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Client Testimonials
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TESTIMONIALS
I started this challenge because, last year, I had really wanted to get down to a certain weight. However, I basically spent all year spinning my wheels trying to make progress. I was in a pretty vicious cycle of losing, plateauing, gaining. I ended the year at a higher weight than I’ve been since I started getting really into my fitness journey.
I’m a scientist and believe in evidence and data and always thought, this is not rocket science, I can do this myself! At the beginning of this year I realized that I was done trying the same approach over and over and that I needed to try something new.
When I started this challenge, I envisioned that I’d been hungry the whole time, cranking out hours of cardio, but was ready to commit, like a hard 16 weeks, in and out. However - it’s been so different and eye opening in such a great way.
I didn’t hit my goal, but I still lost about 11 lbs and have so much more confidence. I had a few learning hiccups and body things going on. I’ve learned how to be much more flexible and moderate, not being afraid to travel and go out to eat, the separation of quality time and over indulging in food has been huge for me. I love to eat and love food - the more decadent the better. I used to associate going out to eat with basically the last supper - we’re drinking, we’re feasting, and now I’ve learned so much more about ordering healthy options and focusing more on the intent of that social gathering.
My biggest win is learning to roll with the punches more (body weight fluctuations, social events, eating out) and just control what I can
I learned a lot about my body and realize that my weight fluctuates a lot, and that it doesn’t need to negatively impact me. There have been days where the scale has weirdly jumped, or I’m not making as much progress and I’ve wanted to, and those days really impacted me mentally where I didn’t even want to go to the gym or just wanted to give up entirely.
I’ve really learned that *those* are the moments where my habits and mindset have shifted and I’ve learned that I can’t let these negative emotions stop me from the goal - “Hey I’m feeling like this, but not going to the gym or not counting my calories for the day are not decisions that are going to serve me in the long run”.
I look back on this challenge and realize I’ve made a lot of progress and still managed to have some amazing memories with friends and family in between and that that is really what this whole lifestyle and my goals are. I’m so thankful that I invested my resources and have Michelle to guide me. I am really excited for the future, and feel much more equipped to live my life in alignment with my goals.
I have data going back to 2016 despite trying to fight the changes that I was seeing in my body, there was never any actual change manifested in my weight or body composition since that year. It fluctuated amongst the same few pounds, but gently over the years ever so slightly trending up. And I think a couple of years ago I entered into a period of mental exhaustion of thinking about my weight all the time. “Nothing was helping, so this just must be it.” So what I think the beauty of this program was, when I picked Michelle, I picked her because there was so much of her story that resonated with me. That she and I have similar life journeys in some respects. I liked her attitude. I liked her energy. She spoke to me. So I felt like she was someone I would feel comfortable and safe sharing my thoughts and being comfortable having as an accountability partner.And it's fascinating. My husband said, “Wow, this program seems like it's been easy for you!”And I realized I have had to do the work of learning to better count macros and be truly honest with myself, this has been a completely different journey. It has been so much easier. And freeing to be relieved of the weight of constantly beating up on myself or feeling like I'm supposed to restrict and blindly not eat random things with no results and feeling frustrated and feeling like I'm constantly telling myself no.There was something about Michelle being able to support the guidelines to really look comprehensively at not just the macros, but at fiber intake, workouts, steps, cycles and have a conversation about stress. There was just something about that communication and that holistic approach that gave me confidence that this was going to work!And it's not even about the physical change, even though I am amazed and beyond thrilled with the progress physically we made. But part of it is just feeling more like myself. I think part of it is I'm coming out of a life season of caring for my children and it was easy to not prioritize myself. But change is possible for anyone! I am pairing everything going on in my life with menopause and it has been way too easy to lean into that as an excuse. As an explanation as to why I can’t be helped.But to know that I can be knee deep in all of the stressors in my life and make progress is a really important message to spread. That and to hear that you can be at any stage of life, even when your kids are older and moving out, that you are allowed to rediscover who you are.To be free of not beating up on myself and feeling like I’ve failed, yet again, to make progress has been very much worth it!
After battling obesity, body dysmorphia, an eating disorder through extreme restriction, and an unhealthy relationship with my body and food I decided to make a change. 16 weeks ago I was determined to find a healthy balance and joined the Love Yourself Fit Challenge.
Under the guidance of Coach Michelle, I began a reverse diet to correct my metabolism after years of deprivation. To say I was scared at that point is a complete understatement. I was controlled by the number on the scale and every calorie I ate for so long, and I knew both were about to change. Being both extremely overweight and extremely lean I struggled with the initial weight fluctuations, but was constantly reminded it was only temporary, necessary and purposeful.
During the last 16 weeks, I’ve eaten foods I would have never eaten a year ago and now understand the importance of proper caloric intake. Going from eating 1200 calories to a high of 2000 calories in 16 weeks is a huge accomplishment for me, one I thought I could never achieve. The increase in calories has improved my energy levels, strength and allowed me to hit more PR’s when lifting than ever before. For the first time in my life I don’t feel controlled by food or the number on the scale.
Previously my ideal physique would been my lightest weight and most lean version of myself without consideration of the damage I was causing to my health. Now my ideal physique doesn’t have a number, and will be achieved in a healthy sustainable manner.
Although this was a difficult process, the unconditional support I received in every moment of weakness by Coach Michelle made it possible. This challenge was an amazing experience and continues to change and improve my mental and physical well-being.
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