A 5 min read What’s your name and where do you come from? My name is Nicole Nguyen and I was born and raised in Long Beach, California. Do you have a family and what’s your profession? I have been married for 15 years to my high school sweetheart and we have two children—a son, Aidyn who is 13 years old and a daughter, Kailyn who is 11 years old. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I teach doctoral level psychology courses at an online university and have done so for almost 10 years. 'How did you get introduced to PLT?
I posted in a Facebook group about my frustration with the results I was seeing with another nutrition coaching service, and a current PLT client, Brandy Hyche, reached out and told me about PLT. Who is your coach? The one and only, Paul :) Name 3 things that sum up your thoughts on your coach 1. Encouraging 2. Supportive 3. Patient Are you engaged in regular exercise/a sport? Yes! I take Orangetheory classes 5-6 times a week, as well as The London Method, a local barre class, 1-2 times a week, and I walk 5 miles 1-2 evenings a week. I also own a Peloton bike and try to ride it when I can’t get to any of my other workouts. How did you find your PLT onboarding experience & community experience? The onboarding experience was seamless and the community has been extremely encouraging and supportive. I love seeing everyone’s progress photos and stories, as well as the meal plan tips and recipes. What dieting programs had you tried previously and what makes PLT standout from previous programs? Before trying PLT, I had tried a few other weight loss programs, including a medical weight loss program that required me to get HCG and B-12 shots, as well as take an appetite suppressant. After that, I decided to try Stronger U. I had heard many success stories and decided to give it a try. However, I was very disappointed with the program and only lost 3 pounds in 12 weeks! When I asked my coach for support over the 12 weeks, I was made to feel that I must be doing something wrong, as the program “works for everyone,” so it must be me. I was so discouraged and ready to give up, until Brandy reached out to me and told me about PLT. The rest is history!! The difference between PLT and SU is incredible— never once has Paul made me feel that any stalls in my weight loss journey were my fault or something I am doing wrong. I appreciate that he takes everything into consideration when looking at my numbers—it’s not cookie-cutter at all. Every body is different and everybody is different—Paul and PLT know that and customize macros and numbers to each individual. What successes have you found since joining PLT, scale or non-scale? I have lost almost 30 pounds since starting PLT. I’m a pretty slow loser, so I couldn’t be happier with my progress so far. I am down almost two pants sizes and I am almost at my “goal” weight. How have you increased your nutritional education since PLT? I’ve learned so much about food and how it is used to fuel my body. I pay more attention to what I eat and how it makes me feel. I also realized that I definitely wasn’t eating enough protein before starting PLT. Oh, and that not all carbs are bad ! What 1 piece of advice would you give to people considering joining PLT or new members? My advice to those considering joining PLT, is to do it—you won’t regret it. To any new members, I would say, trust your coach and don’t give up—this will work if you stick with it. Your turn now; what 1 thing would you like to ask me? What has been the hardest change for you to make from your “old” self to your “new” self and what foods, if any do you miss the most? I really miss pizza—it’s a hard one to consistently fit into my numbers. Hi Nicole, tks for the question! This one is interesting to me. Back when I started my journey I knew nothing about nutrition, in the years before I had tried a few programs too...from Weight Watchers to Atkins! I still felt some carbs were bad to eat so I removed bread and potatoes from my diet for 2 years and honestly never missed them! I managed to lose 57lb in 20 weeks so it worked by luck more than judgement lol. Eventually I learned it was about calorie control and now there's no foods I restrict, I usually eat a PBJ daily ;) There is 1 food I miss, but that's more from relocating to live in America and that's CURRY! Curry is extremely popular in Great Britain, there's a carry-out restaurant on nearly every street and it's very much part of British life and culture. Where we live in America, curry isn't easy to find, the nearest good one is a 40 min drive away, so over time we have stopped eating it. Instead I generally ensure I eat some when I travel home to see my family! I love it but really can't eat it often due to its calories but it's an even nicer treat now! Tks Nicole, for taking the time to share your PLT experiences with the community and myself Paul A 4 min Read
PLT prides itself on working with our clients towards greater nutritional education and habits. As part of our education program we have created the PLT 'ABC's' The PLT ABC's; Accountability, Balance, and Consistency are the building blocks of our program. PLT coaches work with their clients to cover the step by step techniques of the ABC's; clients also use them as a check list to work towards their goals. Let's look a little closer at each of the ABC's A is for Accountability Accountability extends beyond the task of being accountable to your nutrition coach. It also asks whether you are:
B is for Balance Balance encompasses both your diet and your lifestyle
C is for Consistency Consistency is important for more than just food tracking. Consistency also covers:
These building blocks help our clients through their daily lives and towards their goals, it also aids the coaches working to help their clients achieve. tks Paul What’s your name and where do you come from? My name is Whitney McEvoy. I'm originally from New Jersey, but currently reside in Center Valley, PA. Do you have a family and what’s your profession? I'm married 13 years to my husband, Lochlann. And we have a spunky, full of energy, yet compassionate 8 year old daughter named Niamh. That's pronounced "Neev". (yes, we know it doesn't look like that's how it's to be said. And yes, it's an Irish name ) How did you get introduced to PLT? There was a buzz among some of the members at the CrossFit gym I belong to who were already PLT members. They were kind enough to share their experience with me. Who is your coach? My coach is the mini beast, Tracy O'Connell Name 3 things that sum up your thoughts on your coach 1. Compassionate 2. Motivating 3. Inspiring Are you engaged in regular exercise/a sport? I currently belong to CrossFit Threefold and have been a member there for 2 years. How did you find your PLT onboarding experience & community experience?
It's been a friendly and supportive experience. What dieting programs had you tried previously and what makes PLT standout from previous programs? I have tried SO many dieting programs over the years. I've struggled with my weight most of my life, even as a young school-aged person. I've tried Atkin's, Weight Watchers, Renaissance Periodization, 21 Day Fix and the 2 B mindset from Beachbody. And I also tried doing Paleo and Keto since some people I knew did it and lost weight. I'm sure there's others that I just can't recall or have blocked out! Everything would bring some quick results, but it was always short lived, and I'd gain it all back and then some. None of these diets taught me how to sustain a healthy balance, or what to do once the dieting was over. There were so many things that were "off limits", and I always felt like I was failing, starving, and graving the off limit foods. These programs were also for the masses. I was following programs that were not taking in account anything specific to ME! PLT is MY plan made by MY coach for ME!! This has been huge! My life, my stressed, what my stats are showing are all taken into account, and a plan is made so that I'm still reaching my goals. There's also nothing that's "off limits". This psychologically works for me. And if I do indulge, I track it and keep going. I feel calmer about the entire process than with any other program. I have a professional in my corner that's helping me, and rooting for me. My coach makes the changes, I just need to follow what I'm told to get the results. It's been the best experience I've had, and so glad I took the chance! What successes have you found since joining PLT, scale or non-scale? I've achieved some PR's in the gym since joining PLT. Finally crossed a threshold on the scale that I haven't seen since before the birth of my child. Clothes are fitting better, and most importantly, I feel happier. How have you increased your nutritional education since PLT? Since starting with PLT, I remind myself more often that food is fuel for the body. If I fuel it properly, it'll perform better. I pay attention WAY more to nutritional labels, and make more conscience decisions on if that indulgence is really worth all those macros! What 1 piece of advice would you give to people considering joining PLT or new members? Don't wait, just join. You won't regret it. It's not a gimmick or a quick fix fad. It works if you do the work. Your turn now; what 1 thing would you like to ask me? How many coaches do you have on staff? Hi Whitney, tks for the question! We currently have 7 awesome coaches working at PLT. They come from a variety of athletic backgrounds, each with their own coaching style but all following the PLT methodologies and ethics. Each coach is allowed freedom to coach in their own personal style but they all apply the core policies that are integral to PLT. Tks Whitney, for taking the time to share your PLT experiences with the community and myself Paul |
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