Nourished & Free ®
Stop stressing about food and your body.
Break the all-or-nothing mentality once and for all.
GET . YOUR . LIFE . BACK
Its all starts here!
Let’s talk about how we’re going to make that happen through our unique binge eating program and emotional eating coaching program.
The 4-Month Group Coaching Program for Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, and/or Chronic Dieting with Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT
Take a moment to imagine this…
It’s 1 year from now:
- You’re looking back IN AWE at who you’ve become.
- That package of Oreos you bought 6 months ago is still there. 🍪
- You haven’t eaten in secret in months.
- You’re enjoying yourself at parties and jumping into all of the pictures. 📸
- You’re spending your time:
- 🏃♀️ Running and playing with the kids
- 🍦 Enjoying spontaneous trips to get ice cream
- 🔥 Excelling in your career now that you can focus on it and have more energy
- 💕 Having fun with your man (ifyouknowwhatimean)
…and the best part? 💫
- You haven’t had a single guilty thought about food, nor have you shamed your body. You’re no longer looking for a binge eating coaching program because you don’t need it anymore.
You’re just… living your best life.
- You’ve thrown out all the diet food you hated. 🗑
- When someone says you’re beautiful you actually believe them.
- Your love for food is still there, but you see it now as a source of fuel + occasional fun, not a source of comfort. Emotional eating (or any kind of overeating) is no longer a part of your everyday life.
- When you see an ad for a new diet, you keep scrolling 📲 instead of getting sucked in.
- The toxic “you’re fat and I hate you” voice in your head is gone. 🤯
- And you just feel really, really good about yourself. 💋
- So much so that thinking about wearing swimsuits literally doesn’t phase you ✋🏼 because you know without a shadow of a doubt you are able to wear them with confidence.
Can you picture it?
Take a moment to imagine this…
It’s 1 year from now:
- You’re looking back IN AWE at who you’ve become.
- That package of Oreos you bought 6 months ago is still there. 🍪
- You haven’t eaten in secret in months.
- You’re enjoying yourself at parties and jumping into all of the pictures. 📸
- You’re spending your time:
- 🏃♀️ Running and playing with the kids
- 🍦 Enjoying spontaneous trips to get ice cream
- 🔥 Excelling in your career now that you can focus on it and have more energy
- 💕 Having fun with your man (ifyouknowwhatimean)
…and the best part? 💫
- You haven’t had a single guilty thought about food, nor have you shamed your body. You’re no longer looking for binge eating coaching because you don’t need it anymore.
You’re just… living your best life.
- You’ve thrown out all the diet food you hated. 🗑
- When someone says you’re beautiful you actually believe them.
- Your love for food is still there, but you see it now as a source of fuel + occasional fun, not a source of comfort. Emotional eating (or any kind of overeating) is no longer a part of your everyday life.
- When you see an ad for a new diet, you keep scrolling 📲 instead of getting sucked in.
- The toxic “you’re fat and I hate you” voice in your head is gone. 🤯
- And you just feel really, really good about yourself. 💋
- So much so that thinking about wearing swimsuits literally doesn’t phase you ✋🏼 because you know without a shadow of a doubt you are able to wear them with confidence.
Can you picture it?
You’re in the right place if you struggle with
any of the following:
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Constantly feeling guilty about what you ate – then eating (OR dieting only to binge later) to make yourself feel better.
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Feeling addicted to food, wondering if you’re a binge eater or emotional eater, or worried about the example you’re setting for your kids.
🙅🏽♀️
Avoiding events because you can’t bear the thought of others seeing you, or because you are worried about the food that will be there.
🥤
Trying EVERYTHING! Calorie counting, meal replacement shakes, macro tracking, every diet in the book, daily affirmations, even surgery?
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Humiliated by how much food controls your life. You think about it all the time and wake up and literally asking your “is today my Day 1 or F it, and just eat like crap all day?
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Hiding food in the bottom of the bin, in the car, or at a gas station trash can to cover the evidence that (once again), you failed.
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Your avoiding leaving the house because you don’t want people to see you. You say no to going out to friends because you think they’ll be shocked by how much weight you’ve gained.
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You KNOW what you need to do. You know you need to put myself first for the sake of your health. You just want to feel freedom around food and not feel the need to binge.
Introducing
Watch the trailer now 👀
If you:
- Emotionally overeat
- Binge eat
- You’re jumping from diet to diet
- You obsess about food
- Are ready to feel at peace in your body OR all of the above…
You’re in the right place.
The dietitian behind Nourished & Free®️
Hi, I’m Michelle
I was in the same place you’re probably in now.
I remember going into the kitchen every 5 minutes taking just 1 more slice off of the cake, only to realize I’d eaten 1/2 of it. I felt so much guilt for my lack of self-control.
My weekdays would be marked with perfect restriction (protein bars and black coffee everrrrrrry morning) and tons of cardio, only for the weekends to be a free-for-all… complete chaos, with an extra dose of shame on Sunday nights.
Every Monday, I’d ‘start over’, only to fall off the wagon before the week was over. I felt like my body hated me, and was working against me.
I kept saying the same things to myself that were making me miserable…
“Why can’t I just eat like a normal person?”
“I don’t want my relationship with food to rub off on my kids.”
“I hate feeling like this.”
I realized that my lifestyle was lacking one of the most crucial elements in order to be truly healthy and flourishing: a simple, adaptable style of eating that I could rely on for the rest of my life and wasn’t focused on what I weighed.
It turns out that putting a stop to the diet-binge cycles wasn’t about willpower, or white knuckling.
It was about listening to what my body needed and realizing it was on my team 🤯
From there, I let go of my dream body to focus on what I had and how to be at peace with that.
I stopped hiding behind my insecurities and got crystal clear and confident about who I was, what I love, and what made me unique.
I got out of my own way, did the work to heal my relationship with food/body, and not only did my confidence grow but my quality of life skyrocketed.
I stopped listening to terrible advice about calories, macros, and portion sizes, and I listened to my own d*mn body so that my eating style could be simple, adaptable, and free from guilt all while nourishing my health & wellness desires.
Today, I use these experiences to help others in my coaching program for binge eating, emotional eating and chronic dieting.
Moral of the story, I get it.
The dietitian behind Nourished & Free®
Hi, I’m Michelle
I was in the same place you’re probably in now.
I remember going into the kitchen every 5 minutes taking just 1 more slice off of the cake, only to realize I’d eaten 1/2 of it. I felt so much guilt for my lack of self-control.
My weekdays would be marked with perfect restriction (protein bars and black coffee everrrrrrry morning) and tons of cardio, only for the weekends to be a free-for-all… complete chaos, with an extra dose of shame on Sunday nights.
Every Monday, I’d ‘start over’, only to fall off the wagon before the week was over. I felt like my body hated me, and was working against me.
I kept saying the same things to myself that were making me miserable…
“Why can’t I just eat like a normal person?”
“I don’t want my relationship with food to rub off on my kids.”
“I hate feeling like this.”
I realized that my lifestyle was lacking one of the most crucial elements in order to be truly healthy and flourishing: a simple, adaptable style of eating that I could rely on for the rest of my life and wasn’t focused on what I weighed.
It turns out that putting a stop to the diet-binge cycles wasn’t about willpower, or white knuckling.
It was about listening to what my body needed and realizing it was on my team 🤯
From there, I let go of my dream body to focus on what I had and how to be at peace with that.
I stopped hiding behind my insecurities and got crystal clear and confident about who I was, what I love, and what made me unique.
I got out of my own way, did the work to heal my relationship with food/body, and not only did my confidence grow but my quality of life skyrocketed.
I stopped listening to terrible advice about calories, macros, and portion sizes, and I listened to my own d*mn body so that my eating style could be simple, adaptable, and free from guilt all while nourishing my health & wellness desires.
Today, I use these experiences to help others in my coaching program for binge eating, emotional eating and chronic dieting.
Moral of the story, I get it.
My Approach to Freedom
Don’t worry, I’m not one of those emotional eating coaches who is going to tell you to do exactly what I did “because it worked for me”…eeew!
Rather, I use my knowledge and expertise as a dietitian, food psychology expert PLUS an empathetic approach (because I do get it) to help you reach your goals in the way that works best for you.
My binge eating coaching program takes a unique approach involving 4 key elements:
MINDSET
It’s essential that we rewire your thoughts around food/body so that you’re no longer repeating the same toxic patterns. I got my master’s degree in health psychology specifically so I could help you do this. When we skip this crucial step, we set ourselves up for failure.
INTUITIVE EATING
Dieting is a huge predictor of binge eating & weight gain. Following a meal plan, tracking everything you eat… it just simply doesn’t work. At least it didn’t for you – and that’s why you’re here, isn’t it?
Together, we will master the art of having effortless self-control through my unique take on intuitive eating, mindfulness, and food wisdom (pssst: don’t worry if you’ve already tried intuitive eating coaching and it didn’t work: my clients all say that I have a unique way of teaching this that makes it incredibly easy to adopt).
When we keep relying on diets, meal plans, and other people to tell us how to eat – we will always want to rebel against it and binge in secret later.
INTUITIVE EATING
Dieting is a huge predictor of binge eating & weight gain. Following a meal plan, tracking everything you eat… it just simply doesn’t work. At least it didn’t for you – and that’s why you’re here, isn’t it?
Together, we will master the art of having effortless self-control through my unique take on intuitive eating, mindfulness, and food wisdom (pssst: don’t worry if you’ve already tried intuitive eating coaching and it didn’t work: my clients all say that I have a unique way of teaching this that makes it incredibly easy to adopt)
When we keep relying on diets, meal plans, and other people to tell us how to eat – we will always want to rebel against it and binge in secret later.
BODY IMAGE
It’s about time you feel good in your skin, don’t you think?
Everything you tried in the past revolved around weight loss, and all that did for you was create a toxic relationship with food and the scale (plus led to weight gain in the end). My approach recognizes that common denominator and removes it. Let’s strip away all the conditions you have about ‘I’ll feel good after I lose X amount of lbs’, and start working on creating confidence in yourself today.
I totally get it if you know you need to lose some # for your health, but if you don’t learn to accept your body for where it is now food will always be your #1 enemy and make it even harder to adopt healthy behaviors.
HANDS ON SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY
You’ve tried to figure it out on your own, but it’s gotten you nowhere. You’re ready for expert guidance, a support system, and people to check in and say, “hey how did you do with ___?”
I use a high-touch support approach so that you aren’t second-guessing or wasting precious time anytime. Not only do we have group coaching calls, but you get access to me (Michelle) M-F, plus the support of my team. Imagine having a support system in your back pocket, ready to instantly listen and work through things with you… sounds pretty magical, right? It is.
HANDS ON SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY
You’ve tried to figure it out on your own, but it’s gotten you nowhere. You’re ready for expert guidance, a support system, and people to check in and say, “hey how did you do with ___?”
I use a high-touch support approach so that you aren’t second-guessing or wasting precious time anytime. Not only do we have group coaching calls, but you get access to me (Michelle) M-F, plus the support of my team. Imagine having a support system in your back pocket, ready to instantly listen and work through things with you… sounds pretty magical, right? It is.
Let me guess…you’ve probably tried everything…
- Every diet, program, plan.
- A therapist.
- A nutritionist.
- A coach.
- Listened to every podcast
- Read every book
- Plus follow all the experts on social media.
- Maybe even tried surgery
Of COURSE you’d ask why this is different. And I’d love to tell you!
If you’re here, my guess is that you’ve never had:
A Registered Dietitian trained in eating disorders/disordered eating and health psychology who understands what you’re going through
+ Daily, back pocket support from that very same Dietitian
+ Weekly support from a body image therapist
+ A whole community of women who are just like you, cheering you on
+ A proven, science-backed, robust online curriculum
+ Tools to help you coach yourself for the rest of your life instead of relying on someone else to tell you what to do
Nourished & Free has everything listed above, plus more. That’s why this is different.
But does it work?
This unique process has been proven to work
HEAR WHAT PAST/PRESENT N&F MEMBERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS BINGE EATING COACHING PROGRAM
But does it LAST?
Okay okay, so those who just went through it are happy. What about long term?
HERE’S WHAT CLIENTS HAVE SAID WHO FINISHED N&F AT LEAST 4 MONTHS PRIOR
How do I join? – It’s easy!
STEP ONE
Apply + Chat with us
After receiving your information, we will contact you 1:1 with more questions via Instagram DM or via email. If you’re a good fit, you’ll be invited to join our emotional eating coaching program! At that point, we’ll go over all the details, pricing, and enrollment options. This conversation is complimentary.
STEP TWO
Join the Nourished & Free Program
After receiving your information, we will contact you 1:1 with more questions via Instagram DM or via email. If you’re a good fit, you’ll be invited to join our emotional eating coaching program! At that point, we’ll go over all the details, pricing, and enrollment options. This conversation is complimentary.
STEP THREE
Study and Support
Once you sign up, you’re in. No waiting around until the next cohort starts, or a future, predetermined date. I know you’re ready to feel better, so we start right away and work together with a high-touch support system as you’re working through your modules.
STEP FOUR
Enjoy the life of freedom you have created
Live the rest of your life without thoughts of food/body taking up 95% of your thoughts! 🥳
What does the process entail?
Let’s talk logistics
1.
Timeline 🕰️
Because rewiring your brain and healing your relationship with food/body takes time and intentionality, N&F is a 4 month binge eating coaching program to be sure you have a solid foundation in place for a lifetime of freedom.
2.
Support 💬
Within those 4 months, you will have access to our high-touch support system while working through a transformational online curriculum. Not only will you have the ability to join live group coaching calls (hosted by myself and by our resident body image coach/therapist), but you will have access to the coaches M-F in our community forum. We do this so you don’t have to rely on live calls for growth – rather, you can ask questions and get personalized feedback right away.
3.
Materials 💻
As for the online curriculum you will be working through, it has changed lives. This helps you dig deep fast, and start building up your toolbox with tools to carry with you for the rest of your life. And no, I won’t be ripping away your access to these online materials as soon as your 4 months are over – you get them for life. That means any updates/improvements are yours as well!
With a process like this, it’s pretty dang hard not to see huge growth and reach your goals.
Core curriculum modules released to you weekly (lifetime access) 📚
Access to the bonus vault full of extra materials on a variety of topics (clients call this a “goldmine”) 🔑
Weekly group coaching calls alternating between me and our body image expert 💻
Private community with “back pocket” access to me and the team between calls 📲
What does the process entail?
Let’s talk logistics
1. Timeline 🕰️
Because rewiring your brain and healing your relationship with food/body takes time and intentionality, N&F is a 4 month program to be sure you have a solid foundation in place for a lifetime of freedom.
2. Support 💬
Within those 4 months, you will have access to our high-touch support system while working through a transformational online curriculum. Not only will you have the ability to join live group coaching calls (hosted by myself and by our resident body image coach/therapist), but you will have access to the coaches M-F in our community forum. We do this so you don’t have to rely on live calls for growth – rather, you can ask questions and get personalized feedback right away.
3. Materials 💻
As for the online curriculum you will be working through, it has changed lives. This helps you dig deep fast, and start building up your toolbox with tools to carry with you for the rest of your life. And no, I won’t be ripping away your access to these online materials as soon as your 4 months are over – you get them for life. That means any updates/improvements are yours as well!
With a process like this, it’s pretty dang hard not to see huge growth and reach your goals.
Core curriculum modules released to you weekly (lifetime access) 📚
Access to the bonus vault full of extra materials on a variety of topics (clients call this a “goldmine”) 🔑
Weekly group coaching calls alternating between me and our body image expert 💻
Private community with “back pocket” access to me and the team between calls 📲
By working with a binge eating dietitian and intuitive eating coach, get ready to…
Get Time Back ⏰
No more wasting time obsessing over food and wishing you had been more present with your loved ones, or were setting a better example for your kids. Put your time/energy towards the things that matter and make you a better you.
Eat Stress-Free 🍩
Not an ounce of stress, guilt, or shame about what to eat, when, or how much.
Have Lasting Confidence 💃🏻
No more conditions, no more “when I reach x lbs I’ll be happy”, just deep, lasting confidence.
Make Memories 📸
Stop staying home from parties because you’re embarrassed. Instead, live your life free from worries of what food will be there, how you look in your clothes, and what others will think of you.
FAQ’s
CLOSED TOGGLE
How do I know this will work for me?
Let me guess: You’ve tried everything. It makes you sick how many things you’ve tried, and you don’t want this to be just. another. thing.
I get it. I don’t want it to be just another thing for you either.
Honestly, that’s what makes you the perfect fit for this process. This is designed for you because you’ve tried it all, and you really want this to be the thing that ✨ works ✨.
But here’s where I have to be brutally honest with you:
The process is tried and true. I have testimonials for days from women just like you. (Example 👇 )
But, it WILL NOT WORK if you are not ready to be all-in and leave your excuses at the door. 🚪
Will you show up and do the work? Will you fight for this? Will you ask questions and seek support when things get hard?
That’s the difference between women who walk away finally free from decades of food/body image baggage vs. those who don’t. It’s not that they didn’t have fear about this not working for them – it’s that they didn’t let the fear stop them.
Are you going to let fear stop you from finally conquering your battle with food?
Can I see some reviews from past clients?
Of course! Here’s a link to my Google reviews. I’ve also put together a page of video, podcast, and written testimonials here. Please, help yourself to looking through those! 😊
Here’s one of my favorite photos from a client:
Will I lose weight?
Maybe! We are focused on the habits and behaviours in your life. If you have weight to lose, that may or may not happen within our 4 months together. Quite honestly, we have deeper things to tackle than just what the scale says.
I’m not against intentional weight loss per se, but if you’re here it’s likely because trying to lose weight has led you down a path that has brought you farther from a place of being happy and healthy.
When that’s the case, I personally think it’s a good idea to take some time and focus on other things.
In Nourished & Free, we’re establishing necessary habits and setting you up with a solid foundation for a lifetime of health (which will lead to a healthy weight for you).
Is there any 1:1 coaching in this program
After running this program as a 1:1 experience, a group experience, and a hybrid of the two, what I have found that women need the most when it comes to their relationship with food is community. No longer feeling alone, stuck, or like they’re the only one who struggles.
Additionally, the growth is accelerated when you’re in a group of others who are on the same journey as you.
To see what I mean, check out these posts from N&F members:
I do believe our clients get the best results when they learn in groups alongside women doing it with them. In this model, you will get:
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Personalized answers to your questions from the team in the group chat.
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Our undivided attention if you have a question on our group calls.
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Option to add on 1:1 time with Michelle at any time (extra charges apply).
Why not just go see a therapist?
How involved are you in the program?
Couldn't I figure this out on my own?
When does it start?
I'm not big on group settings, especially since we are all starting at different times... how could this possibly be helpful?
How is this different from other courses and programs?
Do I need to be a certain age to join?
I am really busy! How much time will this require?
Why hire a Registered Dietitian and not a 'nutritionist' or 'coach'?
Can I hop on a call with you first?
How is this different from other intuitive eating programs?
I love how helpful intuitive eating can be for helping women heal from a disordered relationship with food. With that being said, I don’t agree with all components of it and find some elements are based on cherry-picked and misleading data. With that being said, I’m not 100% aligned with intuitive eating, but I do value it as a tool in combination with other things.
To learn more about my intuitive eating critques, visit my article HERE.