EVA, AGE 40, SLID INTO JEANS SHE HADN'T FIT IN FOR 2.5 YEARS

Nagina Abdullah

MOLECULAR & CELL
BIOLOGY, UC BERKELEY

November 19, 2023

Two years after giving birth to her baby, Eva's schedule became more limited, leading to inconsistent routines and unhealthy habits. Although she didn't have a craving for sweets, she noticed her eating habits becoming erratic, especially when she was short on time.

“I’M VERY ERRATIC WITH MY FOOD. I DON’T FIND TIME AND IF I’M NOT HUNGRY, THEN I JUST GET SOME RANDOM PASTRY. MY WORST HABIT OF ALL IS MY ADDICTION TO MATCHA LATTES. SOMETIMES I HAVE 2 A DAY.”

She would subconsciously finish her toddler's leftover food, even when she wasn't hungry, instead of throwing it away. A pair of untouched jeans remained in her closet serving as a constant reminder of her pre-pregnancy weight. Worried it wasn’t possible to shed the 10 pounds she gained 2.5 years ago, she sought help from Masala Body for structure, guidance, and advice.

“AS A MOM, I WOULD EAT THE LEFTOVERS PASTA ON MY KID’S PLATE AND I’D THINK, ‘I'M NOT EVEN HUNGRY, WHY AM I FINISHING THIS UP?’”

With the goal of getting down to her pre-pregnancy weight, Eva took initiative to make herself the priority. She enrolled in Masala Body’s 8-Week Slim Down Jumpstart program and with the invaluable guidance of a personalized online weight loss coach, dropped 7.5 pounds, lost 1.5 inches from her bust, 2 inches from her waist, and 1.5 inches from her hips– all in just 8 weeks.

“THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME START THIS PROGRAM BEFORE I LEFT ON VACATION. NOW I KNOW I CAN DO THIS ANY TIME AND I DON’T HAVE TO FALL INTO THE TRAP OF HAVING TO EAT THE BREADBASKET AND DESSERT EVERYDAY.”

Eva discusses her life-changing journey with online weight loss coaching

Eva's Online Weight Loss Coaching Results

Eva's determination was exceptional– starting the 8-Week Slim Down Jumpstart program days before embarking on a family vacation. Instead of indulging in dietary treats, she used her trip as an opportunity to reset, prioritize feeling light and energized, and relish life beyond food. Throughout the 8-weeks, she followed a personalized plan that met her own needs and schedule. Through simple yet powerful swaps, she revved up her metabolism, swapping her usual morning croissant for a customized “Protein More” breakfast. When craving something sweet, she opted for sugar-free chocolate. Before heading to a children's birthday party, she’d bring along a protein shake instead of giving in to the temptation of pizza (that she didn’t even want!). These seemingly small choices in her daily routine ultimately led to significant results.

As the weight dropped, Eva’s only regret was not starting earlier. In the beginning, Eva referenced the instructional and motivational videos I provided. Those resources only reinforced the guidelines suggested in my 8-Week Slim Down Jumpstart program. The framework was easy to follow especially because she wasn't restricted in what she could eat. As the weeks progressed, she found her desire to feast on sugary foods disappearing since the nutrient dense food and the way they were combined, left her feeling full longer. Seeing the scale drop, being more mindful of her food choices, and adding more protein to her diet, led to the weight loss results she had been looking for all along.

At 8 weeks Eva’s confidence had grown, and her future was brighter. Instead of looking at the pounds that she wanted to lose, our last check-in revolved around her desire to maintain the weight she’d already lost. Referencing the fat-burning framework, applying strategies she’s collected, and committing to a sustainable plan, I have no doubt that she’ll be fitting comfortably into those jeans for years to come!

Read more motivating weight loss success stories or start your own personalized weight loss journey in just 8 weeks by booking a call with me.

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…