On January 5, 2003, I made a decision to change my life.  At 505 pounds, simple tasks like tying my shoes became major, painful chores.  I was no longer living, I was just existing.  By January of the following year I lost 300 pounds.  My story was recently printed in the People Magazine "Half Their Size Issue".  The publicity I have received has been overwhelming.  Most people are interested in how I took the weight off.  I love sharing my story with people in the hopes that it inspires them.  However, my true passion is helping people lose their weight permanently, get healthy, and live the most awesome life ever.   I know what it's like to have what seems like insurmountable weight to lose and I can help you.  For the last thirteen years I have been a teacher and director of an Alternative School on Long Island.   I received my training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. My certification is pending and will be completed in June.  In June, I will also be receiving my Certificate in Holistic Health Counseling from Columbia University. 

For more information about my education, please go to www.integrativenutrition.com.

My story was recently featured on the Tyra Banks Show.  See it here!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz-EeHC9xX4&feature=related 
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