Success Stories
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I’m incredibly proud to share some of my client success stories with you.
Trust is essential when choosing a nutritionist. Hear firsthand from some of the clients that I’ve had the privilege to work with. Discover why my clients chose me and how I helped them achieve their goals.
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Carol*, a retired healthcare professional joined my online coaching program with a view to reducing her body fat. Even with her medical training, she came to me needing support, accountability and regular check-ins to help her keep track of her progress.
From her initial contact form she was clear about the number of pounds she hoped to lose, but having worked with ladies who were slim but wanted help with fat loss, I wanted to manage her expectations.
From the start explained that she would most likely see changes to her body composition, measurements and pictures but not necessarily her weight. She proved me wrong and lost exactly what she was hoping to lose .
Carol successfully completed 2 cycles of my online coaching course. The smile beaming from her face during our last 1:1 video chat, it was clear to see how happy she was with her results!
I joined the group at the start of lockdown (March 2020) and found the regular contact hugely beneficial. As someone who perhaps some would say was relatively lean (well, normal BMI) to begin with, my shape initially changed without any scale movement.
Nella helped me with my issues over tracking and somehow with the second group (May intake) by tracking my snacks religiously (or honestly), I seemed to crack my hang ups…….. And bingo not only did I get more definition but the scales moved down too. The recipe cards were all tried out and the TED talks were all food for thought.
If you are doubtful if an online nutritionist can help, I would say wholeheartedly yes. And those comparison pictures really bring the message home.
Carol – Online coaching client
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Chris is my husband and over the years his nutritional focus has changed. From overcoming a medical condition, managing his IBS, weight loss and performance nutrition, he certainly keeps me busy!
He’s an inspiration to our young children. Having already completed numerous 10K races and half marathons, more recently he successfully completed the Great North Swim, swimming a marathon distance swim (10K), and he’s got another half marathon coming up, as well as a Triathlon and half Ironman!
Since starting my journey in 2016 I have lost nearly 50 lbs in weight whilst getting stronger and fitter. I have had Nella by my side for the entire journey to support me with her delicious and healthy foods. The changes she made have helped eliminate certain processed foods from my diet which has lead to me being able to come off the strong medication prescribed by the hospital.
As a man in my late 30’s a life with prescription medication wasn’t something I wanted. Not only did I lose weight, it also helped me to becoming more active. I was finally able to exercise regularly and get serious with my running and swimming.
When Nella started her nutritional training she was immediately able to start guiding me to remove all the guess work out from performance nutrition and supplementation. With her guidance I now know how to fuel myself correctly for different length events, use the best supplementation to reduce muscle fatigue and improve performance.
And when I want to lose a few kg’s when I’m not on the run-up to a race, she helps me use the the best methods to do this without affecting my ability to train and perform at the levels I am aiming for.
Chris – Personalised nutrition for Weight loss & Sports Performance/Recovery
Deborah*, a 1:1 client who wanted a personalised plan to help her to make changes to fit in with her busy lifestyle.
She came to me with a goal to lose body fat, to feel less bloated, have a flatter tummy and to feel more comfortable and confident in her clothes. I devised a suitable nutrition strategy that would help her reach her goal while fitting into her busy lifestyle.
When I initially contacted Nella, I was unhappy about the way I looked. I felt fat and frumpy and my mindset ranged from acceptance in feeling this way and in contrast, a now or never panic to take action.
Nella advised me to keep a food diary, detailing everything the I ate and drank each day. We had an online consultation at a mutually convenient time. This allowed Nella to analyse my lifestyle and food choices. Nella set me a daily calorie target, this was a challenge as I had never counted calories before or used a food tracker.
Although I was ashamed of my initial start photograph, it was a fantastic motivational tool. At each check-in point, I would dread the progress photographs and I really did have to force myself to do them. However, the changes over time are a wonderful confidence boost. I was delighted once my body started to change shape.
Nella has an individualistic approach to nutrition, she is extremely supportive and most importantly, non-judgemental. I have no hesitation in recommending her to anybody requiring nutritional advice.
Thank you Nella!
Deborah – Personalised nutrition for weight loss
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Gavin*, a 1:1 client who was recommended to me by his GP.
He first came to me because he had recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and didn’t want to spend the rest of his life with the condition and taking prescription medication. With a young family improving his health was a priority for him.
When he consulted with his GP to find out his best course of action, his GP recommended that he worked with a nutritionist to help him achieve fat loss and to help him with dietary changes. Unfortunately Gavin was unable to take regular exercise due to an existing spinal injury and this meant that his ability to exercise was limited to only walking.
With his next check-up booked his first milestone goal was set and he was determined to show his GP that he could make the changes he needed to improve his health profile.
I got my blood test back and my doctor was very pleased with the blood results. She wants me to stay on medication for 3 more months at least. She says the changes I have made have greatly contributed to the results and I have taken a lot of stress off my kidneys and heart.
I have lost weight but more importantly 2 belt notches and I am wearing shirts that before I would burst buttons open and now they feel roomy.
This is progress and a long term change that I will keep following as much as possible.
Thanks for steering me down the right path. Much appreciated!
Gavin – Personalised nutrition for weight loss with considerations for T2D
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Katrina*, a 1:1 client who had tried lots of different diets before but wanted something sustainable for lasting change.
She first came to me with a goal to lose body fat and feel confident in herself. Already quite active, I looked at a suitable nutrition strategy that would help her reach her goal as well as compliment her active lifestyle.
I contacted Nella as I’ve been on lots of eating plans/ diets before and although I’ve had some success with weight loss I’ve not managed to sustain it and inevitably I end up back where I started or even further back to a heavier weight.
I was frustrated with myself and restarting every few months and I set myself a goal of being able to choose an outfit at Christmas that I felt really happy in and not chosen because it covered me up.
I liked Nella’s approach to nutrition and eating, sensible and tasty choices but focusing on real food and not substitutes like protein bars which taste nothing like real chocolate! Nella’s been really responsive with her communication.
In our initial discussion Nella was able to find out more about my lifestyle and came up with a realistic calorie target for me. We’ve then continued to tweak it together depending on how well it was going or when I was finding it more challenging.
Nella’s approach is very open and flexible which has lead to an individualised plan for me which she’s still happy to discuss and adapt.
There’s no set plan or hard and fast rules to follow which has really helped me reflect on what works for me and incorporate her suggestions into my life. And she’s had lots of words of encouragement along the way too which is great when your focus is slipping!
I’m seeing results, not only in weight loss, but also in my body shape, knowledge about nutrition and strategies to make this a sustainable change for me.
Thank you Nella!
Katrina – Personalised nutrition for weight loss
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Amanda*, a 1:1 client who needed a personalised plan to help with weight loss/management during injury rehab.
She first came to me with a goal to lose body fat and to get leaner. Her progress has been steady and even though she’s had some set backs due to her back injury, she’s been able to adapt her plan while she isn’t as active as she would like to be.
I became aware of Nella whilst on The Body Coach Plan. I followed her posts and recipes and soon downloaded The Lean Cook App to get more recipes. Unfortunately I didn’t finish the Plan as a bad back prevented me from completing the HIIT workouts.
When Nella was looking for people to work with I jumped at the chance. I was looking for more individual advice on nutrition based on my personal circumstances. I was not disappointed.
Following on from a chat with Nella, where she gained knowledge of my lifestyle and what I wanted to achieve, she provided a detailed nutrition plan for me to follow to reach my goals. She also recommended some vitamins to aid my lifestyle change.
The nutrition plan provided was straightforward and easy to follow. It also allowed for treats at weekends which I find so difficult to avoid. Initially the plan was easy to follow. Planning meals was easy as there were no macro requirements to meet.
I started to see changes in my body and I was pleased with my progress. Unfortunately, due to the return of my back issues I have been unable to exercise for the last month. This has effected my mood considerably and subsequently my eating. I am not where I want to be but Nella has provided the information to get there.
I have had regular check-ins and she has been there to advise and support throughout. This has been invaluable. My back is healing and I’m now ready to continue my journey using Nella’s nutritional guidance.
Amanda – Personalised nutrition for weight loss/management during injury rehab
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