Success Stories

An Investment in Yourself

“Working with Mary has been one of the best investments I've made for myself. During a year of big life changes, personal health issues, and my son's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, I was struggling to manage the chaos. Mary's coaching helped me to make huge shifts in all aspects of my life. Through her skilled coaching process, I was able to prioritize the areas where I needed the most support and then create achievable goals in areas that I have historically struggled with consistency and follow through. As a result, I feel more grounded and have a greater capacity to deal with stress. I have been able to create habits and establish routines that have not only greatly impacted my health but how I move through each day. I feel more present for my family, which was my ultimate "why" in doing this work. I would highly recommend working with Mary, she will help you to be the very best version of yourself.”

— Meghan

Feeling Seen, Supported and Truly Heard

“Mary's coaching became more and more valuable as time went by. I came to rely on knowing I'd be seeing her, and using this as my chief motivation. She is a first-rate listener; she made me feel seen, heard, and appreciated for who I am.  Her demeanor is consistently warm, welcoming, non-judgmental, and caring.  She created a safe, supportive environment for me to share about my goals and my life experiences. Mary's listening always included keeping track of what I'd shared in past sessions, and helping me with my own accountability to myself.  Mary has a holistic view of health, one that is very much in sync with my own. I'm so glad our coaching sessions weren't just limited to discussions about diet and exercise! She's obviously a person of great depth, and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with her.  Even though I didn't follow through on every plan I made, I still derived a good deal of benefit from our interactions. Mary has left me with some great pointers regarding keeping goals real and reachable.”

—Maureen M.

Stepping Confidently Into the Next Chapter

“I sought Mary's assistance  with the goal of improving my overall health, as I prepared for retirement. I wanted to have more energy, and better self-care for this next exciting stage. This was quite a big goal, but Mary helped me to carefully assess my vision for myself, and break it into smaller, achievable steps.  With her kind, supportive and knowledgeable support, I was able to achieve those goals, and have seen a noticeable improvement in my health.  More importantly, she helped boost my confidence in myself, and my ability to take charge of my own health.”

— Hope

From Overwhelmed to Empowered

“I started working with Mary after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Since retiring, I had fallen out of my regular routine. I wasn’t exercising and often ate whatever was most convenient. My doctor wanted to put me on medication, but I really didn’t want that. She gave me three months to try improving my numbers on my own. She recommended following a Mediterranean diet, but I quickly became overwhelmed by all the conflicting information online. That’s when I reached out to Mary for help. With my first grandchild on the way, I was motivated to be healthy again. Every week, I made one small change that added up over time. My meals became balanced (they had been pretty carb heavy). I added in healthy fats, cut way back on processed foods, and slowly started exercising again. Mary supported me every step of the way. She’s so easy to talk to, and I never felt judged by her. She encouraged and empowered me to make changes that felt doable. I’m so grateful. In just three months, my A1C dropped from 7.2 to 6.1, and my fasting blood sugar went from 144 to 128. My good cholesterol went up, my triglycerides went down, and I lost 10 pounds, which was a bonus. My doctor was pleased. On top of all that, my digestion improved dramatically. This may be TMI, but I became regular again (from twice a week to every day). It’s like my body got a reset. Throughout this process, Mary was there for me and truly listened to me (I’m the type who’s there for everyone else, so I really looked forward to our sessions). Because of her support, I’ve been able to prioritize myself, and avoid being on lifelong medication. I am confident that I’ll reach normal ranges at my six-month follow-up. I highly recommend working with Mary you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

— Jay

A Journey Back to Self

“When I became aware of an opportunity to make some lifestyle changes, by working with a health and wellness coach, it was like I was shown a pathway to restoring confidence and faith in myself, something I didn't even realize had diminished during the past few pandemic years. Mary's coaching style led me to a clear understanding that I was looking for a way to recover the person I had once been and move forward with my life. Mary supported my journey as she demonstrated how I could set goals and work towards attaining overall improvement in my mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. She provided me with several strategies I could use to attain these goals as well as the tools which enabled me to track my progress throughout our coaching sessions. I highly recommend Mary's coaching style, encouraging the client to access their own personal growth potential. She can be a powerful influence to anyone who is looking for a boost in their life and a motivation to move forward on a self improvement journey. I am beyond grateful for her caring, skill, and expertise as a wellness coach.”

— Nanci P.

A Kinder Path Forward

“I reached out to a health and wellness coach to try to make some improvements and lifestyle changes with nutrition. When I spoke with Mary Lawhorn, she made me feel so comfortable, like I had known her my whole life. Her compassion and kindness were features that always came through. I learned how to do things differently with her guidance, and to also be kinder to myself. Mary’s support, in such a warm, friendly and professional manner, makes her a wonderful coach. If you want to make positive changes and become a stronger person, I recommend Mary Lawhorn.”

—G.S.