Wednesday, June 20, 2012

I love being a health coach and here's why...

A little under a year ago,  a very special client came to me looking for a better way.
She was addicted to diet soda, eating processed foods, and feeling low on energy.

She knew she needed to make a change.
But what she didn't know, is just how many she would make.

Her eagerness and commitment to creating a healthier lifestyle was clear, and within days she was off of the soda and eating a predominately whole food diet. She was listening to her body, experimenting in the kitchen, and describing her energy levels as being "through the roof!"


And that was only the beginning...



"I started working with Stephanie to break my caffeine addiction. I drank 8-10 cups of black tea and 1-2 cans of diet soda every day and I was always tired. I was looking for a couple of easy changes to increase my energy.  Instead I changed everything.

Our sessions were supposed to be three months and I had a couple of goals to achieve. The more Stephanie taught me, the more I wanted to learn and set new goals for myself. After the first three months I added another three and kept extending our sessions until eventually I had worked with Stephanie for almost a year.
I changed my whole diet. I became keenly aware of what I eat, why I eat it, and how I feel after making  healthy choices. I made lots of little changes that quickly added up. I tried new foods that I had never heard of or tried before. I discovered millet, became obsessed with organic pumpkin seeds and even starting eating avocados for breakfast.

I also made significant changes to the beauty and cleaning products I use. The chemicals I put on my skin or expose myself to are just as dangerous as the ones I consume.

I did not expect our sessions to also be focused on life, happiness and career but Stephanie is just as good at providing life advice as she is at suggesting uses for kale. Whether it was a specific problem at work or general outlook on life, Stephanie could always offer a grounded and positive outlook. After my last call with Stephanie, my boyfriend said “You’re always happier after your calls with Steph.”

Ultimately, working with Stephanie was a lifelong investment in my health that I’m grateful to have accomplished."
-Erin 

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I am so humbled by Erin's awesome testimonial. It was super exciting to guide her through all of these awesome changes, and while I'd like to take a little credit, the person she has the most to thank is herself.

Many people are afraid, or not quite ready to commit to their health.
They can't imagine a day without sugary cereals, Splenda-laden coffee, (read the dangers of Splenda here) or a bag of chips. They'd rather deal with the headaches, Pepto their way through an upset stomach, or band-aid their anxiety with a Reese's Pieces sundae. (believe me, I was once there).

But I'm here to tell you that there's a better way. An amazingly empowering, satisfying, and delicious way. All you need is a little love, and a big desire to live your healthiest, happiest, most scrumptious life yet!

If you are interested in finding out how health coaching can help you, contact me at healthlegume@gmail.com to set up a free consultation.

To a sweet, healthy life!





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