Real Stories, Real Transformations

“After drastically changing my lifestyle through healthier eating and exercise, I had stalled out in my weight loss efforts with about 40-50 pounds that wouldn’t budge. And I was still suffering from chronic joint soreness, muscle aches, bloating, terrible sugar & carb cravings and memory fog. In addition, I was tired of taking the plethora of prescriptions I’d been on for years, with no “fix” of any kind. That’s when I figured out there had to be more to the story. It wasn’t just my 60yr old body that was the problem, it was the standard protocol for treatment and I wanted to know WHY I still had symptoms, so I began researching.

A friend invited me to an FNR webinar, and as I listened to Jennette talk about her path to starting her practice and the impact her mom’s health history had on that decision, something clicked. I saw that someone had done all the research and was actually implementing a different plan – of healing, not just maintaining the status quo, and had the results to show for it.

Now, I’ve been telling everyone I’m in contact with! 🤣 By the middle of my program, I was already feeling much better. Sugar/carb cravings were gone, sore joints and muscles didn’t hurt anymore, the mid-afternoon slump I had almost daily was history and I just felt calm and settled – like I no longer needed to be at war with my cravings and my willpower. I was feeling empowered and hopeful that this could be my new life!

My program with FNR has been a program that is not like any other I’ve tried (and there have been many!). As a former sugar addict who often went out of my way to get a fix in the form of store-bought cupcakes, home-baked desserts and coffee shop treats, I was out of control but felt powerless to change. For years, I fought my urges and failed. It took a God-ordained wake-up call to get my attention.

Two years ago on my 59th birthday, my heart went into cardiac arrest and I keeled over in a parking lot in the middle of the night. Three days later I woke up in the hospital, shocked to find that I’d been resuscitated by CPR and “the paddles” (the ones they use on medical dramas to shock a patient who’s flatlined) by EMT’s, brought to the ER in an ambulance, flatlined again requiring seven more shocks with the paddles and ended up having an emergency triple bypass, complete with the cracked-open chest and those stretcher things that pry your bones apart. I absolutely know without a doubt that I was dead. But that is what God used to finally get my attention and enable me to stop eating so poorly. FNR’s protocols and direction gave me the framework I needed to take my health seriously.

If I can change patterns and behaviors that have been in place for decades, anyone can. It really is true that your tastes change. The things I used to crave – and eat compulsively – have lost their grip on me. It’s a beautiful thing!”

– Laura V.

“When I started this journey, I was struggling with weight gain, anxiety, and sleep issues. What I love most about FNR, is that it isn’t focused solely on weight loss. It truly focuses on creating sustainable lifestyle changes and improving overall well-being. Through my program, I have lost weight, my sleep is improving, and I have learned valuable coping tools to help calm and manage my anxiety. While there is still work to do, I appreciate that FNR recognizes that real, lasting change is about so much more than a number on the scale. It has helped me develop healthier habits, greater awareness, and tools that I can carry with me for life.

Since beginning my journey with FNR, I have truly learned how to plan for healthy eating and, more importantly, make it a conscious decision every day. I’ve learned how to recognize and avoid the pitfalls that can lead me back into old habits, while also learning to listen to my body and understand what it needs and what it doesn’t.

The increase in my energy has been incredible, and noticing my autoimmune symptoms quiet down has been truly life-changing. I feel more present, more engaged, and better able to participate in life with my family instead of feeling held back by how I was feeling. The changes I’ve experienced have given me a better quality of life and allowed me to be more present and involved with the people I love. With FNR, I finally felt heard and supported in finding solutions that worked for me.

Based on my experience, I would tell anyone considering FNR that you have to truly want to make a change and be willing to commit to the process. FNR gives you the tools, education, and support, but you have to put them into practice. If you are ready to take responsibility for your health and make lasting lifestyle changes, I believe the results can be incredibly rewarding. I’m grateful I made the decision to commit to the journey. I am genuinely happy with the new lifestyle I’ve created and grateful for how much better I feel. It has been a life-changing journey, and I’m excited to continue building on the progress I’ve made.”

– Paula B.

Before FNR I had, “Weight gain, back pain & knee pain. High cholesterol, high blood pressure and Breast cancer. I could not enjoy most of the activities I love like hiking and kayaking. It was too painful. I had to wear a tens unit on my lower back to numb the pain while I was instructing my classes at my local YMCA. Life was a struggle everywhere I went. Traveling was difficult because sitting too long in a car or plane was painful.

Now, since the inflammation in my body has gone away, my back and knees don’t hurt anymore. I have lost 25 pounds and I can wear all of my old clothes again. Once I stopped hurting I told myself that I don’t ever want to go back to the old me. I feel too good. I have been on diet after diet my whole adult life, only to gain it back again. Gaining the knowledge of how to eat healthy for life was a huge breakthrough for me. No one ever took the time to study my body chemistry with lab work. My doctor never told me a lot of things that FNR told me. Just take this pill and that pill. I got off the blood pressure medication and cholesterol medication. My energy is so much better. My skin even looks clearer and more vibrant. I am sleeping better. I love the way I feel. The only regret I have is that I didn’t do it sooner in my life. I would recommend FNR to anyone who wants to be healthy, strong, and pain free. Once you feel this good you won’t want to go back to your old way. Let food be your medicine. It’s amazing. You won’t regret it.

I kept telling myself that if this is going to get rid of my pain, it will be worth every penny. Well, it did so much more than get rid of my pain, it taught me so much about the food that I was consuming all my life and thinking it was ok to eat when it was slowly killing me. It taught me how to eat clean. I haven’t felt this good in years. I feel 19 again and I am 66 years old 😄 Like I said, my only regret is not eating clean sooner in my life. I always thought it would be too hard, well, I am here to tell you that being unhealthy is way harder than clean eating. I am so excited about getting to spend time with my first grandchild, born last May, now that the pain is gone.

I am so happy I put my trust in the FNR team. They all taught me so much about food and what I thought was safe but isn’t. Once you know the truth, it makes so much sense. This is not just about weight loss, it’s about being healthy and feeling strong enough to be able to play with your grandchildren and your great grandchildren and so on. Thanks to all at Functional Nutritional Resources for helping me get my life back. I will be forever grateful ❤️”

– Robin S.

“I was struggling with bloating, inflammation, joint pain, inability to lose weight despite trying multiple diets, and overall feeling tired and stressed out most of the time. At that time, I was heavier and felt unhealthier than I ever had in my life! I was struggling to enjoy anything after work, everything took more effort, I just missed being active with my husband, kids and grandkids! I was trying to do research to figure out how to eat better, feel better, but struggled with pulling it all together on my own. I was tired of being reactive instead of proactive with my health! I was definitely not honoring God and the temple (body) He created for me!

Now, my journey with FNR has made a big difference in my life physically and emotionally. Overall, my energy level has improved, I have lost 30 lbs without really trying, I feel less bloated, less inflamed and my joints feel less painful. More than all the physical changes, I feel more at peace that I can be more proactive with my health. It’s been wonderful to see how what I put in my body affects me, I never really paid attention to that before. FNR has been all that I was looking for and more! It’s wonderful to have support from others who are also trying to make positive changes, and to have the support and accountability from the FNR staff.

I wasn’t skeptical about FNR’s approach, I had already felt called to quit eating all the processed foods and I knew that what I put in my body affected everything physically, emotionally and spiritually. I was more skeptical about my ability to fully “jump in” and fully commit! FNR helps you to commit by showing you where you are lacking and gives you a very detailed plan for your success with making changes to improve your overall health! Joining has been an answered prayer!

I love feeling more educated in what my body needs and learning to be creative in making health changes. I also love when people notice that something about me is different and I can share with them my “secret”, I can share what I am doing and encourage them to make changes.”

– Liana D.

“Before FNR, I had pain, exhaustion, brain fog, and no energy.

After hearing about the in-depth team approach and the support that would be given for my symptoms I felt like this was what I had been looking for, for years – natural corrective actions, education and comprehensive blood work.

Now, it’s been amazing! My pain is so reduced it no longer affects my life. Energy level is back to a normal level. Sleeping at night. Weight loss without headaches and blood sugar dips. Brain fog is gone. I tell everyone that will listen about FNR! If a person is willing to put into action the plan and information given there will be positive results.

I am back to living my best life and I’m so thankful for that! Before my program, I dreaded every morning, dragging myself out of bed and starting the same painful routine all over again. My physician was happy with my labs – with no answers for the pain and energy loss except ‘I’m getting older’. FNR labs dig deeper and find underlying issues that they are correcting and the team is cheering me on which has given me a new lease on life.”

– Mary J.

“For about three and a half years, I was experiencing consistent weight gain and couldn’t lose a pound, no matter what I tried eating and exercise wise. With that, I was experiencing awful periods every month, rapid hair thinning and shedding, incessant acne, afternoon crashes, rare bowel movements, and would wake up in the early hours of the morning and not fall back asleep. 

I had sought help from five different types of traditional medicine professionals to no avail and was feeling very defeated and frustrated. I wasn’t happy with my body, which made me unhappy overall. I was missing out on the amazing life that I know I have, because of how terrible I was feeling overall which was holding me back.

Now, when I stick to my program and am committed to doing the hard work, the pay off has been expansive. I’ve lost a little bit of weight, but more importantly, I am less bloated and inflamed 24/7! My nails, skin and hair are in much better shape than they were in January. I am proudly having more regular bowel movements, which is huge for me! The severity of my periods is still a work in progress, but I have seen positive movement in the right direction, have learned about different tinctures and supplements that can assist, and am hopeful they will be manageable soon. 

My energy stays consistent throughout the day and I’m not experiencing those dreadful afternoon crashes. I am waking up feeling more rested, despite getting the same amount of sleep and I’m not waking up at 3am unable to fall back asleep as often anymore. My entire mindset around food has shifted, but more importantly, my mindset around caffeine and alcohol has shifted. In my line of work, that’s a big deal and something that I’m very proud of. Something else that’s prevalent in my industry is chronic stress, and I am overjoyed with the tools I’ve learned from FNR and how I put those into play everyday to mitigate stress and overwhelm, as best as possible.

Thank you all for everything! This has been transformational, as I’ve mentioned, and I’m looking forward to taking allllllllll the things I’ve learned and running with them for the rest of my long, healthy life! Because of my program, I know I have set myself up for a better future – so thanks again!”

– Sarah R.

“Prior to Functional Nutrition Resources, I thought I was doing fine and really only joined for optimization. Through labs, I found out some things that were wrong that I was unaware of. I had some symptoms that I thought were normal such as reflux, or energy crashes, but really wasn’t that worried.

I just knew that there wasn’t a specific issue I was dealing with and a PCP would likely just say “you look fine goodbye”. I was looking for someone who cared more about diet and thinking specifically about how food interacts with our body because I knew I wasn’t eating the right way.

Now, I’ve lost 20lbs in 2 months, I don’t crash in the afternoon, I don’t have reflux. I definitely feel more confident being at a better weight, and am able to workout more successfully. Most of all I’ve got a lot of peace in the future of my life and knowing how to actually be healthy and being more cognizant of what I’m putting in my body / how that affects me. With an 8 month old son, I’m also able to make better food decisions for him as well.

The strength here is the time the practitioners spend with you as opposed to your 15 minute dr appointment. The concept is really straightforward and effective. The practitioners also are very good about providing in depth information and resources according to your specific needs if needed.”

– Jake H.

“For years before I was working with FNR, I was struggling with fatigue, and inflammation, in just about every part of my body. My years of constipation eventually caused three surgeries. I was unable to eat without getting sick, even drinking water would cause nausea. Because of this, I spent most of my time at home, and when I did go out with friends, I would not be able to stay for very long, because I usually ended up nauseated.

Even after my surgeries I was still having difficulty with acid reflux, nausea, and constipation. The more fiber I ate the worse it got. A friend of mine suggested I look into Functional Medicine, so I did some research and found FNR. After one session with them I felt like I was finally being heard.

After beginning my journey with FNR, my acid reflux disappeared, and my nausea disappeared. I’ve been able to sleep through the night and not have so much inflammation during the day. I still am in the middle of my program so I’m still trying to deal with how to continue my life with auto autoimmune disease, but I have found that it is a comfort, knowing that they listen to me at FNR and continue to work with me.

I truly believe this is the best investment that I have ever made for my health. I found that my experience in the past with food has given me the chance to reach out and find other ways of cooking and baking that I never thought possible. Now I have found joy and discovered new ways of cooking, fulfilling my love for baking.”

– Sue Ann W.

“I had been struggling with gut health and autoimmune issues for over a decade, and symptoms were just getting worse. Even though I thought I was eating healthy, feeling miserable was just a normal part of everyday life. 

While I was convinced that specific dietary changes could alleviate some of my issues, my gastroenterologist brushed that notion aside, and I had trouble finding a program I could manage on my own.

One evening, while being knee-deep in a flare up, I told my husband that I could not go on like this. We absolutely needed to do something… and I thought working with a dietician was a good place to start. He went online and searched. There were not many options that appeared to fit what we were looking for. But we found the FNR website.

It took about three weeks for the positive changes to become noticeable, but it seems like it just happened overnight! I began to see significant weight loss, my joint pain was getting better, and menopause symptoms (specifically the hot flashes) started decreasing. The main benefit, however, was being able to wake up in the morning and eat breakfast without feeling miserable afterward. The meals I was cooking were delicious and I could feel them fueling me throughout the day. It was like hitting the reset button!

My husband was skeptical about this approach, but I had worked alongside nutritionists who used food as medicine before and was eager to try it out. We are now totally devoted to this approach to health AND life and are looking forward to our long, healthy future together!

For anyone that is struggling with these types of health issues, do not give up. There is hope! A new outlook on life is possible! Every FNR staff member has been incredibly amazing. Their relatability gives first hand proof that the food as medicine concept works. Their obvious expertise explains every stage, and they are willing and able to go as deep into the details as you want! I am learning so much! Their genuine desire to help improve our lives and the relieving lack of judgment they are able to display during the process just completes the package.

Don’ t hesitate. It’s life changing.”

– Erin K.

“Over the past 20 years I have gained a lot of weight. Before FNR I was experiencing stomach upset daily and my energy level was very low. I am post menopausal and I have symptoms that I feel are related to that such as hot flashes, hair loss, vaginal atrophy, sleeplessness, joint pain and chronic back pain. 

All of these symptoms took a toll on me mentally and physically. They limited my ability to care for my grandchildren as often as needed and they kept me from enjoying riding our horses with my husband, something we have always enjoyed doing together.

Truthfully, I was skeptical that FNR would be able to help me. I was desperate for answers, and after listening to Jennette explain how FNR worked it really got my attention and gave me hope. I felt like this was my last chance because the many tests, procedures, therapies, and medication that I have endured through the years have not helped. As the last resort, I turned to FNR for answers…And I’m glad I did.

Now, I’ve become more knowledgeable about food and the importance good quality food can make on your health and overall well-being. Getting my gut healthy has been instrumental in losing weight, having more energy, and just feeling better overall.

FNR is comprehensive and you need to be ready to mentally commit to a new lifestyle of eating healthy so your body can heal. They’ve got the knowledge to get you there, but it’s up to you to put into action the plan they give you. My program enabled me to get my gut healthy, lose weight, get off cholesterol medicine that I have been on for 15 years and gain more energy and mobility. I’d say that’s a win.”

– Nancy M.

“Before FNR, Brain Fog and Fatigue were my top 2 big health concerns. I had cut down on about half of my activities on my calendar.

Now, I have more energy and am able to do a few more things. And looking forward to family get-togethers again!

Recently, a friend at church said, “I see the old Becky coming back!” Wow! What a huge compliment to what I feel like I’ve been going through! The energetic woman I’m recognizing on the inside is starting to show through on the outside!

Reflecting on my journey since starting with FNR, I realize that I had begun to crave some big changes in life. In fact, my husband and I decided that it was time for a home clean-out and remodel. We started this at the same time that I signed up with FNR. I was surprised to find that I had the mental and physical energy to take on that home project, even with Long Covid. Yes, I had to pace myself, but I continued to show up and little by little I could make the decisions and keep moving forward with the project. If I hadn’t started with FNR when I did, there is no way I would have had the energy to do all of it!

FNR has taught me so much about how our bodies are made! We are so wonderfully made and the way we eat has messed us up! So, learning to eat and nourish my body, and to clean up the products I use is getting my body back to who I used to be, and I believe that God is going to keep restoring me and keep opening doors!

Now, I am teaching my daughter and her family how to eat clean, and they have even started teaching their own friends and coworkers how to eat clean! We have added new hobbies we can enjoy together that bring us closer and make our bodies healthier! I’ve lost about 20 pounds and I’m proud to say that I didn’t go on a diet! I learned to eat clean and choose the right foods for my body, and it didn’t even feel like a sacrifice. I feel better and many of the new foods taste even better than what I was eating before! I’m a master gardener and I love to see life and enjoy the beauty of life. Now, I’m feeling that life in my body again!”

– Becky P.

“In my 50’s I hit several major health crises- weight gain, diabetes, hypertension, and passing out randomly (which landed me in the hospital twice!). 

On my own, I worked hard on my eating plans, movement, and self care. However, I was good for a season and then not so much. Each time my conditions overwhelmed me, and I lost all hope and motivation. There is so much access to information available, helpful and good information, but it is all overshadowed by “for profit” marketing that makes discerning what to do next impossible. It just shut me down completely. I needed a guide, someone with a map to navigate the correct information for me. Enter FNR.

I was skeptical at first. It’s a big investment not just financially but emotionally and mentally. I needed FNR to work. I truly believe that if it didn’t, I would not overcome my health issues and I would live in a state of health that would rapidly decline leading to disability & limited function.

Since beginning with FNR, my inflammation has reduced, so much so my ring size changed. I didn’t know that was a thing! My energy has been slow to recover, but each day I am stronger and more optimistic about the future and my health. I have lost weight, but more than that I feel and move better and look forward to improving every day. As my diabetes and blood pressure improved, I discovered that my gut health was so much worse than what I knew about.

I also find that I don’t stop to listen to the “media hype” infomercials about how to care for my body with quick fixes or “secrets revealed” advertisements anymore. I don’t need to, I KNOW HOW TO HEAL & MAINTAIN MY OWN HEALTH because of FNR.

FNR will do the “heavy lifting” for you. They use the science behind health and healing to create a custom “map” for you to find what you need for your health journey. You will have answers to your questions, guidance for when you are confused, and encouragement when you are discouraged. They give you the tools, help you know how to use them, and encourage you all along the way.

While you are provided the map, the journey is your own. The pace, the progress, the healing is in your power. You have support and encouragement all along the way and beyond. If you have “tried everything else” and felt abandoned, lied to, and cheated, then FNR may be just the next (and last) “beginning” you’ll need.”

– Joanne N.