Speaking Request Form – Dietitian Jerlyn Jones

I chose to work with a dietitian because my digestive system seemed off-kilter with sensitivities to certain foods that would cause bloating, but there was an unclear pattern of what to avoid. As a Black woman with prediabetes and a family history of hypertension and diabetes, I also wanted to make healthier life choices before illness made them for me. I talked with several dietitians before choosing Jerlyn. Her knowledge, her easy-going manner, yet structured program, her willingness to listen, and her supportive responses proved it was an excellent choice. Over the months of working together, I was more attentive to the foods I ate, felt better, and ended up losing 10 pounds. In the long term, I have developed healthier habits and my digestive system has quieted. Jerlyn has been instrumental in my being even more intentional about my most precious resource: life.

I knew something was wrong with me, but I didn’t know what. 10 years ago, I was younger and beautiful, and slender. I never thought about what I ate. I enjoyed life. Now my body looked different than before and I didn’t like it. I wanted to make a change and knew that I needed help and could not do it alone. After working with Jerlyn, I’ve noticed that if I eat something that my body does not agree with, I feel it within 5-10 minutes. Wow! My system says “No Thanks” and talks to me to let me know when it has something that it does not like. I have also lost 1 inch around my waist. I feel like I am on track to being vibrant and beautiful, like how I used to be. I have more knowledge and awareness of my unique body and the foods that will help and also harm it. I feel more confident and less confused about food and know how to manage it in my life. It’s a level of increased confidence through knowledge and also feeling physically better that are the two biggest results for me. I recommend Jerlyn because she is kind and very patient and explains things in a way that I understand. Her approach is practical and easy to follow. She is supportive and encouraging and knows that this is hard to have the discipline to learn how to eat differently in life, and she gets it and is realistic in helping someone learn a new way of incorporating food into everyday life.

Before contacting Jerlyn my health was okay, but it wasn’t where I wanted to be due to high levels of sugar and fat. I needed help from an expert to guide me with their knowledge and expertise. Now, my weight is down because I learned to eat a balanced diet at home and in restaurants. I have recommended the Lifestyle Dietitian to a few friends and my cousin.

Before working with Jerlyn, I was in pretty bad shape, with elevating high blood pressure and my highest weight ever. I felt physically awful and mentally ashamed. Now I’m making better food choices, increasing my phytoestrogen food intake, and eating smaller portions. I have lost a couple of inches off my waist, so far, and feel better. I am no longer winded when I climb the stairs. I look better in my clothes, sleep a bit better, and feel less shame about how I look. I would absolutely recommend The Lifestyle Dietitian’s nutrition services to others. Jerlyn is knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and a great listener. She also has a good network of other specialists and vitamin supplements. I would definitely recommend Jerlyn to help you get started on your health journey. I have really enjoyed my sessions with Jerlyn and appreciated the check ins in between. She has helped me to be on the way to long-lasting weight loss success.

Thank you!

Working with Jerlyn has been a HUGE eye-opener into what I need to do to take control of my health. I found her as I was on a quest to find a black woman (or minority) who could focus on vaginal odor without judgment. My circumstances were unique in that whatever I ate the smell came through and I was desperate to solve this. Jerlyn was able to do just that but while doing that we were able to reduce my bloat and intestinal irritability by 95%! Which were added bonuses on top of needed weight loss. While, initially, my issue wasn’t a topic Jerlyn had encountered before, she didn’t let that stop her from helping me. She did her research, consulted her network, and solved my problem—it’s now my torch to carry on. Even at the conclusion of the program, she gave me more tools to have optimal success with my lifestyle change. If you’ve read this far, you know what to do—sign up!

I felt stagnant, bloated, and was at the heaviest weight I have ever been at! It made me feel honestly sad. I was very self-conscience about my weight, buying clothes, and just getting dressed was sometimes a struggle. I didn’t want to go out because I hated how I felt in my clothes. I also struggled with my relationship with food. Eating foods that were not the healthiest for me, but feeling tremendous guilt after every meal. The change I have noticed in my life with the program is that I have so much more energy. My self-esteem has improved a great deal. Even though I am still learning and growing, I have a better relationship with food and myself. I am less bloated, have lost almost 25 pounds, and through my improved relationship with food, I no longer feel guilty. I am able to make better food choices for myself without stress. It feels so empowering!!!! I feel like I’m living my best life these days, and my body feels so much less inflamed. It’s a great feeling. I would 1000% recommend this program. It was not always easy or glamorous, but so so worth it. Jerlyn is An amazing, helpful, and patient person. I can tell she is so passionate about helping others improve their lives, not just for the now, but for the rest of their life. I’m forever grateful!!!

My health before working with Jerlyn was pretty dismal. I suffered from gut issues, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and even binge eating. Prior to consulting and working with Jerlyn, my health issues were a constant daily hindrance. Either I was too tired, too sick, or a combination of both. As a result, I was unable to complete tasks such as, working out, sleeping, and making it through a work day without being extremely irritable and having no libido whatsoever. The changes I’ve noticed are pretty awesome. Not only do I have enough energy to make it through a workout, but I also have enough left over to keep up with my three-year-old son. I am also able to eat without feeling any discomfort or pain (which I thought was normal) and most importantly I get a much-needed restful night’s sleep. As a result, I am able to show up for my family and be a more present Mother and Wife. If you’re reading this chances are you are trying to decide if you should take the plunge and I am here to tell you not to sit anymore and JUST DO IT!!! Working with Jerlyn is a complete pleasure. She is easy to talk to and extremely personable. It truly feels like working with a friend who just wants the best for you.

Prior to enrolling in the Lifestyle Transformation program, I had low energy and was experiencing headaches, bloating, stomach pain, etc. It was pretty frustrating feeling bad all the time. I found it hard to even enjoy doing things that I liked. Since completing the program, I have more energy and I no longer have headaches, stomach pain, and bloating I was experiencing before. I lost weight in the program and my energy level has skyrocketed. I have been working out a lot more consistently than I was in the past and I think it’s because of how good I feel now. I also feel like I am able to concentrate better so this has improved my productivity at work. I would definitely recommend the Lifestyle Dietitian for their nutrition coaching services. Jerlyn is very knowledgeable and was extremely patient and understanding with me. She explained the program in great detail and supported me throughout my entire journey. She was also always accessible and made booking appointments easy!

Before working with Jerlyn, I dealt with digestive issues such as consistent bloating, gas, and cramps and I couldn’t pinpoint what was causing them. I often felt frustrated and sad about my issues and decided it was time to do something about it. Since working with Jerlyn, I now know which foods to avoid and/or eat less of so that I can feel comfortable after eating. Another plus is that so far I have lost 15 lbs since I started the program almost three months ago. I feel more confident in my body and I enjoy learning more about food. If you stick to the plan, you will see amazing results. I recommend Jerlyn to anyone who is wanting to make a positive change in their health.

My IBS was out of control, I was constantly having anxiety, my sleep was terrible I always felt lethargic, my skin was broken out and I never knew which foods would trigger an episode. I was tired all the time. I would dread going into the office or traveling. I felt like I couldn’t live my life as my anxiety about going out to restaurants was really high. After working with Jerlyn, my sleep has improved substantially, my skin has cleared up and I haven’t had any stomach issues since starting the Lifestyle Transformation program. I feel like I am able to live my life fully and enjoy it now that my symptoms have gone away. I would definitely recommend the Lifestyle Transformation Program as I feel like I have the tools and knowledge to now understand what triggers my stomach and feel like I’m finally getting back to a healthier state.

Prior to working with Ms. Jones, I had been struggling with IBS for a long time. I tried unsuccessfully to follow the low FODMAP diet and ended up with gallstones. I couldn’t keep food down for 5 months and I nearly lost 30 pounds. I decided to keep my gallbladder, but I knew this meant I would have to change my diet with assistance. I use to have daily pain and discomfort. This gave me so much anxiety that I spent a majority of my weekends and days off inside, fearing that I would have an embarrassing episode while I was out. I love traveling, and I had to stop because I always experienced flare-ups at the airport. After working with Ms. Jones I learned that I have sensitivities to foods I like. I ate the same foods because of my IBS. I thought they were safe. Many of the meal plan food options are higher in fiber and essentially healthier than what I was eating. This has helped regulate my gut and alleviate some of the pain and bloating I would feel almost daily. I haven’t had to take a sick day since starting the program and I no longer feel hesitant about making plans ahead of time. I feel like I have control over my situation instead of it having control over me. I think it’s beneficial to receive assistance from a licensed nutrition professional. It is a plus when the professional has also had a similar experience. Ms. Jones was understanding, and easy to talk to. I believe this is a worthy investment.

I restricted myself to 1200-1400 calories a day to drop weight but it wasn’t sustainable. However, I noticed that as I started to introduce carbs back into my diet I suffered from cramps and felt very lethargic. I wanted to eat carbs again but in a way that didn’t change how I feel. This program [Lifestyle Transformation Program] changed how I view certain foods. I integrated more healthy fats and carbs such as sweet potatoes that I would avoid. Also, it expanded my grains to things such as buckwheat and millet which were not in my diet. When following the eating plan and my base foods I have more energy, I feel less tired, less brain fog, less bloated, and overall, happier. I’m able to focus better at work, have longer uninterrupted sleep, more energy throughout the day without coffee. I would recommend the Lifestyle Transformation Program,  especially for those that suffer from inflammation.