Before I started, I felt completely stuck. I thought the only way to slim down was to do something extreme like 75Hard, and even being on Zepbound wasn't giving me the results I saw everyone else getting. I honestly felt doomed to just keep getting bigger with no hope of stopping the trend. The biggest shift for me wasn't a magic pill; it was realizing that working out doesn't give me a 'free pass' to go crazy with food and drinks. I’ve finally learned how to practice a truly balanced lifestyle. Even with a sedentary desk job, I’ve found ways to keep my body moving and handle the changes my body is going through without the extreme 'all-or-nothing' pressure.

Hank was very easy to work with. He was personable and clearly very caring. He gave affirmation when appropriate an asked great questions to get me thinking about next steps. Even in the short time I had with him, he helped reframe my mindset in sustainable and positive ways. His positivity and professionalism made the whole process much less anxiety-inducing than I thought it would be!

I spent so much time stuck in a cycle of ruminating on how bad I felt, stuck in a shame spiral because I knew what I 'should' be doing but just couldn't find the consistency to do it. The inactivity was holding me back more than anything else. This program changed the way I talk to myself. The most valuable thing I’ve gained is the ability to just continue to show up and celebrate the small wins instead of beating myself up for not being perfect. As a busy working mom dealing with perimenopause, learning that I don't have to be perfect to make progress has been the ultimate game-changer.

Before I started, I was completely overwhelmed by the 'noise' of the fitness industry. I was so unsure about my macros and constantly stressing over exactly how many calories I was eating—I had no idea what to prioritize based on my actual life and activity levels. I felt like I was spinning my wheels. Working with [Your Name] changed everything because it simplified the 'how.' I finally realized that regardless of my past limitations, I CAN make progress. It might feel slow at times, but the wins start stacking up. Now, I don't panic when the scale stalls because I have the data and the mindset to know I'm still moving forward.

The hardest part of my journey wasn't the food or the workouts—it was the isolation. Nobody believed in me, I didn’t believe in myself, and I honestly didn’t know what to do about it. I felt like I was on an island. What I gained from this program was so much more than weight loss; it was the permission to give myself grace. I learned how to make small changes and celebrate every single win until those habits became natural. For the first time, I'm not fighting against myself. I've built a foundation for life, and that belief in myself has opened up so many other avenues I thought were closed for good.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with HGF! I was able to see huge gains in the gym and in my overall mindset surrounding food. I haven't stuck with a program this long before and I think I was able to this time because I was actually fueling my body and wasn't starving/binging at every turn. Although I didn't necessarily lose weight, I was able to gain muscle and change my body composition without really gaining weight and that was a big win for me! I think I'll always struggle with body image to a certain extent, but this program definitely helped me gain confidence overall and reminded me that health is way more than the number on the scale. Hank was always available to answer my questions and offer support and he never made me feel silly for asking questions or voicing my concerns. I really appreciated his support and guidance through the whole process.