06/29/2026
MEET JILL- down 61lbs ( diet and exercise ONLY 💯)
34 Total weeks
BEFORE STARTING
1. What made you decide to start nutrition coaching with Joelle?
My friend was working with her for her meal planning and working out.
2. How were you feeling physically and mentally before starting?
I was miserable. I weighed more than I ever have in my life. Nothing fit, I didn’t want to be in any pictures. I had no energy at all.
3. What were your biggest struggles with food or consistency?
I didn’t know how to make balanced meals. I knew I wasn’t eating the right things or the right amounts but I didn’t know what needed to be changed.
4. Had you tried other diets before? What didn’t work?
Optavia years ago but there was no education behind what I was eating. It wasn’t sustainable.
DURING THE PROCESS
5. What was the biggest change you made to your nutrition? Eating balanced meals
6. What surprised you most about the program?
The portion sizes… some that were far smaller than I would’ve previously eaten and others (like protein) that I wasn’t eating nearly enough of
7. Did you ever feel like giving up? What kept you going?
A few times when I plateaued I was frustrated but I knew overall what we were doing was working. I just kept at it. And I had reminders coming from you that it was normal and it was my body adjusting
8. How did you stay consistent on tough days?
Meal prepping! I have my food set for each day which makes it much easier to stay on track
RESULTS & WINS
10. How much weight have you lost? 64 pounds
11. What is something you can do now that you couldn’t before?
Cardio kickboxing, the 4 flights of stairs in the parking garage and office - multiple times a day!
12.What has been your biggest non-scale victory?
The way my clothes fit. I don’t necessarily see a difference when I look at myself in the mirror but I know there is a difference when Im shopping for clothes or picking out an outfit
MINDSET SHIFT
13. How has your relationship with food changed?
I realized that I am a bored and stressed eater. I no longer eat because food is in front of me. I’m eating to fuel my body only
FOR OTHERS WATCHING
14. What would you say to someone who feels stuck or scared to start?
This is the best thing I could’ve done for myself. I never thought that Id be able to be this consistent or successful. I’m so thankful that I fought through the initial fear and started
15. What would you tell someone who thinks they “can’t do it”? You can!
16. Why do you think this worked for you? I measure everything. I stick to the plan daily. I meal prep so things are ready to grab and go. If I have a day when I splurge and eat something not on my menu, I go right back to the meal prepping the next day.
17. What would you say about working with Joelle as your coach?
Having daily contact about my weight is key. She always respond quickly with answers about substitutions and provide encouragement when my body doesn’t respond quite the way I want it to. Without working with her I’d likely be even heavier than I was when I made the decision to start!
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