For Christian women with insulin resistance or PMOS
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Doing all the things and still pushing around the same 2 pounds? Faith-centered strength and nutrition coaching to quiet the food noise and stop the Monday restart, without extreme dieting, endless cardio, or turning fitness into an idol.
This isn't another workout plan. It's a way of stewarding what God gave you.
I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I've spent years in the fitness world, and I've seen how easily it can become about comparison and constantly feeling like you're not enough. As my relationship with God became more important, I started seeing fitness differently — as stewardship, not vanity. That's why I created Soul Strength Academy.
The program
Soul Strength Academy
A 12-week faith-centered coaching experience for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident.
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.
Real women. Real change.
What Happens When You Stop Starting Over
300+
women coached
2017
strength training since
1:1
coaching, directly with me
Before
AfterVictoria - 24 weeks
Before
AfterJulia · 14 weeks
Before
AfterGrace · 16 weeks
Results vary from woman to woman. Photos and stories shared with each client's permission.
First, it's not your fault
Why Eating “Clean” and Training Hard Hasn't Worked
If you're a woman with insulin resistance or PMOS, you've probably heard it all: cut carbs, eat less, add more cardio, try fasting, just be more disciplined.
So you do. Strict Monday to Thursday. Starving by Thursday night. “Ruined it” by Saturday. Back to Monday.
Here's the problem: a plan that only works when you have perfect willpower isn't a plan. It's a countdown.
For many women, too little food, too much cardio and fear of carbs can make cravings louder, energy lower and progress harder to keep. And when it stops working, you blame yourself instead of the plan.
What can help instead: building strength, eating enough of the right balance for your body, and having someone adjust the plan as your body responds. Not a stricter version of what already failed.
Before
After“I've tried everything. Why would this be different?”
“I needed structure and help understanding how nutrition works and Layla taught me how to eat strategically and work out intentionally”
Claudia · 35 · Business owner · Clearwater, FL
Before: working together, Claudia was yo-yo dieting, constantly restricting and then binging, eating disorder, and feeling unconfident in her skin
After: 8 months working with me, she was eating 2300 calories every day, and completely re-comped her body! I think you can tell she loves CrossFit!
For Christian women ready to stop starting over
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Faith-centered fitness coaching for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident — without turning fitness into an idol.
It's not a willpower problem. It's a plan that runs on willpower. Struggling with cravings doesn't make you less faithful, and you were never meant to do this alone.
01 — Believe
Change the way you see yourself.
Stop blaming your willpower. Understand why your body responds the way it does, and build a healthier relationship with it.
02 — Build
Build the body and habits you want.
Personalized strength training + nutrition adapted to insulin resistance and PCOS (carbs included) + habits designed around your real life.
03 — Become
Become the woman who can sustain it.
Handle the weekends, the busy weeks and the higher-hunger days without starting over. Consistency that lasts.
I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I've spent years in the fitness world, and I've seen how easily it can become about comparison and constantly feeling like you're not enough. As my relationship with God became more important, I started seeing fitness differently — as stewardship, not vanity. That's why I created Soul Strength Academy.
The program
Soul Strength Academy
A 12-week faith-centered coaching experience for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident.
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.
For Christian women ready to stop starting over
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Faith-centered fitness coaching for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident — without turning fitness into an idol.
This isn't another workout plan. It's a way of stewarding what God gave you.
Hi, I'm Layla. I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I gained the weight in the military. So I did what everyone told me: I tried to outrun it. I ran almost every day, counted every calorie, and treated my body like something to punish into shape.
It worked for a while. Then it didn't. I was tired, hungry and always one bad weekend away from starting over.
Then a spine surgery stopped me completely. For the first time, I couldn't punish my body, so I had to learn to care for it. I started lifting in 2017, learned to eat enough, and finally saw my body change in a way I could actually keep.
That season changed how I see fitness: not vanity, but stewardship. Today I help Christian women with insulin resistance and PCOS do the same: build strength, eat without fear, and stop starting over.
Former military · Certified Personal Trainer · Certified in Nutrition · Strength training since 2017
The program
Soul Strength Academy
A 12-week faith-centered coaching experience for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident.
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.
Before
After“I'm scared that eating carbs will make it worse.”
Rebecca · 38 · Lawyer · Calgary
Before: Constantly restarting, doing endless cardio, battling cravings, and scared to eat carbs. She felt like she was always “starting over." She was eating 1600Kcal a day.
After: Got stronger, had more energy, felt in control around food, her clothes fit better, and most importantly she finally became consistent without needing to start over every Monday. She now eats 2080kcal a day.
For Christian women ready to stop starting over
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Faith-centered fitness coaching for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident — without turning fitness into an idol.
This isn't another workout plan. It's a way of stewarding what God gave you.
I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I've spent years in the fitness world, and I've seen how easily it can become about comparison and constantly feeling like you're not enough. As my relationship with God became more important, I started seeing fitness differently — as stewardship, not vanity. That's why I created Soul Strength Academy.
The program
THE BECOMING METHOD
12 weeks of 1:1 coaching for Christian women with insulin resistance, PMOS, or Hashimoto (and yes, I can also help you if you don't have these conditions) who are tired of food noise, tired of starting over, and ready to honor the temple they've been given. You work with me directly, not a junior coach.
- ✓ 24/7 text access for when life happens (because guess what? it's gonna happen!)
- ✓ Personalized strength training built around your life not the opposite & that adjusts as you get stronger — not punishment cardio
- ✓ A 4-week nutrition plan built for insulin resistance & PCOS, then the skills to build your own plates — carbs included
- ✓ A weekly 1:1 video call with me, plus prayer — because you weren't meant to do this alone
- ✓ Weekly check-ins so we catch a stall before it turns into another restart
- ✓ One coaching app for your workouts (with video demos), habits and progress
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.
The Becoming Guarantee
Show Up for 4 Weeks. Feel the Difference — or I Keep Coaching You for Free.
Follow the plan and show up to your check-ins for the first 4 weeks. If you don't feel a real difference — in your energy, your cravings, your strength or your consistency — I'll coach you for 2 extra weeks at no cost.
You don't have to take a leap of faith on another program. Just on 4 honest weeks.
How to join
Three Simple Steps
The Becoming Method is application-based so I can give every woman real 1:1 attention. Not everyone is accepted, and spots are limited each month.
01
Apply
Fill out a short application about your goals, your current routine and what you've already tried.
02
Talk with me
If it looks like a fit, I'll reach out within 24 hours to book a free call. No pressure, just an honest conversation.
03
Get your plan
Once you join, you get your training, your nutrition plan and your first weekly call — and we start building.
Takes about 5 minutes
More stories
You Might Think It Won't Work for You. They Did Too.
Before
After“I don't have time — I'm a busy mom / I work full-time.”
Danielle · 36 · Therapist · Montreal
Before: She'd tried diets before, peloton, keto... Her insulin resistance was a real problem and couldn't lose weight and keep it off. She needed something that actually fit her life.
After: She became stronger. Her waist came down. Her clothes fit differently. She had more energy. She stopped believing that being a busy mom meant she couldn't take care of herself. She finally had a system she could maintain while being a mom, working full-time, and living an actual life.
Before
After“I know what to do. I just can't stay consistent.”
Kayla · 35 · nurse · sedona, AR
Before: Long hours at work, inconsistent workouts, skipping meals, then overeating later. She felt exhausted and frustrated that she couldn’t stay consistent.
After: Stronger, more energized, eating consistently without guilt, feeling better in her clothes, and finally having a routine that fit around her demanding career. She did her first HYROX!!
Before
AfterYou're already not losing weight, so how would eating more help? Kaitlyn was worried about that too.
Kaitlyn · 27 · Baker · Whiterock, BC
Before: [What she was struggling with before: restarting, cardio, cravings, fear of carbs…]
After: [What changed after X weeks: strength, energy, clothes, cravings, consistency — use numbers if she shared them]
Results vary from woman to woman. Photos and stories shared with each client's permission.
Is this for you?
This Program Isn't for Everyone
This is for you if…
- ✓You're tired of restarting every Monday and want something you can keep
- ✓You're willing to strength train 3–4 times a week (beginners welcome)
- ✓You want to eat real meals, carbs included, without fear
- ✓You want your faith to be part of how you care for your body
- ✓You're ready to be coached and to show up to weekly check-ins
This is not for you if…
- ×You want a quick crash diet before an event
- ×You're looking for a meal plan to follow alone with no support
- ×You want hours of cardio or extreme restriction
- ×You're not ready to commit to 12 weeks
- ×You're looking for medical treatment — I'm a coach, not a doctor
Questions
You Have Questions. Here Are Honest Answers.
How much does The Becoming Method cost?
Investment depends on the support you need. If your application is accepted, I'll walk you through pricing on our call. Payment plans are available.
I've tried other programs and nothing worked. Why would this?
Most programs give you a generic plan and leave you to figure it out. Here, your training and nutrition are built for you, adjusted every week, and you have me checking in. And if you follow the plan for 4 weeks and don't feel a difference, I coach you 2 extra weeks for free.
Do I have to cut carbs?
No. You'll learn how to include carbs in a way that works for your body, so you're not stuck in the restrict-then-overeat cycle.
I'm a beginner. Is this too advanced for me?
Not at all. Your program starts where you are and progresses as you get stronger. Every exercise comes with a video demo in the app.
How much time does it take each week?
Usually 3–4 workouts a week, a weekly check-in, and one 1:1 call. Your plan is built around your real schedule, kids and work included.
Can I train at home?
Yes. Your program is built around the equipment you have, at home or in a gym.
Is the faith part just a Bible verse here and there?
No. Faith is woven into the framework: weekly stewardship devotionals, prayer on our calls, and a way of caring for your body that isn't about vanity or making it an idol.
Do I work with you or with another coach?
With me. This is 1:1 coaching, which is why spots are limited.
Is this medical advice?
No. I'm a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, not a doctor. I'll always encourage you to keep working with your healthcare provider.
For Christian women ready to stop starting over
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Faith-centered fitness coaching for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident — without turning fitness into an idol.
This isn't another workout plan. It's a way of stewarding what God gave you.
I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I've spent years in the fitness world, and I've seen how easily it can become about comparison and constantly feeling like you're not enough. As my relationship with God became more important, I started seeing fitness differently — as stewardship, not vanity. That's why I created Soul Strength Academy.
The program
Soul Strength Academy
A 12-week faith-centered coaching experience for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident.
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
01
Where you are
A few honest questions about your body, habits and mindset today.
02
What's actually in the way
The real pattern behind the starting-over cycle — not just willpower.
03
Your next step
A clear, personal recommendation for where to go from here.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.
For Christian women ready to stop starting over
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Faith-centered fitness coaching for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident — without turning fitness into an idol.
This isn't another workout plan. It's a way of stewarding what God gave you.
I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I've spent years in the fitness world, and I've seen how easily it can become about comparison and constantly feeling like you're not enough. As my relationship with God became more important, I started seeing fitness differently — as stewardship, not vanity. That's why I created Soul Strength Academy.
The program
Soul Strength Academy
A 12-week faith-centered coaching experience for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident.
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.
For Christian women ready to stop starting over
You Don't Have to Hate Your Body to Change It.
Faith-centered fitness coaching for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident — without turning fitness into an idol.
This isn't another workout plan. It's a way of stewarding what God gave you.
I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Shrink Yourself.
I've spent years in the fitness world, and I've seen how easily it can become about comparison and constantly feeling like you're not enough. As my relationship with God became more important, I started seeing fitness differently — as stewardship, not vanity. That's why I created Soul Strength Academy.
The program
Soul Strength Academy
A 12-week faith-centered coaching experience for Christian women who want to become stronger, healthier and more confident.
Free resource
Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start Here.
Take the Stewardship Reset — a short, honest look at where your body, mind and faith actually stand right now.
Free · 5 minutes · No fluff
Beyond the mirror
Your Body Isn't the Goal. Your Calling Is.
Getting stronger isn't the finish line — it's what frees you to show up fully for the life God has for you: your family, your work, your purpose.