Diet Different™

Private, 1:1 weight loss coaching for women over 40, led by a registered nurse.

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What changes when we work together

You know what to do. Eat more protein, move more, sleep better. The hard part is doing it consistently when life is full, in a body that’s changing after 40.

How long have you been telling yourself you’ll try a little longer on your own? Having a nurse and coach in your corner, with a plan built around you, is an investment in every year ahead.

Your one-on-one coaching program

A Plan Built Around You

A coaching timeline based on your goals, not a one-size-fits-all package. Steady weight loss with your long-term health in mind.

A Nurse in Your Corner

Personalized, RN-led 1:1 coaching from someone who lived the diet cycle and knows the way out.

Confidence With Your Numbers

Simple tools to understand your calories and macros, so you know what’s working and why.

Freedom From All-or-Nothing

Mindset coaching to quiet the guilt, handle imperfect days, and trust yourself around food again.

Support Between Sessions

Daily text support plus a monthly 20-minute 1:1 call, so you’re never figuring it out alone.

Strength You Can Feel

Simple step goals and strength training 2x a week, designed for your body in perimenopause and menopause.

Follow-Through That Sticks

Pep talks, habit-tracking tools, and encouragement that keep you going, especially on the busy weeks.

Meals You Look Forward To

Custom meal ideas built on your macros, with carbs and your favorite foods still on the plate.

Calmer Cravings, Steadier Energy

Learn how sleep, stress, and hormone shifts affect your hunger and energy, so you start feeling like you again.

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Your Confident & Compassionate Coach

Hi! My name is Dana Cushing. I am a Registered Nurse and a Certified Health, Mindset, Nutrition, and Weight Loss Coach.

My heart is in empowering women 40+ to finally get healthy, recognize themselves in the mirror again, and lose weight in a way that lasts.

People call me The Confident and Compassionate Coach because I specialize in guiding women over 40 (in peri- or menopause) who are frustrated and confused about what to eat and who struggle with weight, fatigue, sugar cravings, blood sugar imbalances, and all-or-nothing thinking.

Your diet is just what you eat. You do not have to be on a diet to lose weight.

I will show you how to “Diet Different™.”

Together, we achieve a sustainable, balanced health and weight-loss transformation. My approach is a holistic lifestyle experience that uses my 3M Women’s Weight Loss method: meals, movement, and mindset.

Let’s reDefine what weight loss can look like for you and “diet different” so you can finally see the scale move in the right direction!

Dana Cushing, RN

What you’ll learn to do differently

Diet Different™ weight loss coaching helps you lose weight while building the skills, confidence, and routines to keep caring for your health, without another restrictive diet or another restart.

Program Details & Benefits

  • We look beyond the food log to find the eating patterns, cravings, routines, stress, and everyday obstacles that may be slowing your weight loss.

  • You’ll get personalized calorie and macro ranges, then learn how to use them to build balanced, satisfying meals with carbs and your favorite foods still on the plate.

  • Learn how meal balance, timing, protein, fiber, sleep, stress, and daily routines affect hunger and cravings, so you can make changes that work for you.

  • Ease all-or-nothing thinking, respond differently to imperfect days, and get right back to your next supportive choice without waiting to start over.

  • Create a realistic approach to walking, strength training, meal planning, and self-care that fits your life now and flexes during busy weeks, travel, and celebrations.

  • You’ll have personalized coaching, compassionate accountability, and ongoing adjustments based on your progress, challenges, preferences, and health goals.

  • Your coaching isn’t forced into a one-size-fits-all six- or twelve-month package. We start with a focused coaching commitment and continue based on your goals, progress, and the support you need.

    For many women, meaningful weight loss and lasting change unfold over six to twelve months. Your timeline depends on where you’re starting, how much weight you want to lose, your health, and what’s happening in your life.

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side effects may include…

  • Increased Energy

    (often within two weeks)

  • Enhanced memory, focus, and mental clarity

  • Freedom from restrictive diets

    and food rules

  • Weight Loss

    steady and sustainable

  • Improved Mood

    and increased self-confidence

  • Better Sleep

    and overall rest quality

  • Improved Digestion

    and blood sugar balance

  • Sustainable Fat Loss

    and muscle gain

  • Confidence in Managing Health

    during perimenopause and menopause

  • Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

    tailored to (peri)menopause needs

  • Empowerment through Moderation and Mindset

    helping to avoid the “Monday restart” cycle

  • Lifestyle Freedom

    with a clear understanding of nutrition and macro tracking

  • Stronger Muscles and Metabolism

    keeping the body fit and strong

Weight loss after 40, carbs included

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Calm your sugar cravings

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No more diet restarts

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Weight loss after 40, carbs included * Calm your sugar cravings * No more diet restarts *

Diet Different™

Women’s Weight Loss after 40

I'm ready to Diet Different™

FSA and HSA funds accepted. Payment plans available.

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✓ Coaching Timeline Based on Your Goals

✓ 1:1 Coaching

✓ Custom Meal Ideas

✓ Accountability

✓ Custom Movement Plans

✓ Macro Tracking Tools

✓ Education & Harmony

✓ Daily Text Support

✓ Mindset Coaching

✓ Success Guide

✓ How-To Macros Guide

✓ Macro Meal Ideas

✓ Meal Prep Masterclass

✓ Quickstart Checklist

✓ Goal-setting Worksheet

✓ Progress Tracker

✓ Mindset Makeover Modules

✓ Monthly 20-Minute 1:1 Call

What People Are Saying

  • "I grabbed a Reese's (single cup)... It's there, I could have it if I wanted. But I don't NEED it... Baby steps."

    R.B., down 15 lbs in 7 weeks

  • "Five weeks ago I wouldn't have eaten a sweet potato much less a heaping serving of beans. I'm truly blessed to receive your wisdom and encouragement!"

    T.A., down 12 lbs and changing her body composition

  • "I bought a pair of size 10 pants that fit! That's two sizes down from where I started."

    A.W., down two pant sizes

  • "I have lost 54 pounds and a lot of inches. I was struggling with my weight, PCOS, low blood sugar, constipation and cold intolerance. I did not know changing my diet could help my PCOS. I would recommend Dana to anyone wanting to reach their health goals and become healthier!"

    H.B., down 54 lbs

  • Triglycerides 112 → 74. LDL 148 → 100. Total cholesterol 231 → 170.

    J.K., lab results with diet and exercise changes

  • "I have been tracking Macros since 2022. Somehow, this time feels different."

    N.K., down 22 lbs in 4 months

  • "I am able to choose what feels best in the moment, and trust that future me will be grateful."

    D.B.

  • "I feel stronger and more confident in myself that 'hard stuff' can happen and I don't have to put myself last."

    R.B.

  • "I signed up for nutrition coaching to change my food habits. I did not realize how much better I could feel. It is so nice to have energy again and be excited to get into my garden for the first time in a few years!"

    L.B.

FAQs

Your questions answered!

  • You’ll get short weekly lessons for the first 12 weeks, and you can watch them at your own pace. Watching each week keeps you moving forward. You also get daily text support with me (I reply Monday through Friday, 8 to 5) plus a monthly 20-minute 1:1 coaching call.

  • I’m here for you! Text me anytime with questions, wins, or a tough moment. That’s your daily text support, and I reply Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. Each month we also have a 20-minute 1:1 coaching call to look at your progress and plan your next steps. Need more time? Extra calls are available.

  • I will be more than your coach. I will be your guide and educator. I will SHOW you (not just TELL) how to create a nutrition and movement plan that you can use on repeat!

    My approach is a holistic lifestyle experience that includes a reset of meals, movement, and mindset. I guide my clients to their goals without relying on restrictive food groups or excessive hours of exercise.

  • Only you can guarantee that you will show up and do the work. I am confident you will be able to achieve your goals as have dozens who have done this before you! Let's do this! As long as you are moving forward, it is impossible to fail, but you have to get in the game to play!

  • The short answer is NO. I do have supplement and shake options for those interested. Supplements are just that. They are meant to fill in the gaps where needed.