How Linda Shed 22 Pounds Eating Optimally at 73 Years Old

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Linda first came to me at 73 years old with Celiacs disease. She had zero energy, struggled to complete chores at home, was dragging to work every day, and she had stopped being social. Linda was also struggling with knee pain. She had become very sedentary.  She knew that she NEEDED to lose weight. 

So, Linda made a decision that completely turned almost all of her health challenges around.  And NO, it wasn’t a pill, or a product or a restrictive diet or surgery…. 

Linda hired me, Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, to help her Shed Pounds Sustainably in a way that’s also superior for her whole health – with Optimal Eating.  

After 11 weeks working with me and eating optimally (tailored to her needs) look at what Linda accomplished!  This TRULY is incredible (and common in my program). Linda…

💛 Lost 22 lbs in 11 weeks
💛 Waist is down 5.5” inches and hips are down 3”
💛 Has more energy than she’s had in years
💛 Feels full when she eats (yay for not pushing the plate away!)
💛 No longer craves sugar or deserts 
💛 No longer struggling from celiacs disease symptoms
💛 Has regained her social life and feels confident standing up for herself
💛 Regained her love of cooking 
💛 Swelling in her hands has gone down and she can wear her beautiful tanzanite rings she hasn’t been able to wear in 10 years
💛 Lost her double chin within the first week
💛 Has been able to clean her house and declutter
💛 Is exercising regularly 
💛 Looks forward to buying new clothes!

To quote Linda, “If I hadn’t found you Trisha - I don’t know where I would be today.”

Listen to Linda share her story in her own words by watching her interview above. This is one of my favorite client interviews because Linda really speaks from the heart.

Linda said… “to anyone reading this who is giving up on hope: this is an amazing adventure and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Just go for it because the outcome is so amazing and you’ll never feel better than when you eat optimally!  I’ve never felt so satisfied eating foods that are just yummy. It’s a wonderful adventure and I would encourage anyone to hop onboard!”

I’d love to chat with you, just like I did the first time Linda and I ever spoke, to see if/how I can potentially help you Shed Pounds Sustainably too.  Click here to schedule a time to chat.  Linda said “when I met you on that call Trish I knew that you were the answer.”  

In your corner,

Trish

P.S. If you too want to lose weight in a healthy way and have additional diagnoses/diseases you want to improve using food as medicine (in a delicious, realistic way), then schedule a time to chat with me, Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, MPHN here. 

How Janet Shed Pounds Sustainably and Reduced Autoimmune Pain

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Janet Ford came to me with four autoimmune diseases at 67 years old.  Needless to say, she was in pain.  If you know what it’s like to have Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus (Janet had both), it feels like you’re being pricked with hundreds of pins – an awful burning feeling. And for Janet, that pain turned into a debilitating depression.  

Janet came to me at her wits end – not only was she in pain, but Janet had little to no energy or stamina and struggled to keep up with her family. Her hands were swollen and she was unable to walk.  She also had extra weight that concerned her and she was taking about 15 medications a day!  Janet wanted her life back but she knew she couldn’t do it by herself even though she was a retired medical professional.  

So, Janet made a decision that changed everything…

Janet hired me as her personal Nutritionist.  She worked with me for 10 weeks initially (achieved results that impressed her doctors) BUT I followed up with Janet last year, after she’d been eating optimally for EIGHT months and WOW just WOW.  Look at (and listen) to what Janet has accomplished.

SIDE NOTE: this is one of my all-time favorite videos but I was so backed up with serving my current clients that I never shared it!  But, I’m THRILLED to share that I hired an amazing assistant, Kate, that I adore and she’s helping me get all of these amazing Optimal Eating success out into the world!

Okay back to Janet…

And before I share her successes Shedding Pounds Sustainably and awing her doctors, let me just say, it is a MASSIVE accomplishment that Janet has changed her diet and lifestyle for 8 months in and of itself (that’s because with Optimal Eating you can actually do that! It’s satiating, delicious and you don’t have to count, measure or weigh anything AND… it works!). 

From Eating Optimally Janet has...

💗 Reduced her pain down to a 2 or a 3 compared to a 7-10!
💗 Reversed her fatty liver within 5 months!
💗 Eliminated 5 medications with her doctors
💗 Lost 25 pounds!
💗 Wakes up and feels ready to tackle her day (vs needing to sleep and being sluggish in the morning)
💗 Is now able to go camping, fishing, hiking, and ENJOY these activities again!
💗 Feels confident making optimal recipes even while camping and off the grid
💗 Is able to exercise regularly with ease
💗 LOVES what she is eating and feels very full and satiated 

This ^^ is why she’s smiling so brightly during our interview.

Watch Janet's interview to hear it in her own words by clicking the video above.

It’s time for you to Shed Pounds Sustainably too even if you have additional diagnoses/diseases or can’t exercise right now.  Schedule a time to chat with me, Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, here and we’ll see if/how I can potentially help you Shed Pounds Sustainably too.  

As Janet said… “Trisha gave me hope. A lot of hope. I knew I felt it in me that this is what I needed to do.”

See you on the other side.

In Your Corner,

Trish (the Dish)

P.S.  Schedule a time to chat with me, Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, here and we’ll see if/how I can potentially help you Shed Pounds Sustainably too. 

How Karen Shed 40 Pounds Sustainably and Reduced Her Arthritis Pain By 98%!

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Karen was 69 years old when she found the courage to ask me to help her Shed Pounds Sustainably (here she is 💖) and what happened, exceeded her expectations....

Karen was suffering from arthritis pain from head to toe especially in her hands and back. The pain was affecting her ability to complete daily chores at home -- she couldn't keep up. She was losing stamina to take walks with her husband.  She could no longer walk to the lake and back with her husband (for the last few years!).  She would have to turn around halfway through and felt very defeated. She was discouraged and felt that she was entering a realm of disability.  

Karen had tried numerous diet programs with no success and felt that she was never going to shed pounds sustainably until she did this one life changing thing...

Karen hired me, Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, MPHN, as her personal Nutritionist to help her Shed Pounds Sustainably and improve her health.  

After 6 months of working with me and eating optimally (a massive win in and of itself!), Karen...

🔥 Shed 40 lbs without buying products, pills, counting or weighing food.  Amazing! 
🔥 Reduced her arthritis pain by 98%.  Also -- amazing!
🔥 She's not scared of falling anymore so she's no longer moving in fear! 
🔥 Has increased energy to do everyday tasks around the house.
🔥 Is able to take long walks with her husband to the lake again!
🔥 Feels like she has her LIFE back.
🔥 Knows she can eat optimally for the rest of her life and loves what she's eating.

Click the video below to listen to Karen tell you her story in her own words…

Cheers to shedding pounds sustainably in a healthy, lasting way AND never giving up on yourself... no matter how old you are! 

I'm so glad Karen didn't!

In Your Corner, 

Trish

P.S. I'd love to chat with you to see if/how I can also help you Shed Pounds Sustainably!  Do you want that too?  If so, sign up for a complimentary chat with me here and I'll let you know if/how I can help you Shed Pounds Sustainably and what results are possible for you and the unique miracle you are.  Karen's results exceeded her own expectations.  Let's see if we can do that for you too 😉. Schedule a complimentary time to chat with me here.

How Vicki Shed 24 Pounds in 10 Weeks and Eliminated Meds Eating Optimally

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Vicki Barnard was 70 years old when she asked me to help her Shed Pounds Sustainably.

She was put on a diet as a child, dieted her whole life and then fast forward to 2024.... she had diabetes, kidney disease, awful vertigo and had excess weight she wanted to lose.  Eating just meat and veggies wasn't working for her.  She wanted to end her lifelong struggle with dieting AND she wanted results...

She wanted to get off insulin, eliminate some of her medications, avoid a kidney transplant and she wanted to shed pounds sustainably so she could move more and enjoy her life.  BUT she didn't want to do an unhealthy diet.  She wanted a sustainably lifestyle change that she liked AND that actually worked.

Well, I'm so glad she didn't give into the limiting belief... "I'm too old... what's wrong with me that I haven't figured this out yet?"  If you act on that thought, you won't help yourself.  I'm so glad Vicki didn't listen to that critical voice.

Instead, she hired me as her Nutritionist.  And look what she accomplished in just TEN WEEKS of eating optimally! Vicki.... 

  • Shed 24 lbs without buying products, pills, counting or weighing food. 

  • Eliminated long-acting insulin. Yay for getting off medication!

  • Eliminated her statin medication too because her total cholesterol dropped to 99 mg/dL! Amazing!

  • Nearly eliminated her vertigo!  It’s SO much better now that it’s safe for her to exercise again!

  • IMPROVED her kidney disease lab results! 

  • Knows she can eat optimally for the rest of her life and loves what she's eating (my favorite).

Listen to Vicki Barnard share her story in her own words by listening to my interview with her here. 

She's an amazing woman and I'm SO proud of her!

Cheers to shedding pounds sustainably in a healthy, lasting way AND never giving up on yourself. 

I'm so glad Vicki didn't!

In Your Corner, 

Trish​

Why I've never recommended protein shakes to my clients

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Is one of your favorite go-to breakfasts protein shakes?

Members in my Facebook group Nutrition Superstars were commenting on how they enjoy protein shakes for breakfast or a quick meal (you’re welcome to join my group! It’s free! Just click here).

It inspired me to share why I’ve NEVER recommended a protein shake to any of my weight loss clients to this day. My response tends to surprise people but it’s very important.

Now remember, if you’re not a client of mine, I don’t know you or your unique health situation. So, this info may or may not pertain to you so please use discernment (or sign-up for a free consult if you’re interested in becoming a client).

Why I've never recommended protein shakes to my clients

1. For the clients I serve, a lack of protein was never their issue (so I didn’t focus on it).

My clients come to me because they have 50-75+ pounds to lose and may be struggling with a chronic disease or want to get off medication. A lack of protein was never any of my client’s issue so I didn’t focus on it.

Some clients worried about not getting enough protein but as long as you eat enough calories (which generally isn’t an issue in the United States) and are eating enough diverse foods, you’re going to get enough protein.

2. Know the answers to these questions before drinking protein shakes...

How much protein do you need? And, how much are you actually getting?

The Institute of Medicine states that we only need to consume 10% of calories from protein to ensure get a safe amount. According to the Center for Diseases Control, from 2013-2016 every sex and age group in America is getting at least 15% of calories from protein. Americans are already eating more than enough protein (2).

Americans are already eating more than enough protein.

3. The source of protein in your shake could be helpful, worthless or harmful.

If you use protein powders (I don’t) then it should come from whole plant foods. But be careful because a lot of those protein supplements are made for people who workout vigorously and aren’t concerned about weight loss. That’s not my clients! So, depending on the nutrient profile of even whole food plant-based protein powders, they may not help promote weight loss.

I would never recommend a client use animal-based protein drinks as animal protein is associated with many chronic diseases. And there can be an excessive amount of caffeine harmful chemicals supplements in them.

Not all protein supplements are created equally ;)

I have two recommended readings on this topic…

Recommended Readings

In my next video I’ll share why I don’t recommend smoothies as my NUMBER energy boost for breakfast. Now I’d love to hear from you… comment below with your answer today’s Take Control Now question…

Take Control Now

Why do you think you should have protein in your smoothies? Or, what new information did you learn from this video?

 
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