Powerful Physical Transformations

I was sitting at around 275lbs. Always tired, sleeping awful, low libido, difficulty putting on muscle, among a host of other things. I went to my GP looking for some solutions, and she flat out just told me I’m too fat. She said if I lost about 50lbs most everything would go away. Honestly, I was shocked at her bluntness but I think it’s what I needed to hear.
She recommended Rachel to me and after seeing her we got to work straight away.

I was already working out regularly, but with her guidance and support we have made some amazing strides. Coupled with coaching with Inga, I dropped down to 185lbs. From there I started to really focus on adding muscle. Over the past year and a half I added significant muscle to my frame, jumping back up to about 220lbs. Most everything that was ailing me has gone away. I sleep better, feel better, look better. Thank you Rachel. Lately the past few months, Rachel has been helping me with a TRT protocol to optimize my hormones and let me tell you, I feel better now than I did 20 years ago. Muscle gain is better, fat is dropping and overall I’m just better across the board. I can go on and on. If you need some help in any of these areas, Rachel is the go to. 10/10. 100% recommended.

During the pandemic, I shot up over 100 pounds. I was unhealthy. I was working seven days a week and I was really unable to choose a healthy lifestyle. The gym was closed, my trainer was unable to continue with his business. One day I saw a picture of me that was posted on Facebook and I looked at the picture and did not recognize the person that I had become. I was nearly  260 pounds. I was prediabetic.  Every joint in my body hurt when I got out of bed.  I just was absolutely at the end of my rope. I kept saying to myself. You’re too young to feel like this.  

 I decided it was time for me to truly take control of my life and my health.  I didn’t want the rest of my life to be miserable and to be uncomfortable and unhealthy.  I didn’t want to be on a ton of medication.  You know I’ve got the best years of my life coming up,  I want to be able to keep up with grandchildren and be able to travel all over the world and walk everywhere and not just sit around and be miserable. 

I am in better shape now than when I was running marathons in my 30s. I am lifting heavy weights and feel so strong! I feel amazing and confident. If I can inspire just one person with my journey, I’m happy to share it.

Through my time with Rachel, I found the structure and accountability I needed in order to achieve results I previously thought were out of my control. Before working with Rachel, I was conceptually aware of calorie deficits and macros, but it all seemed too daunting to even begin with so many different takes on weight loss and diets across the internet. I deeply struggled with my relationship with food and my body image feeling frustrated & discouraged looking in the mirror, in the kitchen & in my head – it was a cycle of self loathing I couldn’t get out of. However, she simplified the entire process and gave me the tools to see and feel real progress, meeting me with zero judgement, an accepting environment and constructive feedback to make viable changes.

After just 6 months, it’s not an exaggeration to say I feel like a new person, not because of a number on a scale but more confident in every previously insecure part of my brain — trusting myself around food, cooking healthy & filling meals, seeing progress in muscle definition and knowing I’m setting myself up for continued health & success in future.

Six months ago, approaching my 70th birthday, I was at a low point with my weight, and I needed help.  I found Aspect Wellness.  It was meant to be.

Rachel and I discussed my goal to quickly lose 50+ lbs.  I had lost weight many times with liquid diets, but my results were short lived.  Rachel took me off daily liquid shakes and set up a healthy eating plan enjoying whole foods.  
My coaching sessions with Rachel and Inga were eye opening.  The expertise they shared and the motivation they gave me (and boy did I need it!) was constant.  I now understand how damaging the liquid diets were.  Yes, I lost weight, but it was more muscle than visceral fat.  They have completely changed how I look at weight loss.  I’m no longer focused on the scale number.  I’m focused on body recomposition.  I enjoy fueling my body with protein, carbs and fats.  Liquid diets be gone!  I’m driven and determined to build muscle at my age.  To date, I’ve gained 3 ½ lbs. of muscle!   

Rachel and Inga, thank you for your expertise, your motivation, your empathy and your guidance. I’m no longer dieting.  I’m eating for energy. I’m on a healthy life journey.  You’ve changed my life!

How strong can I get?   My best is yet to come thanks to you!