In their own words.

“I lost 8 pounds in about 10 weeks and am the lowest weight I have been in well over a decade. And I haven't counted calories.”

Normally, I would never pay for a nutritionist. But I know Laura through my doctor, and I really trust her. The results have been nothing short of astounding. I lost 8 pounds in about 10 weeks and am the lowest weight I have been in well over a decade. And I haven't counted calories. I've simply followed her rules for sensible, healthy eating. I suppose I knew these guidelines before, but having Laura's support makes all the difference. She is extremely responsive to questions, including ones as silly as “what should I do with summer squash noodles?” She also believes in a holistic approach to healthy eating. This means meditation and figuring out how to cope with stress and looking at how happy you are in other areas of your life. While I would generally find such an approach annoying, Laura has a sense of humor about it and provides me with the scientific rationale behind her approach (for example, meditation lowers hormone levels that make us gain weight). In short, Laura is fantastic.

“A new baseline weight 40 pounds less than what it had been. Laura also helped me with stress reduction techniques — this in itself has been life changing.”

Laura enabled me to understand where my nutritional failings really lay — for example: my expectations that “sugarless” foods were better for me which included avoiding sugarless sodas. The benefits of chicken & fish vs. red meats including pork. Snacking on raw nuts being so much healthier than salted nuts. Resisting sugared candies and replacing them with natural sugars from fruits. Avoiding dried fruit. All of this translated into a new baseline weight 40 pounds less than what it had been. In addition to helping me fulfill my weight loss goals, Laura helped me with stress reduction techniques. This in itself has been life changing!

“I have incorporated new habits into my life that don't feel overly difficult.”

The goals we set are ones that became part of how I approach my health, food choices and daily living. We cut out food items that I thought might have been good choices that in fact were not. Very eye opening! Laura is nonjudgmental in how she approaches our work. She listens and approaches goal setting in a manner that will bring the best success based on my lifestyle and personality… I believe Laura has been thoughtful in how she collaborates with me to achieve success. She is patient and gives me space to progress in my own time. I also appreciate that she takes into account all aspects of life as it impacts food choice. Work, stress, personal issues, etc. have a profound impact on how we take care of ourselves. Laura takes all these elements into account and gives me the freedom to discuss as a vital part of our work together. Most significant change… I have incorporated new habits into my life that don't feel overly difficult.

“I no longer crave sweets like I used to. I surpassed my goal of 15 pounds before my birthday.”

My top three goals upon starting the program were to lose 15 pounds before my birthday, continue weight loss through the holidays and to become healthier as I get older. Laura was able to help me work toward these goals by introducing me to clean/healthy eating. The biggest tangible change I have noticed since beginning the program has been cutting out most refined sugar and processed foods and replacing with nuts, fish, vegetables, etc. The most significant overall change I have noticed has been that I no longer crave sweets like I used to. I also surpassed my goal of losing 15 pounds before my birthday. I would describe Laura as very responsive and effective. She listens to my issues and comes back with a tailored plan. She also puts the accountability on you not her! I would recommend Laura to anyone looking to eat more healthfully, lose weight and learn about clean eating.

“She helped me make realistic goals for myself.”

Laura was such a pleasure to work with. She helped me make realistic goals for myself. She gave me the support and knowledge that I needed in order to make the changes in my diet and over all health. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that is willing to make that step to enrich their life.