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Weight Loss And Emotional Eating Coaching
I help you reconnect with your inner light, so you can truly
shine. I'm in the business of shining
stars!
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then I have the
solution!
My work is to help you get off the dieting roller coaster, so that
you may break free of your emotional eating patterns. I help you
find new
ways of being in the world that support your spiritual, mental,
emotional and
physical health. Emotional eating is the number one cause of obesity. Emotional
eating is any eating that is done other than to satisfy hunger. It is
the reason why
diet
and exercise programs continually fail. My philosophy is simple: We are all born whole, perfect and
complete. You have all that you
need inside of you. It has always been there, waiting for you to find
it. It is your divine birthright. My work is to teach you the skills to
reconnect to this
place of
wisdom. This becomes the pathway back home to your Thinner Self. I am simply a guide, lighting the
path for you to find your way back into your natural
state of joy and balance. The goal of my coaching is to create a balanced, healthier, nourishing and joy-filled life. You will begin to see results in all areas of your life because How You Do Food Is How You Do Life! I coach and mentor people in the areas of: permanent weight
loss, food addiction,
compulsive, emotional overeating, binge eating disorder recovery,
authentic, creative self expression, life clarity, balance and direction, meditation, self care and stress
management, self
esteem and
body image issues. One on one coaching can make a big
difference
in getting and keeping you on track to meet your
weight loss, fitness, and life goals. Many people need the personal
support to keep accountable and on track. Sometimes just a few sessions
can make a
big difference in your level of
motivation and focus. A recent study led by researchers at Duke University Medical Center
and published in The Journal Of The American Medical Association in
March 2008 showed that the people who lost the most weight and
successfully kept it off have had regular contact with a weight loss
counselor. The beauty of my coaching is that it is tailored to
your individual needs. You are not given a "cookie cutter"
commercial program.
There isn't one way to lose weight. You are given tools and support
that are appropriate to your particular lifestyle, your personality
type, life stage and
needs. Northern California - San Francisco, SF Bay Area, Berkeley, Sacramento, Nevada City, Reno, San Mateo, Palo Alto, SF Peninsula, San Jose, Marin County, Southern California - Los Angeles - Hollywood/Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, San Diego, The Northwest - Seattle, Portland, Oregon, The Southwest - Tuscon, Phoenix, Arizona, Boulder, Denver, Colorado, Santa Fe/ Albuquerque, New Mexico area, Houston, Dallas, Austin Texas, Midwest - Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, Illinois, and the East Coast: Boston, New York City, and Miami, Florida, North and South Carolinas, England, Scotland, Switzerland, Canada, Germany, Japan, China, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, India and Australia. Here are some of the goals and benefits of my coaching:
If you are in need of some inspiration, support, motivation, food
for thought, and healing energy, schedule an individual phone or in
person
session with
me. I offer individual phone sessions as well as in person and phone
coaching packages, and
email coaching. For my telephone and international clients I offer free
long distance
on the internet using SKYPE. This requires you to download SKYPE as
well. It is a free and simple download. It does require a microphone or
headset. Coaching is not psychotherapy
and it is not intended to take it's place. I do not
dispense medical advice. Please consult your doctor before embarking on
a fitness and weight loss program. My Program I'm the creator of The Weight Loss Master's Club, a mindfulness based weight management program. It is a unique synthesis of East/West: blending the ancient wisdom of The East with discoveries in modern neuroscience and positive psychology to help create optimal brain/ body balance. It is this state of balance that leads to permanent weight loss. When you feel better, you eat better! Note: This is not a religious program. It complements all spiritual beliefs and life paths. It does assert that you possess the inner wisdom and guidance to lead you into a place of joy and balance. This is your birthright. How I Work: Only one who has come out of the darkness can lead another to the light. When people come to me to with food and or weight issues it quickly becomes apparent to them that these are only symptoms. The larger issue is one of separation: a separation of the mind, body and spirit. Optimal health and fitness requires the mind and spirit to be as fit as the body. When I work with another, whether in person or on the phone, I create a safe, supportive sanctuary for the healing to begin. There is no judgement or criticism, just an acceptance of where you are at in the moment. My intuitive and warm presence acts as a mirror so that you can discover where you are presently blocking your own light and growth. I have a large toolbox of practical skills to tune mind, body and spirit, so that you can get the results you are looking for. It is in the practice of these skills that knowledge becomes wisdom. Why Coaching Works If you have repeatedly lost weight and regained it or have failed to
lose it in the first place, it may be time to admit defeat and get some
help and learn some new ways of coping with life. Coaching can make the
difference between success and failure. The reason it works is it
provides support, encouragement, structure, and accountability while
teaching you some new life skills. Many of us when left to our own
devices soon lapse back into old unhealthy behaviors. Coaching helps
you to navigate the change process and stay the course so that you can
integrate new behaviors that will support you for a lifetime. Kaiser Permanente recently released the results of a health research
study, in the April edition of Journal Of Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, which offers new hope for binge and emotional eaters. This
study showed that 63% of the people who were offered a 12 week "guided
self-help" program that included eight sessions with a weight loss
coach/health educator, (not a therapist), were able to quit bingeing within 6
months, as compared to 27%
who were offered the usual care. This study validates and supports the way I work with my clients
with binge and emotional eating issues. I also offer 8-12 week sessions
and my program is
"guided self-help" as well. Clients are given weekly assignments and
exercises to complete, fill out food diaries, and learn to identify
their eating triggers and then meet with me to discuss the results and
get support. I also offer additional email support between visits. Note: I am not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente in any way. This study is great news for people who cannot afford expensive
eating disorder programs or sessions with a therapist. It shows that
with the right support and tools, emotional and binge eating can be
cured. As a former binge eater, I am living proof of this! To read more about this study click
here. What People Say: Client Testimonials Coaching
with Catherine has
helped me achieve my weight loss goals in a way that nothing else has.
I had
a life coach I
met once a week with for four years, and during this time I never
achieved any
of my weight loss or exercise goals. In three weeks of coaching with
Catherine, I haven’t
missed
a single day of running! The talks and accountability have turned
my
weight loss goals into a reality! Dr. Ari Avmer, M.D., Los Angeles They say when the student is ready, the teacher appears. With Catherine's help I have been able to lose 30 lbs. and keep it off for over 3 years now! Catherine has taught me it's not about food or weight, it's about how I live my life. Once I got rid of my diet mentality and softened my black and white thinking, I was able to slowly integrate permanent changes in my life. The quality of my life has completely changed. I have learned how to relax and center myself and can meet almost any situation in my life without turning to food. This has been the greatest blessing of my life! I could never have done this without Catherine's wonderful support and encouragement. Lydia W. Catherine's coaching has helped me truly realize that it is NOT about the food. She has helped me find peace and calmness amidst the daily responsibilities and stress of my life. She has helped me stay engaged in my life and not be constantly looking for distractions in food. She has helped me understand and realize that when the body, mind and spirit are not operating in resonance we look for comfort in food. The best part is that I see myself making progress where I have always struggled. Jessie S. I worked with
Catherine for a period of 8 weeks. During that
time we got very real and deep. Because of Catherine’s support and safe
style,
I was able to open up on a very open and honest level. I could share
with her
my deepest and darkest fears and truths about myself. I never felt
judged; I felt
validated. In just a short
time I went from depression and despair into
a fulfilling, grateful life. I
believe I was at a crucial time in my life when
I was ready for change and at a turning point. I was fortunate that
Catherine’s
love and caring blessed me when it did. My food is not
perfect, but I can embrace all parts of myself so much easier now. Every day I get better at practicing the
tools of mindfulness, self-care and self-acceptance that Catherine
instilled in
me. Mya
K.
Catherine's
coaching has opened my eyes to so many things I
could not see. Her ability to relate to how I am and what I have
gone through
have helped me tremendously in ways traditional therapy did not. After
every
session, my eyes have opened a bit more to what my world really is and
why.
Thank you! Patricia E.
A coaching package consists of 6 half hour or one hour weekly
coaching calls or in person sessions.
Package includes full
email support. Client is responsible for any long distance charges
incurred. I provide materials customized for your particular needs.
Coaching
program includes techniques and exercises that are derived from
my program
The
Weight Loss Master's
Club.
I accept payment through Paypal which accepts all major credit cards
and allows you to pay through a checking account as well. You may also
pay me by check or money order.
To benefit from the coaching process you need to be ready and
willing to do
something different. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over
again
expecting different results! You must be willing to stretch beyond your
comfort zone as you learn new
ways of being. You will need to learn to suspend your self criticisms and judgments and allow yourself the time and patience to sprout new wings. Change is much easier in a state of self-acceptance. Mistakes are a crucial part of the learning process. You must be open and willing to take gentle direction from a person who has been there. The crucial step required is action. Without your total commitment to practice these skills in your life, you will not be successful. The greatest investment you will ever make is the one you make in yourself!
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