Welcome Nutritionist Jolene Coffin

Rachelle is delighted to welcome Jolene Coffin to her Nutritional Consultant team! Jolene is a wife, mother of 2 and Nutritionist who is well known within the weight loss industry.  They  first met 8 years ago while working at another weight loss center in Charlottetown. Combined, Jolene and Rachelle have 16 years experience in the industry and have worked for 7 weight loss approaches. They are the most EXPERIENCED and EDUCATED Weight Loss and Nutritional Consultants in PEI (and perhaps the Maritimes)!

Why should you trust anyone else with your health? These days many people are trying to sell weight loss and meal plans, and I encourage you to do your research before purchasing.  Dieting and detoxification can be dangerous when instructed by those with no nutritional education. You can trust Jolene and Rachelle to customize a dietary approach just for you. We are now accepting new clients in the Charlottetown and Summerside office locations. Email info@rachellewood.ca to book your FREE 20 minute 1st consultation or call 892-SLIM.  If we’ve worked with you before, we’d love to work with you again. Former weight loss clients are able to jump back on the program at anytime!

 

Group Weight Loss Challenge CHARLOTTETOWN June 2nd 2010 

Are you thinking about your weight too much? A little bloated perhaps? Let our group weight loss program teach you the tools to get your weight loss engine burning before summer really starts. I’ve already helped Prince Edward Islanders lose over 55 000 pounds and promise to teach you how to as well. Each week you will gain valuable nutritional knowledge which will help your family be healthier too!

The 6 week group weight loss challenge includes: Private weigh in and measurements, customized meal plans, many healthy family favorite recipes, expert nutritional education, vitamin review, Bulk Barn tour and fitness class. At the end of the program the Biggest Loser (based on body fat % lost) will win a 1 month subscription to See Results, Rachelle's online weight loss program. Group participants can expect to lose 2 pounds per week when following the Rachelle Wood Holistic Weight Loss Program.  

Cost for the 6 week challenge is $170 and space is limited with pre-registration required. Class begins on Wednesday June 2nd from 630-8 pm. Location in Charlottetown TBA. Reserve your space by calling 892-SLIM or emailing info@rachellewood.ca . Early registration is highly suggested and spaces are booking fast.

 

Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference 2010- Toronto ON

Rachelle Wood Nutrition and See Results will be traveling to Toronto for the annual CSNNAA Canadian Holistic Nutritionist Conference May 28-29th.  We encourage all Registered Holistic Nutritionist to stop by our booth to find out how See Results can help to grown your nutritional consulting practice. Whether you’re just starting out, or already have existing clientele See Results will help you better manage your time while providing your clients with a structured online healthy living experience. If you would like to request a meeting with Rachelle and her technology team please email us.

 

See Results Online Weight Loss Program

We’ve had an overwhelming response from Mary MacKay’s Guardian article about See Results, with many new clients joining! For only $34.99 + tax per month you can work with Rachelle online to achieve your weight loss and wellness goals. The program requires no bars, pills, shakes or start up fees. See Results offers users a secure profile including customized meal plans, nutritional education, recipes, journals and shopping lists. Users interact daily with a Registered Holistic Nutritionist that monitors your progress along the way. See Results is 100% PEI produced online program that is changing the way the world eats. Take the See Results tour today to find out more!

 

Moncton Client Bookings + CSNN Teaching

Rachelle is honored to be teaching Business Mastery at CSNN Moncton this month and is able to book new clients in the area. She will be working from 2 office locations. Bookings are available: May 3(2-6), May 5 (2-5), May 6 (10-6), May 7 (2-6) May 8 (4-8).  Service offerings include: 1 hour Holistic Iridology readings (lens+ light, nutritional recommendations, supplement review) and 1 hour General Nutritional/Weight Loss consultations (customized meal plans, shopping lists, healthy recipes, nutritional handouts). Rachelle will be traveling to Moncton several times this summer too, and is able to book more clients then. Spaces are booking fast, email  or call 902-892-SLIM to book. PEI clients- not to worry, Jolene will be happy to see you!

 

Maritime Holistic Iridology Tour- Summer 2010

Rachelle Wood will be touring around the Maritimes this summer with her lens and light. A traditional Iridologist who has practiced for 5 years, Rachelle believes Iridology is a tool that can help you build health.  With a focus on genetics and disease prevention, Rachelle can determine possible future health problems and give the right nutritional guidance to help problem areas.  A 1 hour live eye reading includes: charted findings, written recommendations, articles to build health and often some healthy recipes. Choose to be pro-active about your health by getting your eyes/iris read this summer.

Are you interested in hosting Rachelle at your Wellness Event or Clinic this summer? She loves to travel and meet new healthy minded people and is able for Iridology Readings and Nutritional Consultations. To inquire email her or call the Charlottetown office at 902-892-SLIM (7546).

Walk/Run Challenge Montague- Spring/Summer 2010

Rachelle has been asked to present monthly Nutrition Talk for Jeanie Nicholson’s new walk/run group. The first Nutrition session is set for Monday May 10th at 6:30 in the Montague Wellness Center.  This talk is FREE for group participants, and each month Rachelle will share healthy living and weight loss tips, lots of yummy recipes, nutritional education and more topics TBA. To find out more about the challenge check out this link.

 

Until next time stay healthy and well everyone and be your OWN positive change,

Rachelle Wood, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Iridologist, CEO Rachelle Wood Nutrition Inc.

 

I've just returned from the first annual Summerside Wellness Expo which took place within the Water street Mall. The Expo was a HUGE success for all that took part. Booths lined the floor with exhibitors who specialize in health and beauty services. Everything was represented, from exercise classes to hair salons, nutritionists to supplement companies. This event strived to help everyone who attended. Money raised from the Expo was donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Haiti Relief.  

Rachelle Wood Nutrition was well sought out this year. As a booth exhibitor I spent the day talking to wellness worshipers who were keen for information. Today I was showcasing my successful weight loss program, as well as my Holistic Iridology service ( which I did a draw for a FREE reading ).  I also had a vegetable tray to share, as well as my own before and after photos ( note: I've lost 100 pounds from my heaviest weight).  

Not only did I have the pleasure of speaking to the public at my booth, I was also scheduled to speak about nutrition.  During my talk, Tips for Healthier Eating, I shared practical tips for cooking meals, losing weight and preventing disease. I would like to thank everyone who attended.

In October 2009 I expanded my practice to Summerside, and currently see clients  on Tuesday from Vibe Health and Wellness. I offer a FREE 20 minute first consultation for all new clients who would like to find out more about my weight loss program. To reach me call 439-7445 or email.

I would like to thank all the other exhibitors at the EXPO for a fantastic day. I met many new wellness friends and enjoyed sharing my knowledge with them. My favorite part of the Expo was the fashion show, which used local models and clothing stores found within the Mall. Hair and make-up was provided by local business. Also a big thank you and congratulations to Tiny Moore Mundy who organized the entire event.

So stay health and well Summerside, and I look forward to inspiring you at next years event.   

Q&A- Rachelle what type of yogurt do you recommend for weight loss? It seems like everytime I go to the store I see a new product on the dairy shelf.  Thanks you so much for your help.  Melissa, Summerside PEI

Great question BTW and I totally agree with you. Recently I’ve noticed that the dairy cooler at the grocery store expanded. Yogurt is sold in many flavourful varieties with ranging fat grams. It’s a good source of protein, calcium and iron. Yogurt contains good bacterias which vary from brand to brand.  It is often recommended to eat yogurt after finishing antibiotics to strengthen good gut flora.

I have(and probably always will) eat the same brand of yogurt .  It’s low in fat and calories with 90% less lactose then regular yogurt. Astros Bio Best Lactose Reduced plain yogurt is my choice. It’s in a blue containor with only 1.5 grams of fat per serving with no added sugar. Plain yogurt is a necessity for my kitchen and used to make dips, sauces and smoothies.  

For breakfast I like to eat: ½ cup Astro Bio Best yogurt, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/3 cup Bran Buds, 2 TBSP Atlantic Healing Shelled Hempseed, grated cinnamon.  It’s filling, sweet, tart and flavourful.  Kinda feels like having dessert for breakfast!

If you like to eat fruit flavoured yogurt my next best choice would be Fat Free Activia. It is sweetened with sugar and has 80 calories per serving with no fat. If you don’t mind eating Splenda (I try to stay away from it), then buy Silouette, The Source or PC Finesse.  Astro Bio best make a great little stirred yogurt also found in a blue package (think jam + plain yogurt).

Thanks again for your question Melissa; I’m sure lots of other blog readers were wondering the same thing.  As always I value your opinions about my blog, if you have ideas or suggestions just email them to me.

 

Well here we are 2010, ready or not. Like everything, life is as good as you make it. Like everything, life is as bad as you make it. So what will you make of your 2010?

At Rachelle Wood Nutrition we care about our clients, mind body soul. The key to permanent weight loss is to make the mind/body/soul connection, it's more then just a number on the scale. What kind of year will your mind, body, soul have? If your mind/body/soul had a voice what kind of 2010 would they ask for? Would you recognize the voice. If a tree falls in the forest...Food for thought and not a calorie in sight...sorry, just a little nutritionist humor.

This "fresh start" time of year, with all it's resolutions, can be a frustrating time of year. Just ask anyone at the gym trying to get to their favorite treadmill during the month of January. Good luck with that, no to worry that same busy treadmill should be a "ghost town" around mid-February. it's all yours then.

OK to help take the frustrations out of this years resolutions, lets work together. I am setting up a "Get results" Club at Rachelle Wood Nutrition. If we work together, the job can be fun.  Each year I make a list of resolutions then 2 weeks to a month later, I have not only fallen off the wagon, I have been run over by it. This year, instead of making a list and forgetting about the list. I am not only making a list, but I am checking it 4 times. I am making a game plan. My game plan is to checking back on my list in April, July, October then January.  How the "Get Results" club will work is that you email me your list of resolutions. I will check in on each of you periodically to see how the list is coming along, sharing with your my list and how that is going. Also I will be offering my assistance and suggestions where needed. If you're interested in joining the club just email me at susan@rachellewood.ca

Let's make 2010 count
In health and light
 
Sue Foster, RHN
Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Happy Healthy New Year

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year! Aim to make 2010 your healthiest year yet. Focus on food as fuel for your body. Plan your meals a day in advance to stay on track.  But most importantly, make your health your # 1 priority.  Good luck everyone!

Happy Anniversary Service Offering Sale

Rachelle Wood Nutrition, formerly Positive Change Nutrition turns 5 years old this month! So for the entire month of January I will be offering a 10% discount on ALL in office services for new and former clients. Current weight loss clients can save 10% on all other services such as Holistic Iridology readings, grocery store tours and pantry raids. To find out more about my service offerings check out Rachelle Wood Nutrition Service Offerings.

Rachelle Wood Nutrition January Office Hours 

Monday – Charlottetown 8 am-6pm
Tuesday- Summerside 10 am-6pm
Wednesday- Charlottetown 11 am-7 pm
Thursday – Charlottetown 8 am-6 pm
Friday- Charlottetown 9 am- 3 pm  

Rachelle will be working EXTENDED hours this winter to accommodate all new clients. Please note we have a 24 hour phone call or 48 hour email cancelation policy. If you miss an appointment with out sufficient notice you will be charged a $20 missed appointment fee. 

Group Weight Loss Challenge Summerside- January 2010   

Are you looking for some motivation to help take off those holiday pounds? This 6 week challenge promises to help you lose weight and gain valuable nutritional knowledge which will help your family be healthier too! The weight loss program includes: Private weigh in and measurements, customized meal plans, healthy family favourite recipes, expert nutritional education, cooking class and potluck celebration.At the end of the program the Biggest Loser (based on body fat % lost) will win a prize valued at over $80.00. Group participants can expect to lose 2 pounds per week when following the Rachelle Wood Holistic Weight Loss Program.  

Location: La Belle Alliance, French School St Eleanor’s

Dates: Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30, Beginning January 19th 2010 

Price:  $160 +gst, due the first evening 

Reserve space by emailing, info@rachellewood.ca  or call the office 439-7445.

Program is only offered to the first 20 participants, so reserve your space today! 

Vibe Health and Wellness Summerside Special Offer to RWN Clients

Carol and Shawn are now offering Summerside clients a discount on these healthy living listed services. Vibe Health and Wellness also has a hair and beauty studio. Special discounted prices are:

1. 10 minute Vibe T-Zone machine membership, $40 a month (save $10)

2. ½ hour Ion Foot Cleanse, $25 a session (save $10) 

3. ½ hour Infrared Sauna teratment, $10 (save $2) 

I’ve been enjoying all these treatments on Tuesdays in Summerside and have noticed MAJOR results. The Vibe machine works fast to tone up problem areas, the infrared sauna sheds inches and the ion cleanse gently removes toxins from your body systmes. Last Tuesday Amanda gave me a manicure (with bright red polish) and I'm booked in with Carol for a haircut next week. Needless to say, I'm enjoying all the beauty services at the Vibe, they sure do know how to make a gitl feel beautiful!

Rachelle Wood’s New Years Resolution

I rarely break a promise, and enjoy a good challenge. This year I gave careful consideration to my resolution and have narrowed it down to 2. My first resolution is to help Prince Edward Islanders lose 20 000 pound in 2010. My second resolution is to bike the PEI Tip to Tip race for Africa in October. Be sure to check my blog for resolution updates over the year.

Healthy Recipe to Share

My in office weight loss clients LOVE this recipe, especially the Souris PEI ones. It’s so simple, tasty and full of nutrition. Baked beans is a classic comforting wintwe time recipe. Beans are a great source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. This healthy recipe has less fat and sugar then more traditional methods of cooking. 

Simple Slowcooker Boston Baked Beans        serves 4-6   

1-2 tsp mustard
1 TBS honey
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 16 oz cans, great northern or navey beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots

Spray slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. In slow cooker combine ingredients in exact order from tomato soup carrots. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Mix well before serving. Enjoy this comforting recipe with whole grain bread for lunch or a graden salad for supper. Kids love this recipe, plus it cooks while you work in the slowcooker.

Stay healthy and well everyone and be your OWN positive change!- Rachelle Wood, RHN