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We Know What It’s Like to Feel Stuck. That’s Why We Built a Way Out.

We’re Eric & Maleka, a husband-and-wife team, nutritionists, and health coaches helping Black women 40+  build real, lasting health.

More Than Coaches:
We’re Educators, Survivors, and Students of the Work.

We’ve walked the walk; and we back it with real education, evidence-based practice, and years of experience guiding women just like you.

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Over 17 years in health + nutrition coaching

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B.S. in Food & Nutrition + M.S. in Human Nutrition

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Currently pursuing Master of Public Health

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Lost over 300 pounds together; no surgery, no quick fixes, or "diets"

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Featured in Oprah, HLN, People, Essence, Quest, and more

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Coached 100+ women through sustainable weight loss, stress management, and nutrition shifts

From Burnout to Breakthrough:
Our Story in 3 Chapters

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1. The Wake-Up Call

“I didn’t even know I had hit 400 lbs until the scale at the doctor’s office couldn’t read my weight. That moment broke something open in me.”

We never saw ourselves as “unhealthy”...not really. We were living life, raising kids, dealing with stress… and ignoring the warning signs. After Eric lost his mom to colon cancer, it hit harder. We were both obese, both tired, both avoiding the truth. Something had to change.

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2. The Turning Point

“If you don’t take time for yourself, who will?” That’s what Eric asked me. It was the question that changed everything.

We didn’t start big. We started walking. We cried. We resisted. We failed forward. But day by day, the changes started to stick. We cooked at home, we learned about nutrition, we moved our bodies like our lives depended on it, because they did.

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3. The Mission

“We lost 300 pounds together and gained a purpose bigger than ourselves.”

That transformation became the foundation of BetterChoices. Not a diet. Not a detox. A new way of living—real, practical, and sustainable. 

 

Now, we help Black women just like us stop starting over and finally build the life they deserve.

"This isn’t about willpower. It’s about finally having a plan that fits your life."

We Didn’t Just Change Our Lives.
We Shared Our Story to Inspire Others.

Over the years, we’ve shared our story of transformation and the mission behind BetterChoices on national stages including Oprah’s Weight Loss Finale, HLN, People Magazine, and Essence.

What We Stand For at BetterChoices

What We Promote

Sustainable habits that fit your lifestyle

A culturally-rooted approach to wellness

Food freedom with nutrient-rich meals

Progress over perfection

Whole-body health (not just weight loss)

❌ What We Don’t

Fad diets, detox teas, or quick fixes

Guilt, shame, or restriction

Obsessing over calorie counts or macros

Toxic perfectionism or all-or-nothing thinking

One-size-fits-all plans with no flexibility

Ready to Start Your Own Story?

You’ve seen what’s possible; now it’s your turn. Whether you need a full plan, simple meal ideas,or just a place to begin… we’ve got you.

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Book Your Consult

Get weekly personalized meal plans and structure to support your energy, weight, and routine.

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Get weekly personalized meal plans and structure to support your energy, weight, and routine.

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Get weekly personalized meal plans and structure to support your energy, weight, and routine.

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