I’m Ritienne Zahra, a nutrition coach with over 10 years of experience in guiding many people of different ages from diverse backgrounds towards long term lifestyle changes. I am a good listener who encourages others to continuously invest in their own greatest asset – their health. My ability to relate and connect with others helps me to build a good rapport and trust.

Coaching is more than just a job, it’s an ongoing commitment to a client’s success. I always dreamt of a fulfilling career to help others become healthier and happier and managed to turn this into reality by opening my own coaching business with two health shops in Zebbug and Zejtun.

This is how it all started:

I was bullied at school for many years since I was overweight. I used to be called names and struggled with low self esteem but I chose not to deal with it and tried my best to remain focused on what mattered most. Despite the challenges, I looked at myself in the mirror every day and believed that someday I will manage to overcome it. Then I realised that I have two choices in life: either to let it break me;  or rise above the negativity and not be afraid to follow my dream. So I chose to believe in myself and turned my life around – I started working hard until I achieved my desired weight.

As I always tell my clients: success starts with you. I believe that there isn’t any quick fix or a one-size-fits-all approach. To me, being a nutrition coach means serving clients in order to help them achieve health, fitness and weight loss goals. One client may want to lose weight, while another may want to gain muscle mass. Therefore, I assess clients one to one and offer Personalized meal plans which are tailor made according to lifestyle, fitness level and food preferences or intolerances. I share my passion by posting motivation and success stories to inspire others. My aim is to support clients throughout the entire process via my Facebook page, messenger, group, calls and online live meetings on a weekly basis. I also cater for international clients by conducting online assessments.