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WhyPowered Success Stories

Real Life. Lasting Change.

Be inspired by these chats with Coach Gayle and WhyPowered client-friends

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Welcome to the Winner’s Circle

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This is where we celebrate client-friends who’ve lost and maintained 50 or more pounds! 26 of them are showing themselves and the world what’s possible!

“In the beginning, I was unsure your approach would work for me. I found it wasn’t at all restrictive and I’m now 58 pounds lighter. It’s a lifestyle shift that I’ve sustained for 3 years now.”

-Lauren D.

Before Coaching:

  • challenged by many habits that were degrading her health and jeopardizing her longevity

  • grew tired of her excuses and declining energy. Decided she needed a supporter for her health improvements

Coaching Transformation:

  • shed 50 pounds to become the 26th member of the WhyPowered Winner’s Circle

  • moved from sedentary to regularly active (and loving it)

  • released a nearly life-long smoking habit

  • became much more intentional with her food choices

Before Coaching:

  • struggled with consistency, especially in her food choices

  • self-sabotaged with all-or-nothing thinking patterns

  • enjoyed hobby of baking—sometimes to excess

Coaching Transformation:

  • found her Why (“to be the happiest and healthiest version of myself”) and now 58 pounds lighter and more fit

  • trusts her body’s signals for hunger and fullness

  • developed a dedicated habit of movement (12K avg daily steps and regular strength training)

  • still enjoys baking, but with more balance and awareness

  • sustained healthier habits and weight loss for more than 3 years now

“I’ve been able to move forward in such positive ways because of our partnership. I’m now 50 pounds lighter and more energetic than ever!”

-Jackie M.

Jean’s Story

“Finding Coach Gayle and my WhyPower made my transformative health journey possible. She helped me believe in my ability to succeed.”
— Jean C.

Jean and Coach Gayle stand with their arms around each other's shoulders. Jean is holding a sign that says 80 pounds down. Coach Gayle can help you lose weight and feel great.
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Partnering with Coach Gayle, Jean has lost an incredible 143 pounds and has kept it off for more than five years!

Jean came to Coach Gayle after trying many diets. She would lose a few pounds and then regain them plus a few more. Jean felt stuck and out-of-control around food and had a lifestyle that was mostly sedentary.

Making slow, sustainable changes to her mindset and finding movement practices that she tolerated (then later come to love), Jean made peace with food and her body to transform her life. Jean now feels hopeful, confident, and in-charge of her health and life again.

Coach Gayle stands next to client, Jean C. who is holding a sign with a down arrow and the number 110 to celebrate Jean's weight loss journey. With the help of Coach Gayle she has lost 143 pounds and kept it off for more than two years.
Coach Gayle stands with her health and fitness coaching client, Mary Ellen, who is holding a sign with a down arrow and the number 36 to indicate her weight loss success. Women's whole health and certified fitness coach.

Listen to her story

Listen to her story

“It’s small steps that led me to consistent progress. Five stars!”

After years of struggle with diabetes and COPD, Mary Ellen found Coach Gayle. Supported by WhyPowered group coaching and 1:1 sessions, Mary Ellen lost 52 pounds!

“I went from loathing exercise to loving it!”

Hear Mary Ellen’s story IN HER OWN WORDS.

Couple Chris and Erika J. collectively lost over 100 pounds and have kept it off for over 10 years. They were Coach Gayle's first coaching clients and are a testimony to the sustainability and accessibility of Coach Gayle's program.
  • “Coach Gayle helped me do what I struggled for years to do on my own.”

    BEFORE COACHING:

    • busy, stressed executive, not paying attention to his nutrition or hydration

    • disrupted, inconsistent sleep pattern

    • athletic, but knew extra pounds were holding him back physically and mentally

    COACHING TRANSFORMATION: Bruce found his WHY and became the 23rd client to join the WhyPowered Winner’s Circle!

    • shed over 50 pounds and maintained his weight loss and healthier lifestyle for over a year

    • more intentional about eating habits

    • manages stress with increased ease and confidence

  • “At 53, I’m now 50 pounds lighter and feel better than when I was 40!”

    BEFORE COACHING:

    • decades of roller coaster dieting

    • inconsistent exercise habits

    • felt disempowered and lacked confidence

    COACHING TRANSFORMATION:
    Dannie found her WHY and was the 24th person to join the WhyPowered Winner’s Circle of 50+ pounds down.

    • set small, realistic goals

    • adjusted her mindset for higher levels of self-care

    • hit numerous plateaus, but powered through them with support and encouragement

    • built a consistent pattern of movement that she loves and enjoys

  • “Working with Coach Gayle really made the difference in our transition to a healthier lifestyle.”

    BEFORE COACHING:

    • Chris had been “a pudgy kid” all his life

    • after becoming parents, Erika’s weight continued to creep upward

    • with a combined weight of nearly 500 pounds, they were experiencing a lot of pain and taking many medications to manage their symptoms

    • had a mostly sedentary lifestyle with ingrained habits of overeating and nightly snacking

    COACHING TRANSFORMATION:
    Chris and Erika found their WHY and shed 104 pounds collectively!

    • started with a 1-year total transformation health coaching program with Coach Gayle in 2015

    • extended with a maintenance program for ongoing accountability and support

    • reduced medications and are aging healthfully together

    • have maintained their losses and healthy lifestyle for over 10 years

Katie before whole health coaching and after weightloss

“Partnering with Coach Gayle has been life-changing! She helped me remember what it feels like to thrive in my health.

This hasn't been a "diet"; instead, it's been steady progress to resetting my mindset and habits.

My health-supporting habits are now firmly in place to live the balanced life I truly want and deserve.”

‍ ‍ -Katie M., Whypowered Success Story

Before Coaching:

  • Challenged to balance the CEO role of her demanding business and her own health needs. Viewed it as ‘either/or’. Balancing both felt nearly impossible.

  • Low daily energy despite being a frequent runner. Didn’t feel fit.

  • Relied regularly on protein shakes for easy fueling.

Coaching Transformation:

  • Found her Why (“To Thrive”) and now 37 pounds lighter and more fit.

  • Energy to grow her business and keep her self-care habits on her daily priority list.

  • Habits that she’s proudly incorporated into her daily life: meditation, intentional hydration, movement ( a year long streak of it daily!), lots of veggies.

  • Enjoys wine outside her home with more intention (less habit).  

Be the Next Success Story!

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WhyPowered Coaching with Coach Gayle provides encouragement, highly personalized support, and positive accountability to help you connect to your WHY and uplevel your everyday wellness habits. And no matter where in the world you are, we’ll connect virtually so time zones and distance are never a barrier.

Coach Gayle has helped hundreds of people transform their habits and health. Will you be next?