I have been battling with weight and eating issues my whole life. I contacted Janine after I tried virtually every weight loss group or diet trend – including counseling and consulting with a nutritionist. Initially I was not sure whether talking to someone over the phone would be able to give me the support I needed, but I decided to make the commitment. Now months later, I have to say that working with Janine has been the most effective means of dealing with my eating and weight issues. Her approach has helped me re-learn forgiveness and free myself from the trap of “perfectionism”. She has helped me be forgiving of my set backs and she has also helped me embrace my wins. She helps me set goals, identify triggers and strategize to create success. Her support has allowed me to make small changes that have had a major impact. My goal hasn’t been to “lose weight”, but rather to be released from the grips of my compulsive and/or obsessive eating and to start integrating better food choices. It has been a slow process, but I am making positive steps and even losing weight. Janine mirrored for me the forgiveness that I needed to give to myself through my many starts and stops on my journey. It wasn’t a magic bullet solution – but that wasn’t what I was looking for. It has been more of a gradual awaking of self awareness, self care and self acceptance. I would highly recommend Janine to anyone.
