IN HER WORDS
“For years it has been an immense struggle in my relationship with food. I have tried to DIY as many crash/fad diets that I could get my hands on. After constant failure and heartache I finally acknowledged that what someone else is doing isn’t a one size fits all method, and I needed professional guidance. My problem has always been that I wanted to be skinny and didn’t care what I had to do to achieve that. Ultimately I developed disordered eating habits from this and I was incredibly unhappy with where I was mentally and physically. My sister had worked with Emilee in the past and she told me she felt great and supported when she worked with her. This was the last push I needed to reach out for the help I knew I needed from someone who is equipped to.
From the beginning Emilee supported me and helped me drastically change my relationship with eating. My goal was no longer be “skinny”, but to reach a point where I didn’t feel like food dominated my every thought day in and day out. She spoke with me and she focused on what habits I already followed and how to best adjust my diet to how I already eat. I really felt like this approach helped me transition into what was really a drastic change in how I ate without overwhelming me. When I told her that I needed to follow something simple she accommodated me while also taking into consideration my unhealthy habits, and from there it just clicked. Finally acknowledging my problems head on set me straight, and it was so liberating. When I fell off path Emilee didn’t shame me but instead acknowledged it was time for me to make a change to my routine and helped me pick up exactly where I fell off. She never made me feel like I needed to be perfect or that I was a failure if I slipped up anywhere. Everything was laid out clear for me and I love the recipes she shared with me. She also helped me with some recipes my boyfriend could also eat and he loved them as well! I now feel equipped to take the information she provided me and apply it to what I make beyond her recipes, but especially for when I am ordering food from a restaurant.
I cannot stress enough how much Emilee helped me and how much I let my own fears hold me back from getting the help I needed. Working with Emilee was so far from every diet I had tried on my own, because I didn’t feel like I was restricting myself and she was there every step of the way. Such a major change like this was difficult and scary to start, but once I got my feet on the ground it all came naturally and I regained control of my disordered eating habits. I’m an extreme creature of habit and I was focused on bettering myself, and not just focused on being skinny. I’m so incredibly grateful for Emilee and the time she put in with me to help me reach this point. In our last meeting it really settled in with me that I did not need to be perfect to have a healthier lifestyle, and that I shouldn’t punish myself for wanting to treat myself occasionally or to make mistakes. Food is great and I love to eat, but it is an incredible resource and does not need to dominate your life like it did for me. It’s a life long journey that I am committed to, and I admit that I haven’t always made perfect choices since working with Emilee. That’s alright! Her practice is not to be perfect, but to be smarter and efficient for yourself which makes it easier to get back to eating what makes me feel good without punishment or shame.
Emilee is understanding, patient and such bright person to work with. If you need help and you have scrolled through this page half a dozen times like I did before I took this leap- this is your sign to take the leap and you will accomplish more than you are letting yourself think you can!”
