Metabolic Health Coach

Stop Managing Symptoms.
Start Restoring Health.

You've tried everything. You've blamed yourself. But what if it was never about willpower? Discover how understanding your metabolism can change everything.

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120+
Lbs Lost Personally
500+
Lives Transformed
20+
Years in Healthcare
Julie Hittleman

Certified Coach

Advanced certifications in metabolic health & nutrition science

Evidence-Based

Science-backed approaches rooted in metabolic research

Personalized Support

One-on-one coaching tailored to your unique needs

Sound Familiar?

Where Are You Feeling Stuck Today?

Exhausted & Frustrated

You're tired of being tired. You've tried every diet, but nothing sticks—and you're blaming yourself.

Running Out of Time

You feel your health slipping away and don't know where to start—or who to trust anymore.

Lost Hope

You've quietly accepted that maybe this is just how it is—but a part of you knows there has to be a better way.

Julie Hittleman - Health Transformation

"Once you experience real transformation, you can't unknow what's possible."

— Julie Hittleman

My Story

Why I Coach

I don't coach because it's a trend. I coach because I've seen what happens when people don't get the right help—and I can't unsee it.

For years, I worked in healthcare and watched good people slowly lose their health, their energy, and their confidence. Not because they didn't care. Not because they weren't trying. But because they were never taught how their bodies actually work.

I watched symptoms get managed instead of health being restored. I watched disease become "normal." I watched people quietly accept less life than they deserved.

That never sat right with me. Then it became personal.

When I faced metabolic syndrome myself, everything changed. I didn't just lose weight—I reclaimed my health. I reversed conditions I was told I'd "just have to live with." I came off medications. I got my energy, clarity, and confidence back.

I realized this wasn't about willpower or motivation. It was about biology. Structure. Education. Support. And most importantly—having someone walk beside you instead of expecting you to figure it out alone.

That's when coaching stopped being optional for me. It became a responsibility.

My Approach

Science-Based, Compassionate Coaching

1

Metabolic Assessment

We'll start by understanding your unique metabolic profile and health history.

2

Personalized Strategy

Create a tailored plan that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and goals.

3

Ongoing Support

Weekly check-ins, adjustments, and accountability to ensure success.

4

Sustainable Results

Build habits that last a lifetime, not just for short-term results.

Evidence-Based Approach

Why This Works

Traditional diets focus on restriction. My approach focuses on metabolic optimization—teaching your body to function optimally so you can enjoy food, have energy, and maintain results naturally.

We work with your biology, not against it. This isn't about willpower—it's about understanding and working with your body's natural systems.

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Who This Is For

I Recognize You

The woman who's exhausted and frustrated with her body, wondering if she'll ever feel like herself again.

The man who knows his health is slipping and doesn't know where to start or who to trust.

The person who's "tried everything" and quietly lost hope that anything will ever actually work.

The future grandparent who wants energy, not limitations—who wants to be present for what matters most.

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See the Transformation

Real Results, Real Stories

Watch how metabolic health coaching has changed lives.

From Struggle to Strength

Julie - Before Transformation
Before
Julie - After Transformation
After

"My own transformation wasn't just about weight loss—it was about understanding my metabolism for the first time. That knowledge changed everything."

Julie's Journey

"The morning I started my health journey—my accountability picture to my own health coach. A picture I wanted to destroy but was so glad I kept. It was Day One, instead of one day. What a difference a year makes! 120 pounds was released but a whole new life was gained! I finally felt like me again!"

The morning of her start, the morning when that "before" photo was taken, this is what she wrote to herself...

May 25th, 2020

The bathroom light was too bright that morning—harsh and honest, the kind of light that exposes things you've tried to ignore for years. I stood there, hands gripping the edge of the counter, staring at the woman looking back at me. Round face. Puffy eyes. A body that felt foreign, like it belonged to someone who had lived a completely different life.

My scrubs dug into my waist. My breath felt tight. My heart felt heavier than all the weight I carried.

I stripped down into my underwear, lifted my phone, opened the camera, and for the first time in a long time, I didn't turn away. I didn't hide, didn't angle myself thinner, didn't suck in my stomach. I just looked. Straight into my own eyes.

Who are you?

I had been a runner. A surfer and scuba diver. A woman who could sprint half a marathon for fun and laugh the whole way. I had been confident, vibrant, joyful—long before motherhood stretched me, menopause changed me, and life handed me losses I never learned how to process.

Now I felt heavy in places no one could see.

I took the photo anyway. I don't know why. Part punishment. Part confession. Part desperate whisper for a different life. I didn't even know then that I would look back at that picture as the moment everything changed.

I only knew that I was exhausted from pretending.

The truth is, I didn't hate my body. I hated the woman I believed I had become.

And in that moment—breathing harder than I should just standing still—I felt something I hadn't felt in years: fear. Real fear. The kind that makes your stomach hurt and your hands shake.

I realized I wasn't just unhealthy. I was disappearing.

Not because life took me.

Because somewhere along the way, I stopped choosing myself.

But that morning, standing in front of that mirror, I whispered something I had never said with conviction before:

Not this time.

Not again.

Not another restart.

Not another diet.

Not another "before" picture leading to another give-up.

This time, I would not go back. I didn't know how. I didn't know what it would take. I didn't even believe I could do it.

But I said yes anyway.

And now—years later—there's one thing I wish I could lean into that mirror and tell her…

Future you thanks you.

You were the brave one.

You said yes one more time.

Real Transformations

Client Success Stories

These aren't just before-and-after photos. They're stories of reclaimed health, renewed energy, and restored confidence. Each person walked their own unique journey—with support, science, and someone who truly understood.

Scott
Released 103 lbs

Scott (Julie's Husband)

This story is the most personal to me, right next to my own health journey. This is my husband, Scott. After years of watching me get healthy, he decided to say yes to himself. Together, we helped him release 103 pounds. But this journey was never about looking good in a pair of jeans. After decades of living with degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and other medical challenges, getting healthy meant becoming metabolically fit for longevity—so we can live out the rest of our lives together. I am incredibly grateful that he said yes to his health and continues to choose it every day. What started as Day One has turned into a lifetime of healthier choices. And yes, even men, including the stubborn ones, can get healthy too.

Stephanie
Released 160 lbs

Stephanie

Each client holds a special place in my heart, but Stephanie's story is especially meaningful to me. She was my patient when I worked as a nurse at UCLA, a time when I cared deeply but couldn't help her in the ways I can now as a health coach. Through this program, Stephanie has released 160 pounds. She no longer uses three diabetic medications or a walker. She's found freedom in her body, confidence in her movement, and the ability to live life on her own terms. Her mindset has shifted completely. This journey was never just about releasing weight, it was about gaining confidence, vitality, and a healthier life. The strategies she's learned for lifelong success show up in her daily choices. What started as Day One to lose weight has become a life reclaimed, full of energy, confidence, and the simple joy of walking her dog twice a day, something she wasn't able to do for decades.

Talie
Metabolic Reset

Talie

Talie wasn't chasing weight loss, or a number on a scale. Her real goal was becoming metabolically healthy, and reversing metabolic dysfunction that showed up as low energy, brain fog, fatigue, and gut discomfort, and more visceral fat than she wanted. Yes, she released 18 lbs in her metabolic reset, but that was the bonus, not the focus. The real win was restoring her metabolism, healing her gut, gaining mental clarity, and finally feeling good in her body again. With a proven system and real support, she turned red and yellow markers into green across the board, reversed her metabolic age back to her actual chronological age, and reclaimed her energy and vitality.

Lanney
Released 30+ lbs at Age 80+

Lanney

You are never too old, and it is never too late. Lanney started this program shortly after the photo on the left was taken at his 80th birthday party. His goal was to release 30 pounds and feel better in his clothes, but more importantly, he wanted to focus on his health and how he felt. He released more than his goal, but what he truly gained was a healthier, happier version of himself. I love helping people of all ages achieve the best health possible for them. Age is not the factor. The decision to start is. There is nothing better than seeing people thrive, no matter where they begin.

Annette
Released 75 lbs

Annette

Annette is not only a dear friend, but someone I deeply relate to. When she started this program, she was working as a home health nurse—exhausted, depleted, and taking care of everyone else while putting herself last. That self-care deficit showed up as extra weight, aching joints, and health challenges that felt overwhelming. After working together and releasing 75 pounds, Annette made herself a priority. In doing so, she didn't just reclaim her health, she strengthened her ability to continue caring for others, from a place of energy and vitality.

Carmen
Released 50 lbs

Carmen

Carmen has always been a self-directed kind of woman—motivated, capable, and knowing what she needed to do. What she needed was structure: a clear plan to streamline her busy life and turn intention into action. With that support, Carmen released 50 pounds and continues to thrive in her health and her life. She's become more active and now shares what she's learned with the people she loves most, including her sisters. It starts with one person. Just as disease can run in families, so can health, and Carmen is living proof. She put the oxygen mask on herself first, and now she's helping the people she cares about do the same.

Richard
Released 65 lbs at Age 71

Richard

At 71, Richard truly believed he'd seen it all. After years of yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, and battling sugar addiction, he was convinced nothing else could work. Then he decided to try something different. He released 65 pounds, reduced inflammation and pain, and rediscovered confidence in his body and his clothes. Richard is living proof that it's never too late to change, and that sugar addiction doesn't discriminate. When nutrition, habits, and mindset come together, real transformation happens.

Liz
Released 55 lbs

Liz

Over the past 25 years, Liz has poured her heart into others — working as a teacher, coach, mentor, and social cognitive therapist supporting children with autism. She has spent her life helping others grow, learn, and thrive. But like so many caregivers, Liz didn't always put herself on that same priority list. She knows firsthand the struggle of weight going up and down, periods of being less active than she wanted to be, and even feeling stuck without the motivation to create change. Choosing to release 55 pounds was a gift Liz gave to herself. She discovered a way to become more conscious and consistent with her daily choices and habits — and what's happened since has gone far beyond weight loss. More energy. More confidence. More alignment. More care for the woman who has spent decades caring for everyone else.

Misty
Released 115 lbs

Misty

Misty and her incredible transformation. Releasing 115 pounds was just the beginning. By improving her metabolic health, she reduced visceral fat, rebuilt muscle, repaired her metabolism, and restored her energy and sleep. The roadblocks that once kept her stuck no longer define her. When you make the decision to prioritize your health, momentum takes over. Misty is a powerful example of that truth. It's not about what you lose, it's about the life you gain.

Stephen
Released 100+ lbs

Stephen

Stephen is an avid sailor who loves being active on the boat, but the weight was holding him back. It kept him from moving the way he wanted to, and quietly put him on the sidelines of his own life. After releasing over 100 pounds, Stephen gained back more than mobility. You can see the confidence the moment he slipped on a Grace Jones shirt he hadn't worn in decades. This journey wasn't about fitting into smaller clothes—it was about reclaiming confidence he thought was gone and improving his health so he could fully enjoy the things he loves, like sailing and being present with his family. Stephen did exactly that.

Mike
Released 40 lbs

Mike

Mike, a published author and world traveler has done incredible work on his health journey. He's released 40 pounds, but what excites him most is that for the first time in decades, he's reached his high school weight. Today, he looks more like the photos on the back of his books than he has in years. Even better, he's regained his vitality and that unmistakable smile from his youth that he says makes him feel as good as he looks.

Julie and Scott Together
Released 223 lbs Together

Julie & Scott

Between the two of us, we've released 223 pounds, that's an entire person. It's incredible what happens when one person says yes to their health and the other follows, even if not at the same time. What we've created together isn't just weight loss, it's a lifetime of health, energy, and living fully, side by side.

M.J.
Released 23 lbs

M.J.

M.J. didn't join this program for weight loss, and she was genuinely surprised when she released 23 pounds. She came because she was hypoglycemic and struggling to regulate her blood sugar. Through the program, she learned the habits of healthy eating, blood sugar balance, hydration, and purposeful movement. What makes helping M.J. especially meaningful to me is that she was my very first yoga instructor. She helped me rediscover fluid movement in my body and heal injuries I never thought I'd recover from. Being able to support her in achieving her health goals feels like a beautiful full-circle moment. I love when healing is reciprocated.

Ian
Released 60 lbs in 90 Days

Ian

Do you ever feel inspired by watching someone completely transform their health? Seeing Ian begin his journey releasing 60 pounds in just 90 days—that was incredible. But what matters most isn't the weight he lost, it's the happiness, confidence, and growth he's gained along the way. And not to mention the muscle he built along the way. One small decision truly can spark a lifelong journey of self-care.

Nick and Sierra
Couples Transformation

Nick & Sierra

Couples getting healthy together is my FAVORITE—this is Nick & Sierra. This power couple is living a completely different life now. More energy. More confidence. Better habits. Better health. They've gained strength, momentum, and a shared commitment to feeling their best, together. When two people choose health side by side, it changes everything. Nick & Sierra are proof that doing this together doesn't just transform bodies, it transforms lives.

Nicole
Life-Saving Transformation

Nicole

Nicole's story is truly unique. What began as a weight-loss journey uncovered a much more serious underlying medical condition, one that required surgery. To have that surgery, she first needed to release enough weight. Doing so didn't just prepare her for the procedure; it helped protect her from the very condition that took her mother's life in her 30s. As a mom of two young children, Nicole's journey was never just about the scale, it was about survival, health, and being there for her family. The weight didn't come off overnight, but through focused work on her mindset, habits, nutrition, and self-care, everything changed. Today, Nicole is healthier and happier, and because of that, her children are too. She can be active, present, and fully show up for them in ways she couldn't before as a single mom. Her health has given her back her life, and the freedom to be the incredible woman and mother she is.

Jeanne
Released 20 lbs

Jeanne

What I love about Jeanne's story is how it started—she just wanted to lose a few pounds and feel better in her jeans. Who knew that as a grandmother in her 60s, she'd end up releasing 20 lbs and finding her abs? In just eight weeks, she went from feeling bloated and stuffed in her jeans to rocking a defined abdomen and feeling better than she has in decades. You're never too old, and it's never too late.

Vernon
Released 50 lbs

Vernon

Vernon didn't just change his appearance by releasing 50 lbs, he changed his lifestyle. Through his health journey, he gained energy, confidence, and structure that supports his physical and mental well-being. By embracing daily habits and intentional choices, Vernon created steady progress and a way of living that feels sustainable and empowering. What he gained is something no scale can measure.

Alicia
Released 47 lbs

Alicia

47 pounds in 4 months may not sound like a lot, but when you're shorter in stature, it can feel like releasing 100. What Alicia truly did was take back her health. She improved her confidence and, more importantly, transformed her metabolic health, lowering her metabolic age, increasing her vitality, and muscle mass—setting herself up for long-term longevity.

Danny
Released 82 lbs

Danny

Danny was ready, and he made the decision to get healthy. No waiting for the new year. No "someday." Just a choice. That decision took him from 252 to 170, but what he truly gained was so much more. He gained vitality, confidence, and the ability to fully step into life with his beautiful wife as they begin this next chapter together. Proof that real change starts the moment you decide.

Andrea
Released 95 lbs

Andrea

After struggling with her weight from a young age, Andrea finally found what truly worked, and it went far beyond the scale. It was the powerful combination of mindset, habits, nutrition, and stepping into a new health identity. Releasing 95 pounds was just the start. Today, she moves her body with intention and joy, exercising because it feels good, not because she "has to." I'm incredibly proud of her for resetting her metabolic health and building a foundation for a strong, vibrant, and long life.

Christina
Released 25 lbs

Christina

Christina simply wanted to feel her best on her wedding day. She started in a more matronly dress because it felt safer for her body at the time. After working together and releasing 25 pounds, everything changed. On her wedding day, she chose smaller straps, a tinier waist, and stepped into a whole new level of confidence, not just to enjoy her wedding, but to truly feel like the beautiful bride she was meant to be. It's never just about the weight you lose, it's about the health you gain. And in Christina's case, it was both. Because nothing looks more beautiful on a woman than her confidence.

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"I help people because I recognize the version of myself I used to be in so many of them. What they're missing isn't effort. It's guidance, accountability, and belief."

— Julie Hittleman

This Isn't About Weight Loss.
It's About Living Fully.

It's about restoring metabolic health so you can live fully—physically, emotionally, and with purpose. It's about giving you back your confidence, your presence in relationships, your ability to say yes to life again.

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