Today we’d like to introduce you to Yvette Nathan-Jones
Hi Yvette, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I was close to 300 pounds battling morbid obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and depression. My copays for my medications were costing me over $300/month. I was unhappy, defeated, and ready to quit on life, but I convinced myself to give my weight loss journey one more chance.
I immersed myself in my health and fitness and lost over 100 pounds with the help of a bodybuilding coach, LaLa Dickinson. A year later, I competed and won my first Body Transformation Competition. I won my second Transformation Competition the following year. With blessings and support from my coach, I am working to make my debut as a bodybuilder.
My journey to becoming a healthier me created a desire to make my health and fitness journey a lifelong one. While on this journey, I remained open and transparent and shared my journey on social media not realizing that what I was using as a method of accountability was inspiring others.
The overwhelming encouragement I received on social media kept me focused on my goals; however, I also wanted to encourage and motivate others who had trouble beginning or staying on their own health and fitness journeys. As a result, I acquired my Weight Loss Specialist certification and on April 1, 2024, Y Michelle Health & Fitness, LLC opened for business! We serve clients in person and virtually. Our goal is to Inspire, Motivate, and Empower clients to begin, continue, and/or maintain their health and fitness journeys.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Starting my business has been exciting! The community has welcomed me with open arms because it has been vocalized that there is a need for health and fitness promotion among those who are hesitant to start and need an accountability partner.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I have been an educator for over 20 years. I have experience teaching in higher education (college/university), high school, middle school, and elementary school. I have served in various leadership roles in my career as well. I work as an elementary instructional coach at a local elementary school. In this role, I support the teachers with best practices in the areas of instruction and pedagogy.
My background is in Reading/Literacy and English/Language Arts.
I am most proud of my skill set in education which has allowed me to do what I love in the health and fitness industry, teaching and inspiring others to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
If anyone wishes to collaborate or support me, they can contact me via email or by phone.
Pricing:
- $600.00-90 day Weight Loss Coaching Program
- Standing 15% Discount for Educators
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ymichellehealthfit.wixsite.com/y-michelle-health-1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y_michelle_healthfitness/
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