Hi Coach,
I just wanted to write and express my gratitude of what you do for people like me. Not sure where to start - My mom passed away in 2021. It was sudden—sepsis. I was in shock. I felt angry at the health system. The world should have stopped. But it didn’t.
It was during COVID. I flew home alone. Airport security sprayed me like I was some alien. Armed police checked on me daily to ensure I didn’t leave my quarantine hotel room. I had to beg just to see my mom in the funeral home, alone.
Friends and family supported me remotely—with calls, online meetings, little gestures that felt big. They helped me plan her funeral while I was locked in that room. But once I got out, I was a mess. I had a young business, a young family… and my mom was just gone.
So I coped the way many of us do: I ate.
Two bento boxes per meal. Three meals a day. Fried chicken, pizza, rice, noodles—whatever filled the ache. For three months, I lived in a haze. Brain fog. Burnout. My business nearly collapsed. I was the founder, but I couldn’t function.
I even joined a grief support group online. We were all hurting. I told them: “Overeating is no big deal. We’re grieving.” My clothes didn’t fit anymore. I restocked my wardrobe. I told myself: “Accept the new normal.”
But then one day, trying to squeeze into yet another size up—I paused. Maybe it doesn’t have to be this way.
What would my mom say?
I found a doctor who specialized in diet and lifestyle medicine. I booked an appointment. Started slow. Checked my vitals. The scariest part was all in my head.
But then—coaching happened.
I had a team that actually responded to my questions. A forum full of real people's stories - including struggles and triumphs. A structure that felt like someone walking with me instead of just handing me a list of dos and don’ts. I lost 13 pounds of body fat. Gained lean muscle. Felt clarity again.
Then I thought—why stop here? I found a virtual trainer who helped me tune into my body, understand portions, and really feel present during workouts. Eventually, I found an onsite coach too. Each layer of support stacked up, and so did the results.
Before this, I didn’t believe in coaching. Not really. But I see now—it’s not about motivation. It’s about momentum.
I gained more than muscle. I gained back me. Thank you for all that you do—you’re changing people’s lives every single day.
Sincerely,
The Startup Mom
Hi The Startup Mom,
Thank you so much for sharing your raw, real story. We know how lonely grief can be—especially when the world keeps moving while yours falls apart.
Your story shows the power of small steps, even in the darkest seasons. Here, we believe healing doesn’t mean erasing the pain. It means honoring it by choosing growth. And you did just that.
If anyone reading this has ever felt like grief derailed your health, I summarize 10 Small But Mighty Things That Helped The Startup Mom Move from Grief to Growth:
- Acknowledge Your Grief and Stress – You don’t have to be okay right away. Just be real.
- Seek Professional Support – Whether it’s medical, nutritional, or emotional.
- Adopt a Healthier Diet – Not perfect. Just better, one meal at a time.
- Engage in Regular Physical Activity – Movement is medicine.
- Find an Accountability Partner – Coaches, friends, or even a journal.
- Set Realistic Goals – Baby steps beat burnout.
- Establish a Routine – Your nervous system craves rhythm.
- Practice Mindfulness – Even in loud gyms or crowded kitchens.
- Invest in Personal Development – Your body is your business engine.
- Monitor Your Progress – Celebrate any win, big or small.
We see you. We’re here for you. Whether you're starting from grief, burnout, or just stuck in the grind—coaching isn’t about being told what to do. It’s about walking with you until you remember your own strength.
Your story is not just about loss—it’s about legacy.
And to anyone out there silently struggling—your next chapter can start with a single breath, meal, or step.
In health and resilience,
Your Coaching Team at Amah Health