Cut through the frustration of generic health advice on how to lose body fat. At AdaptWell, being in a wheelchair is normal.
You’re not the exception. You’re the standard.
Hi, I'm Tennille. I'm a wheelchair user, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified Zumba instructor teaching adaptive, wheelchair-based classes online. There is a lot of advice about how to lose weight and everyone seems to be saying something different. Eat this, not that - or try the latest “lose weight quickly” plan. Together, we’ll build a plan to help you drop a dress size that works for your body, using nutrition, adaptive exercise, and group coaching to support you every step of the way.
Does any of this sound like you?
You're frustrated with generic weight loss advice
Health advice is coming to you from people who look like they’ve never struggled a day in their life, who don't look like they would understand what you're going through. At AdaptWell, we have real bodies. I know that calorie calculations are not accurate for disabled bodies, and stepping on the scale is unrealistic. You need concrete advice that makes sense from someone who gets it.
Overwhelmed by the health and fitness maze
Eat this, don't eat that, everybody saying they are experts on nutrition and fitness, yet their advice conflicts with each other.
Doctors suggesting you lose weight without giving you more than a sentence on how to do it
You want to lose the extra weight but feel like the old methods you used to rely on to manage your weight aren't available to you anymore. Maybe you used to hit the gym, go for a run, or spend time making healthy meals from scratch when you needed to drop some pounds? As a wheelchair user, everything changes, and what used to work isn't possible anymore. I’ll show you exactly what to do to help — so your health supports your goals, instead of standing in your way.”
Going to the gym draws attention and takes up your whole day
By the time you get yourself ready for the gym, load your wheelchair up, drive to the gym, look desperately for a parking spot, unload your car, roll through the double doors, you feel like you’ve already gotten in your workout before you start your class. You spend class time trying to modify the moves, answer questions about why you’re in a wheelchair, and then start the process over again to get back home. Instead, join me and other wheelchair users right from your home, online. These aren’t watered-down workouts.
They’re real, cardio-focused dance sessions designed for wheelchair users. Travel time? A minute or so! Enjoy a one hour workout that only takes one hour out of your day instead of all day. I teach Zumba from my wheelchair online live through Zoom, and if those times don’t work for you, I have pre-recorded on demand classes available anytime, day or night!
You know your body better than anyone. The last thing you want to hear is someone telling you the solution to weight loss is just eat less and exercise more. You've scrolled all the socials looking for help, but no one looks like they get you. You notice everyone seems to have the answers, but they all disagree with each other.
You diligently search for nutrition advice, listen to podcasts, buy the books, and keep trying, but all of this seems so complicated. With each new diet you try, you have to throw away your old food and buy new foods. All of this takes time and effort. You're longing for a simpler process, something that just seems easy. You might have given up on losing weight because you felt this wasn't an option for you.
Inside The AdaptWell Method™ Drop a Dress Size in 12 Weeks, Designed for Wheelchair Users you'll get:
✔️Bi-weekly coaching calls and Slack support so you’re never left guessing what to do.
✔️An individualized nutrition guideline from me, a registered dietitian nutritionist, so you know exactly what kinds of foods, and how much, are going to get you to your goals. It's not about minimizing calories/fat/carbs, it’s about eating the right kinds of foods and when.
✔️A one week plan full of super simple meals for the hard days.
✔️Weekly adaptive Zumba classes to improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, increase energy, and support fat loss, without leaving your home.
✔️24/7 access to all wheelchair Zumba on demand classes so you can workout at a time that works for you.
MY FORMULA
In my 25 plus years of working with weight loss clients, I’ve learned something:
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A meal plan isn’t enough.
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Knowing what to eat isn’t enough.
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Extreme calorie restriction doesn’t work long-term.
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You need support while you’re changing.
As a wheelchair user for 17 years, and someone who has personally lost over 80# pounds, I know what works and what doesn’t.
That’s why I created The AdaptWell Method™ Drop a Dress Size in 12 Weeks, Designed for Wheelchair Users
This program combines my professional experience as a registered dietitian with fitness classes all tailored to the unique needs of wheelchair users.
Here’s how it works, the AdaptWell Method™ works in 3 parts:
1️⃣ Step 1: We simplify your nutrition so you know exactly what to eat, including Low-Energy-Day Meals to make it easier.
2️⃣ Step 2: We build strength and cardio through adaptive Zumba designed for wheelchair users.
3️⃣ Step 3: We support you weekly until consistency becomes automatic.
In this program you get:
🖥️One hour initial consultation and a 30 minute follow up consultation with Tennille
🎯Biweekly checkins
🎶🪩Wheelchair Zumba classes taught live through Zoom each week, and access to exclusive on demand wheelchair Zumba classes 24/7
🔒A private portal (web and mobile) where you can ask for support, access your individual nutrition and fitness recommendations, and access Zumba classes.
🧑🦽🧑🦼Group coaching on nutrition, creating mindset shifts, and fitness to support you in reaching your goals.
🍎One week low effort meal plan with grocery list plus tips to make it work
🪨Concrete guidelines created especially for wheelchair users
🗒️How to do this on repeat, without burning out (and in fact, feeling rather easy).
What sets the AdaptWell Method apart?
Most programs expect you to adapt to them.
AdaptWell adapts to you.
Because when your program fits your body, consistency becomes possible.
Most weight loss advice and fitness programs are built for able-bodied people.
This one is built for wheelchair users.
That changes everything.
When your program reflects your body and your reality, consistency becomes possible.
And consistency is what drops dress sizes."
This program isn’t for someone looking for a crash diet or a quick fix.
It’s for wheelchair users ready to build habits that last.
Losing fat and dropping dress sizes can be tricky because:
You're constantly having to think of new ideas on what to eat, and, if you're having a super stressful day, chances are that you'll turn back to your comfort foods.
Let's be honest, it's hard to keep cheering yourself on sometimes. When we mess up, or we do great, it's nice having someone in our corner knowing that we can be successful no matter what happened yesterday.
Change is hard. Our brains are programmed to keep things the same: your habits, the same foods, even the same places we hangout in our house! Making lifestyle changes goes against the brain's desire to keep everything simple and the same. Having a group that understands your reality and a coach who lives it, can be the difference between quitting and finishing.
You don’t need to spend weeks building your own meal plan.
You don’t need to search for workouts that may or may not work.
You don’t need advice from people who don’t understand disability.
With The AdaptWell Method:
Being in a wheelchair is normal.
You’re not the exception.
You’re the standard.
What’s the investment?
The investment is $197 for the full 12-week program. Founding member pricing of $197 is available until April 14th. We start on April 15th.
You can also choose 2 payments of $99.
Full price will be $297 after April 14th
This is a risk-free program.
If within 14 days you’ve completed the worksheets and attended group coaching, and feel it’s not the right fit, we’ll refund you. No questions asked.
If you join this first round, you’ll also receive a free 1-month low-effort meal plan designed for quick, simple eating.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. "What if I can't exercise?"
A. "I will never insist that you do something that you shouldn't. You must follow the recommendations of your healthcare providers. The AdaptWell Method™ is designed to help you drop a dress size and lose body fat in 12 weeks. If you're unable to exercise, that is not a problem at all, but keep in mind that your results might take longer to see."
Q. "What if I'm not able to attend group coaching at the times it's offered?"
A. "No worries, each meeting is recorded and posted so you can watch it when it's convenient.”
Q. "Is there a payment plan?"
A. "Yes, we offer 2 monthly payments of $99 each”
Q. "What if I have food restrictions?"
A. "As a nutrition coach, I can’t make changes to a diet you’ve been prescribed by your healthcare providers. I will help you work with your preferences and any restrictions."
Q. “What if I’m low on time?”
A. “I understand. Many of my most successful clients felt the same way at the start, but they found that the program actually gave them more time by simplifying their decisions and they had more energy to put towards their daily activities”
Testimonials
"I'm a wheelchair user, and I had so much fun. I got a good workout for an hour without going anywhere. It was absolutely amazing. Tennille is a great instructor. It was fun. I'm a "from zero sports for decades to nearly everyday" person. Tennille's Zumba classes played a big role in losing half of my body weight. It was such a good basis for any other actions I took to lose weight." Christiane
"Tennille's classes are like music therapy, physical therapy, and social therapy all rolled into one. It's an exercise that I actually enjoy, and I look forward to coming to her classes." Staci
Why did you choose to do Zumba classes with Tennille? “Because I like her workouts and they make me feel good.” What were the results you saw from working together? “ I am feeling stronger… If u want a good workout she is the place to be.” Tiona
Why did you choose to do Zumba classes with Tennille? “Because I need it and it is really fun.” What were the results you saw from working together? “Definitely energy, independence, confidence, and just having fun.” Gracie
"I would give 20 stars if I could. Thank you for making Zumba accessible to wheelchair users. Can always come to you for a great workout." Emily
"Tennille is just so incredible. I thought I'd have to give up Zumba after developing mobility issues, but now I can continue doing something I love (and that keeps me healthy). Tennille is also a lovely person and fabulous instructor - highly recommended!" Misha
Don't miss out!
Secure your spot in the The AdaptWell Method™ Drop a Dress Size in 12 Weeks, Designed for Wheelchair Users to drop a dress size, and start recognizing your body and increasing your independence again! The full 12-week program is $197 as a founding member price and is available until April 14th. On April 15th the regular price is $297.
Hi, I'm Tennille and I created the AdaptWell™ method because I felt frustrated that I couldn’t find a program built for bodies like mine. I used to teach fitness classes at a gym before my injury, and now I teach dance-style Zumba classes from my wheelchair online. I've been a wheelchair user for 17 years and have learned through trial and error what physical activity and foods work for me. I take my experience as a dietitian, zumba instructor, and my personal weight loss of over 80# and put it together in a method especially designed for wheelchair users who want to drop a dress size in 12 weeks, feel like themselves again and gain independence - with strategies designed for real wheelchair life.
