Q: What do you do?
A: The mainstay of my work is the "6 Month Program", where I meet with the client, either in person or by phone twice each month for a 50 minute session. In these sessions, we'll discuss your specific health concerns and I'll help guide you to make better food and lifestyle choices. In each session we'll add a few simple changes you can try. Small steps are easier to stick to than big steps. Likewise, changes that resonate with you, that you feel you can and want to make are more beneficial than changes you don't want to make. A major principle of my work is that everyone is different, no diet or lifestyle will fit everyone. None of my clients get the exact same program or the exact same recommendations. Clients also receive a variety of resources (including, but not limited to book(s), informational printouts, recipes, and food samples - again, you'd get what I think will be of interest and benefit to you specifically).
Q: Why six months?
A: Because studies have shown that six months is about the length of time it takes to solidify new habits. By the end of the program, you should be well on your way to having the habits of healthy living that you can continue on your own. Also, we need time for you to make changes in small, baby steps - otherwise, most people either won't remember what to do or will give up in frustration, feeling overwhelmed trying to make a lot of changes at once.
Q: How do I know I'd want to work with you?
A: You won't until you spend some time with me! I offer free 50 minute health consultations. This allows us some time to work together and get to know each other. It also gives me a chance to explain the program to you in better detail. I'll know by the end of the session if I can be of service to you and you'll see how you feel about working this way, and with me, too. Most people enjoy the consultation - it's a chance to focus totally on yourself, in a confidential, non-judgmental environment for almost an hour. Where else can you get that? Many people also realize, in the course of the consultation, some things they can and want to do to improve their health. Be assured, there will be NO sales pitch and NO follow-up from me. Should you decide you're interested in the program - great. Should you decide you're not interested - still great. If you're interested, please visit my website at www.madlyhealthy.com and complete the Health History form - or just send an email from there.
Q: Who do you work with?
A: At this point I'm working with anyone, except those with major life-threatening illnesses. My particular interests (at this point) are middle-age women who have a sneaking suspicion that even when peri- or post-menopausal we can have more energy, less weight, better sleep, and more purpose than we're often lead to believe (because we can!). I'm also very interested in working with adolescents (I like to think I'm something of an expert since I'm currently living with three and remember my own adolescence in excruciating detail).
Q: You're a vegetarian. Does that mean you're going to try to recruit me to be a vegetarian if I work with you?
A: Absolutely not! I have many reasons for being (mostly) vegetarian. What's important to me may not be what's important to you. We're all different and there's no one diet that's right for everybody (or every body). If you work with me, I'll help you find the best diet for you.
Q: Yeah, you say that now, but what's with all the vegan cookbooks you recommend?
A: Vegan cookbooks are great regardless of your dietary preferences. They always have interesting recipes using lots of vegetables and for some reason I don't know, they're often written with great humor. I prefer baking vegan for two reasons: you never have to wait for the butter to soften and you can eat the cookie dough without worrying about getting salmonella (and the results are excellent). And what's the point of buying a cookbook of the same, old recipes you're used to making?
Q: I'm not sick, why would I work with a health coach or counselor?
A: Many healthy people work with health coaches to increase their vitality and to learn how to keep their good health so they can have a long, healthy, and productive life. Some people enjoy looking at their health holistically and learning not just what to eat to stay healthy but to explore how other aspects of their life affect their health. And, in this day and age, of skyrocketing health costs, staying healthy will ultimately save you money.
Q: What's "holistic"? It sounds weird. Are you going to wave crystals over my head?
A: No crystals here but no judgments about them either. Think of "holistic" as "whole-istic". Anyone (like me) who works holistically sees all of you as one and so we'd look at all aspects of your physical health and your life to build the healthiest and happiest you. If you look at conventional medical news in recent years you can see a move toward this: for example, studies have been published showing a correlation between flossing your teeth and cardiovascular health - everything is connected! Another example, when people don't sleep well, they often overeat and even if they don't, they have difficulty losing weight if that's their goal. So, dieting won't help and someone just looking at your diet won't help in that situation either. Determining what's in the way of a consistent good night's sleep will.
Q: Do you offer any other services besides the 6 Month Program?
A: Yes! I also offer supermarket tours and tours of the Honest Weight Food Coop in Albany. I can take you shopping and show you how to find the healthiest options when you food shop. I also offer pantry tours - either of mine or yours, again to teach you how to up the nutrition and healthfulness of the foods you buy. I am currently working on a class for teenage girls on body image and will soon be offering a class on "Sugar Blues". In the future I plan on offering cooking classes and movie/discussion/healthy food events. If you have a class you'd like me to develop for your group, please let me know.
Q: I'm not ready to commit, but I'm interested. What should I do?
A: Keep reading the blog, feel free to comment on the blog. Also, if you send an email to me at madlyhealthy@me.com, with your email address, and first and last names, I'll add you to my contact list for my monthly newsletter.
A: No crystals here but no judgments about them either. Think of "holistic" as "whole-istic". Anyone (like me) who works holistically sees all of you as one and so we'd look at all aspects of your physical health and your life to build the healthiest and happiest you. If you look at conventional medical news in recent years you can see a move toward this: for example, studies have been published showing a correlation between flossing your teeth and cardiovascular health - everything is connected! Another example, when people don't sleep well, they often overeat and even if they don't, they have difficulty losing weight if that's their goal. So, dieting won't help and someone just looking at your diet won't help in that situation either. Determining what's in the way of a consistent good night's sleep will.
Q: Do you offer any other services besides the 6 Month Program?
A: Yes! I also offer supermarket tours and tours of the Honest Weight Food Coop in Albany. I can take you shopping and show you how to find the healthiest options when you food shop. I also offer pantry tours - either of mine or yours, again to teach you how to up the nutrition and healthfulness of the foods you buy. I am currently working on a class for teenage girls on body image and will soon be offering a class on "Sugar Blues". In the future I plan on offering cooking classes and movie/discussion/healthy food events. If you have a class you'd like me to develop for your group, please let me know.
Q: I'm not ready to commit, but I'm interested. What should I do?
A: Keep reading the blog, feel free to comment on the blog. Also, if you send an email to me at madlyhealthy@me.com, with your email address, and first and last names, I'll add you to my contact list for my monthly newsletter.
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