Cristin’s Story: I Thought I Was Doing Everything Right — But I Was Still Stuck.
Cristin came to VIP feeling frustrated despite eating clean, staying active, and doing “everything right.” With small, strategic changes and the right support, she’s down 23 pounds, inflammation is dramatically reduced, and she finally feels confident, energized, and in control of her health.
Cristin is a full-time teacher, mom of three, and someone who genuinely believed she was already “doing everything right.”
She ate clean, avoided sugar, prioritized real food for her family, and stayed active — yet still felt frustrated in her body. As a Type 1 diabetic, she assumed inflammation, low energy, and feeling uncomfortable were just part of life.
Despite having strong habits, Cristin didn’t feel like herself. She was tired of trying to figure out what she was missing and wondered if real change was even possible at this stage of life.
With the support of her husband, she finally decided to stop pushing through the frustration and start prioritizing her health — not with extremes, but with the right structure and support.
That decision changed everything.
Before VIP: Doing All the “Right” Things — Still Not Seeing Results
Before joining VIP, Cristin believed the program probably wasn’t for her.
Not because she doubted it — but because she felt like she was already doing most of what she saw us talk about.
Clean eating
Minimal sugar
Lots of vegetables
Protein awareness
Active lifestyle as a teacher
On paper, it looked like everything should have been working.
But internally, she was frustrated.
“I just didn’t understand what was wrong with me.”
A conversation with her husband changed everything.
He gently pointed out what she couldn’t ignore anymore:
“You’re still frustrated. And you’re still not getting the results you want.”
That realization — paired with his support — helped Cristin finally say yes to prioritizing her health.
The Shift: Small Changes That Made a Massive Difference
What surprised Cristin most wasn’t how much she had to change —
it was how small, strategic adjustments unlocked results she hadn’t seen in years.
Within her first week, she lost 7 pounds — largely from inflammation releasing.
Even more importantly, she noticed:
Less swelling and puffiness
Better energy
Improved mood
A calmer, happier outlook
“It wasn’t just the weight. I felt better — inflammation-wise, energy-wise, emotionally.”
As a Type 1 diabetic, Cristin had assumed inflammation was just part of her reality.
VIP helped her discover that wasn’t true.
What Actually Worked (And Why It Felt Sustainable)
The biggest breakthroughs didn’t come from restriction or overhauling her life.
They came from supporting her body properly.
Key shifts included:
Daily hydration rituals (like lemon water)
Stabilizing blood sugar through consistent nourishment
Reducing stress and learning how cortisol impacts the body
Focusing on habits instead of extremes
Walking as her primary form of movement (no punishing workouts)
“I learned so much about cortisol and stress — things I never knew mattered.”
Instead of chasing perfection, Cristin followed a structure that worked with her real life — including teaching full-time and managing family responsibilities.
Results So Far
Cristin is still actively in her journey, and the results speak for themselves:
23 pounds lost
Significant reduction in inflammation
Improved blood sugar stability
More energy and consistency
Confidence returning — even during the holidays
One of her biggest wins?
“I lost weight over Thanksgiving — without trying to diet through it.”
She maintained momentum through holidays, celebrations, and real life — without starting over every Monday.
Why Community & Accountability Mattered
Cristin isn’t someone who speaks up constantly online — but being inside the VIP community made a huge difference.
Hearing other women’s stories
Learning from shared struggles and solutions
Feeling supported during busy or imperfect weeks
Seeing what real consistency looks like
“Sometimes you don’t even know you have a question until someone else asks it.”
That sense of shared experience helped her stay grounded, motivated, and confident in her process.
The Bigger Impact: Leading by Example
As a mom of three daughters, Cristin knew this journey was about more than weight loss.
“I want my girls to see me choosing myself — and taking care of my health.”
Instead of putting herself last, she showed them that prioritizing health, movement, and nourishment is part of life — not something to fix later.
Cristin’s Advice to Women Feeling Stuck
“You’ll never regret choosing your health.”
She wants women to know:
Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re broken
Midlife doesn’t mean “this is just how it is now”
Small, intentional changes create big transformation
You don’t have to accept frustration as your forever
“Little changes lead to big things. And it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think.”
Where She Is Now
Cristin feels lighter — physically and emotionally.
More confident.
More energized.
More at peace with her body.
And most importantly?
“Saying yes to VIP is something I’m so thankful I did.”
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