LONG FORM TESTIMONIALS
Here are a handful of long form testimonials for my Signature Coaching Programme.
“I found Sally’s programme after finally realising I needed to change how I related to food in order to create lasting change. I had had short term success with various diets, 2 week challenges, calorie counting, etc but I struggled to make habits stick long term and my weight was stuck at a point I wasn’t happy with.
Working with Sally has changed my perspective on many things and helped me see that it is possible to create the body I want without being stuck on a sad boring diet for the rest of my life. I no longer obsess over food or crave snacks constantly. I feel calm and in control of my food choices and have no guilt about including all the foods I enjoy in my weekly plan.
I lost weight and my shape changed but I have gained so much more in self-belief and self love. I am kind to my body as it is now while still looking forward to my goals. My ability to be kind to myself and not let my emotions drive my eatings behaviours has been revolutionary.
Even falling pregnant halfway through the coaching programme has not thrown me “off the wagon” like I know it would have before!
I am confident this programme has taught me the tools I need to create the healthy body and lifestyle I want to enjoy for the rest of my life and I would recommend Sally & her coaching programme to anyone else who is fed up of the “diets” and wants to create real, sustainable and lasting change in their lives.
Sophie, 35
“I have been struggling with my weight for a long time. I have had my children late in life, after many years of infertility struggles and while it has been amazing to fulfill my dream of becoming a mother it has also been a difficult path, both emotionally and physically.
I had gained a considerable amount of weight during my pregnancies and after I had my last child, 7 years ago, I have desperately tried to lose weight. I was constantly searching for the best diet and have managed to lose some weight on several occasions, but always through restriction that required lots of willpower.
As you can imagine, as soon as I would stop dieting I regained all the weight and some more. I started believing that this is how it will be for me and I should better accept it. That is until I accidentally stumbled upon Sally’s website.
I immediately started listening to her podcasts and started incorporating her suggestions into my daily life. Just by doing that I started feeling better and losing some weight, but I soon realised that it would be easier and more effective to have her as my coach.
From the very first session something clicked in my head and everything Sally said made total sense to me. Apart from being so knowledgeable about all things weight loss, healthy lifestyle and a great coach, Sally’s personality is what makes this programme different. She is kind and funny but also firm and ready to point me in the right direction.
I have thoroughly enjoyed our sessions and every week I felt more confident that I would achieve my goals. I was surprised that it was easier than I thought it would be.
Sticking to my protocol and daily plan turned out to be pleasant and satisfying and I finally started enjoying food without guilt and shame. I am finally rid of all the chatter and noise in my head and for the first time in a long time I feel peace around food.
During my three months with Sally I have lost around 6 kg, but even more importantly I have gained confidence that I can achieve my goals and keep this lifestyle forever. There have been so many positive changes in other aspects of my life as well and I am not ready yet to let go of Sally so I have signed up for another three months with her.
I am so eager and excited to see what they will bring. I cannot recommend Sally enough. She has truly changed my life for the better and our weekly sessions are the highlight of my week.”
Azra, 52
“I had piled on weight in the last couple of years and my Jan 2024 resolution was to lose it. I had a go in Jan / Feb 24 and lost a few pounds but found it really tough going, not sustainable and I swiftly put the few pounds I had lost back on again.
I was looking for some guidance and support to facilitate my weight loss as my solo attempt had not produced the results I wanted. In March 2024 I was googling for diet support / nutritionist and found Sally's and I am so incredibly glad that I did.
I started with Sally on 16th April and 13 weeks later I had lost 1st 13 lbs, was back in a healthy BMI and have transformed my body shape, losing 16 cms from my waist and 13 cms from my hips!
I have achieved this weight loss while drinking wine / prosecco every week and with an occasional chocolate fix. I have never been overly hungry. Sally's mantra is that weight loss needs to be sustainable and enjoyable if it is to be permanent and my new found eating and drinking regime is just that.
I enjoy gorgeous meals which fill me up and eat a wide variety of foods.
I was initially very sceptical about the life coaching part, but as the weeks have gone on I've found the CBT side and thought work incredibly helpful and powerful in helping me achieve these results. I know I will easily sustain them moving forwards.
Sally is fabulous. Approachable, enthusiastic without being overbearing, hugely supportive and encouraging and comes with a wealth of nutritional info which I have really benefitted from. I have felt supported every step of the way by Sally and her brilliant resources.
I have already recommended Sally to a friend who is starting with her shortly and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who is wanting to lose weight, change their body shape and increase their energy levels and do all of this sustainably, enjoyably and permanently.”
Rosie, 41
“When I first contacted you, I felt exhausted both physically and mentally around food and alcohol and I wasn’t happy at all with my relationship with both. I just felt I really needed some guidance on a daily basis, someone to give me a sort of framework which I could work within. I was looking for someone who could show me how to find peace and freedom around food and alcohol and that is exactly what you did
The results of going through your 12 week programme have been so helpful.
I now have the understanding of how and why I was using food and alcohol to buffer away difficult emotions. By learning how to manage my thoughts, feelings and actions, I know now that I have all the skills and new habits to keep going and never stop.
I’ve also lost 1 stone in weight during the 12 weeks which I’m pleased about but I’m even more pleased that I have been able to learn from you, a way of going forward with food and alcohol that I can use forever – that’s what I was looking for and it feels really good.
I’ve found it enjoyable to have a session with you every week which is tailor maid for what is important for me. It has really made me focus on myself but with total support from you, your passion and belief in your programme and in me was what made all the difference. Some sessions were difficult, facing things in my life which did need to be talked about, I could see later the benefit of doing this and how ‘life’ issues can be so impactful on my eating and drinking, I learned a lot that day. After 40 plus years of an unhealthy relationship with food and alcohol, I’m pleasantly surprised that I seem to have found the right way for me going forward, this it really works.
The biggest surprise is when you don’t think the figure on the scales is the most important thing, you begin to think differently and you do lose weight.
I’d recommend you Sally and this programme to anyone who wants to quieten the exhausting ‘negative mind chatter’ that goes on in our heads, often linked to food and alcohol but other things too. The skills you teach are so valuable for all areas of our lives but they certainly do work to give people peace and freedom around food and alcohol which results in weight loss. So a very, very big thank you Sally, I’m so glad that I invested in this programme, it’s been amazing.”
Bernadette, 54
“Having battled with maintaining a steady ‘healthy’ weight since the age of 17, trying everything from weight watchers to cabbage soup, slimfast to whole 30. Cycling through an annual pattern of losing weight in the run up to Christmas parties. Then failing with each new year's resolution to maintain the loss and finding myself gradually heavier year on year with the addition of pregnancy weight twice. An NHS appointment whereby I weighed in the overweight BMI was the trigger for me uo finally admit I needed to try a different way, not another diet.
The discovery call with Sally was so easy. I appreciated how warm, friendly, open, honest and non-judgemental Sally's style is from the start.
Sally's message is clear and her coaching style is relaxed yet focused. The worksheets provided weekly have prompted me to consider things I have never been offered the opportunity, or challenged to, before in life (and I am in my late forties!).
I have significantly reduced the stress I have lived with for most of my life, about food and food choices. I can confidently be around food, making powerful choices that align with my values and the life I aspire to live.
I have also lost 11 lbs of fat in 12 weeks in a way that feels perfectly sustainable.
What has most surprised me is learning that my ‘weight’ and relationship with food was never actually about the food itself and always about my thoughts…and most importantly that I have the power within me to change these thoughts. Sally has worked hard to embed the tools within me.
I have really enjoyed the sense of freedom I have grown over the 12 weeks which continues to grow). Together with Sally's enthusiasm, support, quick wit and charm - both in the coaching calls and her brilliant podcasts.
Anyone who feels ready to step away from dieting and towards peace and freedom around food.
Anyone seeking personal growth in any aspect of their life - I appreciate now I am so much more than a number on the scales and a number shall no longer dictate how I live that day.”
Amy, 47
“Working with Sally has been an absolute game-changer in my weight loss journey. Before I started, I felt overwhelmed and stuck, unsure of how to make lasting changes.
From our very first session, Sally made me feel understood and supported. She took the time to really listen to my challenges and crafted a personalised protocol that fit my lifestyle.
What I appreciate most is Sally’s holistic approach. It isn’t about counting calories or following a strict workout routine. She helped me understand the importance of mindset, nutrition, and sustainable habits.
With Sally’s guidance, I was able to lose 20lbs and, more importantly, maintain that loss. I also gained confidence, energy, and a healthier relationship with food.
Sally was always there with encouragement, practical advice, and the right level of accountability to keep me on track. Whenever I hit a plateau or faced a setback, Sally helped me navigate through it with positivity and a clear plan.
Thanks to Sally I have not only reached my weight loss goals but have also developed a new outlook on life. I’m healthier, happier, and more confident than I’ve ever been.
If you’re looking for a weight loss coach who truly cares and can help you achieve real, lasting results, I can’t recommend Sally enough.”
Kate, 41
“6 months ago I was in a real slump. I felt overweight, had lost confidence in myself when wearing clothes, felt jealous of friends around me were losing weight, and I thought to myself why aren’t I?
It got to a point where I was addicted to spending hours scrolling through countless Instagram videos desperately trying find answers in how to lose weight and couldn’t, it all got too much and I felt completely stuck.
Then I found Sally who literally saved me! As I write this I am stone lighter, fitting into jeans that I thought to myself ‘there is no way’ and being told by lots of friends, colleagues and family “you look great!”.
What I can safely say about working with Sally is that it isn’t a chore.
In her coaching sessions she guides through how to change your eating habits and sets you a clear path so that your goal can be achieved.
At the start of the process, I lost nearly half a stone in the first 10 days. I couldn’t believe it.
But what I noticed the most was how much better I felt.
Following the food protocol that Sally designs with wasn’t confusing — she gives you the tools on how to do it.
I am now so much more educated about food and what actually the body needs.
What also is so clever about Sally’s coaching is following your bespoke plan is sustainable — there is no mention of a diet, you are simply changing your relationship with food so that you are more in control.
Sally is always there if you need her and reminds you to be kind to yourself and trust the process. I did trust it and it has worked.
I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who feels stuck and needs some help on losing weight.
Working with Sally has been a life changing experience you won’t regret it.”
Alice, 39
“Sally is an absolutely wonderful coach, and I looked forward to our sessions every week. Her warmth, positivity and practical solutions always made my day, and her coaching truly changed my life.
She’s helped me shift my mindset, and now I see things in a completely different light.
As a nutritionist, I already had a good understanding of healthy eating, but I struggled with consistency, especially around holidays, which often threw me off track. I also had a lot of mental chatter around food and habits.
Sally’s support helped me quiet that noise, and I’ve learned effective strategies to handle cravings and urges.
What I love about Sally is her ability to connect on a deep level and provide personalised, sustainable solutions. I now have tools that work for me, not just in the short term but for the long run. I also love listening to her podcast which is so inspirational.
I highly recommend Sally to anyone looking to improve their health, mindset, and overall well-being. She’s an incredible coach who genuinely cares about her clients and makes a lasting impact.”
Alma, 49
"Working with Sally has genuinely been the most positive and enlightening experience.
I had reached my target weight prior to enrolling in Sally's 12 week programme and was seeking ways to maintain my weight loss and consolidate what I had previously learned. Committing to planning food in advance and honouring my protocol (and thereby honouring myself) were key habits that Sally helped me strengthen in my daily routines.
What surprised me through coaching with Sally was that my original goal of consolidation became the foundation for so much more.
Sally helped me recognise the importance of a growth mindset. I have realised that it is possible to change fixed thoughts.
Actively seeking and embracing a growth mindset has helped open up so many improvements in my work and personal relationships, that I never would have thought possible before.
I am becoming more capable of viewing ‘problems’ as puzzles/challenges to solve and have noticed I am learning from past experiences rather than feeling I have failed.
Most importantly, Sally's coaching has helped me reaffirm and realign with my core values and therefore improve my relationship with myself. Enhancing my self-compassion, deepening my self-awareness and prioritising self care has been such a positive outcome of 1:1 coaching for me.
I can highly recommend Sally's coaching programme and would encourage anyone considering 1:1 coaching to take the leap!
Investing in coaching means investing in yourself.
Creating protected time for coaching is a self care strategy that I am committed to preserving.
I am so very grateful for the work Sally is doing and am excited to continue coaching with her. My next goal is to learn self-coaching strategies with her guidance!"
Elaine, 40
“Before I met Sally, I was feeling stuck, lacking confidence and didn’t know how to break the daily cycle of guilt and mind chatter about what I should or shouldn’t be eating and drinking.
From my first coaching session, we clicked, and I knew that Sally was someone I could trust. It has been an incredible and enjoyable journey that has changed my eating and drinking habits in a way that is so liberating and empowering.
I have learnt so much about myself, lost weight and found a new love for exercise, all of which I didn’t think possible before. I am so grateful to Sally for inspiring me and helping me find me again.
I would highly recommend you to anyone who is ready to go on an exciting journey of self discovery to find their true self and realise things that perhaps they didn’t think were possible.”
Catriona, 47
“I started Sally's 12 week programme in September having been battling with myself over my eating habits, particularly through the summer, although I have struggled with my weight and yo-yo dieting all my life.
When I came to Sally I felt in a really bad place and totally out of control with my thinking and my habits. I was using food all the time to solve emotional issues, and felt hungry all the time. Sally was so kind and compassionate from the first time I spoke to her, and approached my situation in a totally non-judgemental way. I felt like her personal experience of also being a busy mum with young children meant that she really understood my perspective.
Sally was very clear in her approach and helped me to build a food and drinks protocol, which included foods I enjoyed eating. There were no foods to be considered off limits. She helped me with making a plan each day of what I would eat, and this made me very mindful to only eat/drink what was on my plan.
I soon realised that I was enjoying food so much more, and eating lots of wonderful things, and mealtimes became a joy. I was eating a much more balanced diet with far more fresh fruit and vegetables, and realised that this food was actually far more delicious. She taught me the importance of hydration, and I was making an effort to keep an eye on my steps to ensure I was moving my body enough.
Making the daily plan I found is the key - as it places no doubt in what you are going to eat that day. It also makes you accountable to yourself.
Hand in hand with this is the time Sally spends on helping you change habits and mindset,and building confidence. Knowing that I want to do this for me, rather than for anyone else, is key, and Sally helps to understand this.
I really look forward to what the future holds for me now I no longer feel that food has this great hold over me.
I am really so glad that I came across Sally on Instagram, and I feel that her kind and compassionate approach is what so many women need to stop the diet cycle.
Thank you Sally!”
Anna, 40
“I decided to work with Sally because I was completely overwhelmed by all the ‘shoulds’ surrounding health and wellness as a peri-menopausal 44-year-old with three children and a busy job. Before working with Sally, I was gaining weight each week despite eating in a way that had previously ‘worked’ for me. After a blood test revealed that my kidneys were under strain, I quit alcohol but realised I needed help to address my eating habits.
During the three months I worked with Sally, I lost 1.5 stone. One of the most surprising discoveries was that I didn’t actually know what being ‘hungry’ really felt like. I had been eating based on the clock or reacting to the first pang of discomfort in my stomach. Sally took me back to basics and helped me confront the uncomfortable emotions I had been suppressing with food—simple feelings like boredom, stress, and tiredness that often led me to eat unnecessarily.
I learned how much more balanced my day could feel by focusing on eating plenty of protein, vegetables, and drinking enough water, while ignoring the endless noise about what I ‘should’ be doing. Instead, I tuned in to my hunger scale and listened to my body.
I highly recommend working with Sally. Over Christmas, I gained a few pounds and learned the hard way that overindulging in sugar gives me a headache! But I didn’t start the year on a diet, nor did I punish myself for the number on the scale. Instead, I happily returned to my routine, which has seen my weight continue to trend down and my happiness trend up!”
Martha, 44