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But the X’s and O’s aren’t always strong suits, which is why I need a scientifically tested product like Ideal Protein.” I have the natural ability to make people feel like they can do more than they ever hoped, dreamed or imagined. “I graduated from Greenville College (now University) and went straight into coaching. It is the thing I do really well, ” said Jones, with a smile.
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She also makes herself available outside of the weekly meetings, for everything from finding recipes and examining food labels to helping monitor fluid intake. During the weekly meetings, Jones weighs and measures her clients, answers questions, provides support, lifts morale and makes sure they have everything they need to be successful over the next week. The first consultation takes about an hour-and-a-half, after which the client meets with Jones on a weekly basis - generally no longer than 20 minutes per week. She meets with each client on an individual basis. Jones describes her newest coaching role as helping her clients maneuver the obstacles that prevent them from successfully losing weight. While she still plans to take on public speaking engagements (similar to what she was doing in her role as an outreach coordinator for HSHS) she is thrilled to be back working with people on a one-on-one basis. Stepping back into the role of coach is an unexpected blessing for the former physical education teacher and track coach. While Litchfield is the home-base for Losin’ It with Sonya Jones - Ideal Protein, Jones is able to coach individuals throughout the country. I signed my lease mid-September and opened on Saturday, Oct. “I did some research and realized that I wanted my home (Litchfield) to be the base for my clinic. After a lot of prayer and fasting, I realized that this (opening Losin’ It with Sonya Jones) is what I was being led to,” said Jones. So, when I was officially terminated in August I took some time and thought about ways that I could give back. I was furloughed in April and recognized then that the writing was on the wall. “Opening a clinic was not necessarily something I had foreseen. Prior to the pandemic, Jones was employed as an outreach representative for HSHS Medical Group. Interestingly enough, it was losing her previous job as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic that led Jones to open the weight loss clinic. Losin’ It with Sonya Jones Ideal Protein Clinic is my way of giving back to my community and giving other people the tools I had access to when I competed on the show.”Ī Litchfield native, Jones knew she wanted to help the people in her own community and decided that the first step was to open her clinic locally at 904 West Union Avenue in Litchfield. I tried almost every route imaginable to lose weight and gain control of my health. “Before the show, I had been overweight my entire life and struggled with self-worth and self- confidence. I am primarily focused on weight loss because it is something that people struggle with so, so much,” Jones explained. “After The Biggest Loser, I really developed a passion to help other people who desperately need a win in the area of health and wellness." She is also one of the few contestants in the show’s history who has managed to keep the weight off since her season premiered on Sept. She lost 144 lbs., as a finalist on the 16th season of NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser: Glory Days. Jones is no stranger to significant weight loss. Losin’ It with Sonya Jones’ weight loss program is geared towards people who need to lose at least 15 to 20 lbs., up to 200 to 300 lbs. I am confident in my ability to help people. I may not be confident in a lot of things, but I am confident in my ability to coach. I guarantee you have never done a protocol like Ideal Protein and I promise you have never been coached by someone like me. “What I would tell the people who are on the fence, is to take that first step through the door because this time it will be different. “I think the thing that stops people from walking through my door is the thought, ‘I’ve already tried every diet out there, why will this time be any different?’ I know firsthand how disheartening having a lot of weight to lose can be,” said Sonya Jones, certified Ideal Protein coach, Life Coach, and owner of Losin’ It with Sonya Jones, a new weight loss clinic located in Litchfield.