Member Success Stories

Published Friday, 13 April, 2012

Last week I was making the time to stop to smell the tiny roses I found beginning to blossom in my life garden, to appreciate and be thankful for the changes happening. This week, I found out that I have actually been unknowingly planting seeds of inspiration in other people’s gardens…and it has made me…

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Published Thursday, 29 December, 2011

What is the most surprising thing about your weight loss?My increased sex drive.  Good Lord, I’m 38 going on 25.  It’s insane. Another thing, perhaps less predictable: my concept of how much space my body takes up has NOT adjusted to my decreased size.  I keep saying “excuse me” to people who I *think* need…

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Published Thursday, 10 November, 2011

How often do we actually take at least 20 minutes to eat a meal? Do you eat in front of the television when at home or in front of a computer when at work? When was the last time you sat down quietly at lunch and took a moment to inhale the aromas from your…

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Published Thursday, 20 October, 2011

I’ve had clients come to me wanting to lose weight, to look better, and to feel better. Well, they lose the weight, get to their goal weight, and they definitely feel better. People talk about less pressure on the knees, less back pain, having the ability to run faster, increase in energy, and much more….

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Published Tuesday, 6 September, 2011

When you think about losing weight, many people instantly think about restricting certain foods, depriving one’s self of specific “bad” foods, and living a diet-based lifestyle. Well, Eating Free breaks these myths. Eating Free focuses on eating the foods you love in the right portions for you. One of my all time favorite foods is…

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Published Saturday, 6 August, 2011

How long do you take to eat a meal? Are you taking the recommended 20 minutes to eat your lunch or dinner? If you are, you are helping with your weight loss success. Eating Free is about taking time to enjoy your food and savor the flavors (not just eat a “free for all”). Let…

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Published Thursday, 19 May, 2011

Red, orange, yellow, green, and purple. These are the rainbow of colors you can find when buying sweet bell peppers. I remember the first time I saw a purple bell pepper at the farmer’s market. After cooking it, it turned lighter, almost like a smoky grey. Bell peppers provide amazing flavor and are excellent sources…

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Published Saturday, 7 May, 2011

One of the “themes” that seems to be coming up lately in my conversations (about weight loss, fitness, etc.) is the notion of “being ready.”  By that I mean being receptive to the idea of weight loss and that it’s necessary and that it’s going to take some time and work.   Actually, I want…

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Published Thursday, 5 May, 2011

Many of us are creatures of habit and we tend to buy, cook, and order the same foods over and over. One reason is due to taste preference. Another reason is ease and comfort. I know that when I grocery shop, it’s sometimes hard to think about expanding my options because I’m so used to…

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Published Wednesday, 27 April, 2011

One of the first things I look at when initially meeting a client and checking out their current food habits and patterns is to see whether or not they pre-plan and prepare their meals and snacks or if they just eat day-to-day and wing their food choices. Yes, we all fall into the category of…

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