It never ceases to suprise me just how wise a person is when they are in touch with their true self; their higher self; essentially their soul.
I received the following from one of my most incredibly enlightened clients and I will not reveal her identity my telling you her age, however you may get some idea..
This gave me chills of pure excitement as I read it and hope by sharing it with you, it gives you the same experience :)
Enjoy and thank you little wise one- we have all been served by your incredibly aware reflection....
Mwah! xoxox
"Things are going ok. I am starting to unravel some of the meaning from the advice that i picked up the other day during our session.
More and more clearly now, I see that what I was/am doing was not an enjoyable way to live and that sucess will come easily if you are passionate and enjoy what you do.
Every time I find myself thinking, "I wonder what that person thinks of me" or "are they laughing at me or with me?" I think "Stop, Breath In, Breath out, Let go....', and to tell the truth I find myself doing that more often than I would have thought.
There was something in a book I just read called 'Looking for Alibrandi', where this girl tells her story of her last year in high school (its fictional i think, but who cares)
"All of a sudden, I realised that I didn't care what they thought and I even began to doubt that anyone, give or take a few gossips, gave a damn either. I thought of my mum and dad, who didn't seem to worry about peoples opinions. Jacob didn't give a damn who I was either, John accepted me the way I was and Lee and Anna had never made me feel any different. So that covered all the important people and I'd be a pretentious hypocrite if others were more important to me than those who loved me."
I want to think like that from now on and be comfortable in my own shoes.
I am trying to realign the things in my life that I am doing, to ensure that I am doing them because Iwant to and because I enjoy it. This is harder than it looks.
Most of all I am trying to find time to chill out.
Thanks for the encouragement, it brightens my day."
Wow! Incredible hey? I could not have said it any better myself and I would LOVE to add one of my most favourite quotes that is the screen background on my laptop...every day it reminds me of what is important...here it is:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind...."
It is my absolute FAVOURITE quote!
If any of you think you could benefit from feeling more like our annoymous contributor above, then do yourself a favour and check out my latest offering through which I hope to connect with and positively influence MILLIONS of people worldwide :)
I would LOVE you to be part of the adventure :)
Check it out here
Enjoy your day and know WHO you are and where you are is PERFECT for you right now :)
Mwah!
BridgetJane
Food Body Lifestyle Guru
Writer, Speaker, Consultant
www.newleafnutrition.com.au
http://bridgetjaneguru.blogspot.com
http://bridgetthompson.blogspot.com
http://bridget-jane.blogspot.com
Sunshine Coast, QLD
"Your health is everything...Discover your TRUE health potential"
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
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
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
Friday, July 10, 2009
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
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
Thursday, July 9, 2009
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
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Brilliant Brad
I first met Brad in September 2008 at an information evening held for a pilot program I ran with another business owner called, "Red Day Energy". The concept is to improve the health of business owners and employees; without health, what is business or financial success, AND how healthy can your business stay if you are not healthy yourself?
Along with his bosses and fellow colleague, Jo (yes another Success Story below), Brad engaged in the Red Day Energy program until its completion in December of 2008. Since then he has truly consolidated a completely new lifestyle and is enjoying a very different experience to when he began.
The journey with Brad has been sensational! Seeing him transform from a young man in his early 20's who was stressed out (having his blood pressure monitored and investigated), lacking passion and simply "going through the motions", to a confident, determined and driven individual has been so rewarding!
His bosses and colleagues will attest to the dramatic transformation, as will his friends and family. In fact, some might say the transformation was such that it attracted a passionate, happy and fun relationship into his life :)
Yes, Brad is now my partner and we have been together since January 2009. Let's just say, the healthy, fit, happy and confident Brad I re-encountered after the Christmas break was too irresistable to let by! haha.
Enjoy his story guys! :) xoxo
"I met Bridget at a seminar that my workplace invited me to called Red Day Energy. At first I didn't really know what to expect. I knew nothing about what this seminar was going to be selling, out of interest I tagged along.
Sitting there listening to Bridget and listening to all the facts and figures that were spoken I started to realise that I was living my life in all the wrong ways. When I thought I was eating healthy – I wasn't, When I thought I had energy – I never did. I can say all this now because I have been taught by Bridget the fundementals of living a happy, fullfiling, energized and active lifestyle. She taught me to start thinking healthy- in ALL aspects of my life, not just food- and when you start thinking healthy you start being healthy.
My boss signed me up to this course and I was keen to find out more so I agreed. My goal was to be able to cook healther meals and to lose some weight and also to be a happeir person and to be able to deal with stress a lot better..
I started Red Day Energy at 86kg. My goal weight was to be around 75kg.
I was a bit optimistic about the whole thing and I always thought “how hard can it be”, but I never made an effort to actually do it. Until I started to see Bridget.
I was determined to get to the goals I set myself. Bridget had some fantastic ideas and I love cooking so I put those ideas into practice. I found that it is actually much easier to cook healthy meals, I was always under the impression that it takes to much time and I never had that time. These were just excuses I was telling myself.
Now everything I eat is 100 times healthier than what I used to eat. When I compare shopping lists from the past to now, it makes me laugh; no wonder I felt so terrible! I also now eat things I always thought I didn't like, such as avocado, sweet potato and eggplant! My preferences for foods have completely changed and if I eat something I used to like, my body reacts very badly. It is so easy to stay on track because my body now craves and prefers what I have learnt to eat. To me it is now natural and simple!
I am now weighing in at 74kg. I have also maintained this weight give or take 1kg. I feel fantastic and I have such a positive outlook on life now. I feel confident in the descisions I make at work. I feel so much better in myself. My stress levels have dramatically turned around and I am so much more happier with my life and in myself
Thanks Bridget for all of your inspiration and support!"
Along with his bosses and fellow colleague, Jo (yes another Success Story below), Brad engaged in the Red Day Energy program until its completion in December of 2008. Since then he has truly consolidated a completely new lifestyle and is enjoying a very different experience to when he began.
The journey with Brad has been sensational! Seeing him transform from a young man in his early 20's who was stressed out (having his blood pressure monitored and investigated), lacking passion and simply "going through the motions", to a confident, determined and driven individual has been so rewarding!
His bosses and colleagues will attest to the dramatic transformation, as will his friends and family. In fact, some might say the transformation was such that it attracted a passionate, happy and fun relationship into his life :)
Yes, Brad is now my partner and we have been together since January 2009. Let's just say, the healthy, fit, happy and confident Brad I re-encountered after the Christmas break was too irresistable to let by! haha.
Enjoy his story guys! :) xoxo
"I met Bridget at a seminar that my workplace invited me to called Red Day Energy. At first I didn't really know what to expect. I knew nothing about what this seminar was going to be selling, out of interest I tagged along. Sitting there listening to Bridget and listening to all the facts and figures that were spoken I started to realise that I was living my life in all the wrong ways. When I thought I was eating healthy – I wasn't, When I thought I had energy – I never did. I can say all this now because I have been taught by Bridget the fundementals of living a happy, fullfiling, energized and active lifestyle. She taught me to start thinking healthy- in ALL aspects of my life, not just food- and when you start thinking healthy you start being healthy.
My boss signed me up to this course and I was keen to find out more so I agreed. My goal was to be able to cook healther meals and to lose some weight and also to be a happeir person and to be able to deal with stress a lot better..
I started Red Day Energy at 86kg. My goal weight was to be around 75kg.
I was a bit optimistic about the whole thing and I always thought “how hard can it be”, but I never made an effort to actually do it. Until I started to see Bridget.
I was determined to get to the goals I set myself. Bridget had some fantastic ideas and I love cooking so I put those ideas into practice. I found that it is actually much easier to cook healthy meals, I was always under the impression that it takes to much time and I never had that time. These were just excuses I was telling myself.
Now everything I eat is 100 times healthier than what I used to eat. When I compare shopping lists from the past to now, it makes me laugh; no wonder I felt so terrible! I also now eat things I always thought I didn't like, such as avocado, sweet potato and eggplant! My preferences for foods have completely changed and if I eat something I used to like, my body reacts very badly. It is so easy to stay on track because my body now craves and prefers what I have learnt to eat. To me it is now natural and simple!
I am now weighing in at 74kg. I have also maintained this weight give or take 1kg. I feel fantastic and I have such a positive outlook on life now. I feel confident in the descisions I make at work. I feel so much better in myself. My stress levels have dramatically turned around and I am so much more happier with my life and in myself
Thanks Bridget for all of your inspiration and support!"
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Meet Magnificent Michelle!
I first met Michelle in July of 2008. To say she had been somewhat "hand-balled" by health professionals and doctors to date is fair. She, as well as her mother, were feeling very frustrated, yet they were determined to find answers. In their quest, they came across me :)
I am so glad they did! Michelle is now firing along in life having completed her Diploma in an area of study she is passionate about, and now moving out of home and in with her boyfriend! Her confidence, self-acceptance and happiness have really blossomed!
It has been incredibly fulfilling to work with Michelle and to see the changes it has meant not only for her life and self-reltionship, but also for her mum, who is incredibly proud of her beautiful daughter.
Life is now flowing for Michelle and she can finally move on from something that was haunting her and holding her back for so long! :)
Here is what Marion, her mother, had to say:
"When my daughter first met Bridget, she was really struggling with her weight, food choices and motivation. She had recently joined a gym where she heard about a 'nutrition guru'. After some discussion together, we decided to set up a consultation with Bridget. The rest is history!! Bridget hit on some key information that really helped my daughter begin to make very good food choices, eg she now always has a bag of carrots in the fridge at home and work for munching on when she is peckish, and she understands so much more about making lifestyle changes with food rather than to 'diet'. Now she has lost over 47 kg, feels so much healthier and loves being able to buy clothes off the rack that fit. Prior to meeting Bridget, we had met with other dietary professionals but always came away feeling overwhelmed having been told information that really didn't work for her. We are so glad to have met Bridget as she unlocked important weight loss keys that have brought great success. Thanks Bridget!!!!" Marion, Buderim, QLD
Congrats Michelle! You are an AWESOME inspiration to SO many people out there! Thank you for sharing your story! :)
Cheers! xoxxoxoxo
BridgetJane
Food Body Lifestyle Guru
Writer, Speaker, Consultant
www.newleafnutrition.com.au
http://bridgetjaneguru.blogspot.com
http://bridgetthompson.blogspot.com
http://bridget-jane.blogspot.com
Sunshine Coast, QLD
"Your health is everything...Discover your TRUE health potential"
I am so glad they did! Michelle is now firing along in life having completed her Diploma in an area of study she is passionate about, and now moving out of home and in with her boyfriend! Her confidence, self-acceptance and happiness have really blossomed!
It has been incredibly fulfilling to work with Michelle and to see the changes it has meant not only for her life and self-reltionship, but also for her mum, who is incredibly proud of her beautiful daughter.
Life is now flowing for Michelle and she can finally move on from something that was haunting her and holding her back for so long! :)
Here is what Marion, her mother, had to say:"When my daughter first met Bridget, she was really struggling with her weight, food choices and motivation. She had recently joined a gym where she heard about a 'nutrition guru'. After some discussion together, we decided to set up a consultation with Bridget. The rest is history!! Bridget hit on some key information that really helped my daughter begin to make very good food choices, eg she now always has a bag of carrots in the fridge at home and work for munching on when she is peckish, and she understands so much more about making lifestyle changes with food rather than to 'diet'. Now she has lost over 47 kg, feels so much healthier and loves being able to buy clothes off the rack that fit. Prior to meeting Bridget, we had met with other dietary professionals but always came away feeling overwhelmed having been told information that really didn't work for her. We are so glad to have met Bridget as she unlocked important weight loss keys that have brought great success. Thanks Bridget!!!!" Marion, Buderim, QLD
Congrats Michelle! You are an AWESOME inspiration to SO many people out there! Thank you for sharing your story! :)
Cheers! xoxxoxoxo
BridgetJane
Food Body Lifestyle Guru
Writer, Speaker, Consultant
www.newleafnutrition.com.au
http://bridgetjaneguru.blogspot.com
http://bridgetthompson.blogspot.com
http://bridget-jane.blogspot.com
Sunshine Coast, QLD
"Your health is everything...Discover your TRUE health potential"
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Introducing the NEW Jodie!
BEFORE Some of you will remember and know a little bit about Miss Jodie and her journey. Well, let me just say....this girl has blown my mind in terms of the transformation she has gone through in 4 MONTHS!!! She has absolutely blossomed into the incredibly beautiful, talented, articulate and subtly confident girl she always was.
Jodie, working with you has been such a blessing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity and for you opening up so much to me and trusting me so implicitly!
I know we will stay in touch for ever and continue to share this journey called LIFE! Next......I can hear baby cries..... lol...
To all of you out there....I hope you can feel the truth in Jodie's words and perhaps allow them to inspire you in some way!
Let me reintroduce you to Incredible Jodie!
AFTER (March 09)xoxoxo
"Bridget,
Our sessions may have come to an end but I will never forget everything you have given me.
Not only have you taught me the fundamentals of nutritious food, you have taught me how to use all this extra energy that I have as an outcome of eating well and put it towards the other facets of my life. I feel that I am a changed person for the better and that my life is heading in the right direction. I am happier, healthier, energized, committed, confident, and more importantly enjoying my new life.
Towards the end of our sessions I was starting to get scared that once our sessions ended, I would fall back into my rut. However, the knowledge I have acquired from Bridget will last me a lifetime and the idea of being able to pass on my knowledge to my children (when I have them) and build a happy and healthy home for them gives me much comfort.
I must say Bridget that I never imagined eating the right foods would be so enjoyable. I enjoy shopping for food more than clothes now, having a kitchen full of colourful fruit and veg looks amazing. I take photos of my dinners now just because they look so amazing I want to share them with others. It tastes just as good as it looks which is even better. I haven’t looked back or craved my old food either, my body has adapted to this food, which has assisted in me continuing with this healthy lifestyle more easily.
I am still taking baby steps towards my goals, and only this week I have been getting up an hour earlier every morning and not once (yet) have I not bounced out of bed with enthusiasm. I don’t make myself exercise either, I just get up and do something active, whether it be cleaning, washing, swimming, 1 hour on Wii Fit, or today I even went out and climbed up and down the Stairs from level 1 to level 8 about five times. Never thought I would, but I’ve felt better since I’ve started doing this. Don’t know how I’ll go in Winter, but that’s my next step….
I came to you Bridget, because I wanted to up my energy levels (as I couldn’t lift myself up after having Chronic Fatigue), and to lose weight. Bridget you more than exceeded my expectations of you and for the lifetime knowledge you gave me, I thank you. You’re the best."
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