What Others Are Saying
Here are examples of what others are saying about Kristy Russ Health Coaching. Thank you for your feedback!
“I feel fantastic. I’ve lost 40+ lbs, my energy is up, and the arthritis in my joints has cleared up.
Food tastes better and I actually love going to the gym now….
Her program really is simple and sustainable!
You owe it to yourself to talk to Kristy”
Shauna M.
“Before joining Kristy’s one-on-one coaching program, I was extremely over weight, my knees and legs hurt and I could not walk very far. I was a couch potato, lacked energy and would nap for 2 – 3 hours every afternoon. I also got indigestion a fair amount and in general just didn’t feel great.
I admit that I was concerned about how much effort was going to be involved in the program and I didn’t want to spend more money on yet another program that doesn’t work.
Thank goodness I didn’t listen to those fears. I am now losing weight at a consistent pace – slow and steady. My indigestion is gone and my energy level has increased dramatically.
I just feel great overall and can go for walks and enjoy them. Eating healthy is easy to do and I can still eat out and don’t feel hungry or deprived. I am also not napping like I was before. Plus I don’t pop pain pills 3 – 4 times a day.
The whole concept of changing my lifestyle and not going on a diet has made such a difference this time. I have been down this road many times before, but it always was a starvation and depravation diet. This new lifestyle has shown me the way I can live my life in a healthy way and most importantly a sustainable way. I have discovered foods and ways to cook foods that I never would have tried before.
It really has been a life-changing experience.”
Terry S.
"At the time I started Kristy's program in January 2011, I was struggling to stay a size 16. Up until then I knew I was quite overweight but was too scared to weigh myself until I was prepared to do something about it. I had always considered myself to be relatively active and in good shape but because of some food addictions and other things I was unaware of, I just couldn't get rid of the extra pounds.
I am now 41 pounds lighter and am wearing size 6 pants and even tops that are a size small.
My Coles Notes version of the program would be:
Deciding to start the program was the biggest hurdle I had to overcome. Once the decision was made, it was smooth sailing. There is nothing "diet-like" about the program; I never went hungry or felt like I was missing out. It is a lifestyle that I have adopted with ease. I feel great, am often told I look great and it was the easiest improvement to my health that I have ever made. I have lost 41 lbs, 5 dress sizes and no doubt added years to my life!”
Colleen H.
“Before joining Kristy’s program, I was addicted to sugar and eating uncontrollably (even getting up to eat in the middle of the night), I had so much pain in my knees, I was having difficulty sleeping and I seemed to be forgetting things alot.
Kristy helped me overcome both the physical and mental blocks that were keeping me feeling terrible. I no longer have cravings (and definitely don’t eat in the middle of the night anymore), my aches and pains are totally gone, I sleep better, I’m off several of my meds and I’ve lost close to 50 lbs and it’s still coming off.
I feel so much better- it’s like night and day. It’s easier to move, I have a lot more energy (no more dragging myself out of bed), and my thinking is clearer. I feel more in control now, and the best part is, this is finally something that I can easily continue, so I’ll never go back to my old ways!”
Anna K.
“Before I started Kristy’s program, I didn't feel well almost all of the time. I was always tired, always hungry, gassy, bloated, had diarrhea or was constipated, my skin looked awful and I was just feeling and looking OLD!
I love bread and carbs so I was very anxious and afraid that it would be so hard that I would fail. I had been trying everything to feel better and lose some weight, so I needed success not another failure.
I feel sooooo good! I have had NO!!!! stomach issues and I have already lost 17 lbs of the 30 that I had gained. My skin is so beautiful again- I have people coming up to me and asking have I been away, have I lost weight, what have I been doing because I look awesome. It's really nice to hear. As well, my head is clear- I didn't realize that the side effect of eating things that my body couldn't digest was a constant tired fog in my brain.
I have felt old and unattractive for years, but I feel so much better now. I have learned how to eat properly for my body and make better choices. I am full, not hungry at all, and eating right!”
Barb T.
“I am sleeping again! It feels so great. No more tossing and turning and getting up to cool down. Even if that was the only improvement I’d be happy, but the weight loss is amazing too. In 2 weeks, I am down 10.5 lbs already.
People are starting to notice that I look and seem much calmer than I was. I definitely feel more relaxed.
Thank you so much Kristy. It’s so nice to have somebody who cares in my corner. I went to my doctor and he just prescribed me antidepressants- he didn’t look any further into it or offer to do lab tests like you did.
I’ve been through 4 ½ years of hell, so this feels amazing. I didn’t think it was ever going to happen, but now I can see an end.
I am just so looking forward to getting my life back!”
Sandi R.
"For the past 7 years I have been dealing with an autoimmune disorder. I was tired of taking prednisone and methotrexate and wanted to get my health back. So I decided to invest in myself. What good was the money if I wasn’t healthy and enjoying life?
From the day I started, I had confidence in the program. It was motivating to have someone as knowledgeable as Kristy to have your back. I am thrilled with the results! I wanted to feel healthy again and now I feel better than I felt 20 years ago. I have had no flare-ups of the auto-immune disorder in months. I have lost 40 lbs and 20 inches and just feel like a new healthy younger me – PRICELESS.
I am very happy with the value I received and will recommend Kristy to anyone that wants to change their life for the better.
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU, KRISTY!! For giving me my health and life back.
Seriously, I feel better than I did at 40."
Kathleen R.
“I am just so excited to be sleeping again! I basically doubled my sleep- I went from maybe 4 hours a night to 8. I wake up feeling so energized and I have lots of energy again to do all the things I want to do.
And the pain in my joints is already much less! I didn’t realize how much not sleeping was affecting me- and I know I’m getting good, deep sleeps because I’m dreaming again. I haven’t dreamed in over 4 years.”
Sheryl T.
“Kristy, this was one of the most worthwhile ways I’ve spent my money!
I don't know if the program is that easy, but I can't see myself dropping this plan. I am already 15 lb down, which is half my goal! The scale has not stopped at this number for over 10 years!
But most of all, I feel more energetic. I have so much less bloating or gas and my mood has improved. I feel like doing stuff... Even chores!
Thanks again for not giving up on me.”
Elaine R.
"I have never been able to stick with programs that require you to measure or weigh food. Too complicated and it takes the joy out of eating.
I'm loving the results I'm getting and I can't believe how much energy I have now!"
Wendy M.
“Before joining Kristy’s program, I struggled for years to find a diet that worked for me.
Upon turning 40 I started suffering from many different symptoms almost overnight, most notably painful digestion issues. Over these years I went to five different specialists and this led to many invasive medical tests (all came back negative) and prescriptions that never worked. I even tried a naturopath! I felt defeated and it was taking its toll on my mental health. I eagerly searched the internet for anything to help me and of course I found my symptoms linked to everything. To make things more tolerable I cut out gluten, dairy, eggs, and red meat from my diet and lived like this for 3 years.
Over time this diet started to not work, and the pain started coming back. I clearly recall phoning Kristy one day at the pharmacy and asking her the maximum number of TUMS I could take in a day. She casually mentioned to me, “you know I help fix gut issues”. My first thought was that no one can fix my gut, but I was in such poor shape I listened. She explained to me what functional medicine was and how she applies this to her program. Trust me I am the most skeptical person you will ever meet. I honestly did not have a lot of hope for her program. My biggest concern was what if I waste more time and money only to not succeed.
The next step I will call a journey because that is what it felt like. The first month Kristy taught me how to eat. I know this sounds odd, but I was not eating right, even though I was a poster child for healthy eating. Then she taught me how to listen to my body and understand when my body did not tolerate food well. Over the next few months, we slowly introduced food and yes, I did have some setbacks, but she was there to listen and offer different suggestions.
As we closed in on six months, I was still a mystery, but then one day she pieced together everything. Wow, wow, wow, Kristy solved it! What she figured out was something my doctors missed because they were focusing on individual symptoms and not putting them all together. I have found a diet that works for me and in my case a medication as well. Without Kristy’s help I guarantee this would not have been discovered. Now I’m on the road to recovery. I know it will take time but I have all the tools to help me.
I would highly recommend this program to anyone. Aside from finding out what was wrong with me, I left with lots of valuable information that I can use. I know how to listen to my body, and I know how to get back to the basics when my gut is “not happy”. Best of all I was able to bring back dairy, red meat, and eggs. Gluten is still a no go for me, but that is okay because the world has become very gluten aware and this is easy to manage. She has given me the freedom to go on vacations and not panic about where I can eat and what I can eat.
She has given me back so much and I am so thankful for all her help.”
Jennifer C.
“I was totally overwhelmed by perimenopause and everything that went with it. I was so tired of being hot, nasty, sweaty, stinky, and just gross. I was at my wit's end, and knew that I could not go on.
Finally! Someone who worked with my body, not with pills. Kristy took the time to find out exactly what I needed and I can't thank her enough. I have my life back! My doctor had given me vague dietary advice over the years, but it wasn't helpful.
I was so ready to have someone genuinely help me! I have totally changed how and what I eat, and don't plan on sliding back into the old habits. I love the way I feel, and I'm down just over ten pounds already. The weight loss is wonderful, but it's not the most important aspect.
I now know what was wrong with my body, and I'm active in getting my health back on track,
Sandy R.
"My weight kept creeping up and I knew I should do something about it, but with my busy schedule, I just didn't have time for a "diet" that I knew wasn't going to work. Kristy's program seemed like the permanent solution I was looking for.
The thing that keeps surprising me the most is how easy this is going for me. From day one I have not craved any of my old addictions (Coke, breads, pasta).
I lost almost 70 pounds in 6 months and I wasn't even able to commit to a regular exercise program. I can only imagine how much I will lose when I can fit that into my schedule.
I highly recommend this program."
Stephen H.
“Thank you Kristy for what you’ve given me. I've got to say, working with you last year was the best decision I have ever made and has certainly changed my life and health around.
I have been feeling great and could not have asked for anything more on my wedding day. I definitely owe this to you.”
Andy A.
"I started losing weight immediately with the program & noticed that my health conditions were improving. The pain & stiffness in my joints is much improved and my high blood pressure numbers lowered. I have experienced swelling in my legs & feet & was thrilled to see this disappear.
I have learned a lot from Kristy and now understand that you need to eat to lose weight. After "dieting & starving" my whole life in a "yo-yo" scenario, I am so grateful for her program that is highly effective, tops in nutritional recommendations & has amazing support in place!"
Ann K.
"I have had rheumatoid arthritis for a long time. I was getting methotrexate injections for many years to control the progression of the disease but they were starting to cause problems and making me feel terrible. Plus, I was really worried about the long-term side effects of the injections (of which there are many). So I stopped them.
Within a couple of months, I was so crippled with pain and inflammation in all of my joints that I couldn't even leave my house. I had lost all hope because nothing helped and I had spiralled into depression at the thought that this was what the rest of my life would be like.
I was very skeptical that Kristy's recommendations would help me, but I had nothing to lose and I was desperate. Within 2 months of applying the changes that she recommended, I was back to my old self!
I can't thank her enough for literally giving me my life back and I tell all of my friends to follow her advice."
Barb L.
"I highly recommend Kristy's program. I loved eating as much as I want and not having to count calories! I never felt hungry!
I've never felt so good about my body before. I lost 17 lbs and 4 pant sizes. Now that I'm 5 months pregnant with my first baby I feel so good about how I look and feel and still weigh less than my 'pre-program weight."
Juleene K.
"I’ve been up and down with my weight more than I want to admit and knew I had to do something that would make me want to change my habits. I was getting tired of being tired (!), not sleeping well, and generally feeling old!
Other programs either have too many restrictions or not enough. Without knowing much about your program before joining, it sounded like something I could follow and adapt to, which it is!
Thanks so much for keeping in touch with me and starting the High Five program! In only a few weeks, I’m seeing results in my weight loss and have gained energy, which is the way it should be!”
Kathy O.
"I have so much more energy and willingness to participate in activities than I did before. I can play a full game of basketball without subbing out if we are short of players. One comment I overheard recently from an opposing team's player as she was subbing out was "watch out because she is really quick!" I didn't think I'd ever hear that in reference to me!
This past year we've taken two vacations - I was able to wear a bathing suit on the beach and not feel like everyone was looking at me and making some derogatory comment. It is very possible to continue with the program while on vacation (with a few allowances so you don't completely deprive yourself!)
Also, we were given vital information in moderate doses so we weren't overwhelmed.”
Colleen H.
“The ‘middle age spread’ had caught up to me and I was watching my waistline get bigger every year.
I followed Kristy’s advice and made just a few simple changes. In only 4 weeks, I have already lost 16 lbs! I am feeling great and can’t wait to see how far this goes.
Wayne L.
"I had an amazing experience with Kristy's program. I eliminated my sugar cravings and lost 20 lbs by making the simple changes she gave me.
I have more energy and I feel great. I love the smaller sized clothes that I fit into and all the compliments I get from family and friends who notice the difference."
Heidi G.
"Kristy, I am so happy to tell you how great I feel. Please share my story so others might also be helped.
I had a hip replacement several years ago because of damage from many years of sports injuries. After the surgery, about 4 times a year, I would get severe cellulitis around the new joint- cellulitis is a very painful and quick-spreading infection that would debilitate me for a few days until the antibiotics kicked in. After applying the strategies you recommended, I have only gotten 2 cases of cellulitis (over a 7 year period). Both times were during periods of high stress in my life, so I'm sure that's why. I'm happy to say it wasn't nearly as bad and didn't last as long as it used to though.
Here's the really amazing part: my other hip also needed replacement, but the surgeon wanted me to fully recover from the first surgery and also wanted to wait until it was absolutely necessary. I had been following your advice for about a year by the time I went back for my follow-up appointment and it was discovered that I no longer needed the replacement. My joint was actually rebuilding itself! My surgeon was absolutely flabbergasted- he had never seen that before and he sent me to several other specialists to see how that could have possibly happened. The only explanation they could come up with was the changes I had made.
I feel better than I have in at least 20 years and I owe it all to you. I can't thank you enough for helping me get my life back."
Gary M.
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