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I am a Certified Wellness Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with a focus on hea

I received my certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition 10 years ago when I launched Your Wellness With Wendy, which has evolved through the years to include Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). in 2017, I launched Restorative Wellness and Weight Loss after I personally lost 33 pounds doing an all natural wellness and weight loss program, working there for 3 years as head coach, and took over 600 people successfully through their programs. I believe I have a unique programs that I offer where I have merged my wellness coaching with the all natural weight loss and it’s been magical! I offer virtual and in person (when it’s safe to do so) programs. Since 2018, I have also been using the FDN approach, that works with functional lab testing to help identify malfunctions and healing opportunities in these "HIDDEN" systems:

~Hormone
~Immune
~Digestion
~Detoxification
~Energy Production
~Nervous System

Then I create all natural protocols to help you return to health. My additional education includes a 5-Month Teleclass with Marc David through the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, receiving a Certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner from FDN. I completed the Emotional Eating Certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a Level 1 Certified Reiki Practitioner through Reiki of Long Island. Most recently, in April of 2020, I became a Recovery Coach through CCAPP (the California Consortiium of Addiction Programs and Professionals) to better serve people struggling because of the pandemic during these uncertain times.

06/17/2022

Tap here for the full guide on How to Cool Off This Summer, According to Ayurveda: http://ow.ly/h5WT50Jw90B (reposted from IIN)

06/12/2022

Morning from RI

01/29/2022

Today I made a new vision board with Mike Dooley group and here it is. Manifesting change! What do you really want to see in yours for 2022?

01/28/2022

Whattttttttt! (Tap on the pic to see the forecast) That’s tomorrow. Today 4-7 inches.

12/27/2021

Restorative Wellness and Weight Loss is offering a one time, 24 hour sale! We are excited to offer you 20% off (our 2021 pricing) for all new 23 or 40 day programs and 10% off our follow up programs. Close out the year strong! Set up your wellness and weight loss journey with us now so we can begin the New Year with a healthy, transformative resolution with results. All you need to do to lock in the sale price is to book your health consultation today at www.restorativewwl.com

12/13/2021

Are you spending your workdays staring at the clock? That’s no way to live your life. Don’t you want to do something you’re passionate about instead?

If so, check out my upcoming email series: https://yourwellnesswithwendy.iinhealthcoaching.co/ESFW0001

12/11/2021

Share Your Testimony!

Congratulations everyone! We made it through the challenge! How is everyone feeling about their progress? How many changes have you already made? Please share your experience with the group...

If anyone needs additional support along this journey, don’t hesitate to contact me at any time!

Thanks for joining me!

Book a Health Consultation at: www.restorativewwl.com

12/10/2021

Way to go everyone! We made it to the final day!! Great work!

I saved this specific addiction for last. Many people don’t even realize cheese can be addictive, but I’m going to explain…

First off, cheese can be part of a healthy diet. However, cheese and other dairies can contain high levels of saturated fat—which has been linked to high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and an increased risk of heart disease.

As we discussed yesterday, high-fat foods promote cravings in the reward center of the brain. However, cheese is special, because it contains an ingredient called casein. Casein is a protein found in all milk products. During digestion, casein releases opiates called casomorphins which interact with the dopamine receptors and trigger that addictive element.

The best way to beat cheese addictions is to gradually replace cheese with something else. There are tons of dairy-free options available. Many dishes don’t actually need cheese, it’s just become a habit to add cheese to everything.

So your final task is to start cutting down on your cheese intake! Although it may be difficult for some, let’s encourage each other to kick this habit little by little. Share the ways you plan to remove the cheese from your daily diet...

12/09/2021

Of the foods you crave most, how many are processed?

There is a reason we are often compelled to eat certain foods, and it’s not poor will power. A number of investigative studies have linked certain food additives to food addictions. Sugar, salt, and fat are the top three substances making processed foods so addictive.

Food engineers are employed specifically to get you hooked on foods that are convenient and inexpensive to make. Food manufacturers use sophisticated taste science to determine the “bliss point” that makes you crave more.

The bliss point is the range where ingredients are most desirable. The brain responds to the bliss point by releasing endorphins that make us feel good. The brain remembers what we did to get that good feeling and makes us want to do it again. Combinations of sugar, fat, and salt act synergistically, and are more rewarding than anyone alone.

In this case, the best way to combat cravings is to ditch the processed foods! Some recommend spending upwards of 90 percent of your food budget on whole foods, and only 10 percent on processed foods.

Whole foods include produce, nuts and seeds, whole grains, legumes, and beans. I challenge each of you to start purchasing and eating larger quantities of whole foods. Each week purchase less and less processed items to gradually ease into this healthier change.

What did your last grocery haul look like? How will the next one be different?

12/08/2021

Habits are one of the biggest contributors to cravings. Think back to when you experience your cravings. Is it during a specific time of day or after a certain situation?

Replacing habits is difficult, and some food cravings may be due to long-term habits. For example, do you normally stop at a drive-through for coffee on the way to work every morning? If you’re getting a super sweetened coffee and a breakfast treat along with that coffee, simply making coffee at home may be enough to break that particular habit.

It’s important to first identify your habits in order to know which ones to replace with healthier habits. Maybe you enjoy the afternoon walk to the vending machine. Instead of walking to the vending machine, bring a healthy snack and change your walking route.

If your craving habit occurs at home, try going for a walk around the block during the time you typically indulge in the thing you’re trying to crave less.

Let’s collaborate - Share one of your habits or routines linked to a food craving and suggest ways you can change the habit.

12/07/2021

On day two of the challenge, I tasked everyone with choosing an activity to incorporate either daily or a few times a week. How’s everyone doing what that? How many of you committed to a daily 10-minute activity?

Managing stress is crucial when it comes to reducing cravings and overall health and wellbeing. What are the major stressors in your life? Is it work? Family? Feeling as though you don’t have enough time? No matter what causes you stress, learning how to cope with stress will help with many aspects of health in addition to curbing your cravings.

Here’s a stress-relieving breathing activity I want everyone to try. Breathing exercises can be performed from anywhere and are the fastest way to slow your mind and rebalance stress-related hormones.

Start by sitting up straight and place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth...

1) Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.

2) Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.

3) Hold your breath for a count of seven.

4) Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.

5) This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.

I want everyone to give this a try, and report back to the group how you feel. Do you notice any different sensations anywhere else in the body?

12/06/2021

I’m just putting the finishing touches on something I’m really excited about… it’s an email series about Finding Your Why!

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut and want to inject some passion and excitement into the way you spend your days, consider signing up!

You can learn more here: https://yourwellnesswithwendy.iinhealthcoaching.co/ESFW0001

12/06/2021

When it comes to cravings, are you able to curb your craving with just a few bites or do you go all-in? For example, if you’re craving chocolate, might a few chocolate kisses satisfy your desire? Or if you're craving ice cream do you lose all control and eat the entire gallon?

If it’s the latter, portion control may be an appropriate fix. Instead of buying the gallon size ice cream, look for the single-serving cups and limit yourself to one a day or even every other day. If you’re craving chocolate - might a few chocolate covered almonds do the trick? This way you’re satisfying your craving and giving your body some added nutrients.

Today’s challenge is to think about how much of the food you crave you normally eat. Share with the group how often you eat the foods you crave and how much of it you eat. Next time you give in to your craving, I want each of you to commit to eating only half of what you’d normally eat.

Here’s the thing about eating the same foods every day, over time the body requires more of the same food in order to release the feel-good hormones associated with consuming that food. This means we’re constantly having to increase the amount we eat to get pleasure from eating it. This spells trouble.

12/05/2021

When it comes to giving in to cravings, it’s much easier to do when we don’t have an alternative at the ready.

To start, you need to plan your meals. Some people plan for the day and others plan for a week at a time. If you’re strapped for time I suggest doing meal prep for the week all in one day. This will increase your chances of actually using and eating healthy foods in your fridge.

Planning your meals ahead of time eliminates the factor of spontaneity and uncertainty. In other words, you don't have to think about what to eat at the following meal, helping to lessen temptations!

Planning ahead also helps reduce the risk of getting too hungry. Hunger is one of the biggest reasons why we experience cravings. Even though hunger and cravings operate under different mechanisms, they can also trigger one another.

Additionally, when we wait to think about what we want to eat until hunger strikes, we’re more likely to grab something quick and easy. It becomes harder to resist the craving for that muffin or bag of chips if we’re starving and know it’s going to take time to prepare something healthy.

Today’s task is to create a plan and share it with the group. This is a great opportunity to share ideas and learn new ways to food prep.

12/04/2021

One way to curb cravings is to give your body a rest from the foods you consume regularly.

Has anyone done a fast or detox diet? What was your experience?

Fasting involves abstaining from food, usually for a period of 12 hours or more, and has been around for a long time. Detoxing, on the other hand, includes elimination diets, herbal supplements, juice cleanses, and enemas with the focus of ridding the body of toxins.

A simple detox can be done to help reduce cravings. You don’t need to do a full-on fast, which can be challenging and dangerous if done too long.

A simple detox involves drinking lots of water and eating only fruits and veggies. You can do this type of detox for 1 to 3 days. The key is avoiding foods that are difficult to digest and anything processed.

A sample day:

-Breakfast: Start your day with a green juice

-Lunch: A nutrient-dense green smoothie

-Dinner: A large green salad of mixed greens topped with herbs and raw vegetables, a baked sweet potato or squash, and lightly sauteed greens, roasted broccoli, or cauliflower. Try avoiding the use of oil, just dress your salad with vinegar. If cooking veggies, try using coconut oil.

-Snacks: Raw vegetables such as cucumber slices, celery, bell peppers, carrots, or avocado with sea salt and lemon

Here are some smoothie recipes:

https://vegnews.com/2016/1/everyday-green-smoothie

https://vegnews.com/2013/4/coconut-pineapple-smoothie

https://vegnews.com/2016/8/vegan-cherry-avocado-smoothie

Today’s task is to incorporate at least one of the sample day meals into your routine. If you’re up for it, try doing a whole day before the week is over. Report back to the group with photos of what you end up making!

12/03/2021

Does anyone currently practice any mindfulness techniques?

Meditation is a well studied and well-known technique for practicing mindfulness. When it comes to food and cravings, practicing mindfulness is a great way to distinguish between cravings and actual physical hunger. It teaches you to develop an awareness of your eating habits, emotions, hunger, cravings, and physical sensations.

To eat more mindfully, you need to practice being present while eating. This means slowing down and chewing thoroughly, as well as avoiding distractions, like the TV or your smartphone.

The goal is to learn to recognize the difference between cravings and actual hunger to help you choose how to respond to the body.

Today’s task is to practice mindful eating and report back to the group on your experience. Note anything that surprises you or how the experience makes you feel.

12/02/2021

Let’s be honest, none of us are concerned about craving vegetables, right? Cravings lead to loss of control which leads to negative consequences.

Have you ever heard of a fiber crash? No? Me either! Sugar crash, on the other hand, is definitely a consequence of large bursts of added sugar.

For many of us, sweet treats, salty snacks, and fatty foods top the cravings list. When eating these items in moderation, they can be part of a healthy balanced diet. However, when we feel the nagging urge to eat these foods constantly, our health can suffer. Food cravings can lead to overeating which is associated with a host of negative health effects. The leading causes of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers are lifestyle-related, which includes diet.

If we continually give into these high calorie, low nutrient foods, we may be causing issues in our gut. Gut health is linked to our ability to fight illness AND impacts our moods, including the development of anxiety and depression. High sugar foods are also linked to inflammation which disrupts the gut and worsens other conditions in the body.

The negative consequences are virtually endless.

For today’s task, please share what happens when you give in to your cravings with the group. Do you always give in? Do you wait it out only to overindulge when you do finally give in? How do you feel after you’ve given in? These can be tough questions to answer, just remember, this is a safe place to share! We’re all in this together and want to beat our unhealthy food cravings.

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