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Are you ready for a delicious approach
to radiant health?
Good. It’s time we take back our plates. . .
Remember when you were a kid and your food choices came strictly from a place of desire and joy? Chocolate cake for breakfast? Why not? Peanut butter and fluffernutter for lunch? Sure. Doesn’t everyone eat marshmallow sandwiches?
Some of you were even lucky enough to take that joie de vivre around eating straight into your adult years with very little worry about weight or health. And then, a shift occurred. Your body was no longer a lean, mean calorie burning machine. The pounds started creeping up and you panicked. I’m never again going to fit into the clothes I wore in high school!
That’s a good thing. You don’t want to fit into the clothes you wore in high school. You want to bring your body into balance so that it can find the weight it needs to be, to remain healthy, strong and vibrant.
You don’t lose weight to get healthy. You get healthy so that you can release weight that isn’t yours to carry.
And you want to do this with pleasure instead of pain. Why? Because you are hard-wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Let’s take a little inventory. . .
Do any of these sound familiar?
• You’re on information overload and that condition has really taken the joy out of cooking and eating
• You love good food, when someone else prepares it
• Preparing a delicious meal at the end of the day sometimes feels like climbing Mount Everest
• You’d be happy to order out every night and leave your culinary curiosity for the food network if only Dominos would change its name to the Healthy Pizza Gourmet
• You still haven’t gotten a handle on what YOU should be eating to sustain a healthy weight and vibrant energy
• You find yourself eating when you’re not even hungry
• You have no idea which faulty nutritional belief systems keep you overweight, undernourished and craving foods that do not serve you
• You struggle with body image, belly fat, and “bloat”
Way too much pain. Not nearly enough pleasure.
There’s good news!
I have created a powerful four-month program delivered via telephone and webinar—for a growing community of women who are ready to take back their plates, one luscious bite at a time.
Introducing. . .
A 16-week online program with Sue Ann Gleason
Why four months?
Because in observing the progress of both my individual clients and my Conscious Bites teleclass community, I have noted a distinct trend.
Women flourish when they
stay with the program over several months and slowly implement changes that are both deliciously satisfying AND sustainable
Women flourish when they
abandon outside-in approaches like counting calories, tracking points, letting a scale determine their self-worth, eliminating entire food groups or starving themselves skinny . . . and this takes time
Women flourish when they
are wrapped in the support of like-minded spirits to keep them connected and committed to their health, happiness, and lifestyle goals.
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family.
Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. ~Jane Howard
There will be three major components in this series. . .
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this is where I show you how to expand your culinary universe with foods that are not only healthier and more wholesome, but far more |
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hormones, food sensitivities, weight loss resistance, metabolic power— what does all this have to do with YOU? |
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We all have a nourishment story. Throughout the series we will explore in writing, and in other art forms, what it means to be a well-nourished woman. Do we have certain belief systems that keep us from feeding ourselves at every level? Are there habits we’d like to change? This is where we explore what it means to find our voice, explore our stories, and write a new nourishment script. |
This series is for you if. . .
• You love to laugh
• You’re willing to dabble in a little reading, writing, thinking, and reflecting
• You’d like to make peace with your body, feel good in your clothes, AND enjoy delicious meals without guilt or remorse
• You’re ready to release the weight that isn’t yours to carry
• You like to interact with intelligent, spirit-rich women
• You’re willing to expand your food repertoire with elegantly easy recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• You’re willing to let me nudge you into some new ways of thinking about nourishment
• You’re ready to take back your plate, one luscious bite at a time
Here’s what you get. . .
| Beautiful Recipes
Me neither. We have been bombarded with so many nutritional systems we really don’t know what to eat anymore. Sometimes it takes a long time to release the “outside in” approach because we’ve been conditioned to NOT trust our own wisdom. Think for a moment. Where do you get your nutritional nuggets? I love Dr. Oz but, well, he’s a guy. He’s never lived inside a woman’s body. He doesn’t think like a woman. He has never experienced a hot flash or awakened in a pool of perspiration. He has never gotten undressed with the lights out because he is too ashamed to let his wife see the cellulite on his thighs. I’ve also noticed a growing trend in celebrity cookbooks and diets. There is an implicit promise in these books: follow my plan and you, too, can be a slender star. Intuitive eating. It sounds so simple doesn’t it? I can tell you, it’s not. First, we’ll uncover the faulty nutritional belief systems that keep you running from one food guru to the next so that you can stop that pattern once and for all. Then, we’ll explore the intuitive model of eating and see how that changes not only your plate, but the manner in which you enjoy your meals. Finally, we’ll EXPAND your food repertoire. When we come from a place of expansion, rather than contraction, our lives open up and so do our kitchens. I’m joining forces with my good friend and colleague, Tracey Ceurvels—food writer, kindred spirit, and culinary rock star—to bring you some of the most sumptuous recipes on the planet. Our commitment? Elegantly EASY!
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| A Seasonal Context
Food~When does it make sense to incorporate more raw and living foods in your diet? Are you eating in ways that contribute to your emotional and spiritual well being or are you wrestling your body into a particular plan out of fear or grim determination? During the summer, when the body needs more energy, nature provides us with an abundance of high-carbohydrate fresh fruits and vegetables for all of our high-energy summer activities and escapades. Are you honoring both your desire and the bounty of the season? When does your body call for warming foods like soups and stews? This program is about listening, wrapping your arms around yourself in fresh, delicious ways, and giving yourself permission to write a new and embodied nourishment script. You cannot hate yourself into health. Mood~Not only will we explore what it means to eat seasonally, we’ll also look at how the seasons impact our behaviors around food. What wisdom can you glean from the seasons? How does summer shed sunlight on your life and your creativity? What happens in fall when the trees shed their leaves? What can you let go of when the crisp winds of autumn begin to blow? Winter can be a difficult season to embrace. What can you do to prepare for the holiday frenzy so that you honor your need to slow down and get quiet in the season of stillness? We wrap up our summer/fall session just in time to glide into the holiday season with beautiful recipes, radiant health, and a support network to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the pleasures. Then, a new series begins in January. Some choose to stay on for the ride. Others have just what they need. Spring is nature’s new year. It provides us with leafy greens, sweet peas and root vegetables—foods that clean and detoxify the body. The harvest of spring resets the body’s fat-burning mechanism. It’s also the perfect time to clean up your act with REAL food and healthier lifestyle habits.
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Weekly Calls (or webinars)
Fifteen of these calls will be live and one will be pre-recorded with beauty and style expert, Tamara Gold, a woman who will change the way you see yourself, forever. That call is all about illuminating beauty. Some of the calls will be guest interviews where I introduce you to people who have profoundly influenced my own nutritional journey. Others will highlight the stories of men and women who are, in some way, leaving a luscious legacy. There are times in our nutritional journey when we are called to nourish the child within. . .
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I can’t speak highly enough about the Inner Circle Body Wisdom Boot Camp! It has been life changing to say the least. I signed up for Sue Ann’s program because I was tired of talking about eating healthy foods. I wanted to start eating them.
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A Support Network I If you are on facebook, you will have an opportunity to interact with me and the members of our Inner Circle, daily. Imagine reaching for the pint of ice cream and stopping instead, to reach out to a member of your tribe for something sweeter—companionship and connection. If you are not on facebook I am happy to set you up with an accountability partner so that you can do the homework exercises with a companion. You’ll get to know your tribe on the telephone during the Q & A segment of each call. This is a very powerful component of the program—a loving, supportive community sensitive to your struggles and committed to your success.
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Playbook
We’re going to build this notebook together so that it is a living, breathing artifact. All you need is a plain white two-inch binder. Each week I send you delicious, wholesome recipes, actions steps, and exercises. You’ll print those out and place them in your binder so that you have a container for all that you are learning about nourishment and the science of intelligent, artful eating.
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A truly tenacious coach who is passionately committed to your success As the series unfolds, I get to know you. This is probably the single most significant factor that distinguishes my programs from the many teleclasses online today. These are “live” calls. There is a level of engagement in my programs that you won’t find on a call with hundreds of participants. At the end of each call, I open the line and we talk. I stay on the line as long as you need me. This is not an info-product that you go through at your own pace. Changing our nourishment story is deeply satisfying work that we do together. And, if you’re really committed to some individualized attention, you’ll take advantage of the Delicious Duo Deluxe Package where we meet on the phone four times during the course of the series to discuss your goals or your progress. I’ve seen amazing breakthroughs in these calls.
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What else sets this series apart?
It’s a Virtual “Mocktail” Hour!
In the spring, I send you recipes for delicious, detoxifying, skin enhancing “mocktails” (luscious drink with no alcohol). You’ll put that yummy “mocktail” in a fancy glass, curl up in your jammies, and pick up the phone. I’ll be waiting at the other end, ready to provide you with a light-hearted evening of learning and laughs.
That’s right . . . we’re going to have some fun with this!
In my expert opinion, we are experiencing a major fun deficit in this country. And that ladies, is also a major contributor to weight gain, moodiness, brain fog, headaches, and fatigue. And there’s a whole lot of research to support this claim.
How much fun do you have on a daily basis? If you’re like me, a chronic and recovering over-achiever, there was probably a long pause when you pondered this question.
Well, we’re going to change all that with my “Laugh & Learn” sessions. Here’s what you get:
1. Sixteen highly motivating and inspiring calls
2. A recording of each call as a downloadable mp3, so you can keep it forever
3. A “playbook” of exercises, resources, and action steps that we compile, together
4. Delicious, wholesome, elegantly easy recipes
5. Culinary skills to help you whip up 10-minute meals when you simply don’t have time to fuss with a recipe
6. Daily posts, articles, encouragement and suggestions
7. A private group online forum in which to network with other like-minded, spirit-rich women and personal coaching and support from Sue Ann
8. Weekly emails to guide you through the material and keep you motivated and on track
9. Lots of intention, humor and heart in each session
Are you ready to feel stronger, healthier, brighter, and leaner?
Join me
Tuesday evenings
8:00-9:15pm
(Eastern)
January 17—May 1
Can’t make a call? No worries. I send you the recording the very next day!
And that’s not all—check out the bonuses!
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Bonus #1 – My ebook! No Longer Asleep at the Meal: Easy, Wholesome Recipes to Help You Look Great, Feel Fabulous, Stay Energized—All Day |
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Did you know that stress plays a HUGE role in both compromised health AND weight gain (particularly around the middle)? Money can be a huge source of stress and confusion in our lives. Bari Tessler Linden has developed a 4-part video series that presents her comprehensive Conscious Bookkeeping vision in lively, bite-sized morsels of transformative genius. This bonus will help you move into a more conscious and fulfilling relationship with money so that you can reduce some of the stress that leads to ill health. |
Bonus #2 Tools for Financial Freedom Video Course
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Bonus #3 – XEN Strength Yoga Workout Digital Download Developed by Danielle Diamond, XEN strength yoga offers a UNIQUE approach to traditional yoga by combining a creative flow with light weights. This fusion provides a transformational workout designed to sculpt, lengthen, and challenge every major muscle group. Xen Strength BUILDS MUSCLE, increases FLEXIBILITY, and boosts BODY CONFIDENCE by taking your body further, faster-no matter what your fitness level. |
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Want a little hand holding? If you’d like to have some personal one-on-one coaching throughout the series, you can purchase the Delicious Duo Package, which gives you three 30-minute spotlight coaching calls with me during the course of the series. Some participants like to have an opportunity to process the information with me privately as the series unfolds. These sessions can be about nutrition or anything else that impacts your health: family struggles, business demands, spiritual life, whatever you need. How is this different from working with me privately? When do I suggest private coaching over the group experience? $1288 full pay—best deal or. . . three installments at $472 (one month apart) |
$697 full pay—best deal
Or. . .
Three installments at $247 (one month apart)
Knowing how intensively I work and the skill set I bring to the table (pun intended), I can promise you this price point for a four-month series is a rare and wonderful gift.
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Still on the fence? Send me an email. I would be happy
to send you a detailed description of the modules or have a
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Now, let me answer all those niggly questions that keep you from investing in a little guilt-free self care:
What will this class give me?
How about:
• A whole new relationship with food AND your body
• Culinary skills that will breathe new life into your kitchen
• Freedom from diets and deprivation
• A luscious legacy to hold and to share
• Permission to indulge in a little guilt-free self-care—yes, sometimes we need permission
• A support group of like-minded, spirit-rich women
• 24/7 contact with me in a private forum (Priceless!)
• Did I say FUN?
What if I miss a class?
No worries, I send you the recording the very next day (usually that very night). You can listen to it on your computer or your iPod.
I missed your summer/fall session. When do you begin again?
Enrollment is open now for the January 17th start date. I run this program twice a year for sixteen weeks. Next one runs from August to December.
Will this work for me?
I guarantee that if you come to each class and follow these steps, you will have the tools you need to shed excess weight, gain energy, and let go of some of that physical and psychological clutter that prevents you from having the healthier, brighter, livelier life you so deserve. How can you put a price on that?
Do I have to live in the Washington, DC area to participate?
No, we meet on the phone, so you can hop on the call from anywhere in the world!
Deliciously yours,
ConsciousBitesNutrition.com
703.242-8555
Enthusiastic Endorsements
“Love, love, love the gentle rhythms. In life, with food, and with everything really. I get so very mad at myself for not being perfect. I make elaborate lists or tracking mechanisms in Excel (sometimes with a green/yellow/red scorecard). I usually shoot for radical, harsh changes. Initially it feels good to set the goals, but then I feel like a failure when I stop using whatever “system” I created after only days or a week. Clearly my brain & body will appreciate a more compassionate approach.”
“I’ve taken two “field trips” to Whole Foods Market to explore. That was fun and more time than I’ve spent in a grocery store in a long time, since I’m usually shopping with my 3-year old. This is just a small example of how I am now choosing to take some time for myself-even in the midst of feeling like I’m falling behind in other obligations-which is hard for me to do. I’m trying very hard to keep myself closer to the top of the priority list.
And there are the little things, too. I’m backing away from coffee, slowly. I love the smell and flavor of good coffee, so I don’t know if I’ll give it up entirely. Other things have been catching my attention, too. I had some tortilla chips in the pantry last week. I took the time to smell them and really savor the flavor of the corn. I love pretty much anything made with corn-maybe it’s my Iowa heritage! Anyway, the chip wasn’t giving me the pleasure I really wanted from the corn and they smelled a little funny, like the oil wasn’t very good. The chips were organic and only had a few ingredients, but as it turned out, those ingredients just didn’t cut it for me. So…I threw the bag out. Eat only what you can savor, right? And those were not in the “savor” category. I know I won’t be swearing off tortilla chips, but I’ll keep looking for the one that’s going to satisfy me when I do crave that taste/feel. I look forward to ‘seeing’ you online. Thank you, Sue Ann!”
“I was intrigued by the Inner Circle Body Wisdom program because it was NOT another diet, but instead, offered information about changing your attitude, thoughts, and feelings regarding food. I have never found a diet that I could really stick to and I knew I needed help with my relationship with food. After participating in the Inner Circle teleclass series, I now think about the food I am eating—where it came from, and how it will make me feel. I don’t always make the most nutritious choices-sometimes I feed other needs, but with time I have changed my habits.
I have also discovered “the green smoothie.” If you had told me four months ago that I would be blending something “green” to drink for breakfast, I wouldn’t have believed you! But now, I enjoy the smoothie and I do not get hungry mid morning like I did when I was eating traditional breakfast foods. I will continue to build on the tools I have acquired so that I can enjoy my relationship with food and life!”
“Just wanted you to know how much I loved the call tonight—the history of diets and how you showed us the fallacy in each. This was very helpful. I really love your emphasis on listening to and nourishing your own body. This is not a skill that is taught in any of the “diet” plans out there, and why they ultimately fail. I think getting to the bottom of cravings and sluggishness is the only way to correct the problem for a lifetime. I am just beginning this journey but I love your non-judgmental approach. My journey can take exactly as long as I need and I can go at the pace that is right for me. This is truly liberating! “
“I signed up for Sue Ann’s Inner Circle Body Wisdom Boot Camp because I was completely fed up with eating the same boring foods day after day. Sometime my food choices made me feel great, but the next day my choices would leave me feeling tired and sick. I had read a lot about health and nutrition, so I was skeptical about that I’d learn anything I didn’t already know.
Apparently I had A LOT to learn. Not only did Sue Ann teach me that healthy food can be far more than salads and grilled meat, she helped me understand how food affects my body. Sue Ann never told me what to eat, or what not to eat (which is what most people think they need in a nutritional program), but I am somehow eating better that I have in my entire life, and I wasn’t a particularly horrible eater to begin with.
I also learned how to create delicious healthy meals without recipes AND I acquired a ton of recipes for the days I’m not feeling as creative.
Thank you, Sue Ann!”
“The community of support was what drew me into your Inner Circle Body Wisdom Boot Camp. Hearing how others were integrating the suggestions, the recipes and the rhythm was a meaningful aspect of my own growth over the past few months. I am filled with nourishment, beauty and satisfaction, not only in my food choices but at a much deeper level. I can almost sense my cells smiling. I have even reduced my supplements because my energy level is responding to the increase of vitamins and minerals right from nature.
I’m finding renewed balance as I strive each day to “keep the rhythm,” and I have even released eight “pounds of protection.” My clothes fit much better and I feel stronger and healthier inside and out. Even my skin feels better. What better way to do what you have always wanted to do-take good care of your lovely self!”
Confessions of a lifetime food hater… by Charlene
It never once occurred to me that I might have an eating disorder; I just didn’t like certain foods. Okay, most foods. Alright, I didn’t like anything but chocolate. While that’s a slight exaggeration, it’s not far from my ideal diet. I ate to survive. Food held little pleasure and no intrigue, it was simply a matter of eating what was the least distasteful in order to fuel ‘the machine’ so I could get on with the business of living.
And then I got sick. Very sick. And had to take some giant steps back and look at how diet and lifestyle were lethally combining to my detriment. It was on the Conscious Bites Campus that I began to take the first wobbly steps toward integrating body and soul nourishment to regain my health.
Through a combination of exercises designed to understand, and then reframe old ideas into new stories, I came to the realization—I have an eating disorder. . . read more
“As a trained Cordon Bleu chef, I had deep appreciation for your presentation tonight. It made me want to connect more with you. I also lived in a spiritual community for fourteen years where we had a 5-acre vegetable garden and raised our own meat. I loved cooking for everyone—putting up fruit, freezing vegetables, making bread and crackers and cheeses and yogurts. You brought me back to those days. I still love to cook. (and eat)”
Great teleclass tonight. Each message penetrates a little deeper with the variations and repetition. I now find myself enjoying three different types of greens in my smoothies.
In fact, I’ve been posting my smoothie combos on my FB page, and a couple of folks want to try them. One of my dearest friends lives a very solitary life and eats most meals out. He nibbles at home on triscuits and tuna. I periodically describe my smoothies to him—he who tried to put canned tuna in a smoothie (it was not a success). He acknowledged that both basil and cilantro in a smoothie sounds pretty tasty…maybe he’ll actually try it. I’m inviting him over for one of mine.
Now protein girl speaks: I prepare chicken and turkey from the farmer’s market and revel in the fresh, clean flavor. I experiment with new veggies, fruits, flavorings, oils, and dressings. I had a no-nitrite ham sandwich on a cheese roll a few days ago, and it was—as you said today—a treat, and not the fundamental portion of my meal. My ice cream sandwiches can sit in the freezer for days without me reaching in for one. There is, indeed, a gift in the shift.
Refreshed in LA,
After taking the “REAL Dirt on Detox” teleclass series last spring, I eagerly signed up for your fall program. To start, I loved the “mocktails.” Not only did you send us the recipes, but also the reasons why the ingredients are so good for us.
Since you sent us the MP3 recording of each class, I was able to enjoy the mocktail, pay attention to the content, and not worry about taking copious notes during the call. Afterwards, I would play the recording and pause it when I wanted to take notes. I now have a succinct summary of the calls that I have read and use often. I also liked sending you emails during the week with questions for you to address on the next call.
You covered a wide variety of topics on food, how to shop, and many delicious healthy recipes. You encouraged us to “upgrade” our food choices and make healthy doable changes to our diet. As a result, my husband and I have followed your “buddy up” suggestion. We set up our kitchen so that in the mornings, I make the green smoothies and he makes each of us a salad. Now, when I grocery shop or go to a farmers market, the majority of my basket is filled with fruits and vegetables.
The emotional and physical clutter portions of your class were very helpful and gave us insight and helpful tips to make progress in these areas as well. When I go back over my notes, I am so impressed by the amount of information that you shared. You are always encouraging us to make permanent shifts in our lives, and your class is packed with the information and support to make that happen. I’m ready for the next series!
I want you to know how valuable your teleclasses are. I always take notes but last night I had so many things I wanted to write down that I ran out of paper! So I used a napkin, then the margins of my knitting pattern, then the envelopes in the mail, and finally, the outside of my tax folder. The information was so user-friendly I didn’t want to miss any of it. I like to know that I can listen again to your recordings and fill in the missing pieces. Thank you! This teleclass series was a real breakthrough for me.
Sue Ann, I do believe you came into my life at just the right time. From the first time I spoke to you, I was immediately drawn to you and have been reaping the rewards ever since. Your counseling and your teleclasses have been absolutely invaluable. You are such an incredible source of knowledge for me! I especially loved your Skin and Bones teleclass. Such great information. I truly hang on every word you speak. You have a gift of knowledge and a gift of sharing your knowledge in a most nurturing style. I anxiously await your next series. Thank you!!
Being a teleclass “junkie,” I’ve attended hundreds of of teleclasses over the past 4-5 years. Sue Ann’s Weightloss War Zone teleclass was “5-Star Outstanding”—certainly one of the top two ever for me!
I had a feeling when I signed up, I was in for something special and I was right. Sue Ann’s class was full of excellent content—skillfully constructed to engage, inspire and truly motivate her audience. I was fascinated with her approach to weight and weight loss struggles. Her unique, holistic approach offers hope and makes sense at a much deeper, intuitive level.
Sue Ann is an incredibly skilled teacher-counselor. As a participant, I felt so cared for. She created an environment where all of the participants felt safe, understood and motivated. Her passion, knowledge, caring presence and intriguing teleclass topics truly resonate with me. I eagerly anticipate our next series!
I enjoyed your teleclass series very much! The effort and care you put into preparing for each class was obvious and inspirational! I could hardly wait until the next week. One of my issues has been preparing and eating my food very quickly. It’s so much easier to buy a container of cut-up fruit than it is to cut everything up myself. Your teleclass reminded me to slow down and savor both my food and the process of preparing it. Fresh pineapple smells so good!
At times all this nutrition stuff can be overwhelming but you guided me to take little steps and not beat myself up about perfectionism. You have such a wealth of information! I never realized how much I skimped on fruits and vegetables. The American diet, at least for me, had been about meat and potatoes and how quickly we can put a huge meal on the table. I seemed to have forgotten about FRESH fruits and vegetables. What a change that made! Now, I don’t think I have ever felt so energetic and so happy in my life, even in my teens or twenties! Thank you, Sue Ann.
For me, it isn’t so much the nutritional nuggets of wisdom you impart. I have a pretty good sense of how to make healthy choices but I struggle to consistently live it out. The most positive impact I’ve experienced in your teleconferences and personal counseling is a heightened awareness of my snacking triggers and the discipline to conquer those flag-waving cravings. Thanks, Sue Ann! Keep those lectures coming.
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Sue Ann Gleason is a culinary nutritionist, radiant life expert, and writer living in the Washington, DC area with her husband John. When not working with clients, she can be found sampling exotic chocolates or building broccoli forests in her mashed potatoes. 