
My Story

I learned how to break free from the endless cycle of dieting, and I’m here to help you do it, too!
Let me tell you a story…
My love of fitness began at the age of 19. I didn’t like myself, and exercise was a way to help me cope with the anxiety and depression that come from being Bipolar. It also helped me gain confidence. Later in life, after I had my three children, I became obsessed with weight.
I developed an eating disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and Orthorexia. I would have panic attacks over food, so I ate as little as possible. The constant exercising for two hours or more a day, along with an eating disorder, wreaked havoc on my body. I never took a day off or gave my body rest, even if I was sick or exhausted.
Soon, I was faced with more health problems. In my early 40s, I was diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor, which affected my hormones. I developed hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue, and in my mid-40s, I developed the auto-immune disease Lupus. I was a single mother of three young teenagers, struggling financially then. The years of chronic stress I put my body through, along with years of chronic dieting, had depleted me. I ended up bedridden for six weeks. I knew I had to make serious lifestyle changes; I had three children depending on me.

Everything changed once I got rid of the diet mindset and instead focused on nourishing my body. I committed to my health, not to another quick fix. I figured out what I needed to do to make a real impact on my life and health. I reframed my thinking around food not in terms of what I “can” and “cannot” eat but by breaking it down to its nutritional value and how it impacts my health.
Changing an entire lifestyle happens one step at a time and with having support. None of it was easy, but it was worth it.
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It took me many years and many illnesses to realize that it is okay if I miss a workout or if I eat a cookie; my world will not end. Life is too short to constantly stress over counting calories, tracking your food intake in an app, feeling guilty or ashamed for eating something, or not getting your 10,000 steps daily.
I had been overweight my whole life. After the birth of my child, I weighed 250 pounds and was obese. I could not get to the top of the staircase without being winded. I knew I had to make a change for my daughter, so I reached out to Kathy. After working closely with her for 11 months, I lost 100 pounds of body fat and inches everywhere. I gained lean muscle. I dropped 10 pants sizes! My entire life changed in just under a year.
-Erin G.

I FOUND A NEW PURPOSE...
My experiences were challenging, but they changed my life in beautiful ways. Now, I’m on a path to help others! I want to help you reclaim your life and lose weight for good simply by breaking the dieting addiction! I will show you how to change your mindset toward food and fitness. I am here to share my tips, tricks, and strategies with you.
​I am in menopause and have not gained weight. My eating style is so easy, and it helps regulate blood sugar, keeping me full and eliminating cravings!
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Let me show you how you can do it, too.
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When you work with me, you work with a certified Personal Trainer, a Women's Fitness Expert, a Fitness Nutrition Expert, a Nutrition Coach, an IIN Health Coach, a Gut Health Specialist, and a Women’s Hormone Specialist with a Master's Degree in Education. I have 15 years of Personal Training experience and three years of Health Coaching experience. I have helped hundreds of women achieve their fitness and weight loss goals. If you are looking for a well-educated, compassionate coach who lives by the principles she teaches AND knows precisely what you are going through, look no further.
A Commitment to Yourself!

KATHY DEPALO-MOONEY
INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
NASM PERSONAL TRAINER
Tel: 631-652-9998
Email: kathy@mlmfw.com