Kathleen Coletta
Phoenix, AZ

I would like to share with everyone my experience with health coaching and Gina Van Luven…

When I first met Gina, I remember thinking…well she seems nice, but I don't think I need to talk to a nutritionist…I KNOW I don't eat right, and I don't really need someone to tell me that. Then I listened to one of her health talks…just to see what she had to say. Well, it would be an understatement to say that I was blown away! I learned SO MUCH from her in just that one hour! To my surprise it was NOT just "eat this but don't eat that" kind of stuff. It was about WHY certain things cause you to not feel well when you eat them…about some of the things that are actually poison to our bodies…things manufactures don't want you to know.

After that, I immediately decided to start working with her on my nutrition. At first I was all gung ho to get started. And I LOVED that she starts so small. She said "let's just start with getting a good breakfast, and don't worry about the rest of the day for now…we will add that later. This made it very doable for me…or so I thought. After a few weeks, I talked to Gina and said…"You know what…I think I am just wasting your time. I am messing up all the time…even at breakfast." I was feeling pretty irritated at myself. Her response immediately took the burden of guilt off of me. She said, "Oh my gosh…you are doing so good! Do you know that most people can't even make ONE change ongoing? You have already made several! This is a process, and it does not happen overnight. Celebrate the changes you HAVE made, and the rest will follow soon enough." I was re-motivated and inspired! She has such a nurturing way about her that helps keep you going.

Then I did a yeast cleanse with her. When I embarked on this and saw the food list of what we could not eat…I thought, "What's left?" But after a week or so, and recipe ideas from Gina, and having her actually tell me exactly what to buy at the store (once I was even in the store and when directed me as to what to buy!) I soon found things I actually really LIKED! And so it became much easier to stick to the plan to the letter. The results of the yeast cleanse were amazing! First and foremost, I lost 18 pounds! I also have had a chronic cough, and was constantly clearing my throat of phlegm. That TOTALLY disappeared! I felt amazing! As I learned more recipes, I started to see that I could eat healthy most of the time. Most importantly, I realized which foods were making me not feel well…in my case… dairy.

I was so impressed that SHE also did the cleanse even though she is not the slightest bit overweight, and appears to be in perfect health. She believes in it so strongly, which was also inspiring to me. She very much practices what she preaches!

I am so very grateful that my path crossed with Gina's! Not only is she the most knowledgeable person about food that I have met, but she is as kind, and giving and nurturing as they come. This program has absolutely changed my life and the life of my kids as I pass it on…in so many ways. Thank you Gina!

Sincerely,
Kathleen Coletta
Phoenix, AZ