Nicole Ternay
Weight loss coach for women over 40
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $125 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Weight managementEmotional eatingHealthy habitsFat lossWomen's fitnessOver 40 and 50Life transitionsConfidence and self-esteemMindset and habits |
| Works with | Women and People over 40 |
| Also coaches | Fitness coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | ACE-certified professional; Certified personal trainer; 2x TEDx speaker |
| Experience | 24 years coaching |
| Practice | Shape It Up Fitness |
Nicole Ternay is a weight loss coach for women over 40. She works on the habits and thinking that sit under weight struggles, not just food and workouts. She has coached women for 24 years. Before that, she was a professional ballet dancer and worked in physical therapy. She is ACE-certified, has given two TEDx talks, and hosts a podcast on weight loss for women over 40. Her main program is a 12-week course called The Jumpstart.
What Nicole helps with
Nicole helps women who have tried diet after diet and still can't keep weight off. She focuses on the patterns behind eating and self-care.
- Losing weight without strict dieting or restriction
- Breaking the cycle of restarting and falling off the wagon
- Emotional patterns behind eating
- Building trust in yourself and following through
- Changing your relationship with your body
- Handling midlife changes like divorce, grief, or empty nest
Who Nicole works with
Nicole works with women over 40 who feel worn out by diets. Many keep tweaking food and workouts and see no lasting change. Her work also reaches women in midlife transitions such as body change, divorce, grief, empty nest, and career loss.
How Nicole works
Nicole teaches what she calls a way out of dieter's mentality. Her 12-week program, The Jumpstart, looks at the patterns that pull a client back into the same cycle. It avoids calorie counting, food restriction, and relying on willpower. The work covers mindset and behavior along with weight loss. After The Jumpstart, clients can move into MavenHeart, which focuses on identity, confidence, and reinvention.
Background and qualifications
Nicole has spent more than 30 years working with the body from different angles. She was a professional ballet dancer, a certified personal trainer, and worked in physical therapy. She became a behavior and health coach and has coached women on weight, behavior change, fitness, and their relationship with their bodies for over 24 years. She holds an ACE certification with advanced training in behavior change and wellness. She is a 2x TEDx speaker and hosts the Weight Loss for Women Over 40 Podcast.
Nicole Ternay pricing
Programs and services
- The Jumpstart, a 12-week program
- MavenHeart program
- Weight Loss for Women Over 40 Podcast
- Free Mind + Body Reset ebook
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The CoachVouch take
Nicole is a former professional ballet dancer with a physical therapy background who now coaches weight loss through behavior change.
Best for women over 40 who are tired of diets and want to change the habits behind their weight.
Common questions
How much does Nicole Ternay charge?
Coaching with Nicole runs $75 to $125 an hour. Message Nicole from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nicole Ternay help with?
Nicole Ternay helps with losing weight without strict dieting or restriction, breaking the cycle of restarting and falling off the wagon, emotional patterns behind eating and building trust in yourself and following through.
Is Nicole Ternay certified?
Nicole Ternay lists: ACE-certified professional; Certified personal trainer; 2x TEDx speaker.
Does Nicole Ternay use calorie counting or diets?
No. Her approach avoids calorie counting and food restriction. She focuses on the patterns behind eating and behavior.
How long is The Jumpstart program?
The Jumpstart runs for 12 weeks. It works on what is happening underneath the weight.
How do I contact Nicole Ternay?
Send Nicole a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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