LIFE BEFORE NUTRITION COACHING
When it comes to exercise, I show up to Results Fitness 5–6 days a week, lift heavy weights, and drink all the water.
However, for the last 10 years, I’ve been stuck in a vicious cycle of gaining and losing the same 10–20 pounds. So, what gives?
I could blame having a kid, getting older, or being on the verge of menopause—but the reality is, I was never as consistent with nutrition as I should’ve been.
It was one of those things where I knew what to do—I just wasn’t doing it or sticking with it.
I have a serious sweet tooth and a hard time saying no in social settings, so sometimes it felt easier to just not pay attention to what I was eating.
During the week, I’d make stellar choices, meal prep, and stay on track. But the weekend? That was a different story—Pizza Party Fridays followed by a High Noon to wash it down.
Why was I doing this to myself? And why can’t you hire someone to follow you around and slap junk food out of your hand?
WHAT HAPPENED WITH NUTRITION COACHING
So why now? What changed?
What finally led to the realization that what I was doing wasn’t working?
Honestly? I saw an Instagram post at the end of 2022 and didn’t like how I looked in it. (How many of us hate being in photos?)
And since the RF paparazzi aren’t going anywhere, I decided it was time to get real with myself and figure out what works in 2023.
I started by making a few better choices and getting back into meal prepping, just in time for Results Fitness’ 6-week coaching program, Rise Up.
Heading into the program, my plan was simple: keep my accountability buddies close and crush those six weeks!
It’s a done-for-you program, so all I had to do was follow it—which I did 99% of the time, including while vacationing in Disney World.
I focused on sleeping 7–8 hours per night, drinking more water, eating real food (cutting back on bites, licks, and tastes that add up), and walking more—aiming for 10,000–13,000 steps daily.
Since I sit at a desk for work, getting in those steps meant carving out 30–60 minutes each day to walk. I swapped out TV and social media scrolling for movement, usually in the evening.
What happened at the end of those 6 weeks?
Rise Up was a HUGE success—I lost 19 pounds of fat and gained muscle!
I hit my goals and then some. I didn’t want to stop, but I also didn’t trust myself to stay on track without support. So, I joined the Results Fitness Nutrition Coaching & Accountability program with Coach Amie.
My main goal: keep the momentum going! I wanted continued fat loss while maintaining—or even gaining—muscle, which is no easy feat.
Even though the scale didn’t always move (which can be super frustrating), I learned to focus on non-scale victories to stay motivated.
HOW LIFE HAS CHANGED
After four months of Nutrition Coaching, I’ve lost countless inches, dropped body fat (for good!), and gained lean muscle.
When it comes to food, I stick to the same meals most days because I like them—and making easy, consistent choices works for me. I always build meals around protein and veggies to make sure I’m fueling my body the right way.
For fitness, I lift heavy when I can, schedule my RF workouts in advance, walk daily, and prioritize sleep.
Am I always motivated? Definitely not. When that happens, I start small. Maybe it’s just a 10-minute walk—and I tell myself I can always turn around if I hate it. (Spoiler: I’ve never turned around.)
And here’s the humbling part… progress pics.
I hate them. But it wasn’t until I saw mine that I realized—everything I was doing was actually working. Tracking habits, hitting my steps, eating real food, drinking water, lifting weights—it all adds up.
The truth is: only doing one of those things consistently won’t cut it. You have to do all of them, most of the time, to make progress and maintain it.
Here’s to moving forward, doing all the things, and being honest with yourself!
Celebrate the small wins, and remember—one bad day doesn’t erase all your progress.
I still eat and love pizza! But now, the rest of “pizza day” is high-protein, veggie-packed, and lower in carbs and fats.
I plan ahead as much as humanly possible. It’s still a struggle, and the results aren’t instant (which is the hardest pill to swallow). But I’m not giving up!
I once read that a true fat-loss journey takes five years to complete. I don’t know if that’s accurate or science-backed—but it’s the mindset I’ve adopted.
I’ve never been this consistent for this long.
This isn’t a quick fix—it’s a lifestyle.