Want resources that can make your journey easier?

Do you want a free weight loss, diet and nutrition personal assistant in your back pocket? This app will be give you valuable insight and guidance. You can also track progress photos and measurements!

FREE or $5 month for premium

Do you want a seamless and easy way to manage your favorite recipes, meal planning and grocery list all in one place? This tool is the place where it can all come together to develop your own system!

$5 one time mobile app, $30 one time desktop app (no free trial, but worth it!)

Do you want to prepare amazing food that makes everyone believe you're a chef when you're not? The Willams Sonoma recipe library! is my secret go-to spot for fresh, healthy recipes that always come out great.

FREE

Do you want to try out new workouts and fitness studios to see if they are a good match before you commit? Classpass can help you experiment to find out what is right for you! Also: no gym contract!

Starting at $29 / month (often have free promos to try!)

Do you want to be motivated to become more active without having to step into a gym? Stepbet will challenge you to beat your personalized step goals and earn cash for doing it!

Averages $40 for a 6 week challenge

Do you want to improve your health without straining and sweating? Restorative yoga can help you with stress reduction, manage chronic pain, improve nervous system function, increase flexibility and more!  Want to step it up just a notch? Also check out yin and gentle yoga!  

Consider trying via Classpass! Or Zion Well offers online classes.  Mindbody is also an option for searching for studios.

FREE to $15 / class! Lots of options via Google! Consider trying via Classpass! Or Zion Well offers online classes.

If you want a judgment free, no strings attached gym where you can often get training included, check out Planet Fitness! The monthly fee is less than $20 with no contract, and many locations have free training!

$10 to $25 a month -  and no extra charge for fitness training with a trainer!

Do you want to implement activity outside the gym and understand its impact on your goals? A fitness tracker will help you understand the impact of your efforts. Start simple and low cost!

Check out Fitbit.com, Oura Ring, Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch (also consider past models or refurbished for an extra discount!) 

$80 to $800 

Do you want to be more active, but find doing workouts boring? Pokemon Go can help you spice up your walking. Use my referral code 69PRW39D6 for extra rewards when starting!

If you want a shoe that will allow some give to prevent blisters and allow for foot swelling while still providing support, this shoe is worth checking out!  There are several solid models, but my all around favorite that I have purchased multiple times is the Cozard SR in wide width.

Under $100!

If you want a solid shoe that will last a long time, are comfortable, and provide a good deal of shock absorption to ease joint pain, Dankso (XP 2.0 or Professional models) are worth checking out. They come in basic black or a variety of fun prints and colors.  These shoes run narrow and a wide width is highly recommended.  They do require some breaking in to loosen up the leather, and it is recommended to wear them around the house a bit before taking them on a long haul.  I also was unable to comfortably fit these until I reached about 250 pounds at 5 foot 5. 

Around $120

This is a newer shoe company that I found and have watched the shoe I love grow to more than 10,000 5 star reviews! Specifically, obsessed with their knit runner available for men and women.  It's great for wider feet and has a lot of stretch and breathability while also giving a lot of support.  No blisters! This is an expensive recommendation at $159, but I walked more than 1,000 miles in my pair in the past 2 years, and they are still in excellent shape!  Also comes in a variety of colors!

$159

Sometimes the scale doesn't tell the full truth, and taking your measurements will give you an additional layer of insight. What can you do if you don't have a cloth measuring tape? Use string or yarn and measure it with a home tape measure!

This one is for the girls! Do you struggle to find enough support from a bra? After trying numerous bras on my journey, this bra company popped up, and it's my go to! Due to the way they do their sizing, I can also use the bra for longer when changing sizes.  

Do you want to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, and provide support to joints and muscles as you lose weight? Kinesio tape is inexpensive and available online or at your local pharmacy. A plentitude of free guides online will help you learn how to apply the tape in what circumstances for the best results.

Do you want to relax muscles and relieve aches and pains after increased activity? Soaking with epsom salt can help you recuperate faster. Consider adding apple cider vinegar, ginger or essential oils to your soak for extra impact. You can keep it simple with a $5 bag or concoct your own recipe.

Have a special occasion or event, but you keep changing clothing sizes and don't want to invest in permanent wardrobe items? Check out Rent the Runway!  Rentals up to size 22.  

(If you are over size 22, check out Gwynnie Bee as an alternative! Disclaimer: I usually only recommend things I have tried.  I have tried Rent the Runway, but not Gwynnie Bee although I have heard good things about them.)

Do you want to understand the big picture of how optimal health starts with food? Dr. Shanahan's easy-to-understand explanation is supported with scientific evidence that reveals how our diets affect our health and how changing what you eat can improve everything from bone strength to memory.

Do you want to understand how to improve grocery shopping in a system that is designed for profit rather than health? This book will help you decode food labels, nutrition and health claims, avoid portion size tricks and how to balance decisions about food on the basis of freshness, taste, nutrition, and health.

Do you want to understand how the food and beverage industry manipulate you for profit so that you can take your power back? This book will help you understand how marketing and sketchy science are used to misguide you so that you can reclaim your health.

If you want meaningful transformation, then you must know why you're doing it. As Simon Sinek puts it: "Happiness comes from WHAT we do. Fulfillment comes from WHY we do it." If you want your journey to be fulfilling, this book shares principles that will help you cross the finish line.

If you want to answer the question: "How can I do less but accomplish more?" This book will help you make space for the things that matter in your life. When you determine what you care about the most, it makes decisions easier on your weight loss journey.