Nicole has lost 40 pounds and has increased energy & vitality!
Covid stress is no joke. During the 2020 portion of this pandemic, I felt myself aging at an accelerated pace. Almost immediately, stress related health problems began to manifest. Trying to live through a pandemic was hard enough, and adding to it was the fact that I was leading an ambitious mission-driven nonprofit that relied heavily on in-person events to raise the majority of its revenue. It wasn’t easy. My coping mechanisms were vast – ranging from meditation and walking to a nightly round of potato chips and Chardonnay when I finished each day of Zoom calls!
In November 2020, I visited with my doctor who acknowledged that my increasing stress-related issues would have better outcomes if I lost weight. I said to her, “Yes, but I need a coach”. And she gave me the name of Marin Weight and Wellness, which was a game changer.
I went in for a consult with Dr. Gail and Cassale, and stared down the barrel of having to make significant changes in my eating habits. It was daunting. But it was also an opportunity to change the narrative. I decided to use the isolation time of the pandemic in a more positive and mindful way.
The dietary changes were hard at first. There was some detoxing and some food longing. But Cassale promised me I would not be hungry, and for the most part, that was spot on. The change in eating, the weight loss, the exercise and strength training became a positive project for me to focus on. I adjusted my cooking, tried new foods, became more mindful with my eating and exercise. And through it all, Cassale and her team were there to encourage, inform and coach me. It made a world of difference.
I am now 40+ pounds lighter and I am off the meds that I had started taking to deal with some mounting health issues. I am healthier and have far less risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. My clothes no longer fit me and I have to shop for an entirely new (smaller) wardrobe; a good problem!
Most significantly, I have a lot more energy and endurance! I have benefitted greatly from this program and have absolutely loved working with Cassale.
