Compassionate and Empowering Coaching by Kim Scheid Kim Scheid is an exceptional coach with a compassionate, empowering, thoughtful, well-informed, balanced, and practical approach to health, wholeness, and healing. Finding her as a coach was exactly what I needed, and it is a testament to her guidance and program as well as to my investment in the process that I have experienced significant shifts in my life, my daily routine and my mindset. And I can say now that this ongoing, lasting change did not drop off after the program "ended." It is amazing to finally be out of the loop of discouragement, disappointment, and drudgery of trying to generate enough willpower and self-discipline. I know myself in a new way now, and how to be my own advocate and coach. When faced with obstacles to my health, I know how to move forward in hope and empowerment. I learned that I am not my own enemy. Now, I am well-equipped and experiencing a freedom that I had never thought possible. I don't just feel good in my clothes - I feel good in my body - and this investment in myself is for the rest of my life. I am finally freed up to focus more on other people without it being at the expense of my own well-being, and that is a gift to my whole family. Kim equips her clients - she isn't about making us dependent on her - she connects us with each other for mutual support and helps us learn to be our own biggest cheerleaders (no small task!)! Kim asks the questions and gives us tools that help us to uncover what we had no idea was there! Thank you, Kim, for believing in me and for challenging me to know that I was worth this! This was a gamechanger!

Fantastic coach with fresh perspectives Kim is a hugely positive force, helping you find the positives that you didn’t even know were there. I’ve learned so much from her about listening to my body’s own cues for eating, and keeping my appetite more level throughout the day. She’s helped me pinpoint digestive issues also, and given me such a different (and helpful) perspective on eating and body wisdom. She is fantastic to work with, and I absolutely recommend her!

Escape Diets I’ve been working with Escape Diets and Kim on “the no diet diet”. She’s helping me see that my old diet “rules” and way of thinking is actually in my way of goals I am setting for myself. A big part of my journey is seeing that I am worth it now in the body I am in now. She’s working with me on seeing that the number on the scale doesn’t determine my success. Kim is kind, patient, realistic, and helps guide you to embodiment now to reach your weight loss goals. It’s not just about the food, Kim is teaching me to see that!

Not just another health coach … When it comes to food, if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Why don’t I have the willpower?” or “I know what to do, why can’t I just follow through and stick with it?”, you’re definitely not alone. I know, I was there. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve shamed myself into feeling guilty for not “eating the way I should”. I was thinking about food and what I “should” or “shouldn’t” be doing with it constantly. This mentality isn’t healthy for anyone. I knew it wasn’t healthy, and was finally ready to do something about it. Not only this, but I also wanted to break free from acid reflux and dependence on anti-anxiety medication. I had been taking a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) daily for the better part of 10 years, and was worried about the long-term effects. I searched Facebook for something like “healthy eating program” or “health coach” and came across Kim’s Facebook group. I joined, but was just a “lurker” for a while. I kept loving what she had to say and jumped on the chance to join an 8 week group program coupled with individual 1 on 1 coaching. Kim helped me to understand that the work to be done wasn’t about food at all. It was more about addressing my fear of failure, perfectionism, self-criticism, and suppression of feelings. She helped me get to the root of underlying feelings and meet them where they were. Through deeply personal conversations with Kim, we decided it was a good idea for me to start seeing a therapist. I am not ashamed to admit this. Right or wrong, I basically “lost” my mother through adandonment when I was 5 years old. Through therapy, I’m learning that part of the reason why I have difficulty experiencing sadness and expressing how I feel is because I’ve been repressing and avoiding these kinds of feelings since I was a little girl. I am thrilled to say that with a bit of experimentation mid-way into the program, I am no longer taking an anti-anxiety medication and have been free of acid reflux without taking a PPI for nearly 6 months! We discovered that I have issues with low stomach acid, gluten sensitivity, and lactose intolerance. I had no idea that those things could contribute to acid reflux! Weaning off of a PPI is not something to be taken lightly, and it’s best to also have discussions with your health care provider. I had tried weaning off a few times before by myself in the past few years, but heartburn would always return. This work is deeply personal, uncomfortable, and not always easy. It won’t happen overnight. It will definitely help you grow by learning to love yourself, embrace your vulnerability, and know when to give yourself grace. I am far from perfect, though, and didn’t always follow the program that way that “I think I should have”. It’s a journey and an investment in yourself. Keep moving forward, you’re worth it!

I Am No Longer a Slave to Food I am finally free from the control of food. What an amazing feeling. With help from Kim Scheid and Cooktrue I am no longer a slave to craving sugar and unhealthy food. Kim has shown me how to recognize the difference between true hunger and a hunger that is for comfort. I have changed my palate to crave healthy food and great exercise. A great combination for health. As a person who has tried every "diet" there is to lose weight and eventually gain it all back, this is life changing. I could not have done this without Kim's guidance and coaching. To change your life in this way, you can't do it alone. A coach that has been where you are, is there to cheer you on, encourage you and is not afraid to tell you the truth is priceless. I could not have done it without her. If you are ready to have a great life free from emotional eating, please talk to Kim. I know you will be glad you did.