Real Stories, Real Transformations

Before FNR, “I had a lot of inflammation in my body and was dependent on 20mg prednisone just to get through the day.

I did not want to take another pill to get off prednisone. I wanted to get to the root cause of the inflammation and use the right food and supplements to heal my body.

Now, I feel better and am not as dependent upon prednisone to get through the day.

I had hope that the right changes would help and my lab reports show improvement.

Everyone at FNR has been so helpful with my journey and has always answered all my questions.”

– Barbara M.

“I was experiencing ongoing, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, joint aches and pains, bloating, inflammation and an overall feeling of frustration that no one could help.

With FNR, I felt heard and listened to. That someone understood what I was saying and had answers for possible issues. A willingness to get to the bottom of it. That I didn’t have to feel this way forever.

Now, I feel so much better. Everything doesn’t feel inflamed. I’ve lost weight and continue to lose weight. That my body feels like it’s doing what it’s supposed to be doing and not fighting itself! I don’t have crazy afternoon fatigue and I am sleeping so much better.

It is so worth it. Do it for you! You will be so happy you did. Spending the money made me nervous, but I am so glad I took the leap of faith and did it! I really appreciate the coaching and the checking in and detailed care. It has been so helpful with sticking with it and understanding why I was doing each step.”

– Tiffany B.

Before FNR I was, “Fatigued daily, had joint pain throughout my body and was having to take Aleve daily or sometimes twice a day.

I was always told my labs were normal and I wasn’t on any medication, however my body was saying something different. My joint pain limited my ability to do some of the activities I like to do such as gardening and exercising on a regular basis. I’m all about getting to the root cause of an issue and not just getting the same results of ‘everything is normal.’

Now, my fatigue is pretty much diminished, I have lost 13 pounds this past month, my clothes are fitting better, I have more confidence in myself and am determined to get the real me back!

I was a little skeptical because I had tried so many diets and programs that had some results but never anything that was sustainable like I’m being educated through FNR. I am finally getting to the root cause of my fatigue and inflammation.

My spouse has even mentioned that I’m not as on edge as I used to be. This is a huge victory in my life! I’ve been on edge for years and had no idea why!”

– Tammy L.

“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.