The last six months have been a wake up call to my nutritional and health practices. Like most people I thought I had the tools to lead a healthy lifestyles and maintain a strong body. I had enjoyed a sense of well being until I hit my 50th birthday. The fifties are much more difficult than I had ever expected. The lack of energy, the weight gain and the vague (and some not so vague) aches and pains were making me feel old beyond my years. I fought back by trying yet another calorie restricted diet and even competed in two triathlon last year. I was moving through life, but literally struggling with every step.
I contacted Nina with the goal of losing weight thinking she would make me accountable or my lack of will-power. I had convinced myself that if I lost the weight, all the aches and pains would go away. Soon I found that I had so much more to learn about being in tune with my every-changing body and environment.
Instead of handing me a “one-size fits all” food plan, Nina took time to get a baseline of my current medical condition and nutritional habits. She did this without passing judgment. She listened to my concerns and took note of my eating patterns and the subsequent impact on my body.
“Patience!” she would remind me, “this is not a “quick fix”, but a transition to better health and longevity”. Nina provided the research and information to get me motivated, the support to keep me motivated, and a plan that I could maintain. Throughout the process there were many opportunities to practice new strategies until they became automatic. This process is about education and awareness. There is not place for guilt.
Testimonial by Candace, Austin, Texas
