Danielle’s Fat Loss Story | Nutrition & Habits Coaching

Danielle’s Story: From Struggling with Weight & Pain to Regaining Her Confidence & Energy

Danielle was always naturally lean. She spent years enjoying social life, going to clubs, festivals, and events, confidently wearing dresses and short skirts, proud of her long, slim legs.

But after giving birth to her son, Harrison, her life took a drastic turn.

The Challenges: Weight Gain, Chronic Pain & Medication Side Effects
After childbirth, Danielle gained over 90kg and struggled with severe back issues. Multiple surgeries and eight years of heavy medication left her in a cycle of:

❌ Metabolic slowdown—the medications disrupted her body's natural functions.
❌ Extreme fatigue—constant exhaustion made it difficult to stay active.
❌ Loss of motivation—the weight gain and pain destroyed her confidence.
❌ Poor appetite regulation—she either didn’t feel hungry at all or craved unhealthy foods.

Her situation kept spiraling. She found herself struggling to zip up jackets, feeling trapped in a body that no longer felt like her own.

The Turning Point: Taking Control of Her Health
Danielle was a familiar face at the football field, where our sons played together. Over time, she saw the transformations of others I’d worked with, and we started talking about simple strategies to help her take back control.

Now? Danielle is halfway through an incredible transformation—and it’s not just about weight loss.

She has:

✔️ Dropped 14kg so far, steadily losing weight each week.
✔️ Gone from struggling with daily movement to loving exercise.
✔️ Completely changed her energy, confidence, and mindset.
✔️ Started fitting into clothes she never thought she’d wear again. Now a size 12 again.
✔️ Reduced her medications from three to just one, a huge win for her health.

Instead of just "going on a diet," Danielle has built a sustainable lifestyle—one that works for her.

How She Did It: Small, Smart Changes That Made a Big Difference
🛠️ Focused on nutrition, not starvation—Danielle uses Meal Replacement shakes on top of her whole foods for convenience, Fiber supp for gut health, and prioritizes protein in her meals.

🐾 Found an enjoyable way to stay active—Instead of forcing herself to go on boring walks, she signed up as a volunteer dog walker. Now, she gets daily exercise with purpose, helping elderly people who can’t walk their dogs.

🏋️ Slowly introduced workouts—For months, she lost weight without stepping foot in the gym. But as she felt stronger, she started attending kettlebell classes and will increase her training as her fitness improves.

👗 Set personal, meaningful goals—Danielle wanted to fit into a leather skirt she used to love. She smashed that goal. Now, she’s buying smaller sizes and planning to wear a two-piece bikini on a girls' weekend away next month.

The Bigger Transformation: Confidence, Energy & A New Chapter
Like Dimitra, Danielle’s story isn’t just about the physical changes.

🔹 Her confidence has skyrocketed.
🔹 Her energy is contagious—she’s vibrant, social, and excited about life again.
🔹 She’s happier than ever—even finding a new relationship along the way.

This isn’t about perfection. She isn’t 100% on plan all the time, and that’s okay. Life happens. But she’s sticking with it, and that’s why she continues to progress every week.

What’s Next for Danielle?
With her girls' trip coming up soon, her goal is to feel confident in a bikini for the first time in years. And at the rate she’s going, she’s absolutely going to smash that goal.

It’s amazing to see how small steps can lead to massive transformations, and Danielle is proof that no matter where you start, you can take control of your body, health, and happiness.

I’ll continue sharing her progress and some of the tweaks we’re making to help her push to the next level. Stay tuned! 🚀

📢 For more real-life transformations, check out my YouTube & Instagram for educational content.


Stay tuned! In the next email, we’ll be sharing actionable tips to make your fitness journey smoother and more enjoyable.

Best wishes

John Craig

CEO | Gorilla and She Coaching