals. What has helped me the most is Stephanie's motto that this is a "lifestyle change", not just a diet. With the help of her and her program, I have started to feel like myself again. Now, I feel happier, healthier, and better able to manage my previous eating habits (e.g., binge eating). To anyone worried about taking that next step in your journey, I highly recommend taking that step with Stephanie. I wouldn't be where I am or have the tools required to maintain my progress in this journey without her help. Thank you, Stephanie! You have helped me change my life in more ways than I can express.

Amber, Age 22

COVID Lockdown - Tips To Prevent Weight Gain & TO Stay On Track

Have you put on weight over the past year with the pandemic and the lockdowns? So much stress, fear and uncertainty, surrounds us every day - it's only natural to be thrown off your game.

You may have:

• More demands at home - kids at home with virtual learning, trying to balance your job with home schooling, trying to make meals for everyone and keep up with things around the house.

• Less time - with your busy schedule and trying to get into a new routine, it's hard to find time in the day to plan and prepare healthy meals and to get any activity in.

• Added Stress/Emotional Anxiety - absolutely, everyone is feeling some sort of stress and a wide range of emotions with everything going on in the world and in their own lives right now. Being in lockdown and not having control is enough to make anyone go a little crazy! Hormone imbalances, stress eating and over indulging along with the inactivity is a recipe for weight gain.

• Lack of Connection - humans need physical contact and to connect with friends and family on a regular basis. This time has made it very hard on everyone. Isolation, lack of social events/interaction and being unable to comfort loved ones when they are sick/struggling...all are taking a toll. Who would have thought that hugging, shaking hands or walking past someone on the street would be so awkward and risky.

• Increased Alcohol Consumption - it's no secret that people are consuming more alcohol being stuck at home and unable to go out and socialize. The added stress and potential boredom with being stuck at home can also increase peoples need or want to drink.

• Who knows how much longer we are going to be in lockdown and in this state of emergency. Don't let this pandemic prevent you from reaching you goals! Find a way to stay focused on being healthy, happy and positive - the one thing you can control right now is your mindset, what you eat and what you do with your day.

Here are some ways to fight weight gain through this lockdown!

1. Get Active - the nice weather is finally here, which will make it a lot easier to get outside! Make time every day to get some activity in - get out for a walk, hike, run or bike ride. Play in the park or your backyard with the kids. Anything to get you moving. There are lots of great exercise/yoga programs/videos that you can do at home as well! Make activity a priority every day. This will improve your mood and energy levels and will also help prevent weight gain.

2. Make sure that you have lots of healthy foods in the house. Take some time to meal plan each week and focus on making good choices as often as you can. Make your meals and home vs. ordering in. Try to keep the junk foods/sweets out of the house. Get into a good routine with your meals and be mindful of your portions. The better you eat, the better you will feel.

3. Get lots of water in each day! Stay hydrated.

4. Reduce/Manage Stress - find a healthy way to keep your stress levels in check each day. Outdoors, exercise, yoga, mindfulness/meditation apps, deep breathing, reading, essential oils, baths, quiet time. Anything to put you in a good frame of mind. Do your best not to reach for food or alcohol to help manage your stress.

5. Sleep Well - get into a good sleep routine. Aim for a good 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Your mind and body need this time to reset.

Take things one day at a time. Keep focused on your goals and work towards them every day! Stay strong and positive - be the best YOU that you can be.

Stay healthy and stay safe! ❤️