Regaining Balance in my Life

The most significant results I’ve achieved are really slowing down my eating to reduce how much food I am eating, clearing some of the clutter in my office and kitchen to limit the feeling of being overwhelmed all the time, and getting back to my regular exercise routine even when circumstances make that more challenging.

Allyn B. 

Managing Health Anxiety

Before working with Lori, it was difficult for me to feel calm. I was consumed by worry and unable to find a sense of peace. Lori offered a variety of strategies to help alleviate my anxiousness. We developed a mantra for me, we used anchoring to tie feelings of peace to objects that are in my environment every day, and we used meditation and future-pacing to help me access the peace that is always accessible within me. The most significant results I’ve achieved are being better able to calm myself and feeling better equipped to handle whatever comes my way.

Ann L.

Prioritizing Myself after a Cancer Diagnosis

I was diagnosed with breast cancer just before COVID hit, and between cancer treatment, dealing with COVID, and running my business, I put self-care on hold. Lori helped me to get my workouts back on track. She helped me to pause before making an unhealthy food decision and has helped me to find some options for relaxation that fit in my schedule and the context of my life.

Keri M. 

Being Authentically Healthy and Planning for my Future

I felt like I was surviving but with a great deal of struggle. I was overwhelmed by the demands of my business and had put my health on the back burner. Lori helped me get back to a healthy eating and exercise routine. She identified meal timing and sleep issues that were contributing to feeling unhealthy. She recommended food swaps that were healthier, and that reduced my cravings after dinner. What I love the most about Lori is that she is constantly urging me to celebrate even the smallest of successes. She reminds me of the shifts I have made.

Tina J.

Shifting Old Habits to Optimize My Health as I Age

I was feeling stuck. Newly retired, empty nester, and officially eligible for senior discounts, I had no direction for my life. It was hard to get motivated to make changes. Lori helped me to focus on my true motivation to change. I’ve discovered new physical energy from H.I.I.T. workouts and I noticeably feel better after adjusting my nutrition. Lori encouraged me to volunteer, using my skills to help others. What I love most about Lori is she helped me kickstart the next stage of life, providing a focus for a healthier, happier, and purposeful future.

D. D. Y. 

Prioritizing Myself to Better Help Others

Before coaching with Lori, I was so focused on helping others in my family, at work, and in my community that I was not taking care of myself. As a breast cancer survivor, I knew that taking care of my health was important, but I still found myself eating poorly, sleeping poorly and not prioritizing fitness. The results I’ve achieved are a measurable reduction in my blood pressure; much better sleep; I am exercising consistently; and have made shifts in my diet that make me feel better. What I love most about Lori is she makes me feel empowered to pursue what I want in my life.

C. L. B.

Finding My Purpose and Getting into a Healthy Routine

I felt like a HOT MESS. I just wasn’t feeling motivated to take care of myself. Lori helped me to realize that when bad stuff comes up, I don’t treat myself well. She provided doable hydration tips and nutrient dense food options. Lori helped me to eliminate artificial sweeteners and reduce the sugar/refined carbs in my diet. She also gave me some great strategies for stress relief. I am reconnecting with friends for exercise resulting in increased connection and accountability. Overall, my body feels so much healthier! Lori and I make a great team for my health.

Joy S. “Not a Hot Mess”

Being Comfortable Saying No and Reducing Worry

I felt stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. I feared disappointing people if I said “no” to them. I felt like my worth was based on being perfect and always being able to do more or to help others.

Lori helped me tune into which activities give me energy and which activities drain energy. She asked me to define my priorities and to use them as an added layer of intentionality when deciding which activities to say “yes” or “no” to. I have really learned from Lori that it is counter-productive to say “yes” to activities I really don’t want to do or that will tighten up my schedule. It just means that I am saying “no” to myself and my family.

Jane L.

Gaining Mental Clarity

I feel like I am back to my old self – a whole different person than when I reached out to Lori for coaching. I was constantly doing for others. Anytime I tried to dial in on my own needs, I felt bad. I felt like I was trapped by my own actions. Treating myself like I used to, with healthy food, exercise and better sleep helped me to shed 20 pounds and made me feel more in control. I have set some healthy boundaries and restructured close relationships by ensuring that we are all honoring ourselves first while still being there for each other. I am confident in taking care of my own needs first.

K. L.

Shifting from Feeling Deprived to Feeling Empowered

I was so tired of dieting and feeling deprived all the time. I was eating for comfort and eating poorly in social situations, and I struggled to make any lasting changes. I was ~ 20 pounds overweight and had a loss of self-esteem. At age 73, I had concerns about losing mobility, cognition, and connection as I aged. I wanted to be able to say, “I can still do it!”

The things I am most proud of are taking personal responsibility and action to prepare healthier foods. I added some new workouts to my established water aerobics routine. These changes have me feeling so good! I feel steady, grounded, and empowered.

Marianne M.

Increasing Energy and Feeling Better

The biggest shift I have experienced working with Lori is that I am focused on my long-term health instead of a quick fix. Lori’s approach of changing one small thing at a time has helped me to realize that I can get healthy and have the security of feeling safe and healthy as I age.

J.P.B.

Shifting from a Mindset of Self-Doubt to a Mindset of Empowerment

Before coaching with Lori, I had so much self-doubt. I felt like I could NEVER have the mindset to be a healthy person. Lori helped me anchor into the reasons WHY I want to get healthy. She helped me to see that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I’m making small changes over time to consistently move me in the direction I want to go. This feels like a smart, doable approach so that the changes stick with me for life, not just for a quick fix.

R.S.

Feeling Empowered and Aligning My Life With My Values

Before coaching with Lori, I was feeling low energy, irritable, and obsessed with thoughts of food. I was 25 lbs. overweight. I had joint pain and GI distress. Lori and I focused on my mindset and my relationship with food first. I have realized the importance of the quality of the food I am putting in my body. After this mindset shift, I decided to try an elimination diet with Lori to see what foods were making me feel bad and hindering my weight loss. I immediately noticed a difference. My GI system felt SO MUCH BETTER. Eating in this way has reduced the bloating and puffiness after meals, and I have lost 12 lbs. and inches around my waist! And, it feels sustainable! I feel empowered to know that I can consistently make healthy decisions that provide a foundation for my future wellness.

Elizabeth B.

Educating Myself to Live a Healthy Life with Less Worry

There were so many unknowns about my health. I was struggling with some gut issues. I didn’t fully understand what a quality diet was. I was worried about a family history of disease after some worrisome health test results. I was feeling stressed.

I have learned so much from Lori. I have reduced added sugar and I feel so much better since adding a variety of plant foods to my diet. I have also added some new workouts to my weekly routine. I have so much more energy and I can use it to do the activities I choose to do.

Working with Lori has ended up being much more than just helping my gut. The work we are doing extends to the rest of my body and my mind.

Frances P.

Being Completely Authentic and Increasing Productivity

Before coaching with Lori, I couldn’t stick to a schedule that would keep me healthy and productive. I wanted to create a system or framework that I could use to help me get into a good routine. Now, I am absolutely on a schedule and am feeling so much more productive. Working out and eating better led to sleeping better, and that gives me the energy to get out more to see friends and to connect with people. I decided to go back to work, and it feels so good and fun to be working for an organization with a great purpose.  What I like the most about working with Lori is that she makes me feel comfortable and safe so that I can share what’s really underneath some of my past unhealthy behaviors. Shining the light on that together has been immensely helpful.

Cameron J.