There’s  a lot of information circulating about Wellness Coaches.   Have you ever wondered what a Wellness Coach can do for you?   Quite simply, I’m an advocate for you. Just like professional athletes
need a coach to keep them on track, set and achieve goals, a wellness coach  helps you envision and set your health goals while guiding you through the  process of making healthier lifestyle choices so you can live a longer and  happier life. This is done through a series of meetings/coaching sessions: New
lifestyle choices are taught and explored, small achievable goals are set to  move you forward in attaining your overall plan for wellness, and you are encouraged to challenge old habits that have inhibited your success and progress in the past.
 
What  do I Offer?
 
Individual  & Group Wellness Programs:
Designed just for you, my Programs will specifically help you accomplish your wellness goals. Individual & Group Programs are available for either three or six month segments with coaching sessions twice per month.

Wellness Assessments:
This is one of the best things you can do for your health right now, and it only takes 60 minutes. Along with a questionnaire, a thorough discussion of your health (past and present) is discussed, and then a plan of action is  determined. You will learn how a Wellness Program  can help you achieve your goals.

Detox Programs:
Jump-start your weight loss and rid your body of all those toxins. Clean up your  diet for a few days, and you'll be amazed by how you look & feel!  We offer 3, 5 and 7 day cleanses as well as seasonal cleanses that help you prepare for changes in weather and seasonal foods.

Grocery & Health Food Store Tours:
Shopping does not have to be a chore or a mystery. Learn how to avoid the junk food aisles, read food labels, and recognize real, whole foods.

Wellness Consultations: 
Is coaching for you? Are you ready to make a change? What is your main health goal? These are the kinds of questions we answer together at a Wellness Consultation. Contact me today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation!

Click on the CONTACT to schedule an appointment or ask a question. I look forward to becoming partners in wellness with you!

Last night as I was eating yet another meal in front of the television I wondered - why am I so interested in someone else's fabricated life?  I don't know why it never occurred to me before.  There have been times when I thought I watch way too much television.  I know there are better things to do, see and experience if only I'd get off the couch.  But for some reason last night was a turning point for me. 

As a culture, we're way too invested in something that isn't even real.  We're experiencing life through broadcast media.  Well today I decided to take matters into my own hands.  I worked from home and kept the boob tube (as my father not so fondly called it when I was growing up) off.  All day and all night.  I worked, walked my dog, listened to a guided meditation, did laundry, washed dishes and ate three meals in complete silence (if you don't count my dog panting in hopeful expectation of a morsel of my meal). 

Overall, I felt incredibly productive.  Mostly because I tuned into what my internal compass was telling me.  When I woke up, I drank a mug of hot water with lemon.  Why? Because I wasn't really hungry and my body was telling me that the double scoop of ice cream from Daddy's in South Randolph last night had thrown off my pH balance.  On my lunch break I usually go for a walk, but today I opted to meditate.  Why?  Because I was low on energy and still had four hours of client calls left.  In between calls I did some housework to keep it from piling up.  On my afternoon break I was craving some activity from sitting most of the day so I went for a walk. 

To the average person, this probably sounds like a pretty mundane day.  But what's great about it is I spent time with me living my life - not living vicariously through some downtrodden waif who overcame great odds and made it on Oprah (who I love by the way) or getting utterly annoyed at the woe is me crew from Judge Judy (who I'm sure is very nice but I don't get that show).  The mere fact that reality tv is in such high demand tells me that no one is interested in their own life anymore.  It's all about the drama.  Which, if we're honest with ourselves, is a total drain.  It saps our energy when we have our own emotional upheaval.  Why on earth would we want someone else's?

Well pass the sea salt and hold the remote because this is one woman who plans on participating in life rather than watch it pass her by.

When a client comes to me complaining of fatigue, my first recommendation is to get rid of artificial stimulants.  Coffee, soda, sugary snacks and junk food all fit into this category.  The best way to transition to healthier habits is to "crowd out" the old food and drinks with water, protein, healthy fats and dark leafy greens.  We can only eat and drink so much.  For example if we fill up with a snack of water with lemon and a handful of raw almonds, then chances are we won't be craving - or have room for - junk food.  It's a choice.  And we're in charge of making it.

Another thing we can do to alleviate cravings is to eat quality protein.  Organic whole grains and legumes; meat from organically raised, free range animals; and low-mercury content seafood.  Protein increases our metabolic rate and digests more slowly than carbohydrates so it lasts longer.

Incorporating healthy fats creates efficient energy and creates the building blocks for compounds that fight inflammation and maintain brain health.  Eggs, nuts, olive oil and seeds are a great source of healthy fats and eaten in moderation promote health.

When we're stressed, we quickly deplete certain vitamins like Vitamin B.  Green leafy greens like kale, spinach, collards and swiss chard contain these energizing B Vitamins which are critical for generating new cells.  They also contain antioxidants and dark green chlorophyll which helps repair and grow healthy tissues. 

So just by changing a few things in your life like eating healthy proteins, incorporating health promoting fats and dark leafy greens you can have long lasting, sustainable energy.  Not to mention all the health benefits!

Try to be mindful of the messages your body is sending you and how it's responding to eating healthy foods.