We also have a son who came to us later in our lives (our 40s) and he is our WHY for being healthy. Kerry, I have struggled with weight my entire life, at times getting healthier but never within a healthy weight. Focusing on medicine and preventative health as a Naturopathic doctor gave me the ability to help some with weight concerns but nothing consistent professionally or personally. After having a child, the weight really exploded with the stress of kids, trying to move, work, time, no love of cooking, no time for hours at the gym, etc. The weight became a bigger issue than ever before, medications started piling up, diabetes out of control, etc. The "oh crap" moment came in 2021 when my doctor said I now qualified for gastric surgery! Tears, shame, shock, you name it all followed. Months went by of "trying" but unsure what would take became discouraging. Calls to insurance for procedure coverage began. Many chats with girlfriends "what have you done?", comparing stories continued. When we were finally able to make a move to Las Vegas in September of 2021, and seeing a dear friend for the first time in a couple months we were shocked. Through the years I had many conversations with her on weight, fasting, etc. She looked phenomenal. I asked what the heck are you doing??!!!! She shared her journey, I drilled her on the food, the commitment, why she could stick to it, did I have to spend hours cooking, exercising, you name it. See I had no TIME for all that stuff, I work, have a child, family, things that are a priority. She said you can cook as complicated or simple as you want, and only one meal a day. The rest are these little balanced snacks that are super simple in microwave, or bars, or crunchers to go, shakes, etc. that you eat. I sat and watched her for a few more months (I could kick myself for loosing that time) watched her easily stick to it. 6 months after seeing her start and succeed through the program I begged her to help me and she became my coach. That was Valentines day of 2022. Why did it take me so long.... I was afraid of failing AGAIN, this was my last hope, and that is terrifying if you have ever felt that. Why is this so easy to stick to, cause it works!!!! I may have wanted little cheats along the way but damn, it worked, and I KNEW if I did it right the weight would fall off. I can never say before this plan that I had that feeling. I KNEW I did things right before and yet felt like it wasn't working for me so it was always pretty hard to stick to. I am still on my journey. I released over 50 lbs this year and the year is not over yet! I am so excited to be that someone for anyone interested or feeling slightly the way I did. I went into medicine to help others and am so happy to have found a way to do it confidently. Coaches are part of the program, there is no fee, this company WANTS you to be successful, so coaches are a piece of that. BRYAN- my story is a little different. I have been overweight most of my life, but it never really bothered me. I played football, sports, felt strong, etc. Through the years, I supported Kerry's wild cleanses, fasts, you name its, and would lose some weight, nothing dramatic, and go along my way. After our son was born, like many, some weight crept on during the last few years. I started thinking about being around, healthy, and mobile for my son. I do have chronic back pain and thought that in a few years it would still be nice to chase a ball etc. When Kerry expressed her desire and need to follow our friend, I was skeptic. We "tried" so many things before. But I decided if she was going to try, I would do it with her. I never expected to eat and not be hungry, be satiated, not have to hit the gym every day, and ultimately release over 100lbs. I have reached my goal. I don't even remember being this weight in high school, and have less pain and feel confident in my ability to be an active parent for many years. I decided to coach, as I feel like this is an industry with lots of ladies, and at times would have liked to have a perspective of a male who has been through it, so here I am.
