My journey with Betsy began just before Thanksgiving last year. Who begins weight loss right before the holidays? One of my friends posted she was working with Betsy and had done really well, so I reached out and she answered right away that Betsy helped with her nutrition, and she had lost weight and felt great. This was so encouraging because I had tried many weight loss programs, which worked well at first but I could not sustain them over time. Although I was not too far overweight, I knew if I didn’t find a way to take care of myself, my weight would just increase over the holiday. I reached out to Betsy. She responded right away and immediately provided encouragement.
All of this was really important to me. I knew I couldn’t do this on my own, and as I approached another birthday, I could hear the words of my sweet Mom, “Everyone needs a good coach. Find yourself a coach.” Finding Betsy was a blessing to play in that role. She asked me to assess what I like to eat, do I exercise, what is my goal. She right away said she could help and she gave me her confidence that we would work thru this together. She did not ask me much about my age or dwell on what my hormones are doing or not doing at this point, which was a relief. She provided the solutions by designing a plan just for me, and then she was there for me every day to encourage me, fine tune, do whatever we needed to do for success.
Betsy also has inspired me to go for 10,000 steps a day, and I have modified my time so that most days I can achieve this. I did not think it was possible at first with a desk job. When we went to Dollywood recently, at the end of the day after walking around all day, I realized I felt fine! My hip didn’t hurt! I texted Betsy who shared this moment with me because I knew she helped me achieve this. My before and after pictures are not that great, because maybe that’s the point, I am just now feeling like I want to be in pictures again!
Betsy combines her great knowledge with her caring approach and her consistency, and her belief that you can succeed. She gives delicious recipes that can be done easily, and encourages meal prep. I am so thankful I have been able to work with her, and I know she is there for me. I have made the changes she encouraged me to make, for life. Thank you, Betsy, for all you have done, and for the friendship you have given! 16 lbs. down, not going back!
