Nicky (QLD)
Personally, I learnt SO much from Nicky. What an amazing girl, and gee, what challenges life has thrown at her already! At 26 years of age, Nicky has had to do one of the hardest things any of us will have to do in our lives...She has had to say goodbye to her beautiful mum, with whom she had such a great bond and connection.
I have never dealt with loss of this type before, so personally and professionally it challenged me. Together Nicky and I worked out a way to embrace her mum's presence and for her to continue her life, not trying to FORGET her mum, but to carry her along with her always.
This has been a beautiful journey and I will always cherish the opportunity to have worked with Nicky. Thank you hun, for trusting me so much and sharing something so private, precious and painful with me. You will forever remain in my heart and mind! xo
Now from Nicky....
"Before I met Bridget I felt like I was just eating and eating, although it was healthy food, I kept putting on weight and couldn't work out why. I thought that if it's healthy then there is no problem how much I eat. But I kept feeling hungry so I would eat some more. I am a typical emotional eater but didn't know what to do. My mum passed away and things just became so overwhelming. I felt like I was drowning and just kept eating. I put on nearly 10kg in a month and was desperate to stop this.
After a couple of months I phoned Bridget to arrange a meeting. I was quite excited thinking that I would get a diet plan, an exercise plan and be told exactly what to eat and when.
After our first session I realised this was not what I was going to get. Instead I realised how emotional nutrition can be.
We organised fortnightly sessions and after meeting with Bridget I felt like I was on a high.
She taught me so much about myself and it was interesting to hear an outsiders point of view of my eating patterns. I realised just how much energy I was eating and how much I was using and noticed that I was eating a whole lot more! No wonder I put on weight!!
The main focus of our sessions was to work out why I was an emotional eater and move away from that.
Bridget has taught me a whole new philosophy which revolves around enjoying life as it is right now! And being grateful for things I have and things I have done. 'This too shall pass' was something that I will never forget.
I now feel that I have the tools to be able to deal with anything. I also have a lot more energy, am losing weight and just feel better about myself. I can't stop telling my family and friends and they are now enjoying these benefits too! I realised that nutrition is not just what you should or shouldn't eat, it's a whole lot more. Thanks Bridget!!!
It's funny, I was just thinking back over what I was like when we first met. So much has changed!! I am so grateful for all your support and your friendship. I definately know that we crossed paths for a reason.
I will call you to meet up when I'm on the coast."
Nicky Thompson, Brisbane, QLD
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