Feb 9th, 6:30pm, Rockland HS Library– Beginners Whole Foods Lifestyle Group. Rockland Adult Ed is hosting this group, which helps participants overcome the obstacles to enjoying whole foods.

Participants:

• experience more energy and vitality
• get rid of brain fog
• learn the secret of not wanting junk food
• learn how to cook and crave whole foods!
• connect with others trying to shift their food
• uncover the truth behind food marketing claims

Participants feel empowerment and peace-of-mind about their family’s health and gain confidence in their ability to create meaningful, permanent changes in their habits, all while having fun! This approach is not about dieting or restriction, it’s about learning to honor your uniqueness and make changes that will make you and your family healthier for the rest of your lives. Topics include Ayurvedic types, History, Food politics, cooking techniques, special diets, eating-on-the-go, meal planning and social pressure.

The cost is $240 or $225 if you register and pay in full by January 25th. Commitment to all 6 classes is required. (Dates= 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/27)
Program includes workshops, binder, food samples (for home), food tastings (in class), recipes, email and web-based support, as well as optional grocery store tours and wellness seminars.

The group participants meet six times, every other Tuesday night. Sessions are 90 minutes each, 6:30 to 8pm, and include food tastings. Participants also receive food samples and recipes to take home and try and can attend workshops and food store tours as part of the program. Those who are interested in joining should contact Jessica or Vanessa at Rockland Adult Ed at 596-2018. Sessions are $40 each or $225 for all six. Deadline to register is Friday January 25th.

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I will be starting a Telegroup in January 2010. The group will be offered over the phone and participants can either call in live or listen to the recordings at their convenience.
Contact me if you’d like to receive emails about this telegroup.

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Here’s what past participants had to say:

“I thoroughly enjoyed Holly’s Mind Body Nutrition Counseling Group Program which I participated in at Rheal Day Spa this spring. It was informative and thought provoking and has made me much more aware of what I am eating and how certain foods affect my body. The snacks were yummy and she provided some great new recipes.”
JW – Tenants Harbor, ME

“Holly, I think you are a great teacher, know your stuff and know how best to teach it.  I watched and listened to you in both lecture and group teaching situations and think you are just fine… almost rock star status.  I have enjoyed the course and have learned a great deal.  I have a virtual list of the things I thought were healthy and now know the real story.  Thank you so much for the effort  you have put in to teaching this course”.   Gloria Young LCSW

The Whole Food Lifestyle Group is offered at $45 per class the day of the class or $255 ($15 savings) for all six classes paid in advance.  An EARLY BIRD special is available until June 12 – $240 ($30 savings) for all six classes.

Call RHEAL Day Spa at 207.594.5077  to register.
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A group program is possible with as few as 6 participants who come together for 6 workshops over the course of three months. These workshops are designed to help participants:

• explore which specific foods support or hinder you,
• get new recipes and discover new foods,
• understand and avert your cravings,
• learn new techniques of self-nourishing and
• demystify marketing claims
• connect with others trying to shift their food and lifestyle, both in person and on the forum.

The aim is for participants to feel empowered about their health and get confident in their ability to create meaningful, permanent changes in their habits and have some fun! This approach is not about dieting or restriction, it’s about learning to honor your uniqueness and make changes that will make you and your family healthier for the rest of your lives.

A commitment to all six sessions is required.

Program includes workshops, food samples, recipes, email and web-based support,  grocery store tours and wellness seminars. Contact Holly to inquire about starting your own group or download these printable documents:

Starting a Group (.pdf)
About a Mind Body Nutrition Group Program (.pdf)

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Overview

Below is a sample format of the beginners’ 3-month (six session) group.
(This can be tailored to specific populations, ie: parents of young children, diabetics, company employees.)

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Beginners Group Format Overview
A three-month group that meets every other week for a total of 6 sessions.

Session 1—
• Introduction and format, challenges and goals
• Greens, organics, personal change

Session 2—
•  Food shopping routine, upgrading “default” meals
• Whole grains, sugar addiction

Session 3—
• Obstacles to meal planning
• Mood and food, cravings

Session 4 –-
• Kitchen systems, what does food waste cost you?
• Protein, modern system, clean sources of meat/poultry/fish

Session 5—
• Budgeting, meal planning then shopping routine
• Fats and oils, healthy food-on-the-go

Session 6—
• Creating a fit-in-your-purse shopping planner
• Cultural trends, food marketing, maintaining momentum

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