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Clients "What I loved about Gloria’s nutrition seminar was how she tailored the program to the audience. She recognizes how EF employees are on the go all the time, often working long hours and unusual shifts. The advice she gave was practical and easy to follow and the meals she suggested didn’t require hours of preparation. My favorite part of her presentation was when we held up various foods and she showed us the physical reaction that occurs to foods that harm us and those that are good for the body. It was unbelievably compelling! Everyone has an hour in their day to stop and think about self improvement, learning the basics of a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle. We all thought it was well worth the time. Gloria is friendly and engaging and her enthusiasm for living a healthy life is contagious."
"I feel like I’ve been taught a most valuable life lesson: how to achieve a healthy body and mind simply with food choices and meal planning. Learning the ratios of protein, carbs and fat and eating balanced meals, even while at a restaurant, has liberated me from ever having to endure weight loss plans in the future. I am eating more meals, and even though I indulge on occasion, I look forward to getting back “in balance” at the next meal, and not because I feel guilty, but because I feel better when I eat the proper combinations and favorable foods. I’ve already taken action steps, but plan to follow them throughout my lifetime. First, I have added several new vegetables to my list of favorable choices and no longer consume the processed cereals I used to love to eat; in fact, I no longer crave them! Second, I grocery shop more so that I have lots of healthy choices within reach, and finally, I have learned the value of listening to my body’s hunger levels to accommodate my needs. If I am hungry between meals, I eat a balanced snack, giving myself permission to do so. I also know that if I eat a half Zone Bar an hour before a workout, I perform at my best."
“I
conquered my fear of shopping, stopped eating bread, pastas and starches,
and lost five pounds. Most important things I’ve learned are to
eat fat, protein, and carbs together and not to skip meals, eat small
meals and snacks, and not to fast. I got what I needed to refocus my
goals and to see what the right foods were for me.” “I
think you are terrific-friendly and understanding and certainly willing
to assist in any way; either by phone or in person. I certainly needed
the kindness you showed during a very difficult time in my life” "With
Gloria's Nutritional Lifestyle program, I lost 55 pounds in about 5
months. Her personal oversight, practical suggestions and on-going enthusiastic
encouragement are part of the effectiveness of the program. She used
various approaches: a shopping expedition to a healthy foods store;
recipes, after asking what my preferred cooking habits were, and no
more recipes when it was clear I wasn't going to use more; the offer
of cooking lessons/demonstration; and advice for shopping. I enjoyed
my sessions with Gloria and appreciated that she asked about my living
habits and showed me ways to make life healthier. We usually went for
a walk after our meeting, another great personal touch." I learned how to eat a more balanced diet, using what I call the Three Majors at every sitting. This helped me eliminate cravings very effectively, and made me feel better about what I consume. I also got serious about exercising again, and am back at a regular program 3-4 times a week in the gym, plus daily walks. "The
best thing about this program is that it propelled me back into the
gym again, and that was a real triumph I woe to you! Also, watching
the food intake has become a habit too, and you certainly succeeded
with me there! There was no boredom factor in the food prep, and I have
become much more vigilant about what I put into my mouth!" What Professionals have said:Gloria Bakst is a knowledgeable, creative, experienced nutrition guide,
teacher and chef. I have worked with her for many years and have enjoyed
her flexibility, her grounded sense of reality about nutrition and people
and her wonderful tasting food. Gloria is never judgmental about people's
nutrition and always works to make her information and cooking useful
and fun, as well as delicious. She is particularly creative in altering
recipes and sharing food options for people's health needs. Gloria understands
the therapeutic use of food in disease prevention and treatment, and
also understands the need for celebration. "Gloria
Bakst has been an inspiration and source of information on healthful
eating for me for two decades. Through her knowledge, both of nutrition
and cooking, she has helped me develop a plan for optimal health through
nutrition. Her recipes are a great help. They are simple enough for
me to prepare with two small children at home and I am confident that
they help us meet our nutritional goals as a family." Gloria's Workshops:When asked . . .What was the most important thing learned in class?
-“Thinking about adaptation – moderation. -“Balancing foods and how to appropriately prepare them. -“Spices are very important.” -“Understanding the fat grams.” -“Getting new ideas.” -“How to plan, how to cook”. This is the best 3 hours I have spent in a long time.” -“Learning
how to balance fat, protein and carbohydrates, and it wasn't that difficult”. -“How important correct diet is for overall health.” -“I can eat more and lose weight.” -“The importance of taking fish oils and learning interesting ways to cook.” -“Gloria's easy manner and positive attitude are remarkable, she is a saleswoman with flair”. -“Fat is not as important as carbs and protein balance.” -“How this affects me hormonally”. -“Reviewing the protein, carbs and fat breakdown. Tips on reading labels in the supermarket.” -“So many things. Interesting learning about fats slowing down the rate of absorptions of carbohydrates”. -“How easy it is to prepare the meals with a little thought and planning.” “Gloria is a wealth of information not only about the Zone but non Zone products which are Zone-able. She's dynamic, reads her audience very well, excellent course.” -“I loved the cooking class learned a lot” -“Shopping for the right foods and how they make such an impact on my health.” She is very informative the class was outstanding.” -“The importance of fish oils. That you can actually eat ‘good' food on the Zone and why it is bad to go 4 hours without eating.” -“How to use ‘real' food to stay in the zone. I had been using already prepared foods. Seeing the quantities we can eat-tasting the flavors – seeing the packaged ingredients you use. The Zone is not as complicated as I previously thought. Gloria has really helped me understand more about the Zone and made it very appealing to try.” -“I am probably highly insulin sensitive. I will definitely do my 2 week journal.” -“How to manage food blocks and incorporate them with meals.” -“How to create a balanced meal and how what you eat determines how you feel.” -“How to eat well balanced meals that are easy to prepare as well as getting motivated to begin the Zone.” -“I didn't realize that salads and broccoli are free carbs – that was my favorite combo! Now I need to eat more carbs.” -“I
learned that I was doing something wrong not eating a snack before working
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