How Kerry Lost 30 Pounds at 74 Years Old with Optimal Eating

I love when women don’t give up on themselves.  Kerry was 74 when we first spoke.  Just like most all my clients…

Kerry had been stuck at a weight she was unhappy with for decades.  She was anxious, tired, wasn’t sleeping well and she wanted to stop taking high cholesterol and blood pressure medications.  She had been on them for years and didn’t know why. Kerry said…

“I needed something new. I've tried so many other diets.”

She scheduled a time to chat with me to see if/how I could help her.  And I knew I could after talking with her for an hour.  I shared what results she was most likely to experience and how we’d get her there sustainably.  She decided to hire me as her Nutritionist, #1 cheerleader and accountability coach.  She enrolled to Shed Pounds Sustainably with Optimal Eating customized to her diagnoses, goals, tastebuds and lifestyle (including the extent to which she does and doesn’t want to cook!).

I am SO proud of Kerry for not giving up on herself because LOOK at what SHE accomplished for herself! No shots, no pills, no counting calories either! Kerry…

✨ Hit a low on the scale she hadn’t seen in the last 30 years! She lost 30 lbs in less than 5 months! She started in the obese BMI range and is now in the normal BMI range!  
✨ Eliminated her statin and blood pressure medication with our support coaching her on how to talk with the doctors now that her lab work was improving! 
✨ Reduced anxiety medication within her first 11 days of eating optimally because she wasn’t as anxious anymore!
✨ Falls asleep easier and improved her quality of sleep. She’s no longer tired when she wakes up.
✨ Is living her goals again! She’s eating foods that are best for her body and she’s avoiding foods that aren’t. 
✨ No longer feels hungry or bloated after she eats. 
✨ Has increased energy and productivity during the day now. She organized and cleaned out a closet she’s wanted to clean for 8 years! 
✨ Is walking quicker to the car from the tennis courts. She can feel the difference in her stride. After just 2 weeks of eating optimally! 
✨ Can now do a low squat and come back to standing without support. The last time she could do this was more than 2 years ago!
✨ Can walk up 2 flights of stairs without stopping or using the handrail! 

Listen to Kerry share her story achieving healthy, sustainable weight loss from Optimal Eating here….

She had tried diets for DECADES before achieving sustainable results here.  

Kerry said “I feel so good about myself. I love it!”

Kerry didn’t give up on herself AND she didn’t try another unsustainable option yet again this time around. She invested in the right help for all of her health concerns, and now, she gets to live the benefits of it for the rest of her life.  She can do it on her own now and doesn’t need me anymore which makes me very, very happy.

In Your Corner Always,

Trisha 

P.S. Schedule a time to chat with me here (just like Kerry did) to see if/how I can potentially help you Shed Pounds Sustainably too.

Improving Diabetes, Reducing Insulin and Losing Weight in Your 70s. Fran’s Story

Many times in life, we can’t know how things will work out until we try.  We have to step into faith with a wise decision to reach life-changing goals.

That’s exactly what Fran did – at 78 years old, she was really concerned about her health, how she felt and her diabetes.  

She was concerned about…

• Her Insulin levels. She wanted to decrease it or get off of it entirely. She had been trying to do this for years as a diabetic and was not successful with doctors.

• Physicians pushing weight loss shots on her.  She didn’t want to add another medication to her list. 

• Craving sweets and chocolate constantly. 

• Feeling swollen all over from the inside out and it was very painful especially after she ate food. 

• Neuropathy pain in her feet. 

She needed to try something different to help herself.  She didn’t know if hiring me as her Nutritionist to eat optimally would work or not but she had hope.  She acted on that hope and WOW I cannot wait to share with you the breadth of results that Fran accomplished, especially at 78 years old!

Click the video below to listen to Fran share how she exceeded her own expectations! 

Just look at these AMAZING results she achieved!  In just 10 weeks Fran…

✨ Shed 27 pounds (even though weight loss wasn’t a goal of hers! Improving her diabetes and feeling better was!)
✨ Nearly eliminated fast-acting insulin from 100+ units to not even needing to take it unless she does not eat optimally.
✨ Significantly reduced night time Insulin.
✨ Got off her statin medication (for cholesterol). 
✨ Decreased her knee pain. 
✨ Feels less inflamed all over her body. Amazing!

Fran shares her story of how she achieved these results without counting, measuring or weighing here… 

She didn’t even count carbs as a diabetic! She just ate optimally in a way that was tailored to her diagnosis and tastebuds.

Remember, you can’t reach your health goals if you don’t take a chance on yourself to try again. I’m so glad Fran didn’t give up!

In Your Corner,

Trisha

P.S. Ready to see if I can potentially help you shed pounds sustainably too like I did for Fran?  Click here and schedule a time on my calendar. 

How Linda Lost 100 Pounds Sustainably Eating Optimally at 71 Years Old

I received this email from a client graduate on Thanksgiving (and what a heart warming email to read!)…

Linda, a retired nurse, worked with me for just 10 weeks about 2 years ago.  It was so beautiful to hear her update because she’d lost 100 pounds and gained it back four different times before she hired me.

And today, she’s telling her story in our video interview!

Linda is a tremendous example of what never giving up on yourself and your health goals looks like especially in your late 60s and 70s!  She says this is the most sustainable way she’s ever lost weight because it’s an effective lifestyle change.  She’s doing it - not some pill or shakes.  

Not only has Linda kept her 100 lbs off for two years now, but even within her first TWO WEEKS eating optimally she was able to eliminate Glimepiride, a diabetes medication!  That’s because optimal eating itself is so therapeutic and beneficial for health.  Now, she’s also off her Metformin and is taking ZERO medications for diabetes and her A1c is normal.  She reversed her diabetes! 

I want you to hear her story.  Watch my interview with Linda here…

Linda is a tremendous example of what happens when you try again despite critical thoughts like “what if I fail again?” or “what if it doesn’t work?”  She had gained 100 lbs back 4x and she still tried again!  As she should’ve!  And I’m SO proud of her because now, she’ll never have to try again!  She likes eating optimally, she likes how she feels, AND she doesn’t have to count, measure or weigh anything!  She just eats!

See what never giving up on yourself and your health goals looks like by watching our interview!

Remember, trying again to shed pounds sustainably means you have a goal and that you CARE about yourself.  That’s commendable.  So if someone says “you’re trying again!?” you say "absolutely I’m trying again!”  This is your life and it matters ❤️

In Your Corner Always,

Trish

P.S. Ready to see if I can potentially help you shed pounds sustainably too like I did for Linda? Click here and schedule a time on my calendar to chat before my calendar fills up!

Now I’d love to hear from you… answer today’s Take Control Now question below…

TAKE CONTROL NOW

What part of Linda’s story resonates with you most?  If you want to shed pounds sustainably, what’s holding you back from trying (again)?  What can you do to take action anyway?  If you’re not sure or might want my help, schedule a time to chat with me here.

How Kim Reduced 80% of Her Meds at 70 Years Old

Kim Brown came to me wanting to shed 90+ pounds.  She’d been trying to lose weight for so long but nothing was working.  At 70 years old, she was now on cholesterol, blood pressure and acid reflux medication.  She didn’t want any more pills.  She wanted to shed pounds sustainably, reduce pain in her body so she could sleep better and get off the pills!

I’m so glad she watched my webinar, signed up to chat with me and then invested in herself and hired me as her Nutritionist because…

Look at what Kim accomplished in just 10 weeks of eating optimally after not being able to lose weight for years! Kim…

• Eliminated or reduced 4 out of 5 medications! Including her fluid pill, blood pressure medication, a GERD medication, and Phentermine – a weight loss pill. She also stopped needing over the counter Tylenol for pain! 

• Significantly reduced her joint pain. She no longer wakes up in the middle of the night from hip pain or needs pain medication.  This means better sleep for her too!

• Shed pounds sustainably. She lost 17 lbs in 10 weeks! Go Kim!

• Improved her balance. She doesn’t have to be cautious anymore going up and down the stairs.  Yay for more confidence that she won’t fall!

• Increased her energy and stamina. She can now consistently exercise multiple times a week and is following an exercise plan again including going to the pool! 

• Lost weight in her face and feels a difference in her stomach. 

And she loves what she’s eating!  Yes – Kim achieved all of this from EATING whatever optimal foods she loves whether from a restaurant, that she made herself (whether in 5 minutes or 30) or bought from the grocery store.  Including potatoes, bread, and pasta! 

Kim was kind enough to share her story in a video interview with me here.  Click the video below to listen.  

Kim achieved all of these results not predominantly because she lost weight. She reduced pain and medications and gained strength (and lost weight) as a direct result of eating optimally.  That’s because optimal eating is incredibly anti-inflammatory and effective for health concerns when it’s tailored specifically to your unique goals and diagnosis. 

To quote Kim… 

“I was concerned if I’d have the will power to eat optimally and change the foods that I eat and stick to it. I am excited to say I loved every bit of it. Trisha is there to support you. You need to trust in yourself and believe in yourself that you can do it.”

Ready to start feeling better asap and eliminate meds and lose weight like Kim did?  Schedule a time to chat with me here.  We’ll see what results are possible for you based on your unique situation and taste buds!

Because if not now, when?

In Your Corner,

Trish

P.S. Want to see if I can potentially help you shed pounds sustainably too like I did for Kim?  I’d be happy to chat!  Click here and schedule a time on my calendar.

Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Kale Burrito

from Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, MPHN

This recipe is inspired by a meal Trisha orders for brunch at a local restaurant. Trisha teaches you how to utilize leftovers and items on hand in your fridge as inspiration for meals for the week.

Ingredients:

1. 1 large sweet potato, cubed

2. 1 bunch of kale, destemmed and torn into equal sized pieces

3. 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed

4. 1 jar of store bought pico de gallo or make it fresh using Trisha's recipe here (add as much desired for taste) 

5. 1-2 TB minced garlic

6. 1 cup vegetable stock 

7. Whole grain wraps

8. Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. Toss sweet potato cubes in salt then put on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake in the oven until evenly cooked (15-20 mins) 

3. Destem kale and rip into equal sized pieces 

4. Heat a saute pan and braise garlic with veg stock for 1-2 minutes

5. Add kale and extra vegetable stock, toss, then cover for 5 minutes, then toss again (follow Trisha’s Garlicky Kale recipe for deeper instructions if needed).

6. Warm wrap in the oven or microwave

7. Remove sweet potatoes from oven when they’re soft and at desired consistency

8. Assemble burrito: layer kale, sweet potatoes, black beans, and pico de gallo onto a warm wrap

9. Wrap into a burrito or as a taco

Learn more about how to Shed Pounds Sustainably with Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, MPHN by watching her one hour training here or schedule a time to chat with her here to see if/how she can help you Shed Pounds Sustainably.

Take Control Now!

Comment below…what would you add to this burrito to make it more delicious for you and your family?