Prior to having my son, I had been extremely fit and active. After a difficult delivery and recovery, I struggled to lose the baby weight I had gained. Then Covid hit, and all of my healthy habits I had pre-baby were impossible to restore. I knew what I should be doing, but every day felt like a mountain I had to climb, with no strength or willpower left to make healthy choices. I tried at-home food delivery services, Noom, and a group health class through Kaiser, but when I inevitably found myself falling off track after a month or so in, I'd give up and quit. Even though I had been quite healthy in the past, I still struggled with never feeling "full" and always wanted to keep eating even when others had stopped. I'd go back for seconds or sneak another slice (pizza, cake, etc.) when no one else was around. I figured this was something I'd always struggle with and that I would never be able to overcome it. I first came across MyBodyTutor through an online search. I had been a part of a weekly accountability program through my health insurance, and while it was informative, a group setting only once a week wasn't enough to keep me on track. I knew there had to be something out there that could help me daily, one-on-one, so I hit up Google. I found a few other programs, but they said they could easily prescribe Ozempic, and that wasn't what I was looking for. MyBodyTutor seemed to be the natural approach I needed, so I figured I'd give it a try! I honestly wasn't sure that MyBodyTutor would work, since nothing else had in the past. The amount of weight I needed to lose seemed insurmountable, and I didn't think I'd be able to re-implement self-discipline after so many years of not prioritizing my health. I had low hopes before joining, but I figured if I could just start heading in the right direction, that would be enough. I wanted to end my thirties feeling like I had control over my health and could head into my forties with better habits so I could stay active for my son. Despite it being obvious, I am in awe at what consistency can accomplish! Little changes over a long period of time have genuinely changed my life, and I have gone from having a "lose it quick" mindset to one of a lifestyle change. Exercise has become a regular part of my life again, and I have found ways to fit it into my busy schedule. There have been periods where I've relaxed on my routine, but am now able to get back on track easily. Best of all, I have self-control and can easily find balance between indulgence and overeating in a way I never could before! The personal, one-on-one accountability has made my experience with MyBodyTutor completely different than anything else I've tried. Instead of trying to stay consistent on my own (which never worked long-term), having a coach who understood the challenges of finding time to take care of myself while also working & parenting made all the difference. She was able to remind me to stay on course and helped me adapt and find solutions to the issues that arose. No other "one-size-fits-all" program out there could have done this. One of my favorite things about MyBodyTutor has been learning the mindset that food is an important part of life, and that indulgences and treats can be woven into a healthy lifestyle without guilt. I can now enjoy the occasional ice cream with my son or a cocktail with friends without feeling "bad" because I planned it into my eating and can now practice portion control. Planning ahead what I am going to indulge in has helped me to mindfully enjoy versus mindlessly binge, and this has changed everything for me!