Rachelle Wood

Throw Away the Scale

(Rachelle) — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:46:00 -0500

When I first suggest to clients that they, “throw away the scale”, most look completely terrified. Why is it that we put so much health emphasis on numbers and not good nutrition and lifestyle habits? Women (and men), confess to me daily that the number on the scale influences their entire day. From mood to food, that magic number controls much more than just your body weight, and not always in a health building way.

The truth is that most weight loss seekers are obsessed with over weighing. By definition that means stepping on the scale more than once a day. It’s a habit of control, dietary deprivation and often results in binge eating. You’ve been forewarned!

Don’t tell me over weighing is the only way to stay on track. What about your clothes and how they feel? They say jeans never lie, with stretch denim being the only exception. The next time you feel as if you’re losing weight sip up those denims. Do you feel sexy? Are they smaller? Notice anything else?

Looking at yourself in the mirror is another sure way to see your weight loss success. This non-numerical practice requires you and a full length mirror. Trust me, you’ll want to look at it more and more each day that you stay dedicated to healthy living. Have you noticed that those dark circles under your eyes have vanished? Or that you’re jumping out of bed with extra energy? The ladies in the PEI Exercise and Nutrition challenge certainly have. Infact our private facebook group confirms that one of them even threw away her scales last week. Now that's music to my ears!

Weight loss seekers I encourage you to push past the numbers and onto your nutritional habits. Restricting sugar and sodium intake will preserve your health for years to come! Celebrate your successes with healthy activities and not high caloric treats. On program we eat meal to meal, not day to day like most diets.

The majority of my clientele suffers from emotional eating and over weighing. It’s always a reason to celebrate when one of them finally throws away the scales. Dedicating our challenge theme song, Man in the Mirror, to her with much love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KrbNmzl8U

New Moncton Location and Wellness Cookie Recipe

(Rachelle) — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:09:00 -0500

Did you hear the news? I recently opened a second office location in downtown Moncton and moved my residence (cats and all)! As you know, I’ve traveled to Moncton periodically over the past 4 years on a quest to help more Canadians gain health. This extra work included speaking at various Moncton Wellness Expos, teaching Business Mastery and Spirituality at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, hosting Holistic Iridology Readings from colleague’s workspaces, and now facilitating corporate Weight Loss Challenges using the SeeResults system.

The new Moncton office location can be found above GoodLife Fitness 795 Main Street, Suite 207 in the downtown core. Aside from a private office, the space also includes a classroom for teaching groups and seminars. Moncton service offerings include: customized weight loss programs, nutritional consultations, cleansing protocols, sports nutrition meal plans, holistic iridology, vitamin reviews, motivational speaking and wellness facilitating in the corporate sector. I operate on Saturdays, Mondays and Tuesdays from this location and am taking new clients.

Last weekend I participated in the annual Spring Wellness Expo at ecole Mathieu Martin in Deippe. This well respected event draws thousands of visitors from across the Maritimes. Aside from doing mini Iridology readings from booth #57, I also hosted a Saturday lecture titled, Food as Medicine. Thanks to packed room who took the time to listen to my inspiring, wellness building words (educating and entertaining …right ladies and gents?).

Back by popular demand my mother, Karen Wood, sat at our booth to greet the public. She did a great job booking clients, sharing my weight loss and business success story and also baked a sweet treat to share with Expo participants. These chickpea cookies taste a little like PB + Jelly, (but they are nut and sugar free). Also dairy and gluten free too!

Wellness Cookies

1 ¼ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry

¼ cup raw honey

½ cup no nuts butter (pea or soy or seed)

1 tsp GF baking powder

2 tsp GF vanilla

1/3 cup dry cranberries (to place on top of each mini cookie)

Mash chickpeas, add honey and butter, and blend until smooth. Add gluten free baking powder and vanilla until blended. Place 2 dried cranberries on top of each cookie. Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes. Yields 20-24 cookies (which taste a lot like peanut butter cookies)

Interested in working with me in Moncton this summer? I offer a FREE 20 minute 1st introductory session for all new clients. During this session clients complete a health intake form to discuss nutritional goals and any pre-existing medical conditions. Then I explain more about my service offerings, prices and packages. Email info@rachellewood.ca or call 506-388-LOSS (5677) to book yours. Many medical insurance plans include all services; contact me for more information about medical coverage.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, manage diabetes, improve bowel health, decrease cholesterol or increase your athleticism… let me help! I offer a customized approach to nutrition that includes meal plans, healthy recipes, educational articles and shopping lists. I’ll organize your family nutritional needs, share tips for shopping and preparing foods, and encourage you to make lifestyle changes to improve overall health and wellness.

I’ve been a nutritional consultant for 10 years, and in all honesty the summer months are when clients need me the most. I will help you design a dietary game plan to face the summer with ease. Dietary accountability is a wonderful tool to build health and prevent disease. I look forward to working with Monctonians to continue my quest of changing the way Canadians eat with SeeResults!

Moncton Wellness Expo April 20-21st

(Rachelle) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:34:00 -0500

It’s that time of year again! If your health is feeling, stuck in a rut, be sure to attend the Moncton Wellness Expo this weekend in Dieppe at ecole Mathieu Martin. This annual event is a huge hit within the local community and drawn attendees from across the Maritimes. The Expo includes many holistic health booths, practitioners, vendors and healthy living seminars. It’s my 5th year participating at this awesome event and I encourage everyone reading this post to attend!

This year find Rachelle Wood Nutrition and SeeResults at booth #58 on the main floor. Back by popular demand I will be offering mini Holistic Iridology readings, 15 minutes for $20. Iridology is the study of iris patterns to determine health imbalances. It has been practiced in oriental medicine for thousands of years. After the reading, I offer valuable nutritional advice to participants which they take home to follow. Iridology is a great tool to build health with, especially when combined with nutritional counseling my primary scope of practice.

Aside from readings, I’ve been asked to lecture a popular nutrition topic to attendees. One of my favorite parts about this 2 day event is that attendees can attend free wellness lectures. Come hear me speak Saturday at 12:45 in room B, outline below.

Food as Medicine, Rachelle Wood, RHN, C. Irid, CEO, Charlottetown PEI

“Learn to eat your way back to health in this 30 minute lecture with award winning Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Rachelle Wood. She’ll share nutrition tips to better manage body symptoms such as; lack of energy, food allergies, inflammation and weight gain. Eating a healthy diet full of antioxidant rich foods will keep you well for years to come. Rachelle will also share tips for adding more of these super foods into your diet. Want vibrant health? Be sure to attend this lecture!”

Also back by popular demand my mother, Karen Wood, will be working my booth. She baked a sweet healthy bean filled treat for attendees to enjoy at our booth. Stop by booth #58 to chat with her, book a mini Iridology reading or find more information about my popular in office services.

Did you know that I recently opened a second office location in downtown Moncton? I now split time between provinces and you can find the Moncton office at 795 Main Street, Suite 207 in the downtown core where I work Saturday, Monday and Tuesday each week, 388-LOSS.

Be sure to pick up the Friday and Saturday Times and Transcript for more information about my next Moncton group Weight Loss Challenge. Join us Saturday April 27th 1-230pm at the office boardroom for a 6 week group challenge. Participants will receive private weigh ins with measurements, 6 group lectures, and 2 months on the SeeResults online weight loss program which virtually offers a nutritionist at your fingertips. The cost for this group is $200 +hst and insurance receipts are available. Call 388-LOSS (5677) or email info@rachellewood.ca to reserve your spot. Space is limited so call today!

Join us this weekend at the Moncton Wellness Expo, I can’t wait to see you (pardon the pun)!

Clean Eating

(Rachelle) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:20:00 -0500

I am an advocate for clean food, meaning that I do not want to put food into my body that is full of chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, herbicides and any other form of toxic matter. A lot of people don’t realize just how harmful these pollutants that are found on our food can actually be for our health. For example, pesticides can disrupt our hormones, initiate certain cancers and cause problems with cellular growth and reproductive health. It’s pretty scary stuff.

Treating your body like a temple and filling it with clean, nutritious food will make you feel and look better. Clean food comes out in your skin (it will glow), energy levels (pollutants weigh you down), improve digestion and will boost your energy levels. To put it simply, if you eat trash then you’re going to feel like garbage.

If you want to make better choices and make your food and body cleaner and healthier, here are some simple tips to make it happen:

- Avoid processed foods! Processed food products, or simply anything from a box in which you simply add water and throw into the microwave for 3 minutes, is pumped full of salt, preservatives and sugar which have to be broken down and stored by the body. Your body will break down clean foods much more efficiently and not store them as readily in your body (aka, fat cells) then these processed ones.

- Cut back on salt. Again this ties in with the processed foods, so making your own meals at home will make it so that you are able to control the salt content of your food and make your blood pressure levels much more controllable.

- Cut back on the booze. If you think about it in a very simplistic way, the liver is the organ that detoxifies your blood, so overloading it with alcohol is going to slow down its availability to remove other harmful substances from your blood. A healthy happy liver = a healthy happy body.

- Chose whole grains. Whole grains are complete grains, which mean that they have not been broken down and torn apart into boring and unhealthy white grains. They are packed full of fibre and will keep you satisfied longer and help control your blood sugars.

- Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. These are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants and flavour, plus are low in calories so you can eat lots without feeling any guilt. Fresh produce will help purify your system and make your body cleaner and healthier.

- Drink lots of water. Water is important for every internal system, so making sure that you are drinking at least 8 glasses a day will help to keep your digestive system moving, help circulate the blood and other fluids, plus push out unwanted toxins.

- Go organic wherever you can when it comes to produce. There is a lot of controversy around whether or not going organic is worth the added cost for your fresh fruits and vegetables, but my rationale for spending the extra money is that I do not want my fresh produce to be full of unwanted pollutants. And I think that is a pretty good reason!

- Wash your produce well when you get it home from the store. Even if your produce is organic, washing it will help to remove any bugs or contaminants before it ends up on your plate.

- Use lots of herbs when you cook. Herbs have so many amazing health benefits, plus they will bring so much freshness and flavour to your meals without adding any extra salt. Herbs can detoxify the blood, improve circulation, improve digestion, promote hormonal balance, inhibit disease, work as an antibacterial and provide so many more endless benefits.

- Read labels. Look at what you are eating and know what the ingredients mean. If you can’t pronounce an ingredient then don’t buy the product. The fewer the ingredients, then the better the item. Think about it. The best products out there with the best nutritious value have only 1-6 ingredients in them.

If you want to learn more about Clean Eating stop by the Moncton Wellness Expo Saturday April 20th. It’s hosted at Mathieu Martin High School in Dieppe. At 12:45 I will offer a FREE lecture titled, “Food as Medicine”, and will share even more clean eating tips! Want a complimentary pass to the Wellness Expo? Be my guest and click this link to register.

Lessons from High School

(RachelleWood) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:26:00 -0500

When Mrs. Corrigan asked me to speak to her high school nutrition for healthy living class I quickly responded YES. As a Nutritionist, it’s my duty to serve the public whenever I can. But was I ready to step back to high school and face a class of teenagers?

You see when I was their age being healthy was not part of my lifestyle. As a keen part time McDonalds employee I quickly made my way up the chain to an Express location Assistant Manager. In turn I earned a free McMeal each shift. Fast food was my lifestyle in high school and that made my weight balloon to obese levels. I was teased, not interested in sports and would walk through the corridors with my head down. Ashamed, embarrassed and even a little depressed my former fat self was the picture of un-health (and a heart attack waiting to happen).

My weight wasn't the only health issue for my family during high school. I slowly watched my mother’s health deteriorate as she swallowed fistfuls of medications each day. As a heart patient in the 1990’s I truly believe that she was a medication guinea pig. She would stay weeks in the hospital leaving me to tend to the household chores. Cooking/baking quickly became my favorite hobby and food was my best friend. Naturally, I started to binge eat as a way to deal with my suppressed emotions. Unfortunately I graduated as one of the 3 fattest girls in high school.

Was I REALLY ready to share my past with a group full of strangers? Could my story inspire them to make healthier choices? How could I be sure to keep their attention? All of these thoughts were racing through my mind the day I drove to McNaughtan High School in Moncton, NB.

Mrs. Corrigan informed me that the students had recently watched several food documentaries, and had questions about juicing, vegetarian nutrition, eating on a budget and sports nutrition. During my chat a few students mentioned the,” f”, word (meaning fat), asking if particular foods were fattening. The entire chat I focused on health building information rather than simply sharing my story. I wanted to educate not just inspire the students.

Sharing photos of my former fat self was not easy. However, it instantly granted me the student’s approval. I knew that a few could relate to my high school weight struggle and if my story could inspire health within them, my volunteered time would present to be worthwhile.

Last week I received 2 handwritten cards from the Moncton high students. They wrote encouraging messages and thanked me for sharing my story. I know that through sharing my own experiences I did indeed inspire the next generation of healthcare workers, especially Nutritionists!

Again I’d like to thank Mrs. Corrigan and her students for allowing me to share my passion for nutrition and healthy living. See you all again soon!

Workplace Weight Loss Challenge SALE

(Rachelle) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:46:00 -0500

Does this time of year put a spring into your step? The birds are back, snow is melting and everyone at the office is talking about weight loss. That’s right; it’s the perfect time of year to host a SeeResults Workplace Weight Loss Challenge. Show your staff that you care and take a proactive approach to health living by hiring me to educate and inspire your group in office and online!

Host a Workplace Weight Loss Challenge in Moncton or Charlottetown, March SALE

Employers book an 8 week group and let me visit your workplace to lead a 1 hour motivation/education session for all participants. Prior to the lecture each challenger’s weight and measurements are recorded and kept private. At the end of the challenge the Biggest Loser (based on % lost) will win a prize valued at $125.00, as well as office bragging rights!

Aside from group accountability, challengers will work with me each day online at SeeResults.ca. As the author of the program, I can testify that it will educate and encourage your staff to make healthy living a daily dedication. SeeResults hosts customized meal plans, shopping lists, yummy recipes and even homework questions. Also challengers can click the Ask Nutritionist button for instant answers. Yes a nutritionist at your fingertips! To top it all off, I will also create a private Facebook group for challengers to give extra encouragement. You’ll have the most productive staff in the Maritimes after completing the SeeResults Workplace Challenge.

For the month of March I’m hosting a group challenge SALE! Book an 8 week workplace group by March 31st and receive a $50/person discount. For only $200 + tax your staff can be up for the challenge. Did you know that most private medical insurance plans include coverage for this service? (Including Blue Cross, provincial and federal government and the Chambers Plan). Also many employers have health spending accounts to fund health living programs, such as a SeeResults group challenge. To find out more EM info@rachellewood.ca

I’ve taught group challenges for over 7 years and each group is unique. Give your staff the attention they deserve and show them how much you care. Host an 8 week challenge and save $50 a person by registering before March 31st. To book a group in Moncton call 388-LOSS (5677) and for PEI call 892-SLIM (7546). I am also able to host at my offices, NB - 795 Main Street and PEI - 38 University Avenue.

Healthy Cleaning Alternatives

(Rachelle) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:38:00 -0500

If you’re putting out all of this effort to eat healthy and choose clean foods to fuel your body, then doesn’t it make sense to make cleaner choices in other areas of your life as well? The whole point of eating clean foods is to reduce the amount of pollutants in your system, so using natural cleaning products throughout your home will reduce pollutants around the house as well. Every time you place your fresh organic apple on the counter, a counter that was just “cleaned” with a harsh and toxic antibacterial spray, you’re adding the pollutants back onto your food and into your body. Or breathing in those air fresheners that so many people spray in their homes to “freshen the air”, are just chemicals being inhaled into your body.

I understand that it can be hard to break away from the products that you grew up using and have been holding dear to your heart for most of your life, and maybe just starting out by removing one product at a time will make the transition to a healthier home a bit easier. There are several commercial non-toxic cleaning products on the market, and more are seemingly showing every week! But even more convenient is the idea of making your own safe and non-toxic cleaning products out of ingredients that you already have in your pantry.

These are Top 3 Household Ingredients for Natural Cleaning:

1) Vinegar – can be used in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room for cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing. The scent disappears when it dries so don’t worry about you home smelling like it.

2) Lemon Juice- is great for scrubbing surfaces, dishes and stains. It smells great and can be used to help make the house smell fresh.

3) Baking Soda – a great deodorizer and wonderfully versatile ingredient for home cleaning uses.

Other great ingredients are hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, cornstarch, white rice and coffee grounds.

Tips and Recipes for a cleaner and greener home:

All-Purpose Cleaner

- ½ cup white vinegar and ¼ cup baking soda mixed into a ½ gallon of water works great as a surface cleaner. You can also use salt instead of baking soda if you wish for the same great results.

Bathroom Cleaner

- You can use the all-purpose cleaning recipe.

- For mold and mildew, you can spray pure lemon juice or vinegar onto the surface and wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. To clean tile grout, mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water into a spray bottle and spray into the tile. Allow to stand for one hour and wash away with a cloth or sponge.

- If you want a disinfectant, mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water and you can either spray it on or just put it on a sponge and begin cleaning.

- A good toilet bowl cleaner you can make is simply by pouring ¼ cup baking soda and 1 cup of vinegar into the bowl, allow to sit for 5 minutes and scrub as usual. This also works great as a deodorizer for the toilet.

Glass Cleaner

- For sparkling mirrors and windows, combine 2 tbsp cup white vinegar, 1 ½ tsp cornstarch and 2 cups of warm water into a spray bottle. Spray on and wipe off with a clean dry cloth.

- You can also try equal parts lemon juice and water, and wipe with a newspaper for a streak-free shine.

Furniture Polish

- Mix a few drops of lemon oil with ½ cup warm water. Spray onto a slightly damp cotton cloth and rub over the wood furniture. Wipe again with a dry cotton cloth.

- If you don’t have lemon oil in the house, mix 1 cup lemon juice with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp water. Lightly apply to furniture using a soft cloth. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then buff away for a brilliant shine

Grease Removal

- As soon as you see the grease spot, sprinkle salt onto the grease to help prevent it from setting and staining.

Natural Deodorizers and Air Fresheners

- Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes absorbs odors around the house.

- Make the house smell fresh by lightly simmering cinnamon sticks in water on the stove.

- If you don’t want your home to smell like the dinner you’re cooking (like for instance, fish) try simmering 2 tbsp of vinegar in 2 cups of water while you cook. The vinegar water will help to absorb the cooking smells before they linger into the rest of the house.

- To get the scent of onion and garlic off of your cutting boards (cause no one likes garlic flavoured watermelon for breakfast), wipe them with vinegar and then wash in soapy water.

- For your carpets, sprinkle the room with baking soda a couple hours before you vaccum.

- Bowls of dried flowers and herbs throughout the house will leave a pleasant scent. You can also swap out flowers and herbs for bowls of coffee beans!

- House plants help to absorb smells in the room.

Using homemade cleaners is a great way to promote the idea of “Being Green” and will give you a feeling comfort knowing that your and your family’s health is being protected by the good choices you are making. Remember your health is worth the effort, go green with your cleaning!

Packing Healthy Lunches on a Budget

(Rachelle) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:20:00 -0500

Making your own lunch and bringing it to work is one of the best money saving practices that you can do when it comes to mealtime. Stepping out of the office each day to buy your lunch can run you anywhere from $5-$15 per meal, which will add up quickly!

Not only is buying your meal hard on the wallet, it can also interfere with your weight loss and healthy eating goals. Can you really be certain about what is being put into that food you are buying? Not to mention it can be very difficult to purchase a healthy meal and get enough food that will satisfy your hunger for the same cost to buy a meal from a place such as McDonalds. We don’t want to get caught in the constant battle of quality vs. quantity when it comes to your lunch (perhaps another blog post will cover that topic). Packing your own lunch helps you to control you food portions.

The first thing you want to consider is being able to make a balanced meal. Alway s aim to have a lunch that consists of vegetables and/or fruit, protein (meat, dairy, eggs, beans, legumes, tofu) and some starch. Protein will keep you satisfied, vegetables will fill you up and starch will help keep your body fueled for the rest of the work day. Having all of these in your lunch will keep your body balanced and working in harmony. Plus, you want to make sure that you bring enough food so that you’re not starving by the time you get home from work. Having some fat from the protein should help curve those hunger pains though.

So now that you’re interested in the idea of “brown-bagging it”, the next thing you are wondering is, “What can I pack that is not only healthy but cost efficient too?” Being on a budget is an everyday reality, and that includes your food costs. There are so many inexpensive ideas to keep your lunches not only tasty, but different too so you’re not getting bored eating the same thing every day. Here are some of my favourite ideas, but I encourage you to branch out and make your own unique flavours and personal twists!

- Sandwiches and wraps – Whole grain breads and whole wheat tortillas are the best for your sandwich. They contain fibre to keep you full plus carbs to fuel you through the day. Buying bread and tortillas that are “store brand” will keep costs down. Fill your sandwiches with a variety of combinations such as fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, avocado, sprouts, hummus, tzatsiki sauce, egg salad, tuna salad, grilled lean meats or even almond butter & banana.

- Buy bulk sized bags of carrots, celery and cucumbers, wash and slice them all up on Sunday evening and you’ll have enough snacking veggies for the week. Having crispy veggies will help with your mid-day snacking needs.

- Leftovers are a great option for your lunch. Make extras of whatever healthy item you are making for dinner and pack it up for work tomorrow.

- On a weekend (or day off), make a huge pot of healthy chili, soup or stew and freeze it into portions. Chilis, soup and stews are very inexpensive to make, especially if you load them up with fibre-rich beans or lentils instead of meat, and having plenty on hand makes it easy to bring to lunch throughout the week.

- Make a big bowl of salad and take it in your lunch every day with different toppings for each day of the week (depending on how long it lasts). Monday- add 2 hard-boiled eggs. Tuesday – grilled chicken. Wednesday – a hearty dollop of hummus. Thursday – canned tuna. Friday – 1 cup of black beans.

Here are a couple recipes to get you started!

Healthy Lunch Wrap

1 whole wheat tortilla

1 tsp mustard (any kind you like)

2 tsp ground flaxseed

½ cup leftover chicken or fish (leftovers from the night before)

2 handfuls of leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, mixed greens, romaine…etc.)

3 slices of tomato

¼ of an avocado, sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

- Spread the mustard onto the tortilla. Sprinkle the flaxseeds onto the mustard. Layer the remaining ingredients onto the tortilla and carefully wrap up. Done!

Hearty Bean Stew

1 ½ cups chopped onion

1 tbsp olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

3 large carrots, chopped

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 ¼ cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 can (16 ounces) EACH of kidney beans, chickpeas and black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 tbsp chili powder

¼ teaspoon pepper

- In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Award-Winning PEI Nutritionist Goes Paperless, Expands into New Brunswick

(Rachelle) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:37:00 -0500

Summary: PEI Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Rachelle Wood, goes green and opens a second practice in Moncton, New Brunswick.

(MONCTON NB) February 14, 2013 - Prince Edward Island nutritionist, Rachelle Wood, is celebrating her eighth year in business in an environmentally-friendly way. Wood’s award-winning business, (for Canadian Nutritionists) SeeResults, been made almost completely paperless. Wood has also opened a second location in Moncton.

SeeResults is an online weight loss program that allows clients to simply log in to their computers to see their customized weekly meal plans and shopping lists. Clients can also view recipes, document goals and accomplishments, and communicate with Wood, all from the comfort of their computer. SeeResults is currently being used by Canadian Nutrition Professionals in Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.See

With the overwhelming success of SeeResults, Wood has recently transitioned all of her in-office clients to the online program. Aside from in-take forms used when a new client signs up with Wood, her office is now completely paperless.

“I’ve always enjoyed sitting down and meeting with clients face-to-face, and I continue to do so with many of the people I counsel for their nutritional needs. But, because SeeResults works so well, putting all of my weight loss clients on the program allows me to take on more clients who really need that additional in-office counselling like high-endurance athletes, people suffering from eating disorders, and other specialized cases,” states Wood. She adds, “At the same time, clients find SeeResults very convenient. They don’t have to travel to the office in stormy weather, and they have access to the program 24/7.”

This transition to moving all her weight loss clients online has also allowed Wood to expand her business into other markets with the opening of her new practice in downtown Moncton, New Brunswick.

“I am so excited to now be helping both Islanders and the people of New Brunswick with their nutrition needs with my second office, which recently opened up at 795 Main Street in Moncton,” Wood says. There is no need for her Island clients to worry, however. Wood adds, “Some of my local clients were nervous to hear that I’ve opened an office in New Brunswick but I am still scheduling appointments in Charlottetown at my location above Beanz on University Avenue.”

As if all this weren’t enough, Wood is also directing a tour group to Iceland from June 16–22, direct from Halifax. Wood fell in love with this health-conscience country during her first visit in 2010. She’s been back once since then, and on her upcoming third trip she’s bringing a group of maritimers with her.

“We’re going to be touring Iceland’s top tourist attractions including The Blue Lagoon and picturesque Golden Circle. The timing is ideal and we’ll be able to experience Summer Solstice and the Viking Festival, as well as celebrate Iceland’s National Holiday,” says Wood.

Anyone interested in learning more about this trip to Iceland should call 902-892-SLIM or 506-388-LOSS for details about upcoming information nights in Charlottetown and Moncton. More details can be found about SeeResults online at www.RachelleWood.ca

About Rachelle Wood

A graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Rachelle Wood has helped Prince Edward Islanders lose more than 100,000 pounds since she opened her weight loss practice in 2005. In 2009, Rachelle won the PEI Business Women’s Association’s Emerging Business Award. Then in 2011, Rachelle was awarded the prestigious BDC Young Entrepreneur of the Year for PEI. Rachelle is an active member of several organizations including the CSNN Alumni, PEI Business Women’s Association, and the Moncton and Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerces. Rachelle volunteers her time for several causes including speaking to community groups like Overeaters Anonymous and she fundraised to fight hunger and cycled PEI Tip2Tip4Africa in 2012.

About SeeResults

In 2009 Rachelle started working with a team of PEI software developers to launch SeeResults, a revolutionary client management tool for Canadian Nutrition Professionals. It hosts her 52 week online weight loss program that would not only help her own clients lose weight, but would also be resold to other nutritionists to use in their own practices. In doing so, Rachelle became a pioneer in her own industry and a household name among Canadian nutritionists.

Contact:

Rachelle Wood

PEI: 902-892-SLIM

NB: 506-388-LOSS

info@rachellewood.ca

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PEI Exercise & Nutrition Challenge

(Rachelle) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:46:00 -0500

Islanders listen-up and be prepared to lighten! This spring I’m partnering with Kim MacDonald, KMD Fitness, to offer a complete pre-summer body transformation. If it’s time to spruce up your fitness and shift your dietary habits let us help. Pairing Kim’s “Inner-Gize” Fitness Class with the “SeeResults” online Weight Loss Program we’re making history here on PEI.

How it Works

Join us for a 10 week commitment, April 3- June 14th 2013. Perfect pre-summer timing! Challengers can choose to purchase various options of classes and nutrition support. Customize your package and meet your healthy living goals faster. We recommend Kim’s All Access Pass (up to 28 classes) $130 paired with Rachelle’s option #2 with 2 month SeeResults subscription + 7 group motivation lectures $130. That’s sure to get your body in shape before PEI beach season.

Kims’s Inner-Gize Classes

If you’ve ever worked out with Kim you’ll understand that she truly does make fitness fun. Her high energy and enthusiasm for exercise make her a great trainer. Her classes are a mix of cardio, light weights, mat/ball work with a functional twist. Kim is sure to guide the class with exercise modifications to suit every fitness level. Check out her blog for more information about her classes (and I’ll also be in attendance Wed and Friday).

Package 1: $90 12 class tickets

(interchangeable at any class)

Package 2: $130

“All Access Pass” to classes during challenge

*28 class times to choose from

SeeResults and Nutritional Support

Exercise is only part of the equation to a slimmer body. Good nutrition habits will fuel your exercise and speed up fat loss. If you’re very serious about shredding body fat be sure to sign up for an optional nutritional support package.

SeeResults is an award winning online weight loss program developed on PEI. It includes private user profiles with customized meal plans, recipes, educational articles and a nutritionist virtually at your fingertips each day! Complete homework questions, update goals and print off customized shopping lists.

Options

1. 2 month SeeResults Subscription with 3 private ½ hour in office follow ups - $200

2. 2 month SeeResults Subscription with 8 weekly group motivation chats - $130

3. 2 month SeeResults Subscription only $90

4. 7 weekly 1 hour group motivation chats $70 stick around after Wed weigh-in

I’ve helped PEI lose over 100,000 lbs and know that I can help you too! Kim is a successful client of mine, and she loves to share her experiences with you. (just ask her! Insurance receipts issued for options: 1, 2, and 4 only. Please call 892-SLIM for more details.

All Challengers Will Enjoy

*Health building program customized to your level of nutrition and fitness

*FREE Nutrition seminar @ Rachelle (Wed, Apr. 10th following class)

*Tip talk @ Kim (Wed, April 17th following class)

*Before/after pictures (*optional)

*Bi –Weekly Weights/measurements (Initial measurements Wed, Apr. 3rd following class in Rachelle’s office)

* A 10% discount off my complete vitamin inventory, including protein powders and CLA.

Challengers will have access to a private Facebook group where Kim and I will be available to answer your questions, post recipes, home exercise routines, health questions and encourage each other. We’ve got fun prizes for challengers throughout the entire 10 weeks. You could win $$$, protein powder, a Pure Spa GC and/or in office session with yours truly. For complete prize details.

How To Join – Reserve Your Spot

For more information, please contact

Kim MacDonald, kdmfitness@hotmail.com

kdmfitness.wordpress.com

Rachelle Wood, rachelle@rachellewood.ca

38 University Ave, 892-SLIM (7546)