Weight Loss Management and Support
Losing weight can be one of the most challenging, emotional, and stressful times in your life. It consumes you in totality and has the power to rule over your actions and emotions. It has the power to change your behavior and alter your relationships. Quite frankly, it can be exhausting. Fortunately, weight loss doesn’t have to be a daunting and torturous experience. It can be done safely, effectively, and positively. You can successfully lose weight and not feel tortured in the process. The right coaching and guidance will allow you to lose weight, get healthier and feel great! Your weight loss program will be tailored to your needs, health, and lifestyle. Each program can be paired with personalized menu plans and coaching/guidance.
Support for Various Metabolic Dis-ease
The foods we eat and the lifestyles we lead have caused complete disarray within the body. The rise of metabolic syndromes over the course of the past 2 decades is mind-blowing. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, PCOS, thyroid imbalances, to name A FEW, has impacted our society like never before. Most people suffer from leaky gut, yet most do not know the importance of a healthy intestinal flora. It is central to the health of the entire body. With the appropriate nutritional support, through dietary, supplemental and lifestyle changes, we can work to bring your body back to a healthier state, restoring good gut health, and working to reduce reliance on medication. This will lessen the effect of those metabolic disorders that plague your life and put you at a higher risk for life-threatening occurrences.
Sugar/Food Addiction Management and Support
The power of food and sugar in our society is terrifying. Many are ruled by cravings, day in and day out. Many make decisions based on food. Many find they can’t live without certain foods. The thought of giving up certain foods seems unbearable. The need for more and more and more is overwhelming and seemingly impossible to stay away from. The need to give in is too powerful to fight. This is addiction. This is food and sugar addiction and it is real. It is real, and it is one of biggest struggles to face. It is no different from an alcohol and drug addiction and until it is treated this way, you will continue to suffer. Thankfully, this addiction can be overcome with dietary, supplemental, and lifestyle support, all of which are included in this program. Step by step, we will work to address food/sugar addiction. You’ll break free and feel like a new person.
Personalized Nutrition Program and Menu Plans
It is often so difficult to fit healthy eating into your already packed schedule and life. It is challenging to find additional time to carve out for meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. It is even more problematic to figure out whether the foods you are consuming are providing you with the adequate vitamins and minerals your body so desperately requires. A personalized nutritional program will be created to suit your lifestyle, dietary restrictions and preferences. Menu plans with recipes and grocery lists are created, on a weekly basis to allow you to focus on your health, well-being, and eating well.
Host a Healthy Eating and Low Carbohydrate Workshop
Getting healthy and learning proper habits is often done better in a group setting with your friends and family. Host a 1.5 hour Healthy Eating and Low Carbohydrate Workshop in the comfort of your home and have your friends and family join you on the road to health. BONUS: The host receives a FREE Getting Started Package (individual value of $225). Topics covered include:
- Proper food combing and eating habits
- Blood sugar and the role of insulin
- Controlling metabolic dis-ease with healthy eating
- Reading food labels
- The role of fat, protein, and carbohydrates
- Organic vs. local and other grocery shopping tips
- Vitamins and minerals
Grocery Store Tours and Reading Food Labels Workshops
Once you decide to embark on a healthy living path, grocery shopping can seem daunting. It is difficult to know what to buy. Organic or non-organic? Fresh or frozen? Refrigerated or pantry items? Low-fat or full-fat? Sugar free or no-sugar added? There are so many options to choose from and so many different varieties, that it can make your head spin. I help you navigate through your local grocery store, explaining the necessary items for your goals or for your personalized weight loss plan. You will be equipped with the knowledge of where to shop in the store and what to look for. I will help you differentiate between similar products and educate you on which option would be a better choice for your goals, needs, and lifestyle. I will also provide you with a session on how to read food labels, to help you make good choices based on what ingredients you should learn to avoid, and what you should look for. Making healthy eating decisions for you and your family will seem like a breeze after attending these workshops!
Your Favorite Recipes, balanced.
No doubt, there may be specific foods and recipes that are your favorites or that hold a special place in your heart because of the memories associated with them. Traditional meals, holiday treats, or family recipes can all be modified to be healthy and low-carb, yet taste identical to the original. I would be happy to convert your favourite foods into healthier versions, so you can continue to enjoy them throughout your journey.
If you would like to inquire about one or more of the above support services, please contact me through the contact page, Facebook/Instagram (@holisticallybalancedliving), or email (holisticallybalancedliving@gmail.com). I hope to be able to empower you to take control of your health and guide you through your journey, whether for weight loss, disease support, or overall healthier living goals.
I look forward to hearing from you!