At 61 years old and after losing 12 pounds in 10 weeks, Pam has reached a weight she hasn’t seen in over 20 years!
Nagina Abdullah
MOLECULAR & CELL
BIOLOGY, UC BERKELEY
May 17, 2023
I’ll never forget the first time I met Pam, an accomplished nurse anesthetist with a master’s degree in nutrition. Pam had always been active – kayaking, paddleboarding, scuba diving, biking, hiking, and strength training kept her moving. She listened to health and fitness podcasts, read health and well-being books, and kept up to date on the latest diets and trends.
However, with every step forward she made, the more overwhelmed she felt.
Pam always assumed that she had a solid grasp of how to lose weight. After all, she had tried Noom, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and Optavia but now Pam was post-menopausal and what had worked before, no longer did.
Pam before & after her body transformation
Since she was so self-conscious of her belly fat and desperately wanted a body that reflected her efforts, she used her last bit of extra time consuming herself in nutrition and exercise podcasts. This desire was turning into an obsession and taking away valuable time from her husband and loved ones.
Pam needed an online weight loss coach to help her connect the dots
PAM WANTED A BODY THAT SHE COULD BE PROUD OF
By the time she reached out to me, Pam had spent too much money and time on the lack-luster results.
If she was only looking to lose seven to eight pounds, she could do that – she had before, but Pam wanted more. She needed assistance in determining what foods to eat and how to pair them so she could live an active retirement. Pam wanted to lose weight, keep it off, burn fat, and ultimately tone muscle. Pam didn’t need help with accountability. Rather, she reached out to an online weight loss coach for guidance on what she exactly needed to eat so she could live a lifestyle she could be proud of.
“This was just the program I needed to achieve my weight loss goals.”
Pam now feels ready to live an active retirement
PAM NEEDED HELP
She wanted to learn:
- An approach that did not include a strict meal plan because she was a picky eater.
- How to maintain a healthy long-term mindset and how to avoid self-sabotaging herself when she got good results.
- How to modify her meal prep by having an expert dial in the right combinations of foods to help her lose belly fat, slim down, and tone up.
“This was just the program I needed to achieve my weight loss goals.”
PAMS WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS
“This program is not just another fad diet. This is a way of eating that fits into how I want to eat and now I know how to tweak it and make it work.”
HIGHLIGHTS
In just 10 weeks, Pam had exceeded her initial weight loss goal by losing a phenomenal 11.8 pounds. She was finally seeing her body transform!
- Her waist shrunk by 2.5 inches.
- She melted 2 inches from her thighs.
- Her bust decreased by 1.8 inches.
Even after the 8-week program concluded, her weight loss did not. The new lifestyle she had established resulted in losing an average of a pound a week and shedding more inches off of her hips and thighs.
WHAT WORKED FOR PAM COULD WORK FOR YOU TOO!
In my 8-Week Slim Down Jumpstart program, I always love hearing which of my strategies, advice, and resources resonate with my clients.
Pam was a self-proclaimed picky eater and admitted that in the initial phase of my program, struggled to find craveable food options in the meals plans I presented to her. Furthermore, her love of Diet Coke and bourbon were not something she wanted to sacrifice, and she didn’t have to!
Pam’s process was unique to her. Rather than developing a plan, we found that learning strategies worked best for her, resulting in a routine she could stick to.
“I added cinnamon to my yogurt for breakfast, drank your slimming water during the day, and added spices to my dinners.”
Meal prep salad jars kept Pam focused and satisfied.
- We discovered enjoyable metabolism-boosting macronutrient combinations.
- We concentrated on portion sizes while increasing protein.
- She found easy, make ahead salad jars that she could look forward to eating each day, while curbing unhealthy cravings.
“I thought I had been getting enough protein before working with you; I really had not. So, by following your fat-burning framework, and trusting your guidance, it finally just started coming off.”
Pam satisfied her passion for learning by tracking her food and educating herself based on her findings. She loved the nutritional knowledge gained from my advice and food diary feedback. The weekly videos and lessons were informative and kept her motivated while she found increased accountability and valuable feedback through our weekly check-ins.
I’m proud of Pam and her persistence knowing that it’s never normal to have a body you don’t want to have.
“Nagina was always available, offering me quick feedback and insights so that I could see the best results. I will carry these affirmations with me now and into the future.”
Every day I work with accomplished professional women who have demanding schedules and little time to achieve their personal goals. Pam came in with an abundance of science, health, and nutrition knowledge. I met her where she was and systematically helped her work towards attainable goals with lifelong results.
“Because I feel good, it has changed my confidence and my personality for the better.”
My dynamic program adapts the unique needs, requests, and goals of women from all walks of life. Book a call with me today to take the first step towards living the rest of your life in the body you’ve always dreamed of!
“Now, I can go in my closet and put on anything, although now most of what I own is too large.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for middle-aged women and professionals. She coaches women to boost their metabolism naturally, shed pounds and keep them off. Her work with weight loss clients led to the creation of Masala Body, an online weight loss platform that provides an easy and accessible system that helps women sustainably lose weight. She has helped over 1200 women successfully lose from 10-80 lbs and create a sustainable lifestyle change. Nagina earned her degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. Read More…
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