This past year has been one of the hardest and most rewarding journeys of my life. I’ve battled an unhealthy relationship with food for as long as I can remember. I used to carry so much stress and shame for letting myself reach a weight that was pushing me towards becoming diabetic in my 30s. I struggled with the polarity of thanking my body for bringing 2 beautiful babies into the world while also being overwhelmed by the complacency of pre & post partum life and having had to eat for two or to increase milk production. I had to approach my health for more than just me but for my two little ones, ages 3 and 2. I realized that getting healthy wasn’t just a personal desire—it was a necessity. I wanted to be present, not just in the “barely keeping up” kind of way, but in a way that allowed me to match their energy, their excitement, and to be there for them through all the milestones in their lives, even decades from now.
People ask me what my secret is. I’ll be honest—it’s not a quick fix, and it’s not something that can be summed up in a comment section. It took real commitment, starting with understanding where I was both physically and internally, with the help of my doctors. It meant making a complete lifestyle shift, being intentional about what I put in my body, and embracing a mindset change about food.
When I met Leah, I had already lost a significant amount of weight, but I hadn’t yet learned how to approach the long-term game—how to maintain a healthy relationship with food and, most importantly, how to give myself grace. This isn’t a sprint. There are moments where progress feels slow, but every small step counts.
If you’re in a similar place and you need someone in your corner to hold you accountable, even when it’s hard, or to speak truth into your life when you’re struggling with self-worth, Leah has been that person for me. She’s more than a coach—she’s a partner in this journey, helping me stay on track, giving me the tools to not just lose weight but to thrive.
So, here’s my reminder to you: your journey is yours alone, and it’s okay if it takes time. Give yourself the grace to keep going, one day at a time. And if you are just coming out of that fog of post partum and feeling like reclaiming your identity back, that it takes time and grace for yourself.
~ Stephanie
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