The More Than Food Collective is open!
Lose 20 pounds in 20 minutes!
Girl, I’m freaking kidding! 👆🏼
If anyone promises that you’ll lose a specific number of pounds in a set amount of time - red flag alert - level HIGH.
Politely…run.
In the opposite direction. As quickly as you can, without making it weird.
(Or make it weird — just get out of there!)
TRUTH IS…
You don’t need to pay anyone to learn how to eat well and lose weight.
You can hit up Dr. Google for any meal plan or diet your heart desires.
You can count calories, eat ‘clean’, and kill it at the gym six days a week.
But, just out of curiosity…how's all of *that* 👆🏼 been working for you?
Are you losing weight?
Do you catch yourself saying things to your kids like, “Sorry, honey, Mom can’t eat that.”?
Are you dreading the wedding invite that’s hanging on your fridge because it means you’ll ‘ruin your diet’ by eating cake if you go?
Are you having any fun at all anytime there’s ‘bad’ food around,
which, let’s be real, is literally every weekend,
holiday, and special occasion?
No?
Good. Because this means you’re normal.
Women like us were raised in a total diet culture. 👎🏼
So you already know what you’re ‘supposed to’ do to lose weight.
The question is: If you know what to do…why isn’t it working?
Well, let me give it to you straight:
#1 — Dieting and restricting foods is unsustainable, and it’s no way to live.
Weighing your food or meticulously tracking every calorie is a total chore (and a major pain in the butt!).
>>> It’s also definitely not the example you want to set for your family.<<<
Not to mention…
#2 — It’s one thing to know that you should drink more water or add some vegetables to your plate.
But it’s entirely another to figure out why you’re not able to stick with these healthy habits, so you can implement practical solutions that do make them stick.
So, no. I’m not going to promise lightning-fast weight loss. 🙄
Even though I absolutely will help you lose weight, if that’s one of your health goals.
Instead, what I can promise you is this:
TO THE WOMAN WHO HAS TRIED EVERYTHING TO LOSE WEIGHT AND EAT BETTER — DIETS, DOCTORS, ABANDONING ALL HOPE…
I’ll show you how to heal your relationship with food and create realistic habits that leave you feeling your absolute best.
So you can…
Stop dieting, restricting foods, or missing out on social gatherings because you’re scared of getting reckless at the dessert bar.
Finally know what to eat to feel full and energized all day long.
Understand what works for your body to reach your health goals.
Have plenty of energy for everything and everyone in your life.
“Laurie will not judge you or make you feel bad about anything, and she is not going to put you on a diet!
She will help you better manage how you eat while using the foods you enjoy from all food groups, so you can have long-term success and better achieve any health goals you may have. She is awesome!”
— J.B.
The More Than Food Collective is a six-month group coaching program taught by me (Laurie, hi!), a Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Coach who has spent the last decade helping women reach their health & wellness goals.
Inside this program, I will…
✔️ Show you how to fuel your body to feel your best no matter what (crazy-busy!) season of life you’re in.
✔️ Give you real solutions to any obstacles that have prevented you from reaching your health or weight loss goals in the past (so you actually CAN reach them this time!).
✔️ Heal your relationship with food so you can go out to eat with your friends, celebrate your kid’s birthday party, or enjoy a date night at your favorite restaurant without feeling any shame, guilt, or stress about what’s on your plate.
We start January 15th, 2025!
Don’t wait - space is limited to just 10 women!
“Laurie helped me heal my relationship with food.
Working with her has been unlike anything else I’ve tried to lose weight because we looked at my life as a whole unit.
We talked about sleep, stress, kids, and work and how all of these factors affected my well-being.
I feel so empowered now that I know how my body works and why I wasn’t able to feel good or lose weight before!”
— Abby B.
What this isThe More Than Food Collective
A six-month small group coaching program and wellness journey for busy women living in the Midwest who want to understand their nutrition, reach their health goals, and finally feel confident (not stressed out and guilty!) around food.
We start January 15th, 2025!
Don’t wait - space is limited to just 10 women!
Who it’s forThe More Than Food Collective gives you personalized nutrition and wellness coaching alongside the most supportive group of women you’ll ever meet.
Because you’re not the only one who feels like knowing what to eat is the most exhausting and confusing thing ever.
SO many women have the same questions and are going through the same challenges as you are right now when it comes to their health and nutrition.
This group is led by an experienced Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Coach (Hi, that’s me!). But I won’t be the only one in your corner.
You’ll have the support of all the other women in our group at your back. We’re all here for you; We’re all doing this WITH you.
Your questions, lifestyle, and struggles are all welcome here with open arms — because we get it.
This program IS for you if…
You’re a busy woman who has tried every diet or health fad under the sun. But, spoiler alert, they didn’t work. We’re not interested in influencer health trends. This is nutrition coaching for real women with real lives.
You would rather clean your kitchen with a Q-tip than go on another diet or count another calorie. #SoOverIt
You want to truly understand YOUR nutrition and what works for your body.
You want a whole-health approach that takes into account sleep, stress, mindset, nutrition, and movement when it comes to your goals.
You know that what you’re doing now to lose weight and feel your best isn’t working, and you’re ready to try something new to *finally* get a handle on your personal health. Because (in case no one’s told you lately) you are SO worth it.
This program IS NOT for you if…
You want a quick weight-loss fix. Sorry but not sorry. Anyone can lose weight fast by going on the latest “super diet.” But, it won’t last, and it’s not a sustainable way to feel your best long-term.
You want me to tell you exactly what to eat at every single meal. Girrrrl. How about you tell ME what you like to eat, and then I help YOU come up with the most nutritionally dense options for you and your lifestyle? So you can reach your goals without having to force yourself to snack on kale chips. Take that, strict meal plans 😜.
You’re not interested in going all-in to finally understand your nutrition or wellness. This program will show you what works for you and your body – it’s not about following trends; it’s about knowing yourself and the nutrition and habits that will make you feel incredible for the rest of your life.
My approach
If you have to sacrifice your life for your diet — you’re on the wrong plan.
In this program, I give you the balance between living your life and reaching your health goals.
I won’t ask you to give up certain foods or sacrifice experiences with your loved ones in the name of being “healthy.”
Instead, I’ll get to know you and what matters to you most and create a personalized nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle so you can reach your goals AND…
…still have pizza with your kiddos once a week…or margaritas with your bestie on Friday night…or BOTH!
Things you’ll never hear me say as your personal Nutrition Coach:
❌ “Never miss a Monday!”
Do you know what happens if you miss a Monday at the gym?
Absolutely nothing. You just go on Tuesday. The sky does not fall 🙃.
In The More Than Food Collective, we’ll make workouts separate from your weight loss.
I’ll say that again: Workouts are separate from your weight loss. I’ll show you how to exercise to feel confident and strong in your body.
Just imagine how good it will feel to not ‘have to’ exercise to make up for going out to eat or having pumpkin pie for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning.
Working out will be something you do for energy, cardiovascular health, and confidence — not to ‘burn calories.’
❌ “Don’t eat that, it’s bad for you.”
There are no good or bad foods. Some foods have more nutritional value than others, sure, but it’s all just food.
Labeling certain foods as good or bad puts them on a pedestal. “Oh my gosh, I wish I could have those chips, but they’re SO bad for me!” I mean, chips are great, but do they really deserve *that* kind of power over your thoughts? No. No, they do not.
I’ll find out what foods you like, and together, we’ll come up with a nutrition plan that makes sense for your life and what you enjoy eating.
We won’t remove any foods from your diet, but we will
add more nutritionally dense ones to your plate so you can enjoy
the foods you love and still feel your best.
For example, we won’t remove pasta from your diet, but we might chat about adding a protein and a veggie with it.
❌ “Wing it and eat what your body is asking for.”
Girl, winging it is for that dentist appointment you forgot to add to your calendar, not your wellness goals.
It is the Wild West out here. You can’t go in blind and eat the first thing you grab out of the fridge at mealtimes and expect to feel your best and get results. We’re going to meal plan—loosely.
This is not overly strict, bring-your-own-tupperware-to-the-restaurant kind of planning.
We’ll create a nutrition plan that allows you to enjoy your life
and the people in it while still fueling your body with what it needs to feel amazing and reach your health goals.
❌ “You just have to make this your priority!”
If your goal is to drink more water, and you come to me and say, “I just can’t drink more water!” My advice is NOT going to be, “Well, make it a priority.”
Because – gee, thanks, that was suuuper helpful!
Instead, if you’re not reaching your water intake goal, I’m going to dig deep with you to figure out why.
Are you forgetting to fill your water? Can you set an alarm on your phone to remind you? Can you text a water accountability buddy throughout the day?
I’ll help you solve the root cause of what’s stopping you from reaching
your health goals and give you real solutions, so you start to see that
you actually can do this.
(Because, news flash, you totally CAN!)
❌ “You can eat that on your cheat day.”
Cheat days are for diets. This is not a diet – it’s a lifestyle that makes sense for you.
The biggest win you’ll get in this program is knowing how to fuel your body in any scenario.
Because eating salads 3x a day, deciding heck with it, and binging everything you please on your Saturday ‘cheat day’ is not getting you results.
Sound familiar?
Instead of cheat days versus ‘good’ days, I’ll help you heal your
relationship with food so you can feel zero guilt or shame and your
absolute best on all the days.
“Laurie helped me understand my nutrition and incorporate healthy habits that actually make sense for my daily life.”
— Tina H.
What’s included-
I'll be here every day in this program to give you all the knowledge, support, tools, and accountability you need to reach your health and wellness goals.
I won’t make you fit into some ‘one-size-fits-all’ nutrition plan box.
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Every week we’ll meet as a small group (10 women or less) via Zoom to workshop anything you’re going through.
Bring your challenges, the habits you’re finding difficult to stick with, and your questions. I’m here to problem-solve with you and give you actual steps to implement going forward.
This part of the program is GOLD. Instead of just giving you more information, we meet to work through what’s on your mind right now, making this personalized nutrition coaching inside an incredible group of like-minded women who are doing this with you!
Because, guess what? You are not alone. You are not the only one who has these thoughts and deals with these struggles. The advantage of a group program is that you have a community of women supporting women, and they’ll be by you, cheering for you, every step of the way. -
Get all the information you need to achieve your specific health goals, receive support on anything you’re working toward, and gain a deep understanding of your nutrition and how your body works.
These self-paced, pre-recorded trainings cover everything you’ve been wishing you knew about nutrition, sleep, mindset, movement, stress, consistency, and living a healthier lifestyle.
Along with lifetime access to all of the trainings, you’ll also get an interactive workbook and helpful resources to support your journey. You can revisit everything at your own pace, whenever you need a refresher. -
Between calls, you can ask me your questions anytime in Slack. I’ll also share recipes, meal plan ideas, inspiration, tools, and other resources with you every week.
This means you’ll get unlimited support between calls—you can even leave me a voice memo with any questions or thoughts!
Here’s everything you get
when you join
The More Than Food Collective
All coaching calls will be on Zoom and are tentatively scheduled for Wednesdays at noon CST.*
*FYI, we have the flexibility to change this if another time works best for the group.
All coaching calls will also be recorded on a private podcast (just for you!), so you can easily catch the replay if you miss a session.
You can also get Slack coaching any time outside of our regular meetings.
“Laurie helped me heal my relationship with food, and that’s worth more than words can express.
She taught me a lifestyle approach and restructured my thinking on how to approach food.”
— Heather G.
Why this worksThe More Than Food Collective gives you personalized Nutrition Coaching while guiding you through a proven process.
In this program, we dive into the five ‘pillars’ of your health — sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, and mindset —because all of these things matter and contribute to your success in reaching your health goals.
With these pillars in mind, we’ll work through the following 4-step framework:
01 - Discover
First, we’ll discover and become aware of what is or isn’t working for you in reaching your health goals.
02 - Adjust
Next, we’ll adjust your nutrition and lifestyle habits so you can start feeling your best (and reaching those goals!).
03 - Practice
Now that you know how to reach your goals, it’s time to practice your new nutrition and lifestyle habits, so you can adapt them to any season of life. As your coach, I’ll be here to help you make adjustments along the way and overcome any obstacles that may come up.
04 - Sustain
Last, I’ll make sure you’re equipped with all the tools and strategies you need to maintain your progress long-term. I'll help you feel completely confident in your ability to continue your new lifestyle on your own, so you can keep achieving and sustaining your health and wellness goals.
Fact 👉🏼 Sometimes, you will fall off your new nutrition plan and habits — but that’s okay!
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent.
I’ll give you the tools to always know what to do to reach your goals no matter what life throws your way.
The enrollment processHow to join the
More Than Food Collective
#1 - First, fill out this quick application form so I can better get to know you and your goals.
#2 - We’ll set up a time to meet via Zoom to chat through this program and any questions you have before signing up.
#3 – You’ll select the payment plan that works best for you, and we’ll celebrate this huge step you just took in making your health a priority for you!
#4 – I’ll get you set up with everything you need, and the program officially starts on August 5.
The investmentYou’ve got options!
Choose the payment plan that works best for you, and you’re in.
Pay in full
One-time installment of $2550
Payment plan!
Six monthly installments of $425
*I’m unable to accept insurance, however, I can accept HSA/FSA as payment if that’s something you wish to use.
Why work with meYep - this investment is a *smidge* higher than that Weight Watchers membership or Keto meal plan you found on Pinterest last night.
Here’s why:
When you join The More Than Food Collective,
you won’t have to worry about food ever again– that’s my job.
You won’t have to find meal plans, beat yourself up about not sticking with a plan, count calories, weigh your food, or worry about whether you’re doing the right things to reach your health goals and set yourself up for weight loss.
I’ll worry about it all for you.
Show up to our calls, trust the process, follow the steps I give you, and ask the questions. You will see results.
You do the things we’re working on, I’ll worry about what you should do,
troubleshooting, finding solutions, and overcoming anything that gets in your way.
When you join, you won’t have to dedicate any more of your time or brain space to figuring out your health, nutrition, or weight loss goals on your own.
I’ve got you. You just have to be here and follow the steps. I’ll handle the rest.
Again, that’s my job, and, have I mentioned how much I freakin’ love my job (and helping you achieve massive, lifelong health and wellness WINS!)?
“Join! It will be money well spent. It will be one of the best things you ever do.”
— Micah P.
How this program is differentThis is not just about
weight loss.
This is about healing your relationship with food
— for real.
I’m not just giving you a ‘plan’ and wishing you good luck as you follow it on your own.
I am here with you, in the trenches, every day, solving the real-life obstacles that normally prevent you from achieving your health and weight loss goals.
I’ll give you real solutions that work for your life.
I’ll show you how to fuel your body, so you feel your best – without dieting.
This program is $425 per month or $14/day. I know, I know. It’s still an investment, but hear me out:
In the More Than Food Collective, you get daily access to your very own Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach, plus a personalized health and nutrition plan.
This is not another trend or diet that you blindly follow in hopes that it will be ‘the one’ that works.
This is me working with you closely to find what will work for you and helping you overcome any obstacles that come up in the process.
This is long-term health & wellness that breaks the generational cycle of diet culture in your family &
gives you an understanding of
your nutrition that goes way beyond counting calories, burning calories, and fearing calories!
So you can share this knowledge and pass it on to your family.
See what I mean when I say breaking generations of diet culture? It starts with you, and you absolutely can do this.
Oh, and by the way: You are 100% worth the $14/day that it takes.
So, SO worth it.
“Laurie helped me identify ways to make healthier choices without giving up foods I loved.
We took things one meal at a time and practiced doing my best at each meal, learning, not beating myself up, and going forward!
She gives you practical, common sense advice on reaching your health goals and fueling your body well.”
— Sarah S.
FAQsHave a few questions before joining?
I’d love to help you out!
If you have any questions about this program and whether it’s the right fit for you,
the best thing you can do is
click HERE to fill out an application to join.
When you apply, you’ll book a 1:1 call with me to chat about anything that’s on your mind before signing up. This way, you can feel confident that I’m the right coach and that this is the right program for you.
In the meantime, you might find the answers you’re looking for in these Frequently Asked Questions.
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The More Than Food Collective is a six-month small group coaching program and wellness journey for women who want to understand their nutrition, reach their health goals, and finally feel confident (not stressed out and guilty!) around food.
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This program is for the busy woman living in the Midwest who has tried everything to lose weight and heal her relationship with food and is looking for a plan and solutions that actually make sense for her.
You’ll probably fit in around here if you can relate to putting everyone and everything before yourself, and you are READY to focus on you and your health (finally!!).
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You will heal your relationship with food, feel your absolute best, and have healthy habits that you can actually stick with that set you up for lifelong wellness & weight loss (if weight loss is one of your goals).
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Even if you don’t lose weight, you will walk away with so much from this program.
You will heal your relationship with food. You will have healthy habits that actually make sense for your life. You’ll understand your nutrition and know what to do to feel your absolute best.
You’ll break generations of diet culture and give your family a better way forward (one that doesn’t involve counting calories or feeling guilty about what you eat).
I can’t promise you’ll lose weight. No one can predict how your individual body will respond to any program.
But, what I can promise is that I’ll show you all the things you need to do to support your body to achieve your weight loss goals. I’ll support you every step of the way. I’ll help you solve any challenges that come up with real, practical solutions.
This program is about so much more than weight loss. It is about long-term health and wellness for you and your family.
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I take a comprehensive view of your health. We’re not just looking at diet and exercise. We take into account you as a whole person and how your sleep, stress, mindset, nutrition, and movement all affect your health goals.
This is not about fast weight loss. (Because that’s just not sustainable, and what’s the point of losing weight if you can’t keep it off?). This is about healing your relationship with food and creating realistic habits that set you up for long-term success.
I’m also not just someone who lost weight and now teaches others how to do it ‘my’ way. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach who has spent the last decade helping hundreds of women reach their health goals using an evidence-based approach and practices – not the latest social trends or diet fads.
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You can join for a one-time payment of $2550 or for six monthly payments of $425.
I'm unable to accept insurance, however, I can accept HSA/FSA as payment if that is something you wish to use.
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That depends!
If you have an autoimmune disease or food allergies, let me know on your application when you book a call to learn more and enroll, or send me an email.
I want to ensure you join the program that’s right for your needs.
The best way for me to do that is to chat with you so I can really understand where you’re at and what goals you’re hoping to achieve.
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We’re going to make sure this is the right program for you by hopping on a call before you officially enroll. Click HERE to book this call.
On this call, you can ask me any questions you have before joining and get all the details you need to join with total confidence. iption
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If you start to fall off track with the program or your new nutrition/healthy habits plan, that’s totally okay! And that’s why I’m here.
I’ll work with you to figure out what’s not working and why, and I’ll give you solutions to feel confident in whatever phase of this journey you’re in.
No beating yourself up. No perfection required. This is comprehensive health and Nutrition Coaching for real women with real lives.
We’re about consistency (not perfection), and consistency means continuing to try – especially when things aren’t perfect.
This is why the program is six months long, so we can practice your new lifestyle in the busy, messy (real-life) seasons we all go through.
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You’ll have daily access to me in Slack (Monday – Friday) for any questions or support you need in this program! We’ll also meet every week on Wednesdays at noon CST via Zoom for either a live training or coaching call. I’m with you, girl!
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I am so glad you asked this question.
So many women I work with have that same exact fear.
I promise you this is different. This isn’t a diet that you’re going to succeed or fail. This is truly a lifestyle that you’re going to learn, and we’re going to adjust it to fit you and your goals. You can't fail life, and you can’t fail eating.
There are ALWAYS going to be days that go better and days that aren’t as great.
That’s part of life, and I want to teach you how to understand and be okay with that.
I can’t promise you’ll lose weight, nobody can. Nobody can predict how a body is going to respond. But I CAN promise I’ll teach you all the things you need to do to SUPPORT your body to help achieve those weight loss goals.
I promise you, this isn’t something you can fail.
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I recommend setting aside one hour each week for our live calls. If you can’t make it, the replays are available, but there is so much to be gained from showing up live and talking your questions through with me and learning from what the other women in this group are asking and sharing.
You are already living your life, and the tools and knowledge I give you are designed to fit into your life – not add more to your busy schedule.
In addition to the live calls, there are self-paced trainings ranging from 10-30 minutes each that you can work through on your own time. There’s also an interactive workbook designed to help give you clarity and guidance along the way. It’s not homework and not required, but it’s an additional resource to support you throughout the program.
When you join, you’ll notice how this program actually saves you so much time because you’re no longer spending your time and energy stressing about food, thinking about food, or planning your meals perfectly.
I’m helping you understand your nutrition and the healthy habits that make the most sense for you – the stress and time commitment of doing this alone is no longer on your shoulders.
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In this program, you get personalized Nutrition Coaching alongside an incredible group of like-minded women who are doing this with you!
Because, guess what? You are not alone.
You are not the only one who has the struggles you’re going through right now around health and nutrition.
The advantage of a group program is that you have this uplifting community of women supporting women, and they’ll be by you, cheering for you, every step of the way.
You’ll learn so much about yourself from the other women in this group. You’ll see how the challenges you’re going through are shared, and we’ll be in your corner no matter what you go through.
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Such a great question!
The More Than Food Collective is very similar to my 1:1 nutrition and health coaching. The biggest difference is you get the 1:1 support and the community of women who are doing this with you plus a smaller investment financially.
But, if you …
Want more 1:1 time and touch-points dedicated to your health journey
Feel more comfortable in a 1:1 setting versus a group
Are local to me and want to meet in person instead of virtually …
Then working with me 1:1 might be the best option for you.
If you’re debating between The More Than Food Collective and working with me 1:1, book a call, and I’ll help point you in the right direction to reach your goals and get the coaching you need.
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Absolutely!!
This program is about so much more than weight loss.
When you join, you will understand how to fuel your body to feel best, heal your relationship with food, regain the energy you need to do everything you want to do with your life, and lose the guilt, fear, shame, and confusion you feel around food and exercise.
My approach is that it is okay to love your body exactly how it is, AND it is okay to want to change your body too! Neither is right or wrong. I support and welcome your goals whether or not they include weight loss.
“Laurie actually listens when you tell her something is or isn’t working for you – and then she’ll help you create a plan that does work!”
— Heather L.
About me
IN CASE WE HAVEN’T MET, HI! I’M LAURIE!
I help busy women from the Midwest reach their health goals without dieting or giving up the foods they love.
A total obsession with exercise and eating perfectly.
Stressing about food all the freakin’ time.
Not liking parts of my body.
Feeling worried – constantly – about gaining weight.
Always stressing about what I’m going to eat.
Having kids and wondering why I can’t keep up with the workouts or meal plans like ‘everyone’ else on social media.
Yeah, all of the above is part of my story, and I can SO relate to what you’re going through right now.
And here’s what I know for a fact:
I’ve come out the other side, so have hundreds of my clients, and so can YOU.
While I do have an approach and different phases in this wellness journey that I guide you through, so we’re not just flying by the seat of our pants …
Working with me will be unlike anything you’ve tried in the past to reach your health goals because *instead* of taking you through a one-size-fits-all curriculum,
I look at what you’re struggling with and what you want to achieve,
and that’s what we dive into.
I am HERE to take all the guesswork out of understanding your nutrition and reaching your health goals.
So you can follow the steps, get the support you need when the steps aren’t working, let ME handle the rest … and start finally doing the right things to support your body in feeling amazing and losing weight (if that’s one of your goals).
I can’t wait to work with you!
“My biggest win is realizing that you do not have to starve yourself to reach your goals!
Laurie showed me how to adjust my habits based on my lifestyle.
This has made it possible for me to lose the afternoon sugar cravings, understand how to pair foods to feel my best, and feel energized throughout my day.”
— Toni E.
Girrrl, don’t ‘wait for things to slow down’ before doing this for you!
Let’s create a healthy lifestyle that works for where you’re at NOW – instead of waiting for some imaginary ‘less hectic’ time in your life.
(Which, let's be honest, isn’t happening anytime soon!).
Let’s get a handle on your nutrition and habits today, so you never have to show up to another birthday, tailgating party, holiday, or dinner with friends ever again while worrying about gaining weight or losing control around food.
You deserve to (and absolutely CAN!) feel your best in this season of life.
When you join the More Than Food Collective,
I’ll get to know you, your lifestyle,
and what you love to eat.
And then …
I’ll show you how to set your body up for sustainable weight loss in a realistic & balanced way without restricting foods or dieting.
So you have plenty of energy for everything you want to do and zero guilt or stress around food.