Before I began my journey with Barbara, I had been diagnosed with PCOS and gluten sensitivity. Many doctors had advised me that my weight issue would simply go away with intense workouts and less food. This advice started at the age of 12…With puberty came unplanned and inconsistent menstrual cycles, severe mood swings, uncomfortable acne, and weight gain. While my eating choices weren’t the best, I wasn’t eating anything different from my friends or family and I was in marching band all throughout high school and into college. No matter how many times my concerns were pushed to the side, I knew there was just something wrong.

When Barbara introduced me to her techniques, to say I was skeptical is an understatement, but what did I have to lose? I had tried intense HIIT workouts, olympic weightlifting workouts, severely strict diets, weight loss drugs, you name it – I tried it (with no success might I add). We began with just cutting down my eating window which blossomed into learning what foods affect me (negatively and positively) and measuring my glucose levels and ketones. This opened my eyes big time to what I was eating.

Since I have been following the eating schedule and feeding my body according to what stage I am in during the month, I have had regular periods for 3 months, less acne, more energy, and a better outlook towards the foods I eat. I have also lost weight, which is great, but this journey is about more than that. Every other benefit outweighs the weight I have lost, because this is a lifestyle change – not a temporary “fix”.

With Barbara’s support, it doesn’t feel like a regular diet where I tell myself “I can’t eat ___”. That mindset has shifted to “What is going to benefit me?” I still have my roadblocks, but with the skills Barbara has taught me in a very short amount of time, I feel I have more control and confidence. Barbara will take the time to explain these tips and will ensure that you move at a speed you are comfortable with, while pushing you to achieve your goals!