About Us

 For thirty years, Lynn Teger was a very successful New York commercial real estate broker. Her days were filled with advocating for her real estate clients, important meetings and tight deadlines. While, Lynn enjoyed great success in her real estate career, on a personal level, her body was begging for mercy. 

In her late forties, Lynn began experiencing chronic fatigue, and relentless digestive issues. By the time she reached her early fifties, her symptoms had worsened. A routine checkup revealed the toll her lifestyle had taken: Lynn had high blood pressure, insulin resistance, gut issues and signs of burnout. It a slow and painful awakening. 

Lynn realized she had built her career at the expense of her health. Determined to turn her life around, she began a journey of self-discovery and healing. She was determined to stop eating sugar and processed foods.  On her own, without help, it took five long years to change her eating habits.  It took a great deal of self reflection and courage to make changes  - especially around food.  Change is hard and scary. She knew she needed to change, but she just didn't know how.

For Lynn, changing her eating habits was hard.  She kept trying, but her taste buds were stubbornly loyal to the foods that had kept her going during her real estate career. When Lynn decided to overhaul her health, she assumed that changing her eating habits would be as simple as switching from processed food to healthier options. “I’m disciplined in every other area of my life,” she told herself. “How hard could this be?” 

The answer hit her like a ton of bricks. Her first attempt at eating clean was a disaster. She bought kale, quinoa, and organic everything, only to find herself not knowing how to prepare them. The meals she managed to cook tasted bland, and she found herself craving the comfort of her usual processed or sugar-laden foods.   She didn't know that even some of the "allegedly" healthy foods had hidden sugars and processed, very unhealthy seed oil.

By the end of the first week, Lynn was extremely frustrated. “I have no willpower,” she thought as she reached for a tub of ice cream one particularly stressful evening. But deep down, she knew it wasn’t just about willpower. Her body and mind were addicted to the quick hits of dopamine from sugar and processed foods. 

Changing her eating habits was more than just a physical challenge—it was an emotional and psychological battle. But it wasn’t just about the food. Lynn realized that she had been using sugary treats to cope with stress and exhaustion. 

The breakthrough finally came after many years of continued trying, when Lynn realized she hadn’t craved sugar or processed food in weeks. She felt lighter—not just physically, but emotionally. For the first time in years, she wasn’t battling her food choices. She was enjoying them. Reflecting on her struggle, Lynn realized: “Changing how you eat isn’t just about the food on your plate. It’s about changing your relationship with food—and with yourself. It’s hard work, but it’s worth it.” 

Her own journey gave her a deep empathy for her clients. Lynn understood that changing lifelong habits wasn’t about flipping a switch; it was about rewiring the brain, one small victory at a time. Her hard-fought transformation helped her to comprehend just how scary change can be. 

Upon retiring and moving to Florida, Lynn reflected about doing something meaningful to help others.  She realized how profoundly her own health struggles had changed her perspective. She realized that many people were trapped in the same cycle of sacrificing their well-being, knowing what they needed to do, but not knowing how.

A spark ignited: what if she could help others avoid the path she had taken?  Five years is way too long to make a change by yourself. Lynn began researching certification programs in health coaching. Despite being decades older than most of her classmates, she threw herself into her studies with the same passion that had driven her business success. By the time she became certified, she had developed a clear mission: To empower others to prioritize their health and well being. 

At 69, Lynn launched her health coaching business, aptly named Courage to Change Health Coaching. Drawing on her corporate background of advocating for others, she knew she could apply this experience to her health coaching practice.  

Lynn reflected on her journey with gratitude. Her first act in the business world had given her the tools to succeed; her second act as a health coach gave her a sense of purpose. Her story became a testament to the idea that it’s never too late to start over, to heal, and to give back. Lynn realizes success isn’t worth it if it costs your health. But when you find balance, success becomes so much sweeter.

For Lynn, the sweetness wasn’t just in her own health—it was in watching others find theirs.