“Where your attention goes, energy flows.”
eat to enable
I get what it is like to want to be skinnier. To feel like your body does not accurately represent your eating or exercise habits. To feel that you are ‘less than’, because your body does not look like the ‘ideal’ it is meant to. For years this was me too.
It wasn’t until I reflected on photos taken of me two weeks before I won the World Multisport Champs STILL with belly and shoulder ‘podge’ that it dawned on me: If I cannot have the body I desire after training 20+ hours per week and eating by strict, conventional nutritional guidelines for 4 years, it is highly likely I will NEVER have the elusive body shape I desire.
On that day I made a conscious decision to: 1) stop dedicating my attention to weight concerns, and 2) stop restricting my eating in attempts to morph my body into a certain shape. Instead, I chose to focus on the INCREDIBLE experiences and accomplishments my body gives me, and to eat in a way that enables my body to do what it does best.
I would be 100% lying if I said that since making this decision I have not caught myself critiquing my body or having an inner dialogue about how a certain food choice may make me ‘fat’. But for the most part I have claimed back the energy previously consumed on weight concerns, now channelling it into much more fruitful pursuits.
Right now you might be thinking “but if I am not improving my nutrition to lose weight, what on earth would improving my nutrition be for?”
My answer: To enable YOU to be the best version of YOU.
Think about it. How would your self-talk, life decisions, relationship interactions, productivity and behaviors change if you had better energy, mood stability, clarity of mind, focus & inner health?
My guess is “better”.
Food is a powerful tool that can help you do ANYTHING you are trying to do, better and with more joy.
“I have never met someone so passionate about FOOD! Nutritious food at that. Jess practices what she preaches. I always leave each session feeling ENERGIZED and MOTIVATED. She never ever makes me feel as if I have failed rather she restores her FAITH in me at each visit. She keeps me on track checking in with me regularly. I truly feel Jess is very versatile and can meet you wherever you are at in your journey towards a HEALTHIER you!”
I imagine I’m not the only woman out here who likes the idea of food being potent fuel that enables me to feel energized, be the real me & live my best life?
You do your best to ‘eat healthy,’ and might even adjust what you eat to incorporate info about the latest superfood or diet. You can follow a meal plan to a ‘T.’ However, the conflicting information can be confusing, and meal plans get boring. Your heart’s not really in it, and as a result any changes you make are often short-lived.
You are concerned about body image, You ignore hunger preferences and make choices based on what you think will make you the ‘least fat.’
You might bargain your food choices – ‘if I eat less of my lunch, I can have a muffin later’. Or ‘if I enjoy dinner out with friends tonight, I will burn it off in my workout tomorrow’. But you still don’t reach your ideal body weight.
You wish your mood was more consistent. You notice yourself swinging from feeling good, to feeling not-so-good. When you feel ‘off,’ it’s harder to be compassionate to your co-workers, kids, partner or maybe that slow driver in front. It’s even harder to be kind to yourself as that Inner Critic kicks in.
Your energy fluctuates throughout the day. You may feel ‘on fire’ in the mornings, but by the time the afternoon comes more like a slug… or vice versa. You’d like consistent energy throughout the day.
You struggle to be consistent when life gets busy or stress-filled. You start off organised and eating ‘healthy’. But once a few things ‘slip’ you find your healthy eating habits begin to slide too . . . which leads to disappointment. You wish you could always be ‘on the wagon’.
You like the idea of being able to continue eating baked goods, chocolate and other comfort foods guilt-free. With confidence they too contribute to your ongoing health and wellbeing.
You LOVE the idea of shifting your focus to eating as a celebration, and food as the fuel that enables you to live your most confident, kind, energized, purposeful and fully-stoked life!
“I really like Jess’ “holistic” approach. In a very short time Jess taught me the importance of looking after myself, the importance of eating healthy food & the importance of recovery. Since I started working with Jess, my physical performance in training has become a lot better because Jess showed me how to fuel myself properly & efficiently to maintain my busy work, training & recovery life. I was literally blown away when I started to work with Jess despite having eaten healthy & competed at an elite level for years. Overall I feel more balanced & relaxed in my life. My relationship with my partner has also become better as a result of all these improvements! Yahoooo thank you Jess for your support! ”
MY HOLISTIC APPROACH
I empower you with the why behind my recommendations so you can 1) understand why you would bother prioritising change in your already busy life, and 2) remain motivated for long term success.
I clear up the confusion behind whether a food is ‘good’ or not : Is butter actually bad? Should you avoid gluten or grains even if you are not sensitive? Should you only eat meat or maybe only fat? Are these the same thing?
I consider more than just what you put in your mouth. We support your goals, lifestyle and headspace too.
You will learn to support your body to cope with the stressors you choose to keep (like your career or sporting goals, coffee habit or social drinks with friends) and eliminate stressors in your life that are compromising your health and happiness.
I help you clear up health imbalances that inhibit your body’s intuition around food choices. I am a fan of intuitive eating. But not if your body has current health imbalances, as physiologically you will be prone to misleading cravings.
I value nutrients, flavour AND satisfaction.
You get a made-for-you comprehensive nutrition course that feeds you exactly what YOU need to make practical, long-lasting change. You are guided to progress as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
I have a JUDGMENT FREE zone. I’ve likely thought it or eaten it too!!!
Expect our work together to be powerful & life changing, yet filled with MANY laughs and celebratory virtual high fives along the way!
“Jess’ energy & jokes keeps serious info light. The discussion & handouts really drive home the importance of eating balanced meals & I love the very practical advice. My cells & body tissues are better off for it!”
BENEFITS
No exaggeration: improving your nutrition can literally IMPROVE EVERYTHING in your life.
expect:
More energy, productivity, mood stability and generally feeling stoked!
Make confident food choices, with reduced crazed food cravings and emotional eating.
Improved resilience in the face of physical, mental and emotional stress.
Improved immunity, reducing incurrence of common colds, flu and susceptibility to viruses.
Accelerated recovery and improved ability to perform: whether that be as a mum, in the office, or out on the trails.
Improved health of every organ system in the body, reducing your risk of developing a degenerative disease e.g. arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimers.
Address health imbalances at the root source e.g. inflammation, joint pain, gout, acne, constipation, PMS, infections, nutrient deficiencies, and pretty much any other sign or symptom you can think of.
BONUS: Improving your nutrition improves your ability to be who you are at a soul level i.e. the real you. When you are free from energy-sapping, mood fluctuating, tissue-damaging health imbalances, your true nature has more space to shine. Your self-awareness increases, and your ability to manifest your goals gets amped up.
Keen to discover the benefits for yourself?
“Diet is the largest contributor to the body’s biochemical balance or homeostasis.”
“Jess’ holistic approach & practical advice played a huge part in my post brain surgery recovery, and having health & energy throughout my pregnancy that followed. The recipes Jess provided were always really delicious, nutrient dense, quick & easy to follow. I found all of Jess’ advice to be super thorough, helpful without ever leaving me feeling overwhelmed. I feel lucky to have been able to work with Jess”
programs:
1:1 Level ONE
Get Set
Strengthen your nutritional foundations.
Address exposure to harmful agents within your food, water, home, beauty and hygiene products.
Increase your metabolism, energy and mood. Stabilise your hunger. Detox. Lower inflammation. Improve your gut health. Switch your focus from macro-nutrients to micro-nutrients. Improve key lifestyle habits.
WHAT YOU GET?
Lifestyle, body system and needs ‘initial assessment’.
6 x 1 HR 1:1 support sessions.
Supplement recommendations.
Resources that support practical and effective change.
STOKED LIFE recipes that offer serious nutrient support. Designed with efficiency & time saving in mind, so you don’t need to spend your precious weekends food prepping in the kitchen all day. No meal planning required.
Educational videos that explain the theory (i.e. the ‘why’) behind my recommendations, to be viewed before each 1:1 session.
Follow up emails summarising the key points discussed and recommendations to implement between sessions.
Accountability check ins.
$900
1:1 Level TWO
Go Go Go
Get clear on the effects of your food choices so you can consciously choose a diet that suits YOU.
Learn about the effects of gluten, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fats, sugar, diary, meat, eggs and more.
Lower inflammation & associated signs & symptoms [which can manifest as any sign & symptom anywhere & everywhere in the body]. Address digestive upsets. Best yet, eat in a way that not only best supports your physical and mental health, BUT the health of the planet.
Improve your ability to make confident food choices, FOR LIFE. Long after we stop working together.
WHAT YOU GET?
The next level on everything you get in Level One, including a re-test of your body systems performed in your ‘initial assessment’ to establish progress.
$900
Sessions take place online via Zoom from anywhere in the world.
All 6 sessions need to take place within 7 months from when we begin.
Add on cooking lessons and/or grocery shopping tours are available.
REFUND POLICY
To receive the best value, I ask you to commit to the full program. However, if — after paying for the full package — you come to the first session and for some reason really do not wish to continue, I will cancel and refund the remaining sessions.
Before signing up, I encourage you to take a moment to tune into your heart to ask it if working together is a good fit.
“The information & handouts are very useful & I loved how the recipes each have lots of variations which means you don’t have to make a special trip to the grocery store every time you want to make a meal.”
STILL UNDECIDED?
Send me an email requesting more information about how the sessions roll, and what we cover. If you prefer we could set up a free 15 min discovery call to see if working together is a good fit.
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
WORKING WITH ME MAY NOT BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
What you are really wanting to focus on is weight loss. Whilst the work we do does support easier long term healthy weight management [via higher levels of energy, an improved metabolism, reduced inflammation, less cravings and less nutrient deficiencies that make moderate eating difficult], health & feeling good to be the best version of you is the focus, NOT weight loss.
You are not able to invest in the time needed for preparing your own meals and snacks. NOTE: 1) add on cooking lessons are available, & 2) if someone else in your household does most of the cooking I recommend you talk to me about working together as a two-some as it is vital the person who is actually cooking is on board with any change too.
You are not interested in slowly transitioning the contents of your pantry and fridge to more nutrient rich options at this time. NOTE: Add on grocery shopping tours are available.
You are not able to let go of prior “knowledge” around how you “should eat”. This is a tough one, and it’s not your fault. We have been conditioned by society and even nutrition professionals to believe we “shouldn’t eat x” for a variety of reasons - most of which stem from fears of weight gain. I get it, but for my recommendations to help you achieve long term success you will need to be open to trying new ways of thinking about food and eating.
I THINK OUR WORK TOGETHER COULD BE SOMETHING BRILLIANT IF:
The idea of NOT having to go on a strict regimented diet as a means of achieving your nutrition goals excites you, AND
You like the idea of eating in a way that will enable you to be your best, most confident, purposeful and joyous self!
Keen to eat your way towards a well-fueled, more stoked you?
“Myself & my three adult children joined Jess on Zoom every month from various locations across Australia. The pearls of information Jess has given us have made a real difference in my overall energy levels & passion to take better care of myself & family. Thank you Jess - you are such an inspiration and a joy to learn from. ”