Why I love being a Health Coach

I count my blessing every day and I am a very grateful person by nature.  However, there are times in my life when my gratitude seems to spill over and I am not able to contain it.  Well, today is one of those days.

Yesterday was a last day of my 6 week Nutrition Immersion Program and also the last cooking class.  This morning I had 2 beautiful Emails in my inbox:

Here is what they said:

I just wanted to thank you and let you know how much I learned from and enjoyed taking your Nutrition Immersion Class. Taking your class has been the best investment I have ever made in my health.  In the past, I have wasted a lot of time and money on Atkins, protein shakes and many of the pills they advertise on TV, with no lasting effects. It was amazing how much information you squeezed into those 6 weeks. I loved the way you presented everything, never preaching but just stating the facts, even though you did ruin some of my favorite foods for me (just kidding). I have been drinking smoothies daily since you made one in class (I think I may be addicted). I have read "Eat to Live" and have been on the 6 week plan, for the most part. It is a little restrictive, but there are many foods that you can eat all you want, so I'm never hungry. So far, I have lost 9 pounds and have had to cut a new hole in my belt to keep my pants up. I never realized till now that I could actually lose weight without starving myself. I am confident I can stay on this path, get to and stay at my ideal weight and hopefully in time get off my blood pressure medication.

 Thank you for helping me to open my eyes".

"Iwona,

I have enjoyed the classes, both nutrition and nutrition cooking, immensely ! I will always be thinking about what I am buying, cooking and eating. You are such a wonderful teacher and friend. Thank you for always enlightening us for the sake of our health quality of life and longevity. You are an angel! I love you and thank you, my friend!!"

 I feel so amazingly grateful that I am able to use my knowledge, my experience and quirky talent to teaching to help others live better, healthier lives.  There is no better professional satisfaction than feeling as fulfilled and satisfied as I do right now.

So to all of you out there- thank you for being on this wonderful journey with me.  I sip my drink smoothie to your health.

 I get to turn around and do it all over again- new classes are starting next week.  More details can be found on my website ( see below)

Iwona Leger, RN, MSN, Certified Health Coach, founded  Love and Peas Health Coaching and runs individual and group coaching sessions. She is very passionate about disease prevention, lifestyle and diet modifications, as well as stress reduction techniques.

For more info visit www.loveandpeashealth.com