FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our first conversation, the Strategy Session, is complimentary. This is a 45-60 minute phone call where we discuss you, your goals, and how you can achieve them. If we think you're a good fit, we'll offer you enrollment in either the 6, 12, or 16 -week program, depending on your goals and needs. These time frame is especially important for clients looking to lose weight and KEEP it off. Our programs are an investment in your health/weight loss journey AND lifetime support to ensure you keep up with your new lifestyle! At Create My Weight, we know that lifestyle changes are the ONLY way to have real transformation and the results that you want and deserve.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1) Strategy Session: we always start with a complimentary 60- minute Strategy Session, to ensure we can help you! There are many options online, but the right fit and strategy is KEY for your success and our success rate. After the Strategy Session and determining the best fit, we enroll the client in a 6, 12, or 16-week program, depending on his/her goals. 2) Onboarding Call: To kick-off your program, you'll sit down with one of our CMW coaches to create your Nutritional Protocol and set goals for Week 1! We can also review blood work, fitness schedules, or any data you'd like us to review to assist you in your nutrition and fitness goals. 3) 1:1 Coaching: During our 1:1 check-in calls, we cover the following: 1) Client's successes and setbacks from that week 2) Review any questions he/she may have. 3) Set specific, realistic goals for the week to keep the client on track and ensure progress is made each week. We also discuss nutrition topics pertaining to the client's health and weight loss goals, such as Intermittent Fasting, low-sugar lifestyle, protein sources, grocery shopping, dining out, party food tips, fitness programming, group exercise classes, home workouts, and more. 4. Ongoing Communication 7 days per week: In addition to 1:1 Coaching, CMW also have ongoing communication with clients via email, phone, and our CMW Private Community on Facebook for additional support 7 days a week. 5. Group Coaching: CMW Coaches provide 4 group coaching calls a week, or you can watch/listen to the recordings when it's convenient for you: 1) Kristin's Mindset Monday to get your mind right for the week! 2) Danielle's Top Picks Tuesday (for grocery trips) 3) Transformation Thursday with Keysa, to get your mind right for the weekend! 5)CMW Online Portal: CMW has its own nutrition, fitness, mindset, and accountability resources on our Online Portal, which you have access to for life! 6) Exit Session: Once your program has concluded, you'll meet with CMW Founder Kristin to ensure you have a solid game plan of how to maintain your results post- program! 7)Post-Program Support: You'll still have access to CMW resources and our coaches, to ensure that you maintain your results and healthy lifestyle! This is all included in our pricing.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our Create My Weight team features experts in multiple fields, to support you on your Health & Weight Loss Journey: Kristin Akbasli, MA, CISSN, CPT, FNS, FMS: Kristin is a Sports Nutritionist and CPT. She is also a certified Lifestyle and Behavior Coach and Emotional Eating specialist. The founder and lead coach of CMW, she also worked for the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, as she created curriculum for the Emotional Eating Psychology course for advanced coaches in IIN's coaching program. Danielle Emmons, RDN: Danielle graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition. She then attended the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System's Dietetic internship program in order to become Registered. Danielle has worked as an RDN for over 17 years, including the corporate office of Jenny Craig, as well as working at rehab nursing centers with patients of all different medical conditions. Danielle's main focus now is working with people to ditch the diet and lose weight for good without giving up the all foods you love! Keysa Amaro: Keysa is CMW's Mindset Coach. She specializes in helping clients end cycles of Emotional Eating, Binge Eating, Negative Thinking, Overwhelm, the All-or Nothing mindset, Body Image, and improving one's relationship with food. Keysa is an IIN-certified coach and also has her own podcast about Emotional Eating!