“Prior to starting my health journey with you, I always thought I would have to be on a ‘diet’ to achieve my weight loss goals. My previous mindset resulted in the same results; no results. During my health journey with you, I was taught that it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle. You completely changed my mindset and taught me the fundamentals of nutrition. I’m still able to enjoy all foods! Thank you for guiding me through my weight loss journey and keeping me accountable!”

“I contacted Steph at Thrive Health and Wellness in late August. I felt after the summer my habits had slipped and truth be told, I had put on a few pounds over the month of August and was determined to get these off! Several years ago, I gave up dieting, having been a chronic dieter all my life. I found the ‘restriction’ of a diet ultimately just drove me back to old habits and weight gain. Plus, I have 2 daughters (now 14 and 17) and I did not want to teach them to ‘diet’ like I did for so many years of my life. That is no way to live! In June 2020, I set a goal for myself to slowly change my habits and lose 15-20 lbs that I had gained over the past decade (I am 49 years). I have no specific timeline to reach this goal and am careful to celebrate my wins and remain objective in my journey (i.e. avoid judgement of myself).

Working with Steph was amazing. I worked with her for 6 weeks and managed to drop almost 6 lbs from when I first contacted her, getting me that much closer to my ultimate goal of losing 15-20 lbs. She has a wonderful, positive approach to her coaching, meeting clients where they are and making them feel comfortable to be honest. She never judges! She helped me to set achievable small goals that steered me back on track and I picked up a few new healthy habits along the way that I love (i.e. it is ok to have some popcorn – skinny pop now being one of my favorite snacks!). I also discovered something interesting about myself that was getting in the way of my longer term weight loss goals. That is, I tend to wake up each day and dismiss the things I might have achieved the day before. This is just my personality. I sent Steph my log each morning for the day prior, and this made me realize that I generally make great choices AND I was able to see where I needed to nudge myself just a bit for the day ahead. I gained so much from this process that I have actually kept up my own log each morning to myself now, remembering the things she taught me and helping me stay on track each day.

If you are done with diets and restriction and ready to make lasting change to your health and habits, then get in touch with Steph! She will help you feel wonderful and stay focused on your journey to good health! ”

“I recently completed a 12-week program with Stephanie and working with her was such a great experience. I reached out to her after gaining 50lbs during COVID, and I was desperate to make changes to my lifestyle. With her support and guidance, I lost 23lbs over the 12 weeks, and I’m still losing. As someone who has struggled with yo-yo dieting, over-exercising, and binging/restrictive eating in the past, Stephanie helped me find the balance that I needed. She helped me set realistic goals, managed my expectations appropriately, and provided words of encouragement the entire way. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable as a nutritionist, she’s also very friendly and personable. She was always a quick text or email away whenever I needed her. I’ve lost weight, but I’ve gained confidence, a healthier relationship with food, and a better outlook on life.

Thank you, Stephanie for helping me make these changes! I’m so grateful and would highly recommend her services to anyone!”

“I am very satisfied with the assistance that I received from Steph and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to lose weight, change their lifestyle, and become healthier. I am in my late thirties and had slowly been adding weight as the years passed and then Covid 19 hit.... Our busy life had suddenly changed - we were no longer on the run all the time and my wife and I were now spending a lot more time watching TV, eating snacks and drinking - almost on nightly basis. My weight had ballooned to 237 lbs (220 to 225 was my normal weight) and I did not feel well. Steph helped me by getting me to start making better eating choices and we did it in a sustainable way. Steph was there on a daily basis to keep me accountable for what I was eating and make sure that I stayed on track. She helped me to remain focused and gave helpful suggestions of foods I should be adding and reducing from my diet. I ended up losing 25 lbs in little over 2 months time working with her. Almost 2 months have passed since working with Steph and I am still eating well, at a good weight (215), and feeling great! ”

“I contacted Steph looking for help with making some changes to lose weight. I needed guidance on what changes and choices I needed to be making to achieve my goals. At first I was concerned that the changes to my lifestyle would be so drastic that I wouldn’t have the mental fortitude to see it through and maintain afterwards. Steph proved all my superstitions wrong. I was provided with simple choices that started a gradual weight loss almost immediately. The best part was I didn’t feel like my lifestyle had been drastically compromised. In fact, it improved. I have more energy and feel healthier both mentally and physically. I lost 20lbs and have been maintaining a healthier lifestyle ever since. I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am today without Thrive!”

“I’ve always been quite active and wondered why I couldn’t lose the weight I wanted. Steph educated me on calorie intake, critiqued what I was eating, made many suggestions and as a result, I weigh considerably less and continue to decline. She was always available with answers, was extremely knowledgeable and was a pleasure to work with. ”

“Stephanie M. is a great life coach and provided me the service and support I required. I had personal trainers when I was in 20’s (around 180 to 200 lbs.), consulted with dieticians and other professionals as the years went by. They provided good advice but seeing them once in while was like going to dentist and having them remind you need to floss... It was not working. Now, 32 years old today (6ft tall), I have steadily climbed to 238 lbs. in December 2021 - even for my height that is bad. Every time I had a rough patch in life, I would pack on 5-10 lbs. of stress that would not go away. I needed some changes and needed routine follow-ups to ensure I was on the right path, my personal fear was I was going to hit higher weights into my 40s.

After starting with Stephanie, I lost a lot of bloated weight after the New Year holiday and starting steadily losing 0.5 to 2 lbs. a week. I live a busy life working full time (+44 hours a week) in the professional engineering industry, in an office, and run a farm after work. With some diet adjustments, am now happy to report I now 212 lbs. which is what I weighed when I got married in 2014. With Stephanie’s program I am on track to reach my ideal weight of 200 lbs. this summer. I very confident in the program and I will continue to lose weight.

I highly recommend her program and services for results. I was ready to change, are you? It will only work if you are as well.”

“I was having trouble getting the weight off. What I was previously doing was no longer working and I knew I had to make a change, but I didn’t know what that change need to be. I found Steph on a google search and when I talked to her I knew that I wanted to work with her. She is knowledgeable, positive, kind and always supportive. Steph always responds quickly and answers all of my questions. She has had some fantastic recipes for me to try as well. In the 12 weeks that I have worked with Steph, I have lost 25 pounds. I have more energy and generally feel better. I now have the tools I need to continue on my weight loss journey. Thank you Steph!”

“Steph has been a great partner in my health journey, and I would highly recommend her services. Not only did she provide me with great tools to improve my nutrition, but she also encouraged me to exercise more regularly and do more cardio which was lacking in my previous workouts. From multiple daily check-ins (and reminders when I forgot to send my logs), to motivation when I didn’t lose as much as I wanted in a specific week, to supporting me with healthy menu options when we visited a restaurant, Steph’s program is really a one-stop shop! I am very happy with my results so far after 8 weeks and feel that I can make even more progress towards my weight loss goals moving forward because of her support and knowledge that she shared with me.”

“I reached out to Steph when I was 3 months postpartum. I was feeling down about the changes I saw in my body and needed accountability.

At 6 months postpartum Steph has helped me to loose 18 pounds and 23” so far and I am down past my pre pregnancy weight! Steph has gotten me to a point in my life where I’ve turned healthy eating into my lifestyle! My husband says “It’s the best food you’ve ever cooked and it’s the healthiest”.

Steph has gotten me to a mindset of a healthy body image and enjoying a healthy lifestyle more then ever! I definitely still get to indulge but in moderation. I can’t thank Steph enough for all the help and guidance and am excited to continue working with her! ”

“Stephanie uses holistic nutrition to provide you with a nutrition plan that is sustainable and realistic. Unlike popular crash diets that come with restrictions, Stephanie lets you enjoy a variety of foods within moderation while providing you with suggestions and feedback along the way. Stephanie will equip you with the knowledge you need to understand what, why and how you’re eating. After working with Stephanie, you will feel equipped with the knowledge and confidence you need to live a healthier lifestyle. I’m down 18.4 pounds and feel fantastic!”

“Three months ago I thought that I had tried every program out there. Years of yo-yo dieting and putting off start dates had finally taken its’ toll and I was the heaviest I had ever been. I had seen Steph’s program advertised on Facebook and finally took the plunge and contacted her. It’s an understatement to say this was the best decision ever. Steph gave me the tools and knowledge to completely change my lifestyle. Her daily contact and motivation was exactly what I needed. If I were to slip up and have an “off” day she was right there encouraging me to continue and start fresh the next day.

In the three months that I worked with Steph I lost a total of 27 pounds. Since then I have continued on my journey and have lost a total of 35 pounds and 22 inches. Most of all I feel great ... I finally feel like I’m in charge of my food intake and I have found my love of exercising again. I have more energy and enthusiasm for life. I no longer glance away when I pass that mirror but look proudly at the person I have become. I’m not quite finished my journey yet but I know that I can get there because of all the tools Steph has given me. Thanks Steph!”

“I started working with Steph after my Dad had a heart attack and I knew it was time to change our eating and exercising habits to support him with his new lifestyle. I found the program very easy to follow and was happy to always have Steph an email away. She was full of encouragement and support the entire 12 weeks. I was able to lose 14 pounds with her program and get back into a regular exercising routine.

I let myself slip over the next summer. I knew that this year needed to be the year to get back on track and bring my 40’s in with good healthy habits. I was able to get back on track on my own with Steph’s program again. My husband and son have also followed the program with me and consider it our way of life now. Steph makes it so simple that there are no excuses. I have lost 11 pounds and am almost back to where I was with her. My energy level is so much higher and I have the energy to workout lots now.
Thanks Steph for showing my family a healthy lifestyle!”

“Over the last 10 years of working in an office my weight has consistently gone up, especially in the last couple of years. I’ve always enjoyed working out, and I tried to eat what I thought was decently healthy, but the weight kept creeping on. I kept telling myself I needed to do something about it, but always found some type of excuse to put it off. I finally decided I needed to make a change that would last. I had seen multiple posts on Facebook from Thrive, and after looking at some of the transformations and seeing familiar faces that had success, I emailed Steph. She taught me a lot about the types of food to be eating as well as the quantity, which I had never really paid attention to before. I realized so many things that seemed like common sense, I just hadn’t thought about them in such detail. Having to be accountable to someone was the best thing for me, as it made me stay away from foods because I didn’t want to have to tell her I ate them! That being said, I never felt like I was being deprived either.

She helped me with getting better at planning meals for the week, which I hadn’t been good at previously. She was always there for motivation and if I made a less than ideal choice, she made me feel good about enjoying myself and encouraged me to get back on track the next day.

In the 8 weeks I worked with Steph, I lost a total of 25 pounds and 13 inches. I fit into clothes I haven’t fit into for years and feel so much better. I know I will be able to continue my journey using the tools I’ve learned, and highly recommend Steph to anyone looking for a lasting change! Thanks Steph!”

“Making better choices was made very easy by working with Steph. Upon learning my existing habits, she made some really practical recommendations that were easy to implement right away. She understands the importance of having treats in moderation, yet keeps you accountable along the way. This teaches you to really think and plan ahead when it comes to servings of carbs, sugar, etc. and it doesn’t take long to realize that you feel better when you make better choices! The simplest changes really do make a big difference!

Another great thing about Steph is that she really listens to your goals and works with you to achieve them. Whether it is gaining more energy by shifting your habits slightly, maintaining milk supply after pregnancy, or losing weight, she is knowledgeable and very keen to check-in to see how you are doing. She is so encouraging, and helps motivate you every step of the way. It is amazing how quickly your habits can change with the support of Steph! I have lost 22 pounds in 10 weeks and feel fantastic! Don’t hesitate to contact her if you are thinking of making a positive change!”

“I have lost weight and developed much better eating habits since being guided by Steph. She has helped me through lunches and dinners out and has put me on the right track towards feeling better and doing better. I have lost a total of 29 pounds so far and feel I can continue to lose the weight I want and still enjoy the occasional treat. Thanks to Steph again…I couldn’t have done this without her.”

“Since my diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, 6 years ago, I have gained over 30 pounds and my blood sugars were on a fast moving roller coaster. I contacted Steph for guidance mostly to get my blood glucose under control and secondly to lose some weight, which is a difficult thing to do when as a Type 1 Diabetic, it is all about the carbs! My projected targets were to a) get my AIC under 8 and b) lose 15 pounds over an 8 week time frame.

When I contacted Steph looking for help I received so much more…. The motivation, personal attention and daily support and advice (and all the awesome recipes) that I received from Steph kept me driven and focused to continue to lose weight and exercise and I started to look forward to those Friday morning weigh ins!

Thanks to Steph’s support and guidance, 10 weeks later I have surpassed by weight target and have lost 22 pounds to date and am pleased to report my AIC is 7.8 Steph is very knowledgeable, personable and professional. She inspired and motivated me in every single step of my 8 week journey.

I highly recommend her program and loved the fact it was all on-line which supported my busy work /life. I am so glad that Steph was recommended to me! Thanks so much Steph!”

“Stephanie does amazing work and I’m thankful every morning that I got her help!! Stephanie developed a program for me to address energy, bloating, and to finally ditch the baby weight. The program she created taught me not only about good food, but also about optimal and tasty combinations. I never felt like I was on a diet, I still ate a variety of delicious meals (prepared in my own kitchen with regular items from my local grocery store). The program was not only good for me but for my whole family. With Steph’s help I lost 20 lbs. and 3 pants sizes; I have more energy and no longer get that 4pm bloat. It’s been over a year and I’ve maintained my weight loss and continue to feel great while I follow the program; it’s really easy.”

“After hearing about Thrive from friends and seeing the results, I wanted to learn more about it. After seeing pictures of winter weight on myself, I contacted Steph! Her positive approach and encouragement made the journey much easier.

Steph taught me how to read labels, what to look for, what to avoid, portion control and most important, how to eat healthy balanced meals. We often discussed the importance of planning ahead- whether it’s a busy work week, a weekend away, a day of driving or a social gathering, Steph was prepared with lots of ideas of healthy snacks to take along. Portion control and healthy balanced meals were areas I needed to focus on. Steph was always available by text and email if I needed an answer. I would send pictures of ingredient lists from the grocery store and she would reply right away! She was prompt with her replies and checked in daily.

Steph would make suggestions for meals, send recipes and then follow up to see how it went. She has great recipes for meals and snacks. She was never negative and if I “cheated,” Steph would encourage me to have a better day the next day. Steph considered my individual likes and dislikes and made suggestions around them. I didn’t feel like I was giving up all of the things I love. She suggests alternatives that can satisfy those cravings.

I have lost 8 pounds in only 4 weeks and I am 2 pounds away from my goal! I am thankful for the time I have spent with Steph, the knowledge I have gained, the confidence in meal prep, and the ability to prepare and plan ahead. My summer wardrobe fits again! Thanks Steph!”

“After being disappointed with myself having eaten a TONNE of Easter Mini eggs and other holiday goodies, I contacted Steph. I was feeling gross and I knew things had to change. Basically, my whole life I’ve been a bit on the chubbier side. I never worried too much about what I ate, just what I “ felt like, having next to no knowledge on nutrition.

From scratch, Steph helped me to better plan my meals and include different types of food that was more nutritionally advantageous and most importantly keeping me feeling full. Steph was always just an email away, should I have any questions or queries in this “new world” of nutrition.

The daily food logs and her gentle suggestions about my choices of what I was putting in my mouth were immensely helpful. In the 8 weeks that I was with Steph, I have lost a total of 22 pounds! I’ve continued to keep the weight off, staying on track with the habits I have developed and getting to the local gym whenever I am able.

I have and will continue to recommend the Thrive program to anyone wanting to make this life change!”