From Peri-Menopause to Performance: Danna’s VIP Success Story
Danna—an elite marathoner, mom of two, and business owner—joined the VIP Weight Loss System when perimenopause shifts began impacting her performance, recovery, and energy levels. With personalized coaching that married her athletic goals with hormone-aware nutrition and fueling strategies, she improved recovery, steadier energy, and race day confidence while maintaining a busy lifestyle. Her journey proves that even high-performers can optimize hormones, balance lifestyle demands, and see real results with the right support and plan.
Meet Danna—a VIP graduate, elite marathoner, mom of two, and business owner who finally cracked the code on performance, hormones, and balance! 🙌
Perimenopause had started creeping into her life and racing, leaving her stuck between peak fitness and hormonal chaos despite years of hard work and experience. She wanted a proactive, science-based plan that worked for both racing and real life—and that’s exactly what she found with VIP. With sports-savvy dietitian coaching and smart fueling tweaks, she leveled up recovery, steadier energy, calmer hormones, and performance confidence all while keeping life and family thriving.
🚦Before VIP: Stuck between peak performance & hormone chaos
World-class runner (3× Olympic Trials qualifier) feeling perimenopause shifts creeping in 😵♀️
Standard fixes (e.g., birth control) didn’t fit her values or performance goals
Wanted a proactive, science-based plan that worked for both racing and real life
💡Why VIP
Sports-savvy dietitian coaching + weekly feedback = clarity without overthinking
Accountability that empowers (not micromanages): food timing, recovery fuel, realistic tweaks
Family-friendly fueling: smoothies & meals her husband and little girls love 🥤👨👩👧👧
Tools to align training + hormones + lifestyle (sleep, stress, cycle-aware fueling)
🏆 Biggest Wins
Recovery leveled up → better sessions, steadier energy, fewer 3 p.m. crashes ⚡
Fueling timing unlocked → pre/ intra/ post consistency = performance confidence
Mindset freedom: “Type A-minus” finds structure with flexibility — room for dark chocolate 🍫😉
Whole-life carryover: simple systems she can sustain during mom life & running seasons
“I wanted to feel the fitness gains — recover better, have a plan, and make choices that help both race day and everyday mom life.”
🔧 What Made the Difference
Small, smart tweaks (the 1% rule): cycle-aware carbs, protein targets, strategic snacks
Habit scans: real craving vs. routine vs. fatigue (“Maybe I don’t need sugar — I need sleep.”)
Coach check-ins: quick adjustments to match training blocks & symptoms
Permission to enjoy (moderation, not morality) → goodbye food stress 👋
🎯 Results You Can Feel
Stronger recoveries, calmer hormones, clearer plan
Competitive marathon (2:47 at Twin Cities — 6th OA!) while feeling in control
A fueling blueprint she can maintain through business, motherhood, and future race builds
🗣️ Danna’s Advice
“Life is short. Put your oxygen mask on first — little daily choices add up.”
“Invest in yourself — time, effort, and yes, sometimes money. You’re worth it.”
“Use seasons: keep what serves you, leave what doesn’t. Make it FUN & family-friendly.”
🔭 What’s Next
Another marathon in 2026 with a post-partum PR target — because “why not swing big?”
Curious if the VIP Weight Loss System is right for you?