Whole Health and Fitness Coach Gayle, holding a star-shaped magic wand, sits on a red velvet couch while she leads a virtual group coaching session. She is wearing a purple WhyPowered hoodie.

Coach Gayle

Like many women, I’ve struggled with self-care, food and body image. I felt stuck and frustrated for years. Many of my former habits felt good in the moment, but ultimately kept me from being my best self. It wasn't until I sought help that I was able to step off the ‘struggle bus’ and find more joy and freedom. With professional support and accountability, I shed 30 pounds and became more attuned to my daily energy and overall health. I was able to release habits that kept me stuck to find a deep, lasting peace and confidence.

Those years of struggle and then the breakthroughs led me to a career as a whole health coach and fitness trainer.

For 12 years, as the founder and CEO of WhyPowered Health Coaching, I’ve helped women 50+ cut through the noise of modern wellness to find a clear, sustainable path to feeling stronger, more confident and in charge of their health again thru highly personalized coaching that fits.

Unlike traditional weight loss, apps or medicalized programs, WhyPowered Coaching is a personal approach that’s grounded in objectivity and integrity —-there are no products, gimmicks or pressure—-just simple, science-based strategies that fit.

It is my honor to guide and encourage women to age with more vitality, balance and strength—-turning frustration and fatigue into freedom and confidence.

Using a results-oriented approach, in my decade+ of health coaching and fitness training I am proud to have:

  • Coached and trained nearly 250 people

  • Guided 28 WhyPowered client friends who have shed more than 50 pounds each. (One is 137 pounds lighter!)

  • Earned a 95% client satisfaction rating

  • Created a high success rate for weight loss sustainability: 85% over two years

A cornerstone of sustainable, whole health is a balanced life. Outside of my coaching work, I find joy in connecting with my loving and supportive husband, my parents, brother, and sister. I love dark chocolate and cooking. I engage in a daily practice of movement and gratitude. I’ve rolled up my sleeve 157 times (and counting!) to share my good health through platelet and whole blood donations. And our clowder of four cats? Three "elders" and a rescued black kitten we call ‘Lucky’, keep me smiling.

ACE-Certified Whole Health Coach & Personal Fitness Trainer

Health and Fitness Coach Gayle is pictured from the knees down walking on a paved path in the sunshine pursuing wellness and weight loss goals
Coach Gayle is an ACE Certified Personal trainer that can help you achieve short and long term health and fitness goals
Whole Health and Fitness Coach Gayle holds her arms aloft in victory as the sun shines down on her in a park wellness goals weight loss
Coach Gayle is an ACE Certified Health Coach that can help you achieve weight loss and fitness goals for the long haul
  • ACE-Certified Whole Health Coach

  • ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer

  • 12 years of health and fitness coaching expertise

  • Specializations in behavior change and weight management

  • CPR Certified

KNOWLEDGABLE & EXPERIENCED

Coach Gayle in the media

PsychologyToday.com

Five practical tips for eating out and avoiding caloric disaster.

Best-selling book; Bright Spots

Health truly is wealth. It’s easy to take for granted, but we can’t wait for health threats before we take steps to …

VoyagesSTL.com

An exploration of challenges, Coach Gayle’s story and a funny childhood memory …

Town & Style Magazine

“Working with Gayle never feels like work. She is intuitive, energetic and resourceful. Her clients’ results …”

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