Denise's Inspiring Health Comeback!
Let me start by saying—I never ask clients to take before and after photos, mostly because I wouldn’t want to take them of myself. But last week, Denise sent me these photos, proud of all she’s accomplished in just six months. She’s worked incredibly hard to reclaim her health and gave me permission to share her progress with you. Fun fact: I’m incredibly proud of her, too!
I started working with Janet in December 2024. At the time, I was 8 months postpartum with my second baby and my heaviest weight. I was constantly battling food cravings and rarely exercised. During both of my pregnancies I had struggled with gestational diabetes and with my last pregnancy, I had also suffered from gestational hypertension. Right before reaching out to Janet, I was diagnosed with prediabetes. This was the wake-up call I needed to take control of my health.
Immediately working with Janet, she was incredibly knowledgeable and reassuring. She genuinely seems to love the work she does. She helped me understand the Metabolic Balance program and worked with me to understand my health concerns and goals. After completing the initial blood work for the program, we also discovered that I have hypothyroidism, and I was later diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Janet assured me we would include foods in the plan that support my thyroid function, and I also started a medication to treat my Hashimoto’s with my general practitioner.
Janet customized the plan for me as I was still breastfeeding, and my goal was to continue to do so past my baby’s first birthday. I started the Metabolic Balance meal plan at the beginning of January and the changes were almost immediate. After a few days, I had way less cravings and my blood glucose readings were completely within target range. I started to lose weight quickly at this time as well. With each week that passed, my new way of eating got easier and easier. I’m happy to say that now, 6 months later, I have completely reversed my prediabetes diagnosis. My A1C is great! I no longer require medication for controlling my blood glucose. My Hashimoto’s is completely managed as well.
At this time, I’ve lost over 55 lbs! I exercise daily, I feel more energetic, my skin is as clear as it’s ever been, and most importantly, I have all the energy I need to actively parent two young children.
The changes over the past few months have been incredibly impactful on my quality of life. Overall, I’m feeling very healthy and happy. Taking care of my physical health has had a snowball effect where I now also prioritize my mental health and general well-being. Ultimately it has led to a lot more healing and health.
I cannot recommend working with Janet enough. With her help I have completely taken control of my health, and I feel better than I have in over a decade. I know this change and commitment to my health will be lifelong.
Denise Bjerkseth - Cochrane, AB