I was doing lots of emotional eating and binging. I felt completely out of control, and I weighed the most I ever had in my life. The pandemic caused me to move less and eat worse. I tried Weight Watchers, Noom, 21 Day Fix, Whole30, and Balance 365, but what was missing was personalization, structure, and a plan tailored to my specific needs. When I found MyBodyTutor online, I hoped to gain control of my eating, feel empowered, and lose 40 pounds. I had never heard of them before, and I thought it might be another impulsive move I was making. I was worried I'd be spending money on something that didn't work or wasn't legit. But MyBodyTutor is beyond what I expected. I had my own personal coach working with me every single day. The attention and support I got were unparalleled to anything else out there. My coach made me feel like I was her only (and favorite) client. If I ever missed logging a day, she would automatically check-in—and she seemed to always know when something was wrong. Also, I was NEVER hungry while I was losing weight. I thought I knew a lot about nutrition, but my coach showed me I still had a lot to learn! She showed me how to really read labels and to eat in a way that kept me feeling my best. I learned to eat in a way that was sustainable for the rest of my life—not a quick fix. So far, I have lost 32 pounds. Not only did I lose weight, but I became strong and in shape. I get compliments all the time, and my identity has changed. I am no longer a "dieter" but a "healthy eater." I threw out all my larger-sized pants! Kristin recently helped me dive deep into my psyche. As I got closer to my goal, I purposely started to self-sabotage. Kristin helped me figure out that something that was holding me back was the fear of making others jealous of my success! Knowing that I can succeed without worrying about pleasing others has truly helped me push through the roadblocks that were holding me back. The advice I'd give to someone thinking about joining is this is not a quick fix. It takes hard work and dedication. I fell off the wagon many times during my year doing MyBodyTutor. I fell back into old patterns, but I always got back up again. I wanted to quit many times, but my coach helped me align my eating with my goals. Remember that weight loss is not linear. It will be fast in the beginning, and then it will get really slow. Just hang in there. There will be points where you really, really, really want to throw in the towel. Learn to identify that negative voice in your head, and remember that it's not you! Keep at it. Also, be honest with your tutor—especially on bad days. They are there to problem solve with you so you can learn from your mistakes. Also, this is not supposed to be easy. It's hard work. The feelings of discomfort will come and go, but learning to get uncomfortable and push through is where you really, really change.