Ellie’s Success Story
The BEST Decision Ever
Over the last year or so, working with Kristine has changed my life. I came across her account on instagram one day, and I am so glad that I did! Some of the big things that Kristine has helped me with lately are motivation, and stress management. As a classic over thinker, life can seem pretty overwhelming at times - but Kristine helps me keep my priorities in check! With teaching me the importance of not only creating a goal, but a SMART goal, she has been there to watch me start, succeed and exceed many obstacles in my life! Thanks to our time together, I no longer get easily overwhelmed while grocery shopping. I now know what to look for, and what to stay away from. Exercising has not only become enjoyable, but something I look forward to. (Even after a long day at work!). I no longer feel guilty about what I eat, and have learned about the importance of cooking not only healthy, but fulfilling meals for myself and my partner. Kristine has taught me that everyones journey is different, and as long as we continue to grow, we continue to succeed!
Leslie’s Success Story
“I have been working with Kristine for the last 6 weeks and in that short amount of time, my life has made a complete 180. When I came to her, I was stressed, tired, and exhausted all the time. I was struggling with my health, work/life balance, and my relationships. I knew something had to change. I wanted to experience less stress, more peace of mind, have more energy for work and for my family, a more positive outlook, a better marriage, and also more me time. I was averaging 5 hours of sleep a night, feeling burnt out and resentful, and not making any progress with my health and body goals. Kristine opened my eyes to so many options that I hadn't realized were there. She really listened to my situation, my goals, my desires, and asked me powerful questions that led me to some amazing realizations and new healthy changes. I am now consistently getting 7 plus hours of sleep a night, 4 workouts a week, drinking 80 ounces of water/day (I was only drinking about 8 oz/day when we started), meditating daily (and have my kids doing it with me as well), and fitting in date night with my husband as well as self care time for me each week! My stress level went from a 10 to a 2. I feel like I can manage stressors much more effectively. I have been setting healthy boundaries for myself at work and at home which is helping me to feel happier too. I am making healthier choices with food and have even lost 8 pounds already. My clothes are fitting so much better. My skin even looks better. My goal was to lose 10 pounds in 90 days. We are only half way through the 90 day program and can't believe all the progress I've made so far. I am so grateful that I have Kristine as my coach to support me and encourage me throughout this process. If anyone is looking to improve their health and well-being, Kristine is the perfect coach to work with. She really cares about her clients and it really shows!”
-Leslie Mui Nguyen
Andrea’s Success Story
I am currently on week 5 with Kristine, and I am amazed at all of the progress I have made with Kristine by my side. She guides me in the right direction, but I do the work, picking up and learning the healthy habits for the lifestyle that I ultimately want. One of my goals is to not be afraid of fats, and building an overall healthy relationship with food. In a short 5 weeks, I’ve been able to eat without fear, eat consciously, honor my body, and I am already seeing the results. My body is responding so well to the food choices and I’m genuinely full, and HAPPY. This is so much more than weight loss and working out. This is a program that makes you look internally at why we do what we do, and how we can do it better, healthier, and more meaningful. Best of all, Kristine listens. I can’t wait to see what life is like when I complete the 90 days.
*** UPDATE ***
Just completed my 90 days with Kristine and I couldn’t be more proud of myself. Here are my top 5 realizations:
1. We have to let go of the things/people who give you a temporary fix, and find genuine inner peace. Feeling whole alone is the goal.
2. 95% of serotonin is created in our tummy. The key to a balanced mental/emotional health starts with your diet.
3. My body is powerful and full of energy that I use on a daily basis to balance work/home/social/mom life.
4. Overall mental, physical, and emotional wellness has NOTHING to do with the number on the scale.
5. We have to honor our body, honor our hunger, fullness, tiredness, our emotions, etc., and most importantly ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Thank you Kristine for coaching me, listening, validating me, and guiding me. THE BEST COACH EVER!
Ellie’s Success Story
A few months ago I hit an all time low with how my mind and body felt on a daily basis. I found myself sleeping 10-12 hours each night, and then spending most of my day lounging around on the couch, without having any energy to do much else.
I’ve always been bad about drinking water, and most days may have only drank around 20oz of it. Exercise didn’t exist in my life, and I would often binge eat sweets and snacks when I was bored, as an attempt to try and fill a void that my depression and lack of self appreciation had created for me over the years.
I decided that I needed to make a change in my lifestyle, and contacted Kristine. I’d never talked to a health coach before, but had been inspired by Kristine’s page on social media for some time! I didn’t know what would come out of it, but I was scared of what might happen if I didn’t take that first step.
What had stood out to me, was that Kristine really seemed to value the importance of creating healthy and sustainable habits versus focusing on dieting and deprivation. I had tried all kinds of “fad” diets in the past, and had learned that no short term fix would ever work for me.
I told Kristine what I hoped to accomplish by working with a health coach, and we agreed on a 12 week plan to help re-wire my brain into making healthy decisions easily and without guilt. Fast forward to only week 5, and I found myself drinking 130oz of water just the other day, exercising 5 times a week, and having more energy after a long day of work than I ever have had before!
On the days where I do decide to have a sugary treat, I now instantly feel the negative effects that it has on my body and mind, which is something I was never able to differentiate before.
I’m so thankful for the time and care that Kristine has put into each of our sessions. Thanks to her I am learning more about my own self awareness and appreciation each and every day! I can not recommend her enough to anyone ready to get out of their “funk!”.
Jodi’s Success Story
No More Quarantine Belly!
I started working with Kristine a few weeks after quarantine began. My yoga pants were starting to feel uncomfortable! Clearly, eating Rocky Road out of the carton was not an ideal strategy for improving my health, but I didn’t know where to begin.
Coach Kristine knows where to begin.
She and I had an in-depth conversation about my past weight loss attempts, current health, and goals. Together, we agreed on a 90-day plan for weight loss, exercise, and more.
We used phone calls, handouts, and the Coach Connect app to document my progress, and each week we discussed facets of health I had forgotten or hadn’t ever considered, including meditation. Three or more times a day, I sent Kristine photos of what I ate, and documented other data such as how much water I drank, and how I was feeling, physically and mentally.
On average, I lost about a pound a week, and have continued the program on my own now that the 90 days are over.
Coach K’s approach to health is comprehensive. It’s not just about food; it’s when we eat, how we eat, and how we feel after eating specific foods, along with nutrition fundamentals. I feel that I got a real education about food, and even though we have completed our 90-day program, I’m continuing to study and refine my diet. She helped me develop good habits and stay focused.
Kristine draws on years of experience as a trainer, and what she has learned on her own health journey. She works to provide the optimal outcome for her clients, and she loves what she does.
To make fundamental changes in your health, you need someone who listens carefully and patiently, and consistently helps you move in the right direction.
If I could have done this on my own, I would have. Fortunately, I had the help of a supportive, empathetic, and kind coach. I’m glad to recommend Health Coach Kristine Hedrick.
-Jody Kenney
Astrid’s Success Story
“After enrolling in Kristine’s 90-day program, I’ve been able to accomplish my weight goal, build healthy eating habits, let go of negative thoughts holding me back, and love myself. Before meeting Kristine, I was in a very dark place mentally and physically. I developed unhealthy eating habits, hated my body and was having a hard time keeping up with my son, which was my main focus when enrolling in Kristine’s 90-day program.
I thought Kristine would teach me how to eat healthy and get back on a manageable work out schedule but boy was I wrong… I’ve learned so much from this program! I am working out 5-6x a week, making healthy choices and creating healthy boundaries with loved ones. I am keeping up with my son (and even out running him), I am loving the way I’m feeling mentally and physically. I am able to manage my stress at work, strengthened my relationship with my husband, family and friends. I feel like a brand new person that is able to overcome everything that comes her way. I completed an obstacle course.. yes an obstacle course, and even though it was challenging I made it through. And now I am ready to continue to make bigger goals and knowing I am capable of doing it.
The journey was not easy but it was definitely worth it, I had my lows but I had Kristine to keep me accountable and had my back when I needed some motivation or just a pep talk. She helped me figure out feelings behind my “cravings” and always being “curious” haha. She never made me feel bad for having the slice of pizza or chips but helped me figure out the “WHY” and also a healthy balance to being okay to have a slice of pizza once in a while (just not the whole pizza).
Kristine’s approach to healthy living has been doable and manageable even with a crazy work schedule. She made it clear from the very beginning that this is NOT a diet, this is a lifestyle and she walked me through every step of the way and I can not thank her enough, I will forever be thankful for everything she has done for me!”
-Astrid Olonan
Amber’s Success Story
“My 90 day journey with Kristine was such an eye-opening experience and I’m beyond glad that I made the decision to start working with her. Before working with Kristine, I was involved in a car accident that put me in months of psychical therapy, which meant months away from the gym. Once I did receive the “okay” from my doctor to return to my normal fitness routine, I found that my relationship with the gym had completely changed. My body had changed. I had lost a decent amount of muscle and was honestly intimidated to even attempt to return to certain classes at the gym… because I just assumed it would be too difficult. And I was kind of right. It was hard and my body took a lot time to readjust. That’s where Kristine came in. She truly helped me rebuild my body, my strength, and my motivation to keep pushing forward. Kristine micromanaged a plan of action that would work best for my individual goals and the whole process was so smooth. Nothing ever felt strenuous or forceful. Everything we worked on together was a gradual incline consisting of manageable adjustments to my daily routine. It was effortless. But the results were massive. By the end of our 90 days together, I felt like I was running on all cylinders. Physically, I found myself in even better shape than I was before my accident. All that muscle I had lost was back, and those same classes I avoided, I was now taking multiple times a week. Not only that, but my relationship with food had also evolved. With Kristine’s guidance, I kicked bad habits and transformed the way I ate, which resulted in a surplus of energy that carries me throughout the entire day. What I love most about Kristine is that she takes a holistic approach with each client… it isn’t just about working on your physical well-being, but also your overall, emotional health. Working with Kristine is truly a lesson in getting to know and love yourself better. I hope everyone gets the chance to work with her.”
-Amber D.
Rachel’s Success Story
“I, like many people, have tried so many different fad diets and/or workouts to try and lose weight. But time and time again, I would get stuck in the same vicious cycle; go on extreme diets, workout until I could barely move, see some results but then ultimately gain all the weight back and then some. It got to the point where my relationship with food became unhealthy and I just gave up on caring. What was the point? I was just going to gain it all back anyway, right?
But, as I got older, I started to notice that I couldn't keep up with my 10 year old son when we went on hikes or bike riding and that I was constantly tired, and had no motivation to do anything. My stress and anxiety increased and I quickly realized that if I didn't change something soon, my health was going to further hinder my ability to have a long healthy life with my family.
I started following Kristine on IG and found that I connected with her stories on living a healthy lifestyle. She is also the first coach I have really ever heard talk about food without categorizing as "good" or "bad" foods. It just took one conversation with her to know that she was a different kind of coach and for the first time, I felt like I might be able to do this!
She literally showed me in our first meeting that dieting is not the answer and that what I needed to really focus on are my goals and the "why" behind those goals. Kristine has been so amazingly supportive in guiding me towards those goals and helping me unravel the reasons behind my previous relationship with food and exercise. All of our meetings are personal to me and my goals and guess what? I am seeing results! And these results have happened because Kristine has completely opened my eyes to a much healthier way of thinking. She pushes you to dig deep because if you really want to see change, you have to understand what has had you stuck in the first place.
I have been working with her for eight weeks and so far I have lost nearly 8 lbs and 7 inches off my waist! I am at a weight I haven't seen in nearly 10 years. My energy is through the roof and I no longer need caffeine or coffee to get me through the day. My mood has improved and I don't experience that horrible afternoon brain fog. My body actually craves movement and if there are days where I want a burger with all the fixings, I eat it! Kristine's guidance has taught me how to be mindful of the food I eat and to pay attention to what my body tells me. I look forward to our weekly sessions and learn something new every time. Her support and words of encouragement are genuine and she is just what I needed to kick start the life I deserve. She truly wants to see her clients succeed and start living their best life! She is more than a coach, she is someone who really believes in what she tells her clients and you feel like she is taking the journey with you. She digs deep to the root of your "why" and helps you heal. I still have a ways to go on my journey, but the skills that Kristine continues to teach me will stay with me for years to come. I am so grateful to have found her and believe that her philosophy for success is the key to a truly healthy lifestyle.” - Rachel N.
Annie’s Success Story
"Three years ago I was attending a Krav Maga class Kristine was instructing. I began following her Instagram @livewellwithkristine and took a nutritional class with her as well. In late 2018 I had seen a Naturopath who helped me uncover what it will take to maximize my cardiovascular health and digestive health. I had committed to making those changes but was missing the physical part. In Late January of 2019 I had come to terms that I can own my fitness but I had to admit I lacked the discipline. I needed the accountability. I hate carving time that can so easily be eliminated if I am busy. But I faced myself and admitted that my "busy" was usually a true total waste of time. I was very distracted. I am not good at time management, I lacked the confidence of knowing what to do when I hit the gym. In an attempt to manage being a wife, mother and career oriented, I was truly overwhelmed. In God's perfect timing, Kristine had posted she was taking on new clients. I reached out immediately. I knew, based off my experience with her in her fitness class, that this was going to be a tough dose of reality. However, what I learned was that it wasn't tough... Kristine's approach to coaching is so genuine. I also learned through the first few sessions that being in the gym had little to do with my actual fitness goals. It was mindset. It was time management. It was discipline...all of which I was struggling with. She broke everything down week by week in baby steps. Giving insight and digging deeper into where I need balance and what to do to start making the changes necessary to become less overwhelmed with self-care, balancing my time, and becoming a better version of myself. In all transparency, there were a few moments I loathed taking the time to speak with her during a "busy" week and every time I got off the phone with her I was better for it! She touched on exactly areas of struggle and I never have had an irrelevant conversation. She has contributed to so much of my mental health and physical wellness with 1 hour weekly calls. Social Media tells one story about a person. Diving deep with Kristine one on one tells another. She is passionate about her business. She is committed to her people. She is committed to sharing. She is inspirational. She is genuine. She is compassionate. She encompasses what a life coach is about. Making the investment in myself to work with Kristine was well worth my time. I am a little more than half way through my program with her and have learned so much awareness about myself that I feel good about where I am headed as the weeks close in on the end of our time together. I would never reach out to another coach, I feel confident I could pick back up with her in a few months if I needed to continue a program."
-Annie Greanias
Judy’s Success Story
"Hi, my name is Judy! I just completed the 90 day transformation w/ Kristine. I honestly didn't know what to expect but I did have some goals that I hoped to achieve.
During the last 18 years I have been on every one of those diets we see on TV or hear about in some other way. I have lost weight and gained it back, lost it again, and well, you know the rest. I got to the point where I was so confused about what to eat, how much of it to eat, how to cook it, etc, that I was just a mess. And then the guilt and shame that goes along with all my eating...
I shared these things with a good friend of mine and she put me in contact w/ Kristine. We spoke, I signed on, and committed myself to the process.
I have learned so much. I learned that I can eat everything. Along the way, I have lost weight, I am off sugar (that was a big deal), my digestion issues are gone, and overall I just feel amazing. I can't say enough about Kristine and my experience with her. She's the best!!! She taught me to be my best self! I have confidence. I make good food choices. And I'm happy!!!"
-Judy Metoyer
Stephanie’s Success Story
“I have been working with Kristine forever, well…its seems that way. Once you meet Kristine, she fills you with so much love and positivity that it's almost as if she belongs in your life permanently. Once I found out Kristine was becoming a Health Coach, I knew I needed her inspirational and motivational wisdom and advice. So I signed up as soon as I could! I still tell everyone it was the best thing I have ever done. You see, I have this super sunny happy disposition on the outside, and don't get me wrong, I am so very happy, but I, as everyone else, have my demons…thankfully Kristine helped me Obi One Kanobi them right on out of my thoughts and mind. I have learned, thanks to Kristine, all about the power of the mind, and the power of what you tell yourself. Every discouraging word, every negative thought may as well be a sword through your heart. Kristine not only helped me discover and rid me of my demons, but showed me how to deal with new demons that will undoubtedly come day in and day out. Kristine helped me love my body, which I have hated since my pre-teens. She helped me discover the trauma and abuse I daily gave my temple, was destroying it, not helping it. Kristine made me realize I was doing it all wrong all these years. Self hatred and starvation were not the way of skinniness. Boys wouldn't love you more because you're model thin. Its all the rave, I know…to be super thin and fit and have no flab hanging over or saggi-ness. But that's not the way the world is, we are all beautiful and built differently, we all have precious temples that we must love and treat with respect. This is what Kristine helped me learn, this is what my sunshine showed me. She gave me the tools and showed me the pathway to loving my temple, treating it with love and respect and feeding it, fueling it, and exercising it. That, and Kristine's 100% daily support is how I lost 17lbs of fat, RX'd in CrossFit workouts numerous times in the last month and can finally fit into my Lululemon Shorts that had been in my closet since my eating disorder days. So thank you my love, Kristine, for saving my life, showing me the right way, showing me the only way, being my guidance, my teacher, my wisdom, my Yoda and my friend, I love you so very much, and I owe you the world for what you have taught me and shown me."
-Stephanie Hughes
Hannah’s Success Story
“60 Days ago I started a new journey towards a healthier life with the help of my health coach Kristine Hedrick. I had been working out almost everyday and was getting stronger and building muscle, but I was not able to lose that stubborn fat.
When I started with Kristine I had a few goals I wanted to achieve. I wanted to lose 15 pounds of fat, have six pack abs and eat healthier food that was sustainable and support my workouts, not a diet that would fail. Kristine started me on a low sugar and carbs, high protein and fat food plan. I kept up with same workouts I was doing before and I started losing the fat almost immediately. My energy levels were amazing and I felt so much stronger. After 3 weeks I had already achieved my goals and actually had to add carbs to my diet so I wouldn't lose any more weight. Checking in with Kristine every week really helped me keep at it and tweak my eating habits into something I can maintain. I realized that not all carbs are the devil and that, yes, I can have cake every once in a while and not feel bad about it!
I did a body scan at the start of this and I just did my second scan. I lost 12 pounds of fat equaling a 8% drop and gained 4 pounds of muscle. I am now 18.7% fat and can finally see the results of all of my hard work. I am in the best shape I have ever been in since high school and have so much energy I am literally jumping off the walls!
I am so glad I started working with Kristine! I now feel like I have the tools to live a healthier and more fruitful lifestyle.”
-Hannah Smith
Brian’s Success Story
“I started on this journey because I'd been having a general lack of energy, I had weight that I couldn't take off, and I wasn't as productive and focused as I used to be in my work. I had never worked with a health and fitness coach before, so it was important to me to find someone who practiced what they preached. Kristine is that and then some. A month and a half into my program I've almost reached my weight loss goal, I have more energy than I've had in a while and she has changed the way I eat and view food. Kristine took the time to get to know me, set goals with me, and explain the science behind what I was taking on in her program. It has made a big impact and I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to get serious and change their game around health, well being and fitness."
-Brian Breth
Nicole’s Success Story
"My name is Nicole and I have worked with Kristine on the 90 Day Total Transformation.
When I found Kristine I was a teeny bit of a mess… I had gained some weight that was not coming off, I did not have confidence, I was not loving myself and overall just not happy with me. And I had been living like this for a couple of years, sort of feeling sorry for myself. Working with Kristine was a bit of a challenge as I had to step WAY out of my comfort zone, but I am so glad I did. I learned so much about the kinds of food that made me feel good, that gave me energy and kept me sustained, and foods, while I may have loved, were draining me. We talked about my MOFA (motivating factor) and she always kept me on task pushing me toward my end goals. There were a couple of assignments that were hard for me and I did have some setbacks. But talking with Kristine every week really helped, she was so encouraging, and she never made me feel bad for the setbacks. She is more of a friend rather than coach, so authentic and she truly cares about you.
Today, I feel so much better about myself. I finally lost the inches that I need to fit back into my pants and pencil skirts. I am stronger than I was. I look in the mirror and I like what I see. Thinking about where I was and where I am today is making me tear up as I write this. I consciously make healthier choices and food prep each week. I am happier than I was. I thank Kristine for being so amazing and pushing me out of that comfort zone."
-Nicole Ortiz
Gloria’s Success Story
“Working with Kristine has changed my life drastically! She taught me to that losing weight is not only about the workouts and the food that we eat. There is much more to it. I never imagined that my emotions and my attitude affected how my food digests! She led me to find out that there are many emotional problems attached to my weight problem, and that until I resolve each one of them, then I will be able to let go of it. Kristine was not only my nutritionist, but my confident to my many insecurities. I was able to open up to her about issues that I had never talked about before. She held me accountable so that I put in my workouts where as before I wasn’t working out at all. Working with her has made me appreciate my body more and what it is capable of doing. She taught me that I have to learn to love and take care of myself so that I can take care of everyone else. Not only did she hold me accountable, but she motivated me and continues to inspire me everyday.”
-Gloria Contreras Barragan
Gabrielle’s Success Story
“I’ve been working with Kristine since 2018. When I met Kristine I was at a point where my negativity was really affecting my health. I was unhappy and I was the heaviest I had ever been. I needed to take a step back and really evaluate where I was mentally and physically. I quickly realized that I couldn’t make the change on my own, I had tried for years, I truly needed help. Through my sessions with Kristine I was able to take the tools she had given me to change small things in my everyday life, it wasn’t just about the food. Those small things turned to big things resulting in a total shift in my mindset. Kristine not only encourages you but she also holds you accountable to make sure you are striving to become the best version of yourself. We’ve continued to work on my mental as well as physical health and my relationship with food. It has honestly changed my life. I’m 60 pounds down and I am a much happier person than I use to be. If you need someone to guide you to becoming the best version of yourself Kristine is the person to help you do just that.”
-Gabrielle Utsey
April’s Success Story
"I was a runner, CrossFitter and still 20 pounds overweight. My lifestyle habits, what I thought were healthy, were not helping me to achieve my goals. The status quo was NOT working. So I made a call and signed up for a 90 day program with Kristine.
What I found in Kristine was an honest and helpful ear. She was never judgmental and really helped me to discover the root of my food issues. I think of her as part therapist/part health coach! Sometimes all you need is to verbalize your goals with someone who will hold you accountable week after week. I lost 10 pounds, changed negative habits, and weeks later I’m still thinking about how I can be food and body positive for the rest of my life."
-April
Tina’s Success Story
"I had the privilege of working with Kristine as my health coach at a time when I needed guidance, discipline, and advice. As I prepared for an upper level Krav Maga belt test, there was something missing and preventing me from physically being my best. As much as I trained and watched what I ate, I still wasn’t’ able to accomplish not only my fitness goals, but also a confident mindset. What I needed was professional assistance and luckily for me, Kristine was there to help. With her help I was able to analyze my food choices and make healthier changes for not only me, but for my family as well. To this day, I still push my plate away and “declare” when I’m done. A couple of my family members do the same. It’s helps us be accountable to one another. I feel Kristine’s health coaching taught me how to be a better example to the rest of my family and that was one of my goals, to be a better example. The confidence of believing in myself needed work as well. Meeting with Kristine once a week helped with that because she focused on the positive improvements, even the smallest ones. She didn’t harp on the times I didn’t make the best choices. I felt good about myself and not dejected. In the short time I worked with Kristine, I lost a total of 8 lbs and 1 dress size. But I came away with much more than weight loss, I gained a strong sense of what it means for ME to be healthy. I also passed my belt test and part of that success goes to Kristine. I highly recommend her as a personal health coach!"
-Tina Gonzales
Monica’s Success Story
"Kristine and I met and became quick friends and workout partners in a CrossFit gym a couple of years ago. Her positive energy and enthusiasm helped get me through the other side of those workouts! Then she told me she was a trainer at Krav Maga Worldwide and encouraged me to try both her Bag and Strength & Conditioning classes that she instructs. I tried them and got to see first hand how she trains with knowledge, patience and the same drive.
One day she offered me to try something new that she was working on, she was going to begin health coaching...brilliant! I would be one of her first clients! Lucky me! She took me on a 12 week journey, where I came away with so much information about my physiology, stuff that is just fascinating. Vital information from nutrition, diet, exercise, emotional well-being (personal & socially), and how it all RELATES to ME. She had me set goals, a course of action, (be accountable when sliding off course), and most importantly how to sustain this new positive direction. Truly invaluable information, plus she comes from a standpoint of experience, knowledge & compassion. Such a great experience I am fortunate to have had!
Kristine is a great Health Coach & Fitness Trainer (and did i mention awesome lady!?), helping to transform peoples health trajectory & lives!"
- Monica Nahum