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WhyPowered Success Stories

Real Life. Lasting Change.

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

— Jean C.

Jean’s Story

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.

Partnering with Coach Gayle, Jean has lost an incredible 143 pounds and has kept it off for more than two years!

Jean came to Coach Gayle after trying many, many diets. She would lose a few pounds and then regain them all. Jean reported feeling 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 loved, Jean shed the pounds and has transformed her life. She goes for walks and does intense gardening nearly every day. She craves fresh fruit and vegetables, and is at peace with food and her body. Most importantly, Jean feels hopeful, confident, and in-charge of her health and life.

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.
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

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.

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“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.

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Forget about aging with grace — do it with a vengeance!

WhyPowered Coaching with Coach Gayle provides education, encouragement, support, and positive accountability to help you connect to your WHY and change your everyday wellness habits. And no matter where in the US you are, we’ll connect virtually so time zones and distance aren’t a barrier.

Coach Gayle has helped hundreds of people change their lives. Will you be next?