Whole Foods Healthy Eating Challenge and Week 5 of the Case Study

This past week I had the opportunity to speak at the Whole Foods 28-Day Healthy Eating Challenge. I was asked to share my experience and health issues and how I began eating a low fat plant-based diet. It was great! I have known for a long time that I want to help other people overcome their health issues and heal. That’s one reason I started blogging. But I would like to continue to speak in public about healthy eating and nutrition. Although I am not a doctor, I am looking at taking some online certificate programs in plant-based nutrition. This is a passion of mine! I would love to be able to travel and speak about the how thoughtful nutrition has changed my life. My goal is to become a food coach and work to inspire others. 

Speaking of others…

This is the 5^th week of the Case Study with my two individuals. Both are making significant strides and both want to extend the case study beyond 3 months. 

I asked them to write a few words about their experience so far - 

“This experience has been an eye opener for me. I have to say that going into the diet plan was hard. I did not want to do it! But after taking notice of all the disease that has claimed the lives of five members of my family I knew I had to make a change. So I’m gonna say this is my 3^rd week of taking these changes seriously. And I am pleased with my results. I have lost 7 pounds, 3 inches off my bust, 5 inches off my waist; and this is just the beginning!” 

“The Case Study is going real well for me. I am keeping track of my weight and measurements so I have seen the results in lost pounds and inches. I have also noticed since I have had Crohn’s since I was a young teen that my bowels are moving a lot more often than normal. I find myself turning down cakes and pastries (which I have never in my life done), eating more fruits and vegetables. The program is easy to follow and stay on. It does help me some that my Coach (as I call her) works here with me.”

I couldn’t be happier! Both are starting to see positive results from eating a plant-based diet.  And just as I have suspected, their particular health issues are reversing. I will continue to work with them and coach them. 

Do you have any suggestions about plant-based certificate programs?