
The Nutrition Academy Graduate’s Testimony
I threw sugar and white bread out of my pantry 34 years ago. As young ones, my kids loved going to Grandma’s because she’d have biscuits or cake, and sometimes a lolly for them. I would smile, and felt it was what we did every day, not occasionally that upheld our family health. Aunty Eunice (mum’s sister) was the family health fanatic and constantly shared her ideas about what was good for us- everything from dandelion tea to fresh caught salmon from the Rakaia River in the south. I loved our discussions.
My quest for good food continued – I was never convinced the meat and 3 veg concept was the way to optimum health and continued varying the dinner options with more veg, less meat, no packaged products. Growing my own veg garden made sure we ate spray free veg and herbs. I seem to have a keen green touch.
For years I did a big job in the business arena with constant high-stress levels. I allowed this time to water down my healthy efforts, worsening the hormone imbalance, irritable bowel syndrome, and eventually drove myself into adrenal fatigue. My weight was out of control. A shopping trip to Sydney ended in tears. The realisation that something had to change was overwhelming. I reviewed my diet and eliminated store made breads and dairy. I prepared meals with whole foods, ate no numbers, reduced coffee and wine. And started moving. Everyday 30 minutes walk, some big gym sessions and yoga.
I dug deep, worked on my belief system, returned to my true self, and changed my career path. I transformed my body, losing 22 kilograms, down from dress size 18 to10, over 15 months. My family encouraged me to share my story with others – to help people to achieve their ideal weight. I’ve realised my heart’s desire runs deeper. It’s the sickness, unwellness and inflammatory disease with people that disturbs me the most. And the craziest thing is – I’ve learned what I always suspected- it’s about what we eat.
I searched for sound knowledge from a credible organisation that supported my own philosophy – whole food, and holistic wellbeing, going to the root cause of disease and symptoms presented. I completed a Functional Nutrition Academy course in nutrition and will continue to study the gut microbiome with the Academy.
My life journey leads me to a place I call home – growing, eating, healing!
Nourishing your body, moving your body and resting your body are the three easiest and best things you can do to feel your best,
Isn`t the power of the mind (and hormones/neurotransmitters) impressive?
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Cyndi doesn`t eat cheese, she eats butter! You can catch her eating cubes of it in her salads and on her eggs. How do you love to enjoy butter?
This interview from 2021 is still relevant today. Protein, fibre, magnesium, all darlings of the wellness industry. What tips do you have for good health that goes beyond science-approved, lab-created quick fixes?
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Being in the present moment is important, but it`s also important to understand that every choice you make now impacts your future. Establish habits now that your future self will thank for you.
Are you ever so hungry that you find yourself swallowing such huge bites that it feels physically uncomfortable? That`s a great sign to take an opportunity to slow down. A feeling of forcefulness when swallowing, pain in your chest, needing to cough or having to drink water between bites are all signs it`s time to slow down!
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A flat butt is the least of the consequences of chronically under consuming protein. As we show in this video, the list of benefits of eating protein goes on and on. And as Cyndi says, if you aren`t seeing the benefits of eating protein when you`re eating enough, consider what your body needs to be able to process nutrients properly.
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