What exactly did you like the most about the program?
“I loved getting to know you most of all, and hearing your stories and experiences and opinions. I also really enjoyed the group chat and being able to meet other girls going through the same thing. I liked the quizzes because it challenged me to look at myself from an objective outside view to answer the questions. I overall loved the program and journal prompts because they challenged me and encouraged me to think outside the box and not just answer a million questions like the IE book.”
Elena
“EVERYTHING. Seriously everything…
I will try to list them in order of importance/most special to me:
1) our bi-weekly zoom calls
2) The group chat has helped me TREMENDOUSLY, hearing other girls’ stories and working through tough situations with them
3) This module was so amazing, inviting, fun to do, and super educational.
4) Literally everything.”
Yianna
“I literally cannot pick one thing I loved the most about this program.
To start, the program itself was incredible. The modules were full of knowledgeable content and self reflective activities. While reading and learning from the information you shared, I think the Q&A part of each module was the most beneficial to me. I know that it’s important to be interactive with others when trying to get help and recover, but with these thought provoking questions I was able to realize how important interaction with yourself is along your healing journey. I was never able to ask myself the questions and provide answers to any of the questions within each module. Allowing myself to just type away without even knowing if I was making sense just became so fluent and easy for me as the weeks went on. It was the self-realization for me with these activities. I began to call myself out on everything I was doing that had a negative affect in my life. I learned from my responses and was able to make changes and keep moving forward.
To start, the program itself was incredible. The modules were full of knowledgeable content and self reflective activities. While reading and learning from the information you shared, I think the Q&A part of each module was the most beneficial to me. I know that it’s important to be interactive with others when trying to get help and recover, but with these thought provoking questions I was able to realize how important interaction with yourself is along your healing journey. I was never able to ask myself the questions and provide answers to any of the questions within each module. Allowing myself to just type away without even knowing if I was making sense just became so fluent and easy for me as the weeks went on. It was the self-realization for me with these activities. I began to call myself out on everything I was doing that had a negative affect in my life. I learned from my responses and was able to make changes and keep moving forward.
Second, I love that you as a coach are very committed to your clients. I never questioned or had to wait around for you. I never felt like I was getting then I needed/wanted – I definitely got way more than I expected. I loved that I was able to communicate with you every week whether that was email or zoom. Email check ins were never easy because I wrote a few books for you lol, but it was so beneficial in the long run to fully reflect on the week I had and just pour everything out. That was something I’ve never felt like I could really do. Zoom calls were my favorite because I was able to actually talk with you – and thats not something I can do with just anyone. Not many people know my struggle or my past relationship with food, movement, and my body. But talking to you made it easier to actually verbalize my feelings and emotions. I think that played a big part in helping me kick the emotional eating habit honestly, I’m not keeping those things bottled up anymore. You are easy to talk to and so personable, I didnt think I could ever talk about this part of my life with anyone before you. Your love and passion for your clients and what you do is unmatched, and I don’t think I could have gotten what I did from you anywhere else.
Third, I freaking love the group calls/group chat. Best idea EVER. Like I mentioned before, I don’t talk about this part of my life with literally anyone but you guys. I feel like i finally have people who understand me and know what its like. Sharing our wins and struggles with each other has been such an amazing way to bond such a tough journey. Knowing that I’m not alone in this journey/struggle is the most beneficial thing from this group. We all have our own stories, but together we can work through this thing together. I don’t even know any of these girls but i feel like i have created relationships with them that will last a lifetime. These 12 weeks have been such a big part of my life and I owe a lot of that to you and these other girls.”
Alia
“The modules & group calls. There is so so so much information about intuitive eating out there, books, podcasts, articles, social media etc. But to combat the self-doubt voice on my own head or my rationally “this works for everyone but me” mentality, I needed something beyond just information. I needed these weekly modules to be able to ask myself these questions and really connect the infromation to me. The group calls were great to not feel so alone in such a diet culture-saturated world”
Olivia
“It was extremely thorough and I felt like it was speaking to me. All of the specific examples resonated with me so much and made me feel like I wasn’t crazy!”
Taylor
What aspects of this program HELPED you the most?
“Definitely the zoom calls with you. Just being able to talk openly and hear your experiences going through the same thing really helped. I think the module was amazing but it came to life by talking to you and being able to go back and forth with ideas and having you ask me questions and challenging my thoughts.”
Elena
“Our bi-weekly zoom calls and the zoom meetings with the other FF girls. Every time I leave those convos I have SUCH clarity and I feel extremely refreshed. I also have found that during the week if I’m struggling with something, I’m excited to discuss and share it with all the girls on the call to get their feedback. Working through the modules has also helped a ton.”
Yianna
“The thing that helped me the most was being able to talk to someone, aka you. For so long I have bottled up my emotions and kept this part of my life a secret and hiding. I still don’t talk to many people about this, but having you and the group of girls to communicate with is more than enough – baby steps. I feel much better and more confident about my past and what i have gone through. Being able to talk about things and starting to journal has opened up a whole new world for me. I no longer feel suffocated by my thoughts, emotions, or feelings.
The modules were also extremely helpful because it allowed me to focus on one thing each week. Many times before I would try to focus on too many things at once. I would get lost and frustrated, which just ended in binges. Taking the time to thoroughly learn with each module really helped me along this journey. It was a slow enough pace to keep my focus, but i think a week per module was perfect.”
Alia
“The questions and surveys in the modules that forced me to connect my personal thoughts and experience to actual anti-diet/intuitive eating infromation. The surverys that I scored poorly on in the beginning that made me realize “wow, I knew I had a problem, but I really do have a problem” Falling back into diet culture is just so easy, so really have that weekly self-check through the modules bring me back to my WHY of going through this intuitive eating process”
Olivia
“All of the resources!! Social media accounts, blog posts, books to read, etc.
Also how it made it easy to start something. Like for example, if the module was talking about hobbies…that was a very overwhelming topic to me, so having examples on how to start exploring some hobbies was super helpful.
Also the language that it’s okay not to be perfect. When I do something, I want to give 110%, so I want to know exactly what I have to do to get better. This program was constantly reassuring me that this is a process and I’m NOT going to be perfect and I’m learning to be ok with that :)”
Taylor
Why were those aspects the most helpful?
“It helped me feel like I could be vulnerable and open about even the most embarrassing things I’ve done. It also helped me get out of my head and actually have a conversation and go back and forth to challenge my current thoughts. It made me feel like I had someone there for me and who I could go to about anything.”
Elena
“Being able to hear the opinions of the other girls helped when I was struggling through something. Your/their advice was always so true and resonated with me. Our zoom meetings helped keep me sane throughout this entire process. The fact that you didn’t make it seem like a serious consult helped a ton, and the fact that you were just YOU really helped. You sharing your experience with IE and how you have evolved always gave me hope.”
Yianna
“Being comfortable talking to you and the other girls is something i have never felt before. I haven’t opened up to anyone about my struggle with eating and my relationship with myself. Throughout the past 12 weeks i have been more open to talking about my reality, but still not completely comfortable with telling other people. I think that will come with time, but for now i am just thankful to have you and the girls.
Going through the modules and answering the questions forced me to really open up to myself. I felt like i was journaling and it just became more and more easy each week. It was something i looked forward to every week actually. Answering the questions helped me reflect on every aspect of my life that related to diet culture in some way. I learned new things each week and ways to change my thoughts and behaviors. I was encouraged to think critically when it came to answering these questions and it pushed me to really open up and made me want to better myself.”
Alia
“Already answered, but just overall because they made me connect this process to me specifically. It is so easy to generalize thoughts and say this will just wor for everyone but me. and the modules really helped me understand I am just like everyone else, I struggle like everyone else, I am normal to have a bad relationship with food at this point (in the begginning) and I can start this IE journey becasue it will work for me if I put in the work”
Olivia
“They were helpful because they validated exactly how I was feeling. I almost felt like I’d read something, think something because of what I read, and then the following line would be exactly what I was thinking haha. It was very positive.”
Taylor
Are there any changes you would like to see within the program? Specifically? Additions? Subtractions?
“Honestly no. I would do more zoom calls but that was just my choice at the time.”
Elena
“Nothing.”
Yianna
“Honestly there is nothing I would change, I think you have done an absolutely amazing job with designing this program both the online portion and your personal interaction with clients!!”
Alia
“I can’t think of any changes I would want to see. I think overall its a great program and I really put my full effort in, by choice, and believe I got back exactly what I put in by fully committing. The absolute smallest almost irrelevant change would just be to have someone run through the modules from the beginning and do grammar/spelling corrections”
Olivia
“Honestly, not really. I felt like there was a really good combination of reflecting and teaching. Gave me a really good opportunity to learn and actually apply what I was learning.”
Taylor
What are some specific examples of how this program has helped you?
“It helped me overcome fear foods, especially dessert and literally get to a point where I feel completely free when it comes to dessert and don’t even want them.
It helped me learn other methods to cope with negative emotions so that I don’t automatically turn to eating when I feel lonely or anxious.
It helped me get my freaking life back because I don’t constantly think about food and have new hobbies and am able to focus on my relationships and life more.”
Elena
“I no longer think ANY food is bad or fattening, all food is allowed.
The biggest thing has been improving my relationship with exercise/movement. I no longer feel ANY stress towards if, when, and for how long I can work out. I also have no specific aesthetic goals to achieve, which I had had my WHOLE life. I ALWAYS exercised to look a certain way, now I do things that make me feel amazing.”
Yianna
– “I have overcome many of my fear foods and don’t view foods in that way anymore
– I no longer experience binging episodes or feel the need to do it
– I have learned to both feel and deal with my emotions rather than avoiding them and using food to cope
– I no longer view treats as “cheat meals”
– I have learned to properly nourish my body with what it needs, but not restrict myself from anything I want
– I gained hunger cues back
– I honor my hunger and eat when I am hungry
– I accept my body and appreciate all it allows me to do
– I began to love working out again by changing up my workouts and doing movement that I actually enjoy
– I don’t feel like I ever have to do cardio. When I do it now it’s because I want to and it makes me feel good
– Being able to talk to other girls who are in the same position was really nice and having their support means the world”
Alia
“It has helped me completely change my relationship with food. I had SO many food rules, so many fear foods, exercise rules, and obsessive activity ideals that I have overcome in this program. SO surprised from where I was at in the beginning of this program to where I am now, in just 12 weeks. I did not know I could make such positively big changes in this short amount of time. I truly believe my relationship with food is fixed, and not only that but I have the tools to continue working on keeping a healthy relationship with food and excercise”
Olivia
“This is hard because it truly changed my life. The biggest example I can give is that when I started to feel like intuitive eating was more than just eating, and how it affected my whole life, this program really dug into each aspect of that.”
Taylor
What are three other benefits of this program?
“Meeting other girls/the group calls and being able to talk to other girls going through the same thing, having the face to face interaction and support through the Zoom calls, and having the email check ins which forced me to take the time to think about all of the aspects of the check in and consider how all elements of my life were affected during the week.”
Elena
“The group chat, zoom calls and honestly learning how to LIVE intuitively, not just with food. I found that my relationships got better, I began to have more friends/see them more often, I’ve been open to many more experiences, I can always say YES to things I want to attend rather than saying no.”
Yianna
“1. Actual face time, one-on-one with you. When I was doing just brief email checkins with my coaches forever ago there was nothing persona about it, and no actually understanding about who you are working with. Actually talking with you was extremely helpful, especially for someone who has a very hard time opening up about things period. I did like your style of email checkins because I could write a novel and I knew you would still read literally every little thing there was.
2. The community and friendships I have gained, not just with you but with the other girls in this program. My communication with you has helped immensely, but building relationships with other girls going through the same journey has helped on a whole new level. Their reassurance, confidence, and encouragement means the world to me. I love the interaction whether it’s through group calls or the group chat – it’s all been one of the best things for me.
3. The modules – Taking this journey at a slow pace with a specific focus each week was the right amount of what I could handle each week. Everytime I tried IE before, I tried to do it all at once and could never get it right. The 12 modules over the 3 months course allowed me to learn, digest the information, and appropriately apply the principles in my life.”
Alia
“Another benefit of this program are the open dialogue in the group calls. They are so welcoming because everyone is the group is/was experiencing the struggles you are/went though and is able to really relate to you. Also really enjoyed how the group calls are monitored by you, but not structures. No strict talking points or strict rules, we get to all join in and be ourselves and oepn up a free dialogue which everyone has seemed to reallly benefit from. The one on one check in calls bi-weekly have been so great as well, the mix between email check ins and video check ins is really great.”
Olivia
“1. I have SO many resources to continue my journey, just even referring back to some of the PDF’s is something I’ll be doing alot
2. I have better relationships now. Because I’m not so focused on food. I have mental space for what matters in life and that is priceless.
3. I have met a group of girls that are SO supportive and I hope to meet some of them in real life someday!!”
Taylor
What was the number 1 obstacle/concern that could have prevented you from investing in this program? What put your fears to rest?
“Definitely money. I think just knowing the transformation that I would be able to have and how worth it is to have my life back. I think reading testimonials would help too! But definitely having the initial discovery call was soooo helpful and made me decide it was 100 percent worth it.”
Elena
“Honestly just how my body would change, how others would see/identify me, and money. However, this has been the BEST MONEY I have ever spent in my life and honestly…. I would probably pay more if I had to. It’s changed my entire life.”
Yianna
“I debated working with you for so long because of the money honestly. But now that I did it and overcome my fears around food and improved my relationship with myself, I would never look back or even think twice about how much I spent. Money is just a number and doesn’t compare to the value of my health, mental or physical. When I came to the realization that I needed to prioritize me and my relationship with myself, that’s when I knew I couldn’t wait any longer to work with you. “
Alia
“Your approach to diet culture. I believe that it is a spectrum, and for years I was pro-diet and on the complete opposite of the specturm. Once I realize I has a horrible relationship with food and it was negatively effecting my life, I realize I needed a change. My main concern was joining a coaching program that was on the complete opposite side of the specturm, 110% anti-diet. I loved how you were anti-diet, but so flexible when it came to nutritional facts and excercise balance and setting goals. I feared I wasnt going to be able to put 100% trust in you because I dont believe in absolutely zero structure around nutrition/excercise, but you worked with me and my specific triggers and habits to create healthy and balanced ones. And on top of that, you were specific to me and how my brain/body works.”
Olivia
“Two things: fear of failing again and cost.
1. Cost – I kept putting this off, but then realized that I was spending money on things that were working against me and I honestly got so sick of how I was feeling that I knew it was important to invest in myself.
2. Fear of failing again – I didn’t want this to be just another thing on my list of things (and diets) that I’ve tried SO many times and failed at. I felt desperate. But seeing you on your IG stories and client wins helped tremendously because it made me think there was a light at the end of a veryyyyy long tunnel. And just having the constant support was what got me over that fear, from you and the other girls in the group chat too.”
Taylor
Do you feel your quality of life has improved since completing this program? How?
“HELL YES ARE YOU KIDDING?!!? I literally have gotten my life back. Yes, I still struggle and it’s an ongoing process but I have no desire to binge anymore or ever, I am not obsessed with food or desserts and I am actually present in my life with my relationships. I am free and I can make choices to take care of my body and because I love my body, rather than because I am trying to get smaller. I am way more present to my emotions, even negative ones and can deal with them in healthier ways rather than numbing them with food. I am able to enjoy social activities and go out to eat without anxiety, and can enjoy my life!”
Elena
“In every way possible. My energy, my ability to handle my emotions, my ability to FEEL in my body rather than ‘think’ about how I feel (hope that makes sense), my confidence has sky rocketed even though I’m in a bigger body than before. I just want to be a HEALTHY person now, which doesn’t mean being the smallest version of myself. HEALTH has so little to do with how you look, but it’s all based upon how you FEEL internally, physically, and mentally. The mental aspect was the biggest change for me. I no longer have anxiety about basically anything anymore.”
Yianna
“My life is 100% better than it was 3 months ago. Yes I still have my bad days, but they are significantly less than they were before. I am now able to eat whatever foods I want to without thinking twice about what will happen to my body. But I also know how certain foods make me feel and prioritize making myself feel good more than anything else. One of the major differences in my life now is that I do not binge anymore nor do I even think about it or want to do it. I have become so much more in-tune with my feelings that I no longer reach for food to cope with any negative feelings or emotions. I also found love with going to the gym again and don’t spend more than an hour working out. I now do movement I love whether that’s just walking, stretching, circuits, or whatever I want to do. I don’t feel required or restricted to “bodybuilding style” workouts. I have been able to feel more in-tune with my body and what it actually needs movement-wise. Lastly and the most important thing that has changed the last 3 months is my relationships and interactions with people. I am able to be fully committed to conversations or just spending time with people without thinking about food. My connections with others have never been stronger than they are right now. And when people bring up food, needing a snack, wanting to go out, or just anything, I am so much more calm and don’t freak out with worry about how that will affect my day. I simply just go with the flow and eat what I want and if I don’t want/like something I just don’t eat it. It’s so so nice to just say YES to things without worry, fear, anxiety and stress.”
Alia
“110% yes. This program has shown me a whole new lifestyle and side to life by healing by relationship with food. I wasn’t aware in the beginning of how much it was effecting my quality of life on a daily basis. You gave me the tools to realize the negative effect it had on my life and also the tools to heal and overcome it. The modules and conversations we had helped me realize this on my own terms, and not forced me into thinking a certain way, so I was really able to have a lot of “aha” moments”
Olivia
“1 million percent. It’s hard to even describe how smothered I felt by diet culture and my inability to control my diet/life. It had gotten to the point that my quality of life was so much lower because of how I was…my relationships, my job, my mental health, my physical health…literally diet culture had invaded every aspect of my life. I was at THE lowest point of my life before I started this program and this program has literally made me feel reborn. I’m not exaggerating. It 1 million percent changed my life in the best way possible. I am just so truly grateful for this program and for you, Adison! I am amazed at the perfect timing of this in my life and it’s really just priceless to be able to feel this way. I would have given anything for the freedom I have now, I just didn’t know where to get it until I found this program. I will be forever thankful.”
Taylor