I have been attending talks and workshops with Nourish coaches for over 10 years. Each time I listen to them and talk with them, I learn something new and gain insight and inspiration on my journey to wellness.
Last summer I worked with Debbie and Wendy on a pretty intense 30-day cleanse. I was nervous about actually starting it and thought about rescheduling my start date, but Debbie encouraged me and said the right things to have me commit to setting a date and just doing it.
Debbie and Wendy gave me guidelines to follow and communicated with me during the cleanse with tips and ideas for foods I could have. The first 7 days of the cleanse were difficult. The first few days especially. I had bad dreams and trouble sleeping, my hands swelled, I had achy joints, I was cloudy headed and fatigued. I had cravings and was cranky.
A week in, I was wandering around Whole Foods looking for something good to eat ready to just quit, when I bumped into Debbie. Quite serendipitous. She asked if I was feeling deprived – which is exactly how I felt. She offered encouragement and suggestions and I kept going. Then on about Day 10, I realized I felt good. Over the next few days I felt better and better. No joint pain, a clear head, lots of energy. No cravings for anything I could not eat. Cravings for good pure healthy foods. I was amazed that I could feel so good. I continued to feel great for the rest of the cleanse. After the 30 days, I was able to add foods back to see how I felt. I gradually added back more foods, but have eliminated or limited many of the foods that bothered me. I plan to do the cleanse again this spring.
A point that stuck with me was Debbie and Wendy saying that while you are doing the cleanse and depriving yourself of certain foods, be good to yourself in other ways. Get enough rest, get a massage, be creative, and make time for yourself. That made a big impact in my success, as well. I actually took time for myself.
I am so glad I did the cleanse with Debbie and Wendy’s guidance. It was a life changing experience. The beginning is tough but it is so worth it. In the end, I felt better than I thought I would or could. It gave proof that so much my wellness depends on what I eat and drink and how important good nutrition is to overall well being. Which happens to be exactly what they have been saying all these years.
Kelly Valinoti
Before I came to Nourish Coaches I was always wondering “What should I eat” and felt overwhelmed by the information out there on health and nutrition that feels confusing, ineffective, and wrong!
Wendy and Debbie are a dynamic team who have set the record straight and provided me with simple, intelligent answers to my big question about what to eat.
Their knowledge, expertise and guidance goes beyond food choices, to things I never really explored, such as meditation and spirituality. I can ask them anything and always feel enlightened, comfortable, and supported.
Body, mind, spirit….finally, it’s all starting to make sense!
Janet M.
Debbie and Wendy offer more than an exuberant amount of knowledge and information around nourishing your body.
Their energy together is inspiring and makes for whole-hearted consultations, valuable tidbits that can easily be incorporated into your daily lifestyle, wise guidance and a deep understanding of every BODY!
They both have a shining, healthy glow which is a testament to their teachings!
~Kelly Newsome, President, ConnectRoot
Wendy, I can’t begin to tell you how great I thought our session was, and how excited I am about this process. I feel this is exactly the missing piece of the puzzle for me, after meeting with you today. What you do, and what I will be doing hopefully soon, is absolutely priceless!
Thanks again! -JENNI
I have made a few changes in my eating habits and lifestyle after attending a Gut Health workshop with Nourish Coaches. As an example; drinking more water during the day, eating more whole foods, and limiting processed foods.
The Nourish Coaches workshop was very inspirational and informative.
Implementing these changes along with additional exercise, I have more energy and as a result I have lost weight!
~Kim Davies
After attending a Gut Health workshop with Nourish Coaches I came away with small everyday changes I could make to improve my health right away, such as starting my day with lemon water (before my coffee!) and focusing on eating each meal mindfully.
During the Gut Health workshop, they shared insights into the human body using research and clear visuals that gave me a new appreciation for the importance of gut health.
All this in a comfortable, relaxed, sit-on-the-couch-with-friends setting that made talking about an intimate topic feel natural.
Debbie and Wendy are a perfect combination of knowledge and nurture.
~ Charlotte Magee, Senior Manager, BeautyCounter
Before working with Nourish Coaches I sometimes felt challenged to do the research, make informed decisions, and then make changes to our family eating habits.
When it comes to adopting healthy nutritional practices, Debbie and Wendy make very simple suggestions that are sustainable and lead to big results.
Because of their knowledge, non-judgmental approach and supportive style, I’ve found Debbie and Wendy to be an incredible resource for me.
~ Jennifer Crews, Managing Partner, Pearl Partners
After my meeting with Debbie, I started to pay more attention to what I was eating and about this ‘leaky gut’ of mine.
After experiencing some of the worst bloat attacks I’ve ever had, I found that Debbie was 100% correct about some gluten free packaged foods causing all (or at least most) of my gastro issues.
I look forward to working with Nourish Coaches and am thankful for your help!
Michelle Guenther
When I started working with Nourish Coaches I was feeling tired, battling with mood swings, and my immune system was low.
I attended their gut-healing workshop and learned so many new and fascinating things about our delicate microbiome in a fun, supportive environment. I discovered more about nutrition and the food I need to eat to achieve better health.
Following their program has helped me gain energy, balance my moods and finally be able to stop getting every cold or sore throat that comes around!
Debbie and Wendy are a true joy to work with. Their passion for health and care of their clients is inspiring.
Katie Quirk, co-founder of the Jersey Shore Free School
Wendy, I came to you as a 27 year old who felt like a 60 year old. I knew something was going on with my body but could not figure out what it was. I signed up thinking more about losing weight than anything else. However in the last 6 months, I have learned so much about myself and how to make a life change, not a quick fix.
You have introduced me to new and healthier foods, but more importantly I know why they are better for me and I can finally realize how foods make me feel. My kitchen cabinets are forever changed. You never deprived me of anything I wanted, you just gave me other alternatives, working until we found an option that I enjoyed eating.
My biggest accomplishment was starting to exercise again, which I would not have done without you. You made it more about “me time” than something I dreaded doing. As you have learned, I am an instant gratification kind of person but I have learned that to undo 27 years of eating and thinking one way will take time and work. It is something that I could not accomplish alone!
~Sam