Coach Gayle
Like many women, I have struggled with self-confidence and body image. I felt stuck and frustrated for years. Many of my habits felt good in the moment, but ultimately kept me from being my best self. It wasn't until I sought help that I found my way off the struggle bus. With professional support and accountability, I shed 30 pounds and began to be more attuned to my daily energy and overall health. I was able to release harmful habits, and find deep, lasting confidence.
Those years of struggle and then the breakthroughs in my personal health journey led me to a career as a whole health coach and fitness trainer.
I help women 50+ cut through the noise of modern wellness to find a clear, sustainable path to feeling stronger, more confident and charge of their health again thru personalized coaching that fits your lifestyle.
Unlike traditional weight loss programs or medicalized programs, WhyPower offers 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 help women age with vitality, balance and strength—-turning frustration and fatigue into freedom and confidence.
Using a results-oriented approach, in my 10+ years of health coaching and fitness training I am proud to have:
Coached and trained nearly 250 people
Helped 25 WhyPowered client friends who have shed more than 50 pounds each (one of them is 137 pounds lighter!)
Earned a 95% client satisfaction rating
Created a high success rate for weight loss sustainability: 85% for 2 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 155 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’, keeps me smiling.
ACE-Certified Whole Health Coach & Personal Fitness Trainer
KNOWLEDGABLE & EXPERIENCED
ACE-Certified Whole Health Coach
ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
10+ years of health and fitness coaching expertise
Specializations in behavior change and weight management
CPR Certified
Coach Gayle in the media
on PsychologyToday.com
“When we make small, conscious and intentional choices for our health on a daily basis, it adds up to big, positive changes over time. Finding a place of balance and moderation with eating and exercise habits isn’t easy, but it is possible. The health rewards are worth the effort.”
from Town & Style Magazine
“Working with Gayle never feels like work. She is intuitive, energetic and resourceful. Her clients’ results speak for themselves. Gayle has helped countless women change the trajectory of their lives by shifting their mindsets and habits. Her results transcend the scale, as her clients say they went from loathing to loving themselves. Nonetheless, the results on the scale are remarkable: one client has lost 100 pounds without diet extremes or calorie counting, and plenty more have shed more than 50 pounds each.”
in the best-selling book, Bright Spots
“Health is wealth. It’s easy to take for granted, but we can’t wait for health threats before we take steps to preserve it. We can’t wait for a pandemic, diabetes, or other serious health threat to prioritize our self-care. We must take action every day.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Coaching and connecting to your “Why” makes behavior change sustainable. Having an accountability partner and taking a no-extremes approach creates a path to lasting success. Traditional diets, in contrast, have a 95% failure rate — click here for a side-by-side comparison of dieting vs. coaching. Coach Gayle will help you build patience and consistency for the long haul.
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Any foods you like! WhyPowered Coaching doesn’t require a traditional prescriptive diet. It’s not about forcing down salads or diet shakes. There aren’t expensive packaged meals to purchase. It’s not about deprivation or “shoulds” either.
Coach Gayle helps you make healthier portion decisions with food you enjoy that nourishes and satisfies you. The focus is on whole foods while moving away from ultra-processed foods. It’s super flexible to accommodate ANY individual dietary preference or restriction. -
Because Coach Gayle tailors the program to the individual, exercise forms vary widely. It might be a walking program, or something that you loved doing as a child.
Nothing about WhyPowered Coaching is cookie cutter or prescriptive. That’s one of the things that makes it so powerful. YOU are in charge with Coach Gayle as your guide and cheerleader. Together we will find exercise that will be the best fit for the lifestyle you’re seeking.
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Coach Gayle is certified by a leading science-backed certifying authority, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) . The rigorous standards at ACE for certification and continuing education require Coach Gayle to be re-credentialed every two years.
As a well-established independent business owner, Coach Gayle does not represent any products or offer gimmick solutions. By not accepting product endorsements, you can be assured of unbiased solutions.
Coach Gayle’s 10+ years of successful coaching experience backed by loads of favorable reviews and client success stories.
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While most insurance plans won’t cover the cost of a private health coaching program, many of Coach Gayle’s clients have used their HSA/FSA funds for the program fee.
Coach Gayle never wants cost to be a barrier to anyone wanting to make improvements to their health, so she offers a limited number of need-based scholarships. Inquiries can be sent using our Contact Form.
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Coach Gayle connects with clients from all over the U.S. using virtual tools such as Zoom, FaceTime, and text messaging to ensure you always feel supported in your weight loss and wellness improvement journey.
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In a word, NO! To make lasting changes, we need both time and repetition, so we ask for a minimum three month commitment to get started. After that, if you wish to continue with your partnership, you can freely renew on a monthly basis.
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Every person’s needs are different, so we offer customized programs to fit your unique needs. After your initial free discovery chat on zoom, we can clearly assess your individual needs and provide a customized plan and pricing accordingly.