As a sustainable weight loss coach, I help you achieve lasting results by addressing the whole picture, not just the number on the scale. Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, currently taking one, transitioning off, or simply looking for a healthier approach to weight loss, I’ll help you build the nutrition, movement, and lifestyle habits that support long-term success.

Personalized functional health coaching to help you lose weight

Thinking about a GLP-1?

Thinking about medication is a big decision.

Before you begin, let’s make sure you have the nutrition, movement, and lifestyle habits in place to support long-term success and help you make an informed decision.

Already Taking a GLP-1?

Medication works best when healthy habits support it.

Together we’ll focus on:

• Preserving lean muscle

• Meeting your protein needs

• Supporting energy

• Staying hydrated

• Managing common side effects

• Strength training

• Breaking through plateaus

• Accountability

• Creating sustainable habits

Coming Off a of a GLP-1?

Coming off medication doesn’t mean starting over.

We’ll focus on maintaining your progress by creating a realistic long-term plan centered around nutrition, movement, strength, and sustainable daily habits.

Not Using a GLP-1?

You don’t need medication to benefit from personalized health coaching. Whether your goal is sustainable weight loss, improved energy, better nutrition, or healthier daily habits, we’ll create a personalized plan that fits your body, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

Why Work with Leslie?

Sustainable Weight Loss Coaching
Rooted in Functional Wellness

I don’t believe lasting health comes from medication alone.

My coaching combines functional nutrition, behavior change, and personalized health coaching to help women build realistic habits they can maintain long after medication ends.

As a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Functional Nutritionist, Leslie provides personalized guidance that supports every stage of your weight-loss journey, from your first questions to long-term maintenance.

How We Work Together

GLP-1 medications and midlife weight loss

Step 1. Book a Free Consultation with Leslie

We'll spend 15 minutes discussing what you've been experiencing, what you'd like support with, and whether coaching is the right fit.

Step 2.
Start a Personalized Plan

Together, we'll build a personalized plan that may include nutrition strategies, movement, supplements, labs, physician-supported therapies when appropriate, and realistic habits that fit your lifestyle.

functional wellness coaching with Leslie Mitchell

Step 3.
Make Sustainable Change

Through ongoing support, practical strategies, accountability, and guidance, you'll gain the clarity and confidence needed to move forward.

What You'll Gain from Coaching

Functional Wellness Coach & Sustainable Weight Loss Coach

Through personalized sustainable weight loss coaching, you’ll gain:

Examples include:

  • A personalized plan instead of guessing
  • Confidence in food and nutrition choices
  • Muscle-preserving strategies during weight loss
  • Sustainable habits that fit real life
  • Accountability and ongoing support
  • Greater energy and confidence
  • Long-term weight maintenance strategies

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

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Not Ready to Book a Call yet?

That’s okay.

Many of our clients start by attending a workshop, downloading a resource, or simply getting to know us before taking the next step.

Download Our Free Midlife Health Guide

Access our Midlife Body Reset Guide, a simple self-check guide to help you understand why your energy, weight, mood, and hormones may feel off—and where to start.

Read Our Client's Transformative Stories

Every person’s journey is different, but one thing remains the same: feeling supported, understood, and empowered to move forward. Here’s what a few clients have shared about working with Leslie.

You're Invited to Our Monthly Networking Event in Wilmington

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., we're meeting at Wine Knot Sky Bar in downtown Wilmington to meet other professionals, enjoy a glass of wine or two, and enjoy the Cape Fear River view from this 9th floor lounge.

What Clients are Saying

Women work with Leslie because they want more than quick weight loss. They want a sustainable weight loss coach who helps them have a healthier relationship with food, lasting habits, and support that continues long after the scale changes.

Rated 5 out of 5
"Leslie's professionalism, training, education, communication, skills, and kindness have done wonders for me. She has helped me see things in myself that I never saw before and encouraged me to reach for goals I had put aside."
Korey Torres
Rated 5 out of 5
"Working with Leslie has been a truly transformative experience. Her insightful questions helped me identify and break through limiting beliefs, and her support has created lasting positive change in my life."
Terry Dennis
Rated 5 out of 5
"Leslie was very easy to talk with and very knowledgeable. She knew exactly how to ask questions that got me truly thinking. I look forward to another session."
Katy Gilmore

FAQ

What You Need to Know About
Sustainable Weight Loss Coaching

A Sustainable Weight Loss Coach helps you create realistic nutrition, movement, and lifestyle habits that support long-term weight loss instead of quick fixes. My coaching focuses on building healthy routines you can maintain for years while improving your overall health and well-being.

Not at all. I work with individuals who are considering a GLP-1, currently taking one, transitioning off medication, or simply looking for a sustainable, personalized approach to weight loss.

Absolutely. I help clients maximize their success by focusing on nutrition, protein intake, strength training, hydration, movement, and sustainable habits that support long-term health while using GLP-1 medications.

Rather than focusing on restrictive diets or temporary fixes, I take a functional wellness approach that looks at the factors influencing your health, including nutrition, lifestyle, stress, sleep, movement, and metabolism. The goal is to help you build habits that support lasting results.

Yes. Every client receives personalized guidance based on their goals, health history, lifestyle, and current stage of their weight loss journey. Your plan is designed to fit your life, not someone else’s.

The first step is scheduling a complimentary consultation. We’ll discuss your goals, where you are in your weight loss journey, and determine whether personalized functional wellness coaching is the right fit for you.