I'm Barb (Chapman) Schutz and here is my weight journey that led me to becoming a ISSA Nutritionist and Weight Management Specialist.
For most of my adult life I was slightly overweight. Nothing drastic, but about 40 lbs more than I should be. I tried many fad diets over the years, and some worked but the weight came back quickly. I soon realized that fad diets don't work. I decided to go back to the basics of eat and eating habits...and it worked. I lost 40lbs in 2020 and have kept it off with sensible eating that focusses on the basics of nutrition and healthy habits and learning to navigate food in my world - not just at home, but at restaurants, at the grocery store, family gatherings and so much more. I decided to give back and share my knowledge, but felt I also needed some formal training so I received my Lifestyle and Weight Management certification in 2022 and completed my ISSA Nutritionist certification in January of 2023.
Now I look forward to help others find the same success with nutrition coaching that not only focusses on what we eat, but where we eat and how to navigate the food world around us.