HOW CAN WE HELP?
For many years I struggled with weight, and a contorted relationship with food and my body, always dreaming of a way out. You may not be surprised to hear that restricting myself never worked for long at all, and that every food restriction I put myself through paved the way for an inevitable overeating backlash. That said, I was determined to learn how to reach a point of balance – with my body weight, my relationship with food and my overarching peace of mind - for good. Through the teachings I encountered, I shed twenty pounds in a way that was, to my great surprise, both pleasurable and fun, and consequently a lasting, sustainable solution. Based on my experience working with clients since 2002, I have developed the proven Animal Instinct Diet. The irony of this diet is that is “not a diet at all” in the conventional sense of the word. Rather than utilizing portion control or the restriction of calories, this approach works by awakening the natural animal instincts that are already present inside you, those that can lead you directly to weight loss. If your gut instinct tells you a slimmer body awaits you underneath your outer layers, I can help you harness your innate body wisdom to achieve weight loss:
- Without calorie counting
- Without diets
- Without points
- Without prepackaged "space meals"
- Without forbidden foods
- And without portion control
This unique, easy-to-follow system works with your *cravings*, helping them subside to naturally. The essence of what you'll learn with my system is that when you tune into your body's natural intelligence, knowing what to eat becomes instinctive, joyful and no longer a struggle. Working with my customized recommendations and support as your weight loss coach you will see real results within two weeks. In our program you can expect the following:
- Knowing what to eat intuitively and turning your body's wisdom into action will become natural and effortless.
- You'll experience more energy and enjoyment of your body. Feeling and looking great leads to a profound satisfaction that permeates all corners of your life.
- Sustainable weight loss along with a greater sense of balance, well being and energy -both physically and mentally.
- An end to your confusion about what to eat, replaced by a confident knowledge of which foods work really well for your unique body.
- Transforming your knowledge into sustainable action so taking care of your health will go from theory to practice.
- Feeling confident in the kitchen, knowing how to make quick, delicious, easy healthy meals.
- Feeling better than ever about your body and your relationship with food.
What Distinguishes the Jena’s Animal Instinct Diet From Other Dieticians and Nutritionists?
I look at the full picture of health, observing how you relate with food and your lifestyle choices. As depicted in the diagram, below, I investigate the inextricable links between literal edible food and what I call the "primary food" that nourishes your life. Primary food refers to career, exercise, relationships and spirituality. Just as it can be difficult to find energy to exercise when your diet is lacking, it is hard to eat well when you are unable to take a break for lunch, and even harder to think or work effectively when you don’t have quality fuel in your tank. Thus so goes on the cycle between food and lifestyle that this diagram represents. I support you to make gradual changes in both areas of life - your food choices and your lifestyle, establishing sustainable ways of reaching your health goals.
I make the distinction between what I refer to as the "Masculine Strategies for Weight Loss" and the "Feminine Strategies for Weight Loss."
The Masculine Strategies for Weight Loss include
- Food restriction (a.k.a Dieting)
- Calorie counting
- Diet pills
- Plastic surgery
- Punishing exercise
- Reliance on willpower
For 95% of women, these masculine strategies NEVER work and only set us up for an backlash inevitable, resulting in pounds gained not lost.
What I refer to as the "Feminine Strategies for Weight Loss," include:
- Embodiment, or spending time in your body
- Relaxation
- Curiosity
- Seeking the “soul lesson” out of the experience
- Sensuality
- Reframing weight as potential energy
- Finding pleasure
The feminine approaches activate the part of you that instinctively knows how to eat well and when to stop, and can set you firmly on the path towards attainable sustainable, weight loss.
- I highlight how food can be used in a healing, therapeutic way, educating you to know what foods can help your body in which ways. For example certain foods are good for the lungs, others aid the liver, some assist with sleep and others generate energy.
- I don't like the D-word ("diet"), nor do I talk about food in terms of calories, ounces or grams, measurements that are difficult or impossible to live by. Instead, I help you gain a clear, intuitive sense of the quantities and portions that suit your needs.
- I hold a deep respect and appreciation for the innate intelligence of the body. I teach you to be more in tune with your own body's messages and urges, and so empower you as your own nutritional expert.
* I explore the emotional component of eating and relationship with food. - I walk you through manageable action-oriented steps to create enjoyable, convenient and sustainable ways of looking after yourself that suit your unique situation.
Who I Am For You
Who I am for you as weight loss coach is a multi-faceted answer. I am a personalized counselor, educator and coach. I am your cheerleader who holds your hand and say, "you can do it!" I'm someone to hold you accountable and help you figure out the practical details required to translate your good ideas into reality.
Most importantly, my role is to get you more in touch with your own body's wisdom, empowering you as your own health expert.
My Specialties
Click here to read about my specialties and the specific health concerns I work with.
Now that you have a better idea about my approach and the results you can expect by working with me, next go to the Services page to learn about the specific services and programs I offer.
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