Today we’d like to introduce you to Tayla Russell.
Hi Tayla, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve known my entire life that I wanted to be a dietitian.
As long as I can remember I would collect these little nutrition handouts I would get at school and I distinctly remember being fascinated with the food guide pyramid in 4th grade.
In fact, it was my mom who pointed out to me that I should be a dietitian because I always cared so much about food and what I was eating.
It wasn’t until I got into college and was studying to become a dietitian that I became more confused than ever about food and nutrition. I had gained the freshmen 15 (well more like freshmen 30) and found myself attempting to lose weight but had no clue how to even get started.
I tried fad diet after fad diet and was constantly over-exercising and restricting myself. I couldn’t figure out why I was studying nutrition and I just couldn’t get a grasp on my own nutrition.
It was then when I discovered flexible dieting and my entire world was flipped upside down. I was no longer starving 24/7. I wasn’t beating myself up over a missed workout. I was able to enjoy all of my favorite foods while still losing weight!
Losing weight was a nice byproduct but the ultimate success in my book was the ability to mend my relationship with food, I no longer had body dysmorphia, and I felt completely in control of my future.
After graduating college I worked in corporate wellness and absolutely loved my time in the corporate world but I knew I wanted to do more personal training. I my corporate job to work at a private gym as a weight loss coach and personal trainer for 3 years. Once Covid hit I was able to move my business entirely online and now my clientele is all over the world!
To think that over 2 decades ago I was collecting nutrition handouts from school to now having helped thousands of men and women lose weight and reclaim their lives. I am incredibly blessed to be doing what I love and what I know I was put on earth to do.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
When I started seeing my clients I had a limited space to a small town in northern Utah. Having the confidence to take my business online and creating content for social media has been the most intimidating part of all. Even though I was a coach for over 5 years before going online I still had major imposter syndrome!
I have quickly learned that most people have similar struggles with weight loss, whether you live in Utah or all the way in Australia!
Being able to broaden my reach has been so rewarding and something I didn’t even know was a possibility for me. I am so glad I didn’t listen to the many people who told me I couldn’t do it.
We’ve been impressed with Dietitian Tayla, LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Dietitian Tayla, LLC is a weight loss consulting business that offers weight loss coaching through 1:1 support and a group coaching program, Flexible Dieting Academy.
We specialize in teaching individuals how to lose weight and keep it off through flexible dieting. Flexible dieting allows you to lose weight without feeling completely miserable or feeling like you just need more willpower. We are able to develop a personalized plan that works for your lifestyle and gets you the results you want to see.
Our customizable approach is really what sets us apart. You are not going to get the same plan as someone else. It is all tailored to your current stage of life, your individual goals, and how aggressive you’d like to be. I work hard to provide an incredibly detailed plan with continued support to help you get the best results possible.
Our 1:1 coaching is a very intimate setting where you get to meet with your coach via zoom every single week with text and audio message support. This is the perfect set up for someone who needs additional support but also encouragement each week. As the weeks progress we are able to tackle challenges together whether it’s lack of motivation, vacations, or just learning how your body is functioning your coach is with you every step of the way.
Our group weight loss coaching program, Flexible Dieting Academy, provides the same level of education, resources, and tools to help you lose weight but it is done in a group program. Having group support from women all with the same goal can be incredibly uplifting and motivating!
I am incredibly proud of the brand we have created at Dietitian Tayla, LLC. The number one priority has always been our amazing clients and seeing them achieve their weight loss goals.
What’s next?
Dietitian Tayla is coming out with a few new awesome features this year!
We are launching a new maintenance support group for all of our weight loss “graduates” to stay connected and motivated while maintaining their weight loss.
And our weight loss group coaching program: Flexible Dieting Academy is launching again in the fall for another cohort!
Pricing:
- $1300 for 3 months of 1:1 coaching
- $400 for 8 weeks group coaching
- $75 for 1 time Macros Assessment
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