I've always tried to live a fairly healthy lifestyle and have used various apps such as Beachbody, MyFitnessPal, etc. I've been known to try various diets like the 21-Day Fix and the ketogenic diet. I have also signed up for weight loss challenges through gyms I've been a member of. I've always been successful in the short-term, but the weight would eventually come back due to chronic stress. The focus was always on the food I ate, and I never addressed all the other factors that had an effect on the food I chose. I struggled most with emotional eating, both on happy occasions and stressful moments. And when I heard about MyBodyTutor from a friend, I hoped that I would learn how to control my eating and have a cheerleader in my corner to help keep me on track with my main goals. I was worried about the cost and was a bit insecure that I needed help. I've done so much research and have always been pretty physically fit; I was afraid to share my struggle with emotional eating. When I first signed up, my goal was weight loss via diet and exercise, as it is for many that sign up. However, my goal shifted when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome and was no longer concerned about my weight. I was more concerned with living a life without pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Instead of weight loss, my coach and I focused on controlled eating and following a specific nutrition plan recommended by my physician to help reduce pain and fatigue. Instead of exercise, we focused on stress reduction activities and minimizing movement, which was necessary for my recovery. I can now say that I, for the first time in the last several years, feel in control of my eating. I have tried new ways to de-stress, like with decaf coffee/teas, essential oils, slow yoga, slow walks, going to bed early, etc. But it was these other changes that I made in my life that finally allowed me to learn how to control my eating. I do not feel like I "need" my MyBodyTutor coach, although I really will miss her!! I appreciated the holistic approach to nutrition and taking into account all the other factors in life that affect our eating. I also appreciated that a coach is assigned to you based on your own needs/preferences, and if it isn't the right fit, a new coach can be assigned. When you join MyBodyTutor, you will be able to have a coach that will individualize a plan that fits your lifestyle and needs. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. No matter where you are in life or on your nutrition/fitness journey, MyBodyTutor is for you. I had a very rough 12 months, suffering from an illness that was difficult to diagnose; my coach supported me throughout the whole process and helped me shift my focus based on what my body needed at the time. I am forever grateful for my MyBodyTutor coach!