Client Success Stories

Khristy Strange

•  Mother, wife and grandmother.
• When it comes to diets, you name it, and she's tried it.
• Thought losing weight in her 50's would be difficult. 
• C&C proved her wrong and she lost a total of 13lbs. 
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to lose weight forever and not cut out your favorite foods.

Christine Ednie

• 55 years old & mom of 3.
• Special Education teacher.
• Has always struggled with her weight and never felt comfortable in her own body.
• Lost 18lbs in just 13 weeks.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is ready to really learn how to successfully lose weight for good.

Twilla Walker

• Wife, mother, grandmother and nurse practitioner.
• Has been able to lose weight in the past but was never able to keep it off. 
• Needed something that would fit her busy life style while still helping her lose weight.
• Had already lost a little weight but with the help of C&C she was able to go even further and lost a total of 10lbs.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who has been stuck on the scale just like she was.

Patty Reffner

• Pre-Diabetic.
• Has struggled with her weight for the past 20 years and tried many other programs.
• Now has an A1C of 5.9 (shared in a separate conversation).
• Lost 10% of her body weight, totaling 20lbs in just 15 weeks.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who has been on diet after diet with no success and to anyone who just wants to feel better.

Shelly King

• Billing manager for a home health agency.
• Didn't enjoy going out in public or how her clothes felt.
• Has learned how to enjoy food and eat healthy without restriction.
• Lost 15lbs in just 11 weeks.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to have a healthy lifestyle, lose weight and understand the importance of keeping it off.

Amy Hughes

• Soon-to-be retired teacher.
• Tried everything possible that could be the answer to her weight loss programs.
• Lost 13lbs in just 8 weeks.
• Was able to fit into pants she hasn't worn in over a year.
• Can't wait to see how much more she can accomplish.

Judi Leccese

• Hit a 9 month plateau before finding C&C.
• Knew she needed something else.
• Learned she can eat all the things she wants and still lose weight.
• Has broken through her plateau.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who likes to be supported and wants to feel good about themselves.

Elaine Gravely

• Healthcare worker and grandmother of two.
• Tried other weight loss programs and was feeling frustrated not being able to get the weight off.
• Down 10lbs in just 8 weeks.
• Recommends C&C to anyone that is ready for a change. It works if you work it! 

Shelly Boelter

• Mother of three, married for 22 years, family childcare provider.
• No long term progress with programs like Optavia and other restrictive plans.
• Has not experienced hunger since starting with C&C.
• Lost 19lbs in 12 weeks and has gained so much self confidence!
• Recommends C&C to anyone that is ready to better themselves and commit to a new version of themselves. 

Andrea Stewart

• 51 years old, pre-diabetic, in menopause and has been over weight for a very long time.
• Has lost over 12lbs and 20 inches in just 8 weeks and her clothes are fitting loosely.
• Feels great and has way more energy than she did before.
• Hasn't given up any of her favorites and still eats what she wants, including chocolate.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is overweight and needs help.

Kristy Stanbro

• Wife, mother, hospital laboratory supervisor.
• Went from an active job to a desk job and the weight started creeping up.
• Never really had the experience of personalized 1-on-1 coaching with Weight Watchers like she does with C&C.
• Lost 10lbs in just 8 weeks and isn't done yet!
• Recommends C&C to anyone who has ever struggled to lose weight and wants the support that is found within C&C.

Lisa Burt

• Mom of two boys and grandma.
• Tried Optavia, Weight Watchers, and fitness trainers but still didn't get the results she wanted.
• C&C gave her the education that others don't provide and taught her how to achieve her goal.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to learn a new lifestyle for the long term.

Jennifer Betz

• Mother, grandmother, licensed social worker.
• Tried several different programs but nothing compared to her experience in C&C.
• Lost 17lbs in just the first 12 weeks and is still losing!
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to be taught how to lose weight the right way no matter how long you've struggled to lose weight.

Tracey Sheets

• Tried everything and nothing worked. 
• Health markers were out of control. Not sleeping, no energy, always hungry.
• "C&C taught me the proper mindset that no one else has taught me."
• Lost 20lbs in 10 weeks while loving the foods she eats.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is serious about improving their health - "the investment is worth it 200%." 

Anna Stang

• Military for 10 years, CNA, volunteer Firefighter. 
• Yo-yo dieter and was really not happy with her weight.
• Knew she needed the education and confidence from C&C to get results.
• Lost over 18lbs and ate ice cream every day!
• Recommends C&C for anyone who is serious about losing weight and ready to learn the right way to do it.

Christina Mood

• 46 years old and feels like she's struggled with her weight her whole life.
• Tried multiple programs multiple times with no success.
• Lost 17lbs in her first 8 weeks.
• "C&C works because it's personalized."
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is ready to get the proper tools to lose weight the right way.

Kate Woodworth

• Mom of two and works from home.
• Before C&C, reached an all time high in weight and tried many diets but nothing was working.
• Lost 18lbs in only 9 weeks without any hunger and still eats pizza!
• She said C&C gave her the education that all the other programs lack.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who struggles with willpower.

Brandie Ford

• Before C&C, wasn't happy with the weight she gained.
• Was interested in C&C because you get keep your calories high, eat your favorite foods, and learn how to keep the weight off.
• C&C helped her gained control of her weight again.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants a coach who truly cares about you and your results.

Julie Anderson

• Before C&C, tried many different diets but was frustrated with results. 
• Lost 20lbs while having many ups and downs in the process .
• C&C taught her the proper mindset for weight loss.
• Recommends C&C to the person who is ready to be honest with themselves and is ready to learn the mindset work. 

Ajit Pai

• Before C&C, decided it was time to focus on his health.
• Lost 24lbs in 12 weeks, now wearing smaller pants and shirt sizes.
• Feels amazing and loves that you don't have to give up any of your favorite foods.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to lose weight by learning better nutritional habits and proper weight loss mindset habits.

Darlene Thrower

• Wife, mom, grandmother.
• Before C&C, tried every diet out there and was frustrated with no results.
• C&C was the first program that allowed her to eat her favorite foods and get results.
• Loves how personalized the program is.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to lose weight and keep it off while eating the foods you like.

Debbie Allard

• Before C&C, felt frustrated, spent entire life yo-yo dieting.
• Lost 15lbs and jeans are now baggy.
• Hasn't been hungry and still has appetizers and drinks with friends.
• "If you are tired of yo-yo dieting, give Calories & Confidence a try, you won't regret it." - Debbie Allard

Ashley Gammello

• Before C&C, couldn't lose the baby weight after having a kid 10 years ago.
• Tried all kinds of different diets including restricting all the foods she loved.
• Achieved her 5% weight loss goal, 14inches lost, and felt that the entire process was very healthy.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who has struggled with weight loss, confidence, or being able to eat the foods you love with your kids and be able to lose weight.

Vonnel Rapp

• Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
• Gained 20lbs after hospitalized for 16 days with COVID and couldn't get the weight off.
• Now is consistently losing weight and is very impressed what C&C has done for her mentally and physically.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants wonderful coaches who are always educating and supporting you and who deliver results!

Paula Randolph

• Before C&C, was overweight and tried many other diets.
• Lost 15lbs in first weight loss phase without having to give up chocolate.
• Loved that the program educated her on personal calories and macros.
•  "Just do it! It works! The personal coaching is great and the hand hold through the process really helps." - Paula

Jill Vardsveen

• Mother & Grandmother, overweight, and struggled with weight her entire life.
• Wanted to be able to play on the ground with grandkids and not have to give up any foods.
• Lost 26lbs and is still going! Hasn't been hungry and still drinks wine!
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is willing to learn averages, trust Sam, and follow the process.

Anna Wenzel

• Before C&C, had a baby and needed help losing the baby weight.
• "I joined C&C because Sam said I could still have my wine." 
• Lost 18lbs and hit pre-pregnancy weight, feeling pumped to keep it going.
• Recommends C&C to the person who wants to lose weight without being super hungry and without needing to give up any foods.

Zach Martinez

• Drives several hours per day for work.
• Before C&C, tried keto and other diets.
• Lost 17lbs with no hunger and without having to say no to work meals and treats.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants a simple program that teaches sustainable weight loss.

Peggy Jensen

• Before C&C, struggled with yo-yo dieting. Would lose weight and gain it all back
•  Lost 35lbs... gained 0lbs after vacationing in Italy for 2 weeks.
• Now has the freedom of knowing how to keep the weight off.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who desires to be educated on how to keep the weight off.

Pam Finch

• Before C&C, had tried all of the diets but could never keep the weight off.
• Lost 15lbs in first cut, maintained all weight lost.
• Was skeptical that it would work, but learned that keeping calories as high as possible is the real deal for weight loss and that understanding the science and your averages changes everything.
• "Trust the process. It works. The education and support is unlike any other program." - Pam 

Wendy Tibbetts

• Before C&C, thought she was healthy but wasn’t happy with body composition or energy throughout the day.
• Lost 7% of her body weight without having to give up any of her favorite foods.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is willing to put in the work and trust the process.
• Loves the coaching-client relationships.

Mary Kieffer

• Teacher, wife, mom. 
• Before C&C, felt frustrated that her metabolism halted at 50 and didn’t know what to do. Felt like she had tried it all and nothing was sustainable for long-term results.
• Lost 14lbs... Her husband said “WHO is this teenager walking through the house?!”
• Recommends C&C for anyone who doesn’t want to give up the foods they love, feel hungry or deprived, and who wants to be educated about nutrition so they can use it as their superpower.

Tina Landsburg

• Business owner, wife, and mother.
• Before C&C, felt frustrated with her weight and how turning 50 changed her body.
• Lost 23lbs.
• Now has the tools to lose weight without giving up her favorite foods, and has a sense of calm, confidence, and control she’s never felt before.
• Recommends this C&C to anyone who is ready to learn and do the work.

Gerry Jackson

• Before C&C, tried many diets but the weight always came back.
• Lost 50lbs.
• Now has the daily habits, education, and proper mindset to keep the weight loss going.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is ready to invest in their long term health.

Tom & Jenny

• Parents, farm life, desired to get health & fitness back
• Tom lost 30lbs, Jenny lost 11lbs
• "C&C educated us and changed our mindset"
• "We love how good we feel and the new confidence we have"

Bridget Forshay

• Before C&C, felt down about weight and ate through stress.
• Lost 16.5inches and 12lbs.
• Now has the education to keep going and sustain results.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to learn how to do weight loss the right way.

Sara Bukowski

• Desired better body tone and definition.
• Lost 10lbs (goal was 6.8lbs).
• Now understands how to personalize macros.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to have a healthy body and live a healthy lifestyle.

Janet Hennies

• Lost 9lbs, despite already having an athletic physique.
• Before C&C, felt tired, wasn't recovering quickly from workouts, and was gaining weight.
• After C&C, feels amazing, feels stronger, has more endurance for activities and sports.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who wants to live a long athletic and healthy lifestyle.

David Anderson

• Went from 209lbs to 176lbs.
• Learned how to personalize calories and macros for weight loss.
• Now feels lighter and faster in sports.
• "The weight just started dropping like crazy."

Brian Ruby

• Tried previous diets that were not sustainable long term.
• Lost 41lbs.
• Now has the knowledge and confidence to keep the weight off.
• "Give Calories & Confidence a chance, you'll be glad you did." 

Julie Mortezaee

• Felt defeated and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
• Lost 38lbs.
• Now has a new outlook on how to eat with the confidence and knowledge to continue on her own.
• "I would recommend Calories & Confidence to anyone because it has changed my life."

Deb Tew

• Felt hungry, deprived, and unhappy with previous weight loss programs.
• Learned that she can still eat the foods she loves and lose weight. (Already down 7lbs at 9 weeks into the program.)
• "You will not regret joining Calories & Confidence. It is definitely one of the best investments I have made in my life". 

Laura Magazzu

• Gained a few pound and was just feeling off.
• Joined C&C, loved the results she got and the communication with her coaches too.
• 3 years later and she has been able to keep the weight off.
• Recommends C&C to anyone who is willing to put in the work and especially to anyone who is willing to change their mindset.

Joleen Koopman

• Was inspired to join the program by a friend who also had success with C&C.
• Tried many other programs in the past.
• Learned how to eat to lose weight and now has confidence in food choices
• "I would recommend this program to anyone because it really does work."

Lindsey Maas

• Felt out of control with eating habits.
• Lost 50lbs.
• Loves that she doesn't have to give up any of her favorite foods.
• Learned how to create new lifestyle habits.

Kristen Poepping

• Felt stuck and frustrated.
• Use to work out 4-5 days per week with no results.
• Lost 17 lbs.
• Now feels great!
• Learned that you can keep in all of your favorite foods and lose weight .

Cameron Nichols

• Struggled with body image and weight.
• Lost 23 lbs.
• Now feels empowered.
• Recommends the program to anyone who feels confused with nutrition or struggles with body image.

Willow Johnson

• Nurse, wife and mother of two.
• Tried other diets but always yo-yo'd.
• Learned that you don't have cut out the foods you love to lose weight.
• Learned how to understand macronutrients for weight loss.

Barb Walz

• Wasn't happy with weight.
• Learned consistency and how to eat more.
• Lost 12lbs during program.
• Feels equipped with knowledge for long term success.

Melissa McCarthy

• "If you are considering whether or not to trust a stranger with something as personal and intimate as nutrition, you will not regret it."
• Lost 16 pounds.
• Increased job and athletic performance.
• View full testimony here: Melissa Full Testimony

Mike Carpenter

• Husband, father of two pre-teens, works a 9-5.
• Lost 16 pounds during program.
• Lost over 30 pounds (total) post program.
• Still drinks beer and eats ice cream!
• View full testimony here: Mike Full Testimony

Jolene Wagner

• Mother, CrossFitter.
• Lost 11lbs.
• Struggled with knowing what to eat.
• Learned how to eat without the worry of having to exercise it off.

Steve and Rhonda Rosvold

• Tried other programs in the past.
• Rhonda lost 16lbs, Steve lost 18lbs.
• Were surprised how much they got to eat.
• Still ate cookies and drank beer.
• Now love going into closest and picking out clothes.

Debra Kuzma

• Nurse, wife and mother of two.
• Tried other diets but always yo-yo'd.
• Learned that you don't have cut out the foods you love to lose weight.
• Learned how to understand macronutrients for weight loss.

Laurie Schellin

• Works at a bank.
• Program helped to get through a difficult time in life.
• Lost 17 pounds.
• Chronic eye pressure relieved.
• View full testimony here: Laurie Full Testimony

Rose Niemann Borders

• 74 years old.
• Signed off of 3 medications.
• Lost 17 pounds during program.
• Taught husband what she learned and he lost 25 pounds.
• Maintaining all weight lost and still indulges!
• View full testimony here: Rose Full Testimony