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.