Better Than Before

By Emily Wright Mitchell 

Throughout Emily Wright Mitchell’s life, she struggled with weight gain, trying a variety of tactics to lose weight: starvation, diet pills, yo-yo dieting and more. These strategies not only rarely stuck but they also left her feeling depleted, anxious and depressed. Finally, after debilitating postpartum depression and anxiety, she sought treatment—but when the doctors’ advice proved unhelpful, she decided to get back to basics by taking health and wellness into her own hands.

In Better Than Before: How Overcoming Depression and Obesity Led To One Mom’s Wellness Transformation, Mitchell reveals how she reduced her symptoms of anxiety and depression and lost 70 pounds post-pregnancy by developing a wellness practice that included nutrition, exercise, mindfulness and accountability. Beyond her lived experience, Better Than Before includes professional expertise on why traditional methods for weight loss and mental health treatment often fails women, particularly during significant life transitions like postpartum recovery and menopause.

Additional Information

Since becoming a certified nutritional coach, Mitchell has helped hundreds of women address the root causes of their issues to maintain their fitness goals while still living lives of freedom. Her expertise extends to women's health during menopause and exercise for women over 50, making Better Than Before valuable for women at various life stages. 

In the end, Better Than Before is the story of a woman who managed to change herself and in the process create a sustainable approach to health that works through every stage of womanhood.

About the Author

Emily Wright Mitchell is a Texas-raised mother and wife who spreads her passion for health and fitness to women in her community and online. An expert in health and nutrition as a nutritional therapy practitioner, Mitchell’s passion comes from years of struggles with both weight and mental health issues. 

Today, Mitchell uses both her personal experience and her professional knowledge to guide women in becoming the best version of themselves, teaching them to understand the foundations of health and take back their lives. Better Than Before is her first book.