Weight
Loss Stories
"Working with Angie
has been life changing.
Her program is what you
do when you are done
dieting." (J.M 08/07)
I have actually lost
about 10-12 more lbs
since I last checked in
with you, so that's
good! I really
appreciate how much you
helped me learn some
healthier habits,
because it has enabled
me to accomplish some
goals that I was having
a hard time with before.
15 year old E.R. (3/09)
"Here are a few (not
all) things you taught
me:
Have a plan, think
about it, shop for it,
give it time to sink in
and your mind will
eventually adopt the new
behaviors you are
seeking.
If you stray from
your path, don’t despair
– you don’t need to be
lost forever in the Mint
Milano Forest, just walk
back to the path and
continue, leaving the
past behind.
Find lots of good
things to eat. Be sure
to try new things and
sometimes add something
to your meal that you
can barely spell – like
quinoa.
Divide up your total
calories into 3 pretty
equal parts. Thinking
about eating 500-600
calories at each meal
really helped me as I
was “saving” 2/3 of my
intake for late night
dinner…you know the
drill. I really think
that this new way of
eating for me has re-set
my metabolism.
Find a great variety
of activities that you
love to do. As someone
is starting out – just
get to the place where
do you something active
every day. Walk, dance,
practice yoga, bike,
hike, job, walk stairs,
park farther from the
building. For me – once
I got over the hump of
feeling like I MUST have
a WORKOUT everyday, I
found I was more open to
simply being active
every day. Once you are
active every day, you
feel like doing more and
more and every bit of
that is better than
doing nothing! Above all - Be gentle
with yourself. Forgive
yourself. Focus on what
you are going to do
TODAY." (S.N. 6/08)
“My weight loss story
is that my experience in
the Healthy Choices
Chrysalis Wellness
Program has been
triumphant! My experience with
this program and Angela has been life
changing. I have lost
102 pounds and
counting. I had given up
thinking that I would
ever lose this weight.
It has taken work on my
part, but now I know
what to eat and I get to
make the choice to be
good to myself everyday.
Angela gave me the
support and the kind ear
that made this happen. I
give her all the credit
and she gives me all the
credit; we are quite a
pair.” (B.L. 10/06)
"My work with you had
a huge impact on my life
and will be with me
forever! Thanks for
everything!" (A.M.
12/08)
“Angela has a
tremendous amount of
nutrition knowledge and
presents it to her
clients in the most
sensible way! Her
approach to healthy
living is reasonable and
her encouraging nature
and positive attitude
sets her clients up for
success immediately.
Healthy eating is a
sensitive issue for most
of us, and Angela's
approach coupled with
her understanding of
nutrition immediately
put me at ease and open
to her suggestions for a
healthier life and
improved eating habits.
I am very happy she had
an opening to work with
me.” May 14, 2008
Kathy Hope hired Angela
Pifer as a Nutritionist
in 2008
"I did want to send
you a personal note
thanking you for the
extra amount of patience
you had with me. It was
wonderful to have you to
go to with all my
questions. Your help and
advice was invaluable.
I now know how to eat!
You did a great job
putting together menus -
considering I am gluten
intolerant and allergic
to dairy, eggs and other
specific foods….being
hypoglycemic didn’t help
either. I know from
experience that it is
next to impossible to
figure out how to eat
healthy and balanced in
my situation. But, you
did it! Thank you!!”
(C.D. 11/07)
"Ok, I have to admit,
at first I thought you
were crazy! I finally
gave in and listened to
you. I can't believe
that I have lost twenty
pounds and maintained
that for two
months...you aren't
crazy and neither am I!
Food is no longer my
enemy....you rock!" (M.T. 02/08)
"After 40 years of
emotional eating I am
finally feeling like I
am in control and not
the food. I have lost 5
pounds and 2 inches off
my waist and I'm not
even hungry! I give full
credit to you and your
principles. Thank you
for coming into my
life!" (R.P 05/08)
“After diagnosed
(with Type II diabetes)
I felt helpless. I can’t
believe that I was told
I would be on medication
for life and after
working with you for two
months, I was taken off
my medication and my
blood sugars are
normal.” (T.M. 10/05)
After 20 years of
binge and emotional
overeating: "Yes, it is
much more motivating to
actually see evidence of
my efforts...down
6lbs....Hurrah!! This
method of eating healthy
as opposed to "dieting"
has been a new approach
so, I needed
confirmation or evidence
that it could work and
it has!! I am happy to
continue in this new
approach because I know
it is the answer to
attaining my true weight
- whatever that is. It
feels good to allow my
body a say in what it
needs by listening to it
rather than my emotions.
It's not perfect at all
times but at least I am
aware, now, that
cravings are not always
about food." (C.B.
12/07)
It is a great feeling
to not be so hung up on
food. It is just absurd
that the diet industry
has brainwashed the
public when the truth is
so simple. I have to say
though, I can't remember
overall feeling this
good. I am noticing so
many changes. And, to be
honest, we (my husband &
I) are actually having
fun with all of this. It
is challenging, but I
think we are doing it in
such a way that sets us
up for long-term
success.” (L. P.
01/06)
“I way less now than
I did before I had my
kids. I never thought
this was possible. I
can’t stop talking about
my experience with
Angela. She changed my
life.” (S.K. 06/05)
“Angela's passion for
her work and dedication
to her clients is
evident in all aspects
of her business. Whether
it is in a small group
setting or one on one,
her ability to take the
complex world of
nutrition and human
behavior and blend
together a custom plan
to help each of us
achieve our personal
health goals is a rare
combination.” July 1,
2008 Debbie Whitlock,
Financial Strategies For
Women, Sound Financial
Partners
“Angela is a
delightful and highly
energetic and caring
person to know and to
work with. We have
worked together in an
association and she
always steps up to give
of her time and her
intelligence. I love
that she is always so
upbeat and positive.
There are no problems -
only solutions! Angela
is one of the first to
recognize a need and not
only offers suggestions
on how to fill that need
but also acts to put
those suggestions into
practice. Another great
asset is that Angela is
a true connector with a
big and giving heart.
Her focus is on giving
others a great
experience and on making
them feel welcome and
comfortable. If you have
a chance to meet or to
work with Angela, you'll
soon see what I'm
talking about!” June 30,
2008 Zita Gustin,
Executive Managing
Director, eWomenNetwork
worked directly with
Angela Pifer at The
Nourished Body
“Angela is detailed
and thorough when it
comes to evaluating her
clients needs. Angela
looks at the whole
person and not just one
area. I highly recommend
Angela for her expertise
and care. She's also
just a great all-around
person! One of the
best!” June 29, 2008
Mindy Ziffren-Hall hired
Angela Pifer as a
Nutritionist in 2006
“Angela Pifer is a
gifted nutritionist. Not
only does she have a
very thorough knowledge
of food, nutrition and
dietary restrictions,
she can translate this
knowledge into practical
applications that help
people implement her
advice. She has a vast
storehouse of resources
at her fingertips
including specific
products for restricted
diets and where to buy
them, recipes and
referral partners. Her
instruction makes
complex ideas easy to
understand and includes
a holistic approach to
leading a healthy
lifestyle that goes
beyond basic nutrition.”
June 20, 2008 NJ
Shelsby hired Angela
Pifer as a Nutritionist
in 2007
“Angela is an
energetic and caring
healthcare provider who
takes a whole foods
approach to good
nutrition. I appreciate
her emphasis on
education and
simplifying the data
about "What is healthy?"
It is my pleasure to
partner with her to
mutually support our
clients in meeting their
wellness goals. Angela
is intuitive and full of
knowledge. I recommend
her highly!” June 18,
2008 Karen Gorrin,
Psychotherapist, Olive
Tree Healing Arts
“Angie is a dream to
work with: organized,
thoughtful, and a true
networker. She has big
plans for making a
positive contribution in
this world, and with her
connections and
follow-through, she is
going to do huge things.
I have seen first-hand
her ability to impact a
life both directly and
through a series of
other connections.
Angie's generous spirit,
high intelligence, and
drive to make the world
a better place make her
someone definitely worth
having on your team.”
June 16, 2008 Betsy
Talbot,
President/CEO,
DelegateNow, Inc.
was a consultant or
contractor to Angela
Pifer at The Nourished
Body
“Angela Pifer
provides expert services
and information while
continually motivating
her clients. She really
listens and understands
the concerns and issues
presented by her clients
and supports their goals
with compassion. I
highly recommend Angela
without hesitation.
Joan Hirshman, Owner
Consider Yourself
Skincare” June 16, 2008
Joan Hirshman
hired Angela Pifer as a
Nutritionist in 2007
“Angela Pifer is a
true professional. As a
graduate of Bastyr
University,
internationally
recognized as a pioneer
in the study of natural
healing, she is highly
accomplished in her
field. I found her to be
a walking encyclopedia!
She identified myths and
easily highlights the
areas that I needed to
focus on. Angela offers
a comprehensive program
to her clients with
quick tips, menu
planning, and recipes
that really made
difference for me! The
periodic face to face
updates insured positive
results over my initial
program which was 90
days.. Angela reviews
food journals, phones to
check in and she really
keeps you motivated to
get the results you
want. I've used her
twice!” June 16, 2008
Kathy Hobart hired
Angela Pifer as a
Certified Nutritionist
in 2007, and hired
Angela Pifer more than
once
“Angela first
identified my specific
eating issues, lifestyle
and what contributed to
my eating patterns. Then
she tailored a meal plan
to MY needs. She had me
journal which was an eye
opener of WHY I ate what
& when I did. The
awareness was an
emotional journey. She
counseled me in a
nurturing, healing
manner to help me
understand how to
maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Angela is a
high energy person,
motivates to provide
results and deeply cares
for her clientele. I
have recommended many to
Angela with great
pride.” June 16, 2008 Shari
Jansen hired Angela
Pifer as a Nutritionist
in 2006, and hired
Angela Pifer more than
once
“Working with Angie
Pifer was so easy. She
is totally committed to
her clients and her
program involves her
expertise combined with
her generous time and
emotional support. I've
never worked with a
nutritionist who was so
on top of her client
support. Angie is an
expert in her field -
wait til you see the
resource notebook she
has for clients!! It
cannot be beat. If
you're looking for a
nutritionist, give Angie
a try - she is
wonderful!” June 14,
2008 Margit Crane
hired Angela Pifer as a
Nutritionist in 2007
“I have spent a
considerable amount of
time with Angela
understanding her
business and how she
runs it. I am very
impressed with her level
of knowledge, her
ability to explain what
she does and how to
identify those that
could benefit from her
services. Based on that
information and the
consistency of her
professionalism and
integrity, I have
recommended Angela to
friends and family
members and will
continue to do so.
Angela works with people
that have problems and
helps them recognize the
problems and either
manage or solve the
problem. I am proud to
know her and recommend
her to others.” June 14,
2008 Patricia Wangsness,
Real Estate Sales,
Coldwell Banker Bain
