From Disordered Eating to Freedom
Working with Reform honestly changed my life. I struggled with multiple eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and exercise obsession. I had been in and out of rehabs, hospitals, and treatments for six years and nothing worked. I had horrible self-image issues, unhealthy eating habits, and damaging physical effects from my disorders, including daily anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication, osteopenia, and long-term amenorrhea. A friend recommended Jackie of Reform to me, and I agreed to start working with her as a last effort to try to overcome my health challenges.
Right away, Jackie was open and honest with me about what work I needed to do to achieve my health goals. She was the first person who understood my background and the struggles that came along with it. She was flexible and was able to work at a pace that made me feel comfortable yet challenged me. I immediately built a strong, trusting bond with her and her practice, Reform.
Reform helped eliminate my nighttime snacking, sugar cravings, binging/purging and restricting behaviors, and exercise obsession. Within a short time, I no longer felt the need to eat or workout emotionally. Reform taught me to eat to fuel my body healthily. Because I no longer had a fearful relationship with food, my relationships flourished. I was able to do many things I would have never dreamed of doing before without having anxiety. I can now eat out and pick healthy options and still enjoy dinner with friends. I can go to a dinner party or wedding and navigate the food choices and stay stress-free.
Overall, I'm a more confident, happy, and healthy person. This journey has enabled me to maintain a robust romantic relationship without the insecurity about self-image and food. My boyfriend (now husband!) even commented on how much happier I seem to be after working with Reform. I was able to decrease my anti-depressant medication dosage, and I am working on eliminating them all together. Reform drastically improved my anxiety and mood.
The most rewarding outcome of working with Reform is the change in my whole person's wellbeing. I feel better physically, mentally/emotionally, and spiritually. Within 30 days of following my protocol, specifically in nutrition and functional movement, I had improved bone density. In less than 90 days, I had stabilized my hormones, and my menstrual cycle had returned. This is something that I never thought would happen to me. I am overjoyed that working with Reform helped get my fertility back. (Today, I have a beautiful daughter to celebrate this gift with!)
I can't express how grateful I am that I worked with Reform. I am the healthiest and happiest I have ever been in my life, and I owe it all to the support Reform gave me. Reform was able to help me create positive habits that I can use for the rest of my life. Jackie didn't just fix my nutrition; she saw me as a big picture and was able to identify lifestyle changes that I will forever be grateful for. I look and feel fantastic, thanks to Reform!
—Anna Haskall
San Diego, California