A 56-year-old female named Esther came to me with a desire to get off her medications, be pain-free, and lose weight. Esther has suffered from chronic pain in her leg for several years. This pain limited her ability to do certain activities. In addition, she had high blood pressure, was pre-diabetic, and had low vitamin D levels.

We worked together for a total of about 9 months.

During this time, we worked on small healthy lifestyle changes. In the first 3 months, we worked on portion control, eating balanced meals and snacks, how to use the nutrition facts label to make healthier choices (focusing on more whole foods and less processed foods), and finding ways to move her body without causing more pain. She also began adding turmeric to her food and used a vegetable salt substitute.

By our 3rd month working together, Esther had lost 6 lbs. By months 4 and 5 she focused on increasing her activity levels and continued with what she learned from the first 3 months.

By month 6, Esther lost an additional 10 lbs., her blood pressure improved to the point she was able to stop her blood pressure medication, and her blood sugars were now controlled. At this point, Esther decided to go off on her own and continue practicing what she had learned in our journey together.

About 5 months later Esther decided to work with me for an additional 3 months. The first month she returned she had lost a total of 30 lbs. since the first time we met. She no longer suffered from chronic pain and want to continue living a life free of pain. To be able to do this, Esther knew it was important to build muscle. We developed a new plan to help her build muscle by making sure she was eating the right amount of nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fat, calories) for her body. By the last month, Esther gained muscles in her extremities, lost inches in her waist, and continues to be free of chronic pain to this day. She is very happy with her transformation and continues to use what she has learned during our time working together.