When I found My Body Tutor, I had been considering signing up for an MLM weight loss program that required an extreme calorie deficit and the consumption of a bunch of engineered bars/shakes/etc. I honestly hated the idea of that program, as it felt unnatural, extreme, and out of alignment with my values and the approach I wanted to take to weight loss. But I was so discouraged by my health and so desperate for a change and "coaching" support that I was considering it anyway. Luckily, just before I signed up for that program, I heard about My Body Tutor on a podcast. I signed up for an exploratory call with Adam and immediately knew it was the program for me. I was so grateful to find that My Body Tutor encouraged the practices I wanted to be a part of my life (sustainably healthy eating, more movement, paying attention to what I ate, enjoying worthwhile indulgences, etc.) along with the structure and accountability (logging, regular interactions with a coach, etc.) that I felt I needed to help me get there. I loved the focus on mindset and habits, as well as the goal being a LONG TERM shift that results in SUSTAINED health and weight loss. In the program, I was encouraged to pay attention to my body and work WITH it - learning to fuel it with the types of food that help me feel satiated, energized, etc. I learned to take an experimental approach - trying out different things to learn what actually works for me. I learned about some deeply engrained emotional eating patterns and came to recognize some of the scenarios where I was turning to food to satisfy me in a way that food simply can't. Despite feeling I needed a significant change in my life, the approach was so balanced and realistic that it didn't feel impossible. Don't get me wrong - it has been really tough at times, and I've shed a lot of tears on this journey. But when I felt overwhelmed, my coach tried to help me "turn the volume down", rather than throw in the towel. The judgement free approach helped me to extend grace to myself and keep persevering even when I didn't make the best choices. I have learned SO much from working with My Body Tutor, and am so glad to be taking better care of my body. I am about 20 lbs down from where I started, my resting heart rate has decreased significantly, and I feel healthier. I look better, feel better, and am more in control of myself than when I started. My health journey isn't over, and I'll be working to continue the journey I've started, but this program has given me a tremendous start. For the first time, I believe I am taking an approach to my health that is actually sustainable in the long run. I have learned so much about myself and how to be a healthier person. I'm so thankful Adam advertised MBT on the Deep Questions podcast, because I don't know what I would have done without it the past year!