How I lost 65 pounds, permanently

By Diane Lynn, Certified Weight Loss Coach

In 2017, I was at the height of my corporate career and at my highest weight ever. My doctor diagnosed me as prediabetic, warning that if I didn’t lose weight, I’d become diabetic. But I’d been overweight, and yo-yo dieted most of my adult life, so I knew I needed to find a different way.

In my search, I came across weight loss coaching and was intrigued! The coach I found had a video called “If I’m So Smart, Why Can’t I Lose Weight?” And I thought, “Exactly!” I had a successful career and was known as an organized, intelligent woman, yet all of my self-control went right out the window around cupcakes!

So, I hired a weight loss coach and it ended up completely changing my life. Not only did I lose 65 pounds, I learned how to manage my thoughts so I know I’ll never gain the weight back again. Coaching made all the difference. It’s not an exercise program, diet or even nutrition class; it’s a way to uncover and change the thoughts that sabotage your weight loss efforts and keep you stuck.

I was so blown away by the tools and concepts I learned, I quit my corporate career to become a coach myself. After many years working with clients, I’ve created a comprehensive set of classes to help emotional eaters end yo-yo dieting for good.

New classes sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples begin April 4, 2023, and a portion of the tuition will benefit them. Six consecutive classes meet online via Zoom once a week for one hour starting at 4 p.m. (EST). Register at www.jewishnaples.org.