You’re not alone if you’ve tried it all.HCG, Optavia, 21 Day Fix, Weight Watchers—even weight loss medications. You realized you needed help. You found something that worked—for a while, but then it didn’t. You lost weight… but couldn’t sustain it. You made progress… but felt tethered to the program. You followed the plan… but still didn’t feel in control.
Here’s the part I really want you to hear: You weren’t wrong for trying—and you didn’t fail. You should be proud of yourself for taking action. You simply didn’t have a complete program that could deliver the lasting results you truly wanted.
Your Weight Loss Coach
If you’re new around here, hi! I’m Marla, a women’s weight loss coach. I serve women in Las Vegas, Utah, and beyond to help them reach their weight loss goals AND maintain them. As a women’s nutrition and weight loss coach, I’m the best friend you’ve always wished would walk beside you on your fitness journey. I’m a teacher, a cheerleader, and an accountability buddy. I use my professional certifications and 30+ years of experience to help you ditch the diet books, feel confident around food, and love your body through all its seasons.
Let me introduce a weight loss program that does work
When I introduced the BE SMART method, I believed I had created something solid. And I had—but just like you, I came to realize it wasn’t the whole picture. It gave structure. It gave clarity. But it didn’t fully capture what was really happening inside the women I coach. What I witness isn’t just weight loss. I see women finding their voice. Rebuilding trust with themselves. Feeling confident, strong, and free—in their bodies and in their lives. And the word they keep using to describe it? Empowered. THIS is the heart of the method I have built. And it needs to be the name, too. So today, I’m reintroducing my method—not because I’m starting over, but because I’ve finally found the word that says it all.
The EMPOWERED Method for Weight Loss A method that helps women over 40 stop dieting, become their favorite self, and lose weight in a way that finally feels like freedom.
Here’s how to lose that weight
The Foundation Phase Every strong structure starts with a solid foundation. Before we talk about weight loss, we start here—with three habits that support your health no matter your season of life:-Prioritize sleep-Manage stress-Stay hydratedThese aren’t optional. They’re the groundwork for everything that comes next.When your foundation is strong, then you’re ready to move through the EMPOWERED Framework: E – Elevate Your Mindset Embrace the AND | Count your wins | Uncover the stories shaping your choices M – Move with Intention Choose movement you enjoy | Aim for 150 minutes of zone 2 | Get 8,000+ steps P – Practice Alignment Create habits that match your goals | Tune into your nervous system | Practice the pause O – Optimize Nutrition Habits Prioritize protein + fiber | Release restriction | Budget wisely + utilize swaps W – Widen Your Perspective Think long-term | Define success through balance | Act from who you’re becoming E – Extend Yourself Compassion Speak to yourself like someone you love | Respond to setbacks with grace | Release shame R – Root Yourself in Strength Lift weights 2x/week | Follow a progressive program | Track your progress E – Embrace Change Sit with discomfort | Build new neural pathways | Act with courage D – Drive Decisions Using Data Release food rules | Develop personalized strategies | Use facts without judgment
Let’s connect
If this resonated with you, I’d love to connect and see if my weight loss coaching is a good match to help you reach your goals. Learn more and contact me here.
