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"The first week, I was down 2.8lbs and then each week after, I kept losing. A few months in, I started to see real change – not just on the scale but in all aspects of my life."
As part of our all-new testimonial program, we interview Carbon users and ask them important questions about their experience with Carbon and how it helped them achieve incredible results. Here's our interview with Judith!
Last year, I felt like I suddenly got “hit” by perimenopause. I could feel myself gaining weight. My sleep was terrible. My stress levels were high. And despite exercising A LOT, it didn't seem like I was making fitness gains. My jeans were tight, I was bloated, cranky, and unhappy. I didn’t want to be in any pictures with my daughter. I no longer felt like myself – the nutrition and movement that had worked for so many years suddenly wasn't effective. I knew I needed to do something. My friend, Hannah Huke, is a longtime Carbon user and after being inspired by her social media posts about her nutrition and fitness gains, I decided to give it a try! In February 2024, I downloaded the app on a whim while waiting for my daughter at the dentist. I didn’t have a food scale or a body scale but I just jumped right in that day! I started tracking my food, reading up about the benefits of high protein, and making shifts in what I was eating. I bought a food scale, a body scale, and after the first week, I started to see changes and feel better!
I’ve been an avid exerciser since I was 18 (I’m 48 now) and for the past 9-ish years, I’ve eaten a mostly Whole30-style diet. As I got older, I saw that my body was no longer responding to the “same old, same old” thing I had been doing. With Carbon, I was able to really take a good, hard look at what I was consuming. My diet included too much fat and not enough protein. I was also eating a calorie surplus. For many years, I had resisted owning a scale or tracking my food as I thought it would bring me back to the “diet mentality” of my early 20s. But I flipped the switch and decided to look at this as an experiment in data collection. With Carbon, I was able to identify what I needed to eat to see a real change in my body. I cut way back on healthy fats and increased my protein, which helped me stay satiated throughout the day and stay asleep at night. I also decided to give up the occasional wine I was drinking – I knew it didn’t serve me and would not help me achieve my goals. At the same time, I pared back on my high level of exercise to become more intentional with my movement. I focused on progressive overload strength training and invested in heavier weights. I cut BACK on my daily steps – and focused on getting between 10K-12K/day instead of 15K+. I made a conscious effort to reduce my stress levels by realizing that some things were out of my control – and I could only control how I reacted.
Carbon was the first macro-tracking app I’ve used! I love that it has the coach function to help you stay focused on your goals week after week – and pivot as needed. The app is easy to navigate, affordable, has an awesome database of food, and I love the ability to scan food using either the barcode or the nutrition label. The support is incredible as well – I love the Facebook group and the Carbon team has been so responsive when I have questions or need help toward my goals. Carbon makes tracking fun – I actually find it really satisfying to log my food and explore how I am fueling my body!
I knew that to be successful, I couldn’t look at this as a “quick fix” so I focused on going “slow and steady.” I made my weekly weight loss goals manageable instead of aggressive. The first week, I was down 2.8lbs and then each week after, I kept losing. A few months in, I started to see real change – not just on the scale but in all aspects of my life. Carbon had made it so easy to identify where I needed to make shifts in my eating, track my nutrition, and give me small, weekly goals to focus on. I think my “ah-ha” moment came in May when I enjoyed a cupcake for my daughter’s birthday. I used the Carbon planner to make sure I could fit it into my day, and it just felt so easy. I loved that I didn’t feel deprived or like I was dieting. It was then that I realized this was working – and that this was something I wanted to keep doing indefinitely!
I am a Carbon fan for life and have been telling EVERYONE I know about the app! I hit my initial weight loss goal by July 1 – and then kept going. I am now down another 5lbs from that for a total of 20lbs since I started. I am happier, more confident, and less stressed. I sleep through the night. My clothes fit great (and in many cases, are too big!) I am getting stronger in my workouts and leaning out while building muscle. I am giving my body the right combination of macros, and it’s responding!! I am in this for the long haul – and have set some new goals for myself: Keep increasing my weights, have a 6-pack of abs by the age of 50, and become a certified macro coach so I can help more people (especially women in perimenopause) get fit and strong – and most importantly, feel like themselves again.
Ready to take control of your weight loss journey and achieve incredible results like Judith? With the Carbon Diet Coach app, you’ll get personalized guidance, accountability, and a system that adapts to your unique body and needs. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break through a plateau, Carbon helps you track your macros, hit your goals, and see real progress.
No more fad diets, food fear, or guesswork—just proven results. Download Carbon Diet Coach today and start building a healthier, happier you!
