Mattie

I felt uncomfortable with my weight most of my adult life. But lately noticed more gain and muscle loss. I was freaked out! I thought both were inevitable with my age and being deep into perimenopause.

I had tried calorie restriction so many times but months of hunger and misery never led to significant results. Any weight loss quickly came back when life happened.

I thought I was doing the right thing with intermittent fasting. Literally my mantra was “embrace the hunger.” Wrong! So wrong.

I was so surprised that I needed to eat more. I was also surprised at how little I understood about nutrition and what my body really needed.

I’m down 2 sizes and over 16 lbs. When we first set my goals, I honestly didn’t think I would meet them, but I blew past them so easily.  I had to set new goals!

I’m NOT HUNGRY. Hunger isn’t part of this. I used to eat so little but wasn’t eating anything that was working for me. It is crazy to think that I’m losing weight but not hungry!

My muscle mass is better. My joint pain is almost gone, and my energy level is higher than in years.

Truly never thought this was possible, much less in menopause at 51. But I can’t imagine going back to how things were before, because I just. Feel. So. Much. Better.

I realize now that all-or-nothing thinking kept me stuck. There isn’t a wagon that you are on or off. There is just your bonkers life that you need to live.

I chalked up so many things about my appearance and how I felt to inevitable parts of aging, and this was just how my body was now. But real change is possible. If I can do it, anyone can! 

Mary

I’m 49 and in menopause. I really thought nothing was going to work anymore.

I started Empowered Nutrition in the middle of a home renovation and wasn’t really cooking. It definitely wasn’t the “perfect” time to start.

But it worked! I lost 20 pounds and 3.4% body fat. Menopause belly is real, but it’s finally gone. The difference I can see in pictures is crazy.

I graduated right before summer and thought summer might feel hard. Vacations. Eating out. A little more drinking than normal.

And I kept all 20 pounds off THROUGH summer!

I enjoy a cocktail, go out to dinner, travel, and still maintain my weight loss. I didn’t have to stop living my life to keep my results.

This program truly taught me how to fuel my body. If I want a biscuit with breakfast, great! I know what to eat with it and how to eat the rest of the day.

It’s become so second nature that I don’t even have to think about it anymore. I’m not following some strict plan. I actually know what to do.

I’ve recommended Ann to so many people because gosh, it’s worth it. It works, and you’ll be so glad you did it.

Stephanie

I was over a year postpartum and the baby weight just wasn’t budging. I had seen other women’s success stories with ACW, so I decided to give it a try.

I’d counted macros before, but the education piece was what I was missing. I couldn’t do what I had done in my 20s or even 30s and expect it to work the same way.

I was surprised by how the program was structured. Instead of jumping straight into tracking, there was a learning curve that helped me first understand what I was doing.

Ann helped me find meals I like that work for me so I didn’t get bored. It doesn’t have to be a crazy 20-ingredient recipe. It can come out of a package and still be good enough.

I also learned that 5 or 10 minutes of strength training counts. It doesn’t have to be 45 minutes or in a gym.

The “exercise snack” strength videos in the program really helped. I can do them at home with my kids around and still see results.

I’ve lost 18 pounds and feel much more confident.

My clothes fit me so much better, and I’m seeing definition in my body that I haven’t seen since having babies.

Alex

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