Welcome to your new weight loss journey and guide to lower your blood sugar and make a healthier version of yourself!
We will not focus on calories. Instead of counting calories or starving yourself. You will learn to use delicious, satisfying foods to encourage your body to enter a natural fat-burning state. You will learn to count carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. Patients that count carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are three times more successful than those that don’t. You will focus on whole fresh foods, small amounts of nutrient-dense carbohydrates (vegetables,) moderate proteins, and healthy fats.
New diet, new attempt, new failure. My history in six words. With my 60th birthday just two months away, I had given up; done with dieting, done with attempts to better my health. At 340 pounds (my heaviest weight), I was resigned to never know good health again. My primary, Emilee Elliott, spent over a year trying to get me to see Kate McElroy. I didn’t want anyone to tell me what I could and couldn’t eat. A lifetime of being told that, as well as body shamed, had made me say “no more — I’ll eat what I want, when I want”. Finally, I agreed to one visit with Kate, believing I wouldn’t have a second visit. I was so wrong.
Kate didn’t try to tell me what I could and couldn’t eat. She presented me with her program, how it functions, and how I was in control of my choices. That was October 26, 2023. I decided to give it a go. I decided in my heart and mind that I would be truthful in my attempt. Kate guided me, not as a dictator but as a cheerleader and a coach.
Now, two years later, I’ve lost 165 pounds. My medications have all but disappeared, and my A1c has gone from 10.6% down to 5.2%. I have learned to cook and bake anything that I want in a healthier way: ice cream, cakes, pizza, cookies and sweets. This is all due to Kate and her right-hand Sharlene.
My journey is far from over. I’m now at a place where I live like I never thought I could, enjoying time with my family and my friends. Enjoying life and having adventures that before weren’t even an option.
Don’t give up, just get real with yourself and allow for one more try. Have faith in yourself and in Kate. You won’t regret the decision. - Jacque B
Over the past few years, my husband Tim and I have both experienced life-changing results under Kate McElroy’s care. I began GLP-1 therapy as part of my diabetes management, and since 2022 I’ve lost nearly 80 pounds. My overall health has improved dramatically, and my diabetes is now fully managed — something that has brought me enormous peace of mind.
Tim started GLP-1 treatment for weight management in 2023 and has now lost a total of 120 pounds. He has always been active, but thanks to the weight loss and Kate’s ongoing guidance, he’s now able to hike farther and more confidently than ever — often tackling 10+ miles almost every weekend, in the beautiful Sierras. He even runs portions of his daily walks with our dog, which is something he’s always wanted to be able to accomplish.
Today, we’re both at a comfortable, healthy maintenance weight. More importantly, we feel stronger, more energetic, and genuinely optimistic about our long-term wellness. Throughout this journey, Kate and Sharlene have been supportive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in our success. The guidance, monitoring, and encouragement we received made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this care has had on our lives. - Cynthia M.
