Struggling with regain—even after weight loss surgery or medication?
Break free from the regain cycle with a practical, shame-free system built for long-term weight loss success.
Hi, I’m Yelena!
Welcome to
More Than My Weight!
I lost 160 pounds, but the biggest transformation wasn’t my body; it was my life. I’m here to help you rewrite your story, reclaim your confidence, and finally feel at home in your own skin. Whether you’ve regained weight after surgery, struggled to lose despite your best efforts, or just want a no-BS guide to lasting health, you’ve come to the right place. I’m not just a number on a scale — and neither are you.
Self-Led Courses
Feeling stuck in your weight loss journey or wishing you had more support? My courses go beyond the outdated “eat less, move more” advice, diving into the real challenges that impact lasting weight loss and long-term maintenance so you can finally build the tools and confidence to keep the weight off for good.
Resources for success
Discover my collection of digital resources created to support every step of your weight loss journey. Whether you’re preparing for weight loss surgery or navigating life with GLP-1 medications, you’ll find practical, encouraging, and easy-to-follow content designed to help you succeed during this transformative chapter.

1:1 Coaching
My coaching philosophy is right there in the name: More Than My Weight. Together, we’ll focus on your whole self: mind, body, and soul, because real change goes far beyond the scale. Our sessions blend movement, balanced nutrition, sustainable lifestyle shifts, and deep self-worth work to help you feel your strongest, healthiest, and most confident. I draw from over 17 years of lived experience as a bariatric patient and lifelong obesity warrior, guiding you with empathy, understanding, and proven strategies to help you thrive.