Meet The Team

In October 2012 at age 52, Donna lost 33 pounds and 3 dress sizes in 11 weeks! She had a total weight loss of 39 pounds and has easily maintained her new healthy weight.

My name is Kim. I am the manager as well as a coach at our Tonawanda location. I have been with The Ideal You since 2018. Personally, I lost 58 lbs. in 4 months! I became a coach because I love to assist others in making positive changes for their health and wellness. I think of myself as an enthusiastic, supportive, knowledgeable, and trusting coach. I would love to help you achieve your health goals, too!

I decided to become a coach at The Ideal You because I loved the program and wanted to help others enjoy the program as well. I love watching clients get their energy and life back while being their biggest cheerleader along the way. My most rewarding experience as a coach is seeing clients get to their goal and become the best version of themselves. With a history of diabetes and high blood pressure in my family, it has always been my goal to keep my lifestyle healthy and active. For me, this is working every day to live the “ideal” lifestyle.

After attending an Open House at the West Seneca location of The Ideal You, I knew I wanted to someday become a coach! While listening to coach Marcee as she presented the protocol to a room full of people of all different ages and sizes, I knew that I was in that room on that night for a reason. I believed in the program and what it had the potential to do for me. My goal in that moment was to dedicate myself to The Ideal You protocol, get healthier and lose my extra weight so that I could help others who were struggling the same way I was.

The uncertainty that we were all experiencing during the Covid 19 pandemic made my decision to work at The Ideal You harder. But the support and encouragement that I received from my coach, Ellen, reminded me that I had successfully lost 35 pounds, and that my understanding of the program’s success would help so many others. So, I joined the West Seneca team and became a coach! Thank you, Ellen.

After quitting smoking 22 years ago, I never thought that I could get my weight under control. However, I am happy to say that I have kept my weight off and have never gone back to that unhealthy vice. There are many health benefits that I am personally experiencing as I’m keeping myself at a healthy weight. I don’t need to take blood pressure medication or anything to lower my cholesterol or to keep my heart healthy. When I see my doctor for my yearly check-ups, he is very happy with my results.

Over the last 2 years, I have had the pleasure of helping hundreds of people on their individual journeys reach their goals, maintain their weight loss and change their lives! I love The Ideal You protocol. It is safe and easy to follow, and the coaching staff is always available to answer any questions, hear your concerns, help you through tough moments, and most importantly, motivate you on your weight loss journey.

You’ll hear about me soon! Stay tuned…

In February of 2021, I joined The Ideal You as a dieter. My husband had talked to a neighbor who was successfully losing weight at The Ideal You, and he suggested that I join. He knew how much I was struggling to lose weight and thought that this program might work for me. So, reluctantly, I decided to give The Ideal You a try, and it was the best thing I ever did. Within one year, I reached my ideal weight, losing 90+ pounds and 84 inches! This was something I wasn’t able to do since I was in my 20’s – decades ago! I feel great and have so much energy. I was able to get off my prescription medications and feel better than I have in years.

After 10 years of being retired, I applied for the position of being a weight loss coach and was hired! I love being a coach. I know the struggles people go through to lose weight, and I wanted to help them though it all. The best part is watching our clients lose the weight and see their excitement. It’s fun to trade tips and recipes with them, too. They are an inspiration to help me stay on track! So, if I can do this, anyone can! You just have to give it a try.

In October of 2021, I joined the Ideal You as a client. It wasn’t just because I wanted to “lose a few pounds”, but because it was my doctor’s orders. My doctor had an open and honest conversation with me about my current health; sleep apnea, depression and bad knees that required yet another surgery. She recommended the program at The Ideal You as a way to help with all three of my health issues, and I am grateful every day. After successfully losing 60 pounds, I aspired to become a coach and share my story. I wanted to help others who found themselves where I had once been. My husband and I are active world travelers. Having the extra weight on my body limited my mobility and slowed us down on many of our trips. We are now traveling again, and I can honestly say that I like looking at pictures of myself, where before I would consciously choose to avoid photos!

As a coach, the most rewarding experience I have is seeing the client’s face when they have reached a milestone. It can be as simple as fitting into an old pair of pants, going down an entire belt size or just feeling better about themselves as a whole. The look of accomplishment and pride on their face is why I enjoy working for The Ideal You. My mantra: “Suavius cum difficultate” – Sweeter after difficulty.

After promising my 2 grown children I would not die from an obesity-related illness, I restarted at The Ideal You Weight Loss Center in September 2021, weighing 100 pounds over my ideal weight. The “last straw” was getting on an airplane, extending the seatbelt strap all the way, and barely being able to fasten it around my waist. I was on Phase 1 (the weight loss phase) for 11 months and Phase 2 (stabilization) for 8 weeks. My total weight loss was 102 pounds, and I became a member of their “Century Club”! The Century Club is for those who lost at least 100 pounds. Currently, I am in maintenance.

In October 2020, I retired from the NYS court system as a principal court reporter, and a year later I began my second career at The Ideal You Weight Loss Center in West Seneca. My first position was front desk associate, and it was there where I greeted dieters proudly wearing the blue “I’m on Phase 1” button. In January of 2022, I advanced to becoming a coach. I love being a coach because I’m surrounded by like-minded people. The dieters and I get each other; we understand the addiction, and struggles, with food. Furthermore, I’m a good listener who is sympathetic and compassionate. It’s okay to have a slip-up (once in a while). What matters most is what you learn from it and what you do moving forward.

Finally, I love Ideal You because it’s a healthy, rapid weight loss program that truly works, both in losing weight and maintaining it. Plus, the food is delicious! Every coach there has lost weight on Phase 1, so they understand your journey. My advice to our dieters is: Don’t be afraid to enjoy the journey by trying new recipes and tasting different proteins and vegetables. After all, those who make this their new lifestyle are the most successful!

Hi! I’m a part-time coach at The Ideal You in Clarence and a full-time teacher, mom, and wife! When I first joined The Ideal You as a client, I weighed over 350 pounds and it was my last hope before moving forward with having weight loss surgery. After joining, I fully committed to the protocol and was able to lose over 50% of my starting weight. I lost a whole person! All of my meds were eliminated, and I had a new outlook on life. Since working at The Ideal You in Clarence, I have had some ups and downs with my weight. Losing weight was easy for me…maintaining (for me) has been harder. However, I know I will NEVER weigh 350+ pounds again! I do struggle just like many of our clients. But as a weight loss coach, I enjoy connecting with clients on a personal level, especially those who truly struggle. I have tons of tips to help clients on their weight loss journey, and most importantly, I am always ready to listen with no judgement.

After retiring from my career in health care as a Registered Nurse, it seemed a good fit to join Ideal You as a weight loss coach. I had the opportunity to join Donna in Atlanta for training as she was preparing to open the Clarence location. Having personally benefited from the diet protocol, it is easy to encourage dieters to stick to the plan. It’s very rewarding to hear the positive stories from dieters during their journey to their ideal you.

Hello! I’m Rhonda, a coach at The Ideal You who strives to help clients live their best lives. Working in the health and wellness industry for 12 years, I believe that with the right guidance and support, you can achieve your goals and start living a happier life.

Through my personal struggles with weight, The Ideal You has helped me create sustainable changes in my life to help me believe in myself again! I have a special passion for inspiring others to become the best version of themselves and to live a fulfilling life.

In April of 2021, I first became a client at The Ideal You Weight Loss Center in West Seneca. In 5 short months, I lost 57 pounds. I have been able to maintain my ideal weight for 1.5 years! The program was very simple and made a great deal of sense to me. I believe so strongly in this program that in June of 2022, I became a coach at the West Seneca location.

Helping others to live their best life has been a lifetime passion for me since I am also a full-time physical education teacher. When I am not working, I live with my husband of 27 years and our 2 daughters on a small farm. I love hiking, four wheeling, spending time with my animals and working around our 37 acres. All of the above is so much easier to do and enjoy without carrying around an additional 57 pounds!

My sister, who was a successful dieter at The Ideal You, inspired me to join. In 2017, I started my journey to lose 10-15 pounds. I accomplished that, but got side tracked in my maintenance. In 2019, I came back to The Ideal You to lose that weight again. That time I lost even more, losing 25 pounds – which I have been able to maintain for over 4 years! I’ve learned that you need to keep your eye on the prize and always watch what you’re eating.

I became a coach in 2020 after I heard about an opening at our Southgate location. That same sister encouraged me to apply, and I’m still coaching there today! The hours fit my schedule to still allow me to focus on taking care of my family. I love that my job allows me to meet new people and help them achieve their weight loss goals. I also enjoy the new friends that I have made with my ideal family – co-workers and dieters.

Hello! I’m Brenna. I work the front desk at the Clarence Ideal You and love it! The clients and staff make working here so enjoyable. I have seen firsthand the success of the program for so many clients and have seen how this program can really change lives. You can always find me encouraging our clients and cheering them on! Weight-loss is a journey and I’m happy I get to be a part of it and help you along the way!

I am an energetic and friendly receptionist with experience providing administrative support and customer service to clients and internal staff. My goal is to always provide excellent customer service and build relationships with everyone I speak with on the phone and in person.

Recently I joined the amazing staff at the West Seneca Ideal You location as a front desk clerk. I attended an Ideal You Open House presentation and realized this was the program that could assist me in ending my lifelong battle with my weight. With a family history of diabetes and heart disease, I knew it was time to make some very important changes in my eating habits. This program is guiding me to make many positive changes I need to achieve my personal goals. As a result of my weight loss journey, my blood work is the best that it has been in many years. I will be forever grateful to the wonderful coaches who are supporting and encouraging me, as I work toward reaching my goals.

After spending over 25 years working in the beauty industry making other people the priority, my weight spiraled out of control. I was the queen of fad diets. Everything I tried worked temporarily, but I didn’t get the results. After a year on the Ideal You program, I lost over 135 pounds and continue to work toward my goal. This program has been a saving grace, and I tell everyone I can about it. I am lucky to be able to work at the front desk and to be a part of the West Seneca team. I really enjoy meeting people that have similar challenges and sharing my story with them. The best part is that all of us understand the struggle and are constantly encouraging each other to reach our goals! I look forward to meeting you soon!