Before I started working with MyBodyTutor, I felt like I was watching myself become more and more unhealthy, with age starting to take its toll. My biggest fear was that I would resign myself to relying on medication and a sedentary lifestyle. I struggled with food quality and quantity—I was eating too much and not getting enough good nutrients. I had tried to get fit many, many times in the past, but the missing piece was habit-building and working with what I already had. Everything else felt like a diet or a radical change in what I ate, not how I related to nutrition. When I joined, my hope was to learn how to lose weight effectively and sustainably. My wife was already a member, and I saw her results and commitment to the program. However, what held me back initially was shame. I had a history of setting health goals and quitting after making just a little progress, which made it hard to trust myself to show up again. Since joining, I've developed a healthy respect for the consistency and effort it takes to make lasting change. I've lost 68 pounds, mainly through diet and consistent exercise. My blood pressure, which was previously at hypertension stage 1 and required daily medication, is now normal without meds. My cholesterol is close to normal and continues to trend in line with my long-term goals. Beyond the numbers, my clothes are smaller, I sleep better, and I feel more comfortable in the world—all because I've committed to showing up, even when I didn’t want to. What sets MyBodyTutor apart from the countless other companies out there is its focus on the relationship I have with myself. It’s not just about food and exercise—it's about asking, "Am I being true to my goals? Am I showing up for who I am and working toward who I want to be every day?" A big part of my success has been my coach. He’s been an absolute joy to work with, providing perspective on diet, the science behind the choices I was making, and offering both insight and options. He congratulated me on my successes and gave real feedback when I overindulged. His ability to balance encouragement with honesty has been a key part of my progress. It's a relationship I truly cherish, and his enthusiasm has had a lasting impact on how I approach nutrition and movement. I took the first step with MyBodyTutor because I knew I needed support, but I wanted to learn how to sustain my health journey on my own, and they taught me that.