Journey Beyond the Plate is the ultimate holistic guide to sustained weight loss. Based on Michele's experience shedding 115 pounds, she reveals the missing ingredients for shaping a leaner, healthier, and happier you. As Michele coaches her client, Mary, she demonstrates how the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and impact a women's ability to lose weight and keep it off. When Mary asks Michele for a meal plan to lose 40 pounds, she quickly discovers that the journey ahead is incredibly different from what she expected. As a single mom and former corporate healthcare leader, Michele understands the challenges of busy schedules, stress, and depleted energy. She knows that women need techniques to help maintain healthy habits while riding life's emotional roller coaster of ups and downs. Michele shares an enlightening glimpse into her struggle with food, diets, and obesity, and how she has maintained a healthy weight for more than five years. Fueled by passion and compassion, she takes women on a stimulating journey to self-awareness, empowerment, and a gratifying lifestyle. You will receive customizable worksheets and discover how to: -Trigger and sustain weight loss motivation -Set goals that make weight loss happen -Remove obstacles that hinder success -Maintain a powerful and positive mindset -Select healthier foods that serve your body -Incorporate essential self-care routines -Manage stress, emotional eating, and cravings