A Journey Rooted in Self-Discovery and Strength
At 52, with a fulfilling career as an accountant and her only daughter now off to college, Christine Murphy found herself navigating the early days of being an empty nester. Amid the quiet shift in her household, she also faced a more pressing concern: her health. High blood pressure medications and a general sense of unease about her well-being brought her to her primary care physician in August 2023—and that visit changed everything.
A New Chapter Begins
Though her doctor recommended Enara Health right away, Christine took a few months to reflect and prepare herself mentally for the commitment ahead. In mid-November 2023, she officially joined Enara—and hasn’t looked back since.
From day one, Christine says the experience felt different. “I felt heard with my Enara team and not judged,” she shares. That sense of being supported and seen for who she is—not just as a number on a scale—was the foundation for what would become a transformational journey.
116 Pounds Lost, A Life Regained
Christine has been with Enara for nearly 20 months and has lost an extraordinary 116 pounds. But what’s more important to her than the number is the fact that she’s no longer on blood pressure medication. She’s no longer pre-diabetic. And she’s doing things she once thought were impossible.
This summer, she went horseback riding and ziplining with her daughter—experiences that once seemed out of reach due to weight restrictions. She helped move her daughter out of her college apartment with ease, no longer needing to pause every few minutes to catch her breath. “I can comfortably fit in my hairdresser’s chair now,” she laughs, “without squishing myself into it. That was always so embarrassing.” These victories, while not measurable by the scale, represent profound shifts in her quality of life.
Small Steps, Big Change
One of the defining aspects of Christine’s success with Enara has been the way her care team approached her journey—not with a flood of overwhelming demands, but with small, manageable changes that she could build on over time.
“My workouts started small, just twice a week,” she recalls. “Once I felt good, we added more. The same went for nutrition—we started with just breakfast. Once I had a handle on that, we moved to the next meal.”
This thoughtful, incremental approach helped Christine build habits that felt sustainable and, eventually, second nature. Seeing her medical lab results improve over time became another source of motivation, proof that each small decision was adding up to something big.
A Team That Made the Difference
Christine is quick to credit her Enara team with being instrumental in her journey. “Oh my gosh. I couldn’t have done any of this without them,” she says with deep appreciation. Her exercise coach, Darlene Fenner, has been by her side from the beginning. “She isn’t just a coach—she’s been my rock. When I freak out about the scale, she pulls me back. When there’s something to celebrate, she’s right there cheering me on.”
She also acknowledges her nutritionist, Sarah, and medical provider, Nicolette—both of whom stepped in seamlessly after her first care team members went on maternity leave. “They’ve been incredibly supportive. I really hit the jackpot.”
Tools That Empower
For Christine, Enara’s blend of personalized support and technology has been a game-changer. It’s not just about tracking weight—it’s about understanding her body on a deeper level. The scans that measure muscle mass and body fat percentage have been key to minimizing muscle loss while staying on track with her goals.
“Other diets just focus on the scale,” she says. “But Enara gives you so much data to really understand what’s happening inside your body. I’ve learned so much, and I feel confident I’ll take these lessons with me even after my time with Enara is done.”
Looking Ahead with Confidence
Today, Christine is in the maintenance phase of her journey—and she’s excited about what’s to come. She’s found joy in hiking and gardening, rediscovered her strength, and proven to herself that she’s capable of change. “This really is a lifestyle,” she says. “It’s not a diet. I had to realize that I couldn’t go back to my old ways if I wanted real change.”
Her advice to others on a similar path? “Prioritize protein. Move every day. And find ways to move that you enjoy—because that’s what makes it stick.”
Christine’s story is more than a tale of weight loss—it’s a testament to resilience, thoughtful support, and the quiet power of believing in yourself one step at a time.
