Category: Michelle Whitaker

In my last post, I expressed to all of you, my recommitment to “staying on the course” when I bought Janeva’s cookbook. Well, I finally tried one of the recipes from the book. I have never been an adventurous eater so trying new meals has been a challenge during this program. I have done it, and I have discovered that I like a lot more foods and combinations of ingredients than I ever knew I would. Read more…

I’m over a year into the program and 100 plus pounds later; the weight is coming off more slowly (because of my choices). That hasn’t affected my motivation though. I’m sure we’ve all hit those roadblocks where you want a bite of that forbidden food. I have to admit I’ve taken a few, but I knew enough not to jeopardize my progress. My willpower has to come into play when everyone around me is indulging. In those weak moments, Read more…

This is the beginning of positive weekly messages from someone that’s living the program.
I began my journey in April of 2017. I was unhealthy and severely overweight. I also contracted pneumonia, so I knew it was time for a drastic change in my lifestyle.
My daughter heard about Ideal Wellness from her work cohorts and encouraged me to attend a consultation with Susan. Of course, I was reluctant because, like many of you, Read more…