“The most important thing I think people should know in working with Jaclyn is how non-judgmental she is. She has years of experience eating this way and loads of science/nutrition information, but I found her calm, relaxed and caring attitude just as valuable.

The initial struggle I had was understanding all the options available to animal products. There is a lot of information, recipes and science/nutrition facts out there, which can be overwhelming.

I learned how to swap out animal products and replace them with plant-based options for some of our family's "go to" meals. I felt more confident shopping for and preparing plant-based meals. I also learned how to be aware of processed foods and to check sodium content on anything packaged I was buying. I lost 4 pounds in one month. My palate changed early on (within 10 days or so) to where refined sugar (processed chocolate snacks like M&Ms) no longer tasted very good.

I learned that changing the food you have been eating for the majority of your life is a process. It does take time for the body to adjust and the gut to create the right kind of bacteria. Some benefits are seen early on and others may take some time.

I would definitely recommend Jaclyn's coaching services. For anyone that feels overwhelmed with all the information and good ideas out there and doesn't know how to practically incorporate them consistently into their daily life, she can show you the way!”

—Kelly B. Sonoma, CA

I started my plant-based life change quickly, I had my doubts at first but, I decided to try it for a month. Well, my life changed! 

When I started working with Jaclyn, I was still eating meat, dairy and eggs pretty often! I also did not sleep well, and "bragged" that I could take a nap at a red light because I was always tired. I do walk a lot because I have a dog that needs to get out, but I had no real energy for regular exercise.  

I kept a food journal and talked to Jaclyn regularly about different things to eat. Total surprise to me, I wasn’t ever hungry.  After about three weeks, I felt much more alert during the day.  Jaclyn gave me lots of meal ideas, snack ideas and grocery lists.  I never missed much of anything, there were so many alternatives, even cheese. The adjustment was very natural. Jaclyn was always so supportive and full of knowledge.

As I write this, it’s been five months, I feel so healthy and I’m sleeping really well. My blood tests show my cholesterol is lower and the biggest change is that I am no longer taking daily pre-diabetic injections. A life change?  Yes! Worth the effort? Absolutely! I couldn’t have done it without my coach, she is amazing!

 — Deborah G. (San Francisco, CA)