11 Pounds Down and Glowing: Sarah's Story

Jul 25, 2025

 

Real Results. Real Confidence. Real Change. 

 When Sarah came to me, she felt completely defeated by sugar cravings, low motivation, and an exhausting cycle of "I'll start Monday." She avoided workouts, felt uncomfortable in her clothes, and didn't know where to begin. Less than two months later, she's down 11 pounds, glowing with confidence, slipping into her old clothes again and feeling stronger and more in control than ever. This is what can happen when you stop trying to change everything at once and instead follow a plan that's realistic, nourishing, and built for real life.

 

 

Today I want to share another powerful transformation...one that reflects just how much is possible when we approach health with structure, compassion, and a focus on progress over perfection. 

Sarah Caruso is a busy lawyer, teacher, a mom of two, and someone who, like so many, had spent years trying to get “back on track,” only to feel stuck in the same cycle: lose a few pounds, gain it back (plus some), feel ashamed, and start again. 

“I felt unmotivated because I didn’t know where to start or how much to change. It was overwhelming. I felt ashamed of the weight I had gained since having kids and really critical of myself anytime I lost some and then put it back on.” 

Summer in particular brought up a lot of anxiety. Pool parties, walks, and beach days became stress points instead of joy. It wasn’t just about appearance, it was about confidence, comfort, and the emotional weight of constantly feeling like she had to choose between self-consciousness or guilt

“I wanted to be a good mom and not let my swimsuit aversion get in the way of summer fun. But neither option—hiding or showing up—felt good. And neither was kind to myself.” 

When Sarah and I started working together, everything changed.
Not overnight but in powerful, steady ways. 

We focused on the Enso Method approach: small, sustainable changes, blood sugar balance, satisfying anti-inflammatory meals, and mindset tools that helped her let go of the all-or-nothing mentality that had tripped her up for years. 

“I used to give up at every setback. But now I know how to keep going. You taught me how to give myself grace and that’s been everything.” 

In just under 2 months, here’s what Sarah accomplished: 

  • Lost 11 pounds 
  • Started fitting into her old clothes again 
  • Felt more energized than she had in years 
  • Felt proud of how she showed up for herself, and for her kids  
  • Noticed her brain fog lift 
  • Didn’t get sick for months, even working around kids daily  
  • Watched her family eat pizza without feeling triggered or deprived (her words: “I was shocked!”) 

“For the first time in a long time, I’m proud of myself. That is HUGE.” 

“I feel like I’ve expanded in all the right ways—my confidence, my ability to make good choices, my motivation to care for myself. And the recipes? Amazing. Clear, doable, and actually delicious.” 

"I'm putting on a dress this weekend for date night instead of hiding in an oversized top!"

Sarah even joked that if someone had told her they gave up chips after working with me, she wouldn’t have believed them. But now? She’s happily crunching on healthful alternatives and hasn’t looked back. 

“I’ve literally put chips on others’ plates and not even wanted a crumb.” 

This is exactly what the Enso Kitchen System is designed for:
Not short-term fixes. But long-term transformation that works with real life and helps you feel better, stronger, and more in control from the inside out. 

Want to start where Sarah did?
The Enso Kitchen System is available now for instant download.
This is the exact system that’s helped thousands of people reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and lose weight—without the overwhelm. Click here to grab it now

I’m currently full for 1:1 private coaching, but if you'd like to be notified when a spot opens up, just email [email protected] and we'll add you to the waitlist.

Also, I’m considering launching a small, intimate group program this fall for those who want more structure, community and my guidance to make these kinds of sustainable, empowering changes. 

If you want to be the first to know when it opens, just reply to this email with the word "sustainable" and I'll make sure you're the first to hear the details.

You don’t need to do this perfectly.
You just need to start with a system and a guide you can trust. 

 

 

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