Rockin Ruby

This week I'd love to introduce you to the newest addition to the New Leaf Nutrition family. Team Macdonald have come on board and let me tell you, these guys a force to be reckoned with!

Leading the pack, however, is effervescent and charming Ruby. This 9 year old pocket rocket is such a radiating package of happiness, its unbelievable to think she might have been struggling with energy and enthusiasm not so long ago!

Having met with Susan just one week after getting the crew on board she exclaimed, "I feel like I have a new family! Ruby is buzzing! She has made us gourmet breakky's in bed, created a lunch that was more a work of art and has been so excited and involved I just cannot believe it"

And when you take a look at these piccy's you will fall in love with a healthy lunch too! Check out the creative flair in action



Just look at the strategic positioning of the green beans and broccoli! Awesome :)




The report too was that she ate it all! Not bad for a self proclaimed non-vegie fan :)Prior to this, carrots were the only item from vegie family Ruby would consider....WOW!

What a difference! You are an AWESOME example Ruby to other children- and adults- out there! Thank you!

We will keep you updated on Team Macdonald and little Miss Ruby!

Cheers guys!xox

A private reflection...

I have been working with this client since February of this year and to say she has transformed in that time is quite an understatement!

I know when I was going through my initial journey I found it really comforting and inspirational to read the REAL and HONEST reflections of others...

Here is her reflection....certainly honest, real and inspiring! This woman is truly blossoming into the beautiful, calm and truly at peace soul I saw in her from the beginning.

Thanks F for sharing with us!

Together on the journey always!

Mwah! xoxoxo

"When I first started my sessions with Bridget I thought to myself, “What can this young thing, who has probably never been overweight in her life, teach me? I know all the right things to eat etc, I know I should exercise regularly, I know I should have limited calories and eat certain foods each week. I know all this stuff - I just don’t stick with it. I’ve been there, done that. How can she help me?” I had, however, just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and following the advice of my doctor I thought I’d give it another go, after all, what did I have to lose? As it turned out, nothing to lose and an immense amount to gain!

After a few sessions with Bridget, I realised if I ever wanted to achieve lasting better health, I needed to change me – the way I thought about myself- more than I needed to change how I ate. I was my own worst enemy. I had tried all the weight loss programs - I would lose weight and then give up, rapidly going back to my bad habits. I would end up putting on more than I had lost. I didn’t have good self-esteem, despite my outwardly confident and competent exterior. As Bridget pointed out, I needed to look inside, rather than outside, for reasons for my lack of follow through.

The thing that is different about Bridget’s guidance is that she focuses on the positive - what you can do, what you can eat, who you can become. She has gently led me through various stages of self-realisation to this point now, where I am a much happier person than I was. Each day now seems to have more purpose and focus.

I start the day with my morning walk which I have grown to love – it just makes me feel great! I know I can cope happily with whatever the day throws at me if I have started the day with a walk – could be the endorphins, the increased blood flow or the fresh morning air - I’m not sure which but I have much more energy all day and I’m truly happier than when I don’t walk. I eat better, more balanced meals and I eat more often, which was a bit of a bonus. Along the way I have lost around 11 kilos and still have that much more to go, but I know that, even though it is taking me some time to reach my goals, I will keep going. It has been slow and steady and achievable. It has also been very life affirming.

Bridget has also introduced me to some other great life teachers, through books we have shared, and this has further helped me to be happier in the skin I am in. Bridget truly does live what she teaches and is quite inspirational. "

F, July 09

Kick-Butt Karen!

I would LOVE to take this opportunity to give you an update on how one of my SUPERstar clients is doing so far!

When you hear the full extent of how much this incredible woman has in her life, you will truly admire how much she has achieved!

I met Karen in April of this year. When I heard that she had 2 sets of twins UNDER THE AGE OF 5, I almost freaked out with overwhelm!! Meeting Karen in person gave me a completely different feeling on the situation. She is so calm and in love with her children, nothing could be wrong!

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Karen and her young family so far and the other day we had a MAJOR milestone! Karen ate salmon! haha. Yes you will be familiar with my love affair of this SUPER food and I can tell you it makes me SO excited when others share in enjoying its magnificence!

This one simple change in a person’s eating habits has such a profound impact on their current and later experience of health and happiness. Without going into all the details here, the omega 3 content of salmon is second to none, and the primary reason this food is so incredible for our brains, joints, hearts and yes, our happiness! :)

Anyway, here is Karen enjoying a delicious serve of SUPER SALMON, cooked to perfection by the AWESOME team at the Pipi in Mooloolaba. If you are local and have not eaten there yet, what are you doing?!!? See www.hotpipis.com.au

And what did Karen have to say of her Salmon experience?
"It is really good. I'm really enjoying it! Wow..."

So there you go! A lot of the time we just THINK we don't like something....step out of your comfort zone...TRY new things....often we need to have a food in a variety of ways before we find a way that we like it...I for one NEVER thought I'd enjoy sardines or eggplant....now they are 2 of my FAVOURITE foods!! :) If a doughnut/pastry addict can change (yes that was me!), then ANYONE can!

And I'm sure if you ask Karen, she'll tell you that if SHE can enjoy salmon, so can anyone else! In the beginning she was very adverse to ANY type of fish....

In other news, Karen has so far lost 6kg, has HEAPS more energy to keep up with her gorgeous children and is enjoying much healthier choices for all her meals and snacks. All without depriving herself of a few of her favourite indulgences including a refreshing beer, or glass of vino, here and there; dining out occasionally and going on a much deserved holiday! Go girl!!

We will give you another update soon :)

Until next time, enjoy all that life has to offer you today!

Mwah! xoxoxoxo

BridgetJane
www.newleafnutrition.com.au
0421 332 243