For me, the personal and professional are intertwined. As an editor and writer, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of thirty, I turned that life-altering experience into two books--and began a career and a life dedicated to helping others live more healthfully.
In 2003 I became a certified personal trainer and in 2006 I earned my master's degree in public health. I recently completed three more trainings--as a Lifestyle Coach through Total Coach, and as a Transitions Lifestyle System Coach and a nutraMetrix Consultant through Market America.
After losing 30 pounds and regaining and losing chunks of that again and again, after starving myself and following what I now realize were bizarre diets, I refuse to waste a moment eating food I hate just because someone tells me it's "healthy" or "not fattening," or doing an exercise that's boring or uncomfortable because it's supposed to be "good for me." I believe there's no good reason I have to do any of these awful things--and neither should anyone else.
This is why I created Nancercize, the results of years of study and experience with people of all ages and from all walks of life--from teens to seniors, from boomers to new moms. I have both the scientific knowledge and the coaching skills to help people discover their unique blend of physical and mental nourishment and activity to create a healthy lifestyle they can continue for the rest of their lives.
One size does not fit all. Nancercize gives you the special attention you deserve and need.
Nancercize is my Wellness and Weight Loss Coaching business. My tag line is: Customize--Optimize--Nancercize! What I mean by that is: One size does not fit all when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, and life is too short and precious to settle for the "minimum wages" of nourishment for mind, body, and spirit.
My clients and I work together as a team to get them moving toward a healthier, happier, more confident life.
In a supportive and fun group setting, I teach people about the 4 steps to getting off the dieting treadmill and achieving the health and body they've been dreaming of. I also coach people individually and as couples, and implement and facilitate presentations and workshops and help people find out if they are truly ready to make the transition to a healthier body. The heart of this program is the Transitions Lifestyle System (TLS), which is based on the book, "Dare to Lose" that I wrote with Dr. Shari Lieberman. The 4-part system was designed and tested by Dr. Lieberman and a team of health professionals.
In a pilot study, people on the Transitions Lifestyle System lost twice the weight and three times the waist inches as with Weight Watchers, The Zone, or the Atkins Diet.
Transitions consists of four steps that have been shown to work synergistically and are the key to long lasting results.
The 4 steps are:
1. De-stress your life and detox your body.
2. Eat the low-glycemic way to lose and stay thin for life.
3. Take nutritional supplements that really work.
4. Use physical activity to train your body to burn fat 24/7.
What's special is the way the 4 steps in the program work synergistically to target fat, not lean body tissue (muscle). To accomplish this, we use tools and methods that have been scientifically proven to boost the effectiveness of wellness programs, including education, group and coach support, journaling, stress reduction, and behavior modification techniques.
Here’s a sample of what my happy Transitions graduates have to say:
"I was skeptical at first, but I lost 3 inches around my waist the very first month..."
"I don't feel deprived, I can do this for the rest of my life..."
"Nancy is really positive and supportive, she really cares about our success..."
I use the latest scientific methods to help you:
* Get off the dieting treadmill for good.
* Learn how to unhijack your brain from addiction to junk foods.
* Get the skinny on low-glycemic eating.
* Unlock the secrets of distinguishing good calories and bad calories.
* Break free of eating triggers and exercise saboteurs.
* Make sure you lose more fat, and less muscle.
Take a look at these short videos:
Before and after the 12-week TLS program
Before Transitions Barry and Liz Ritter’s BMI’s and waist measurements put them in the very high risk category. In addition, Liz’s blood lipids profile put her high risk for diabetes and heart disease. Both love food and have no trouble following the Transitions Lifestyle System. Liz is also a regular in one of my Fitness Alfresco Programs.
Liz and Barry participated in my 12-week program, and continued the lifestyle for months afterward, so they continued to lose pounds and inches and shift their body composition to more muscle and less body fat, boosting their metabolisms. Liz says with a smile, "now I can pretty much eat anything I want."
Results after 12 weeks:
Barry lost:
33 pounds (14% of body weight)
23” overall
4” from waist
Liz lost:
22 pounds (11% of body weight)
21” overall
5” from waist
As Barry says, "the key is not just taking off the weight, but keeping it off."
Results after 1 year:
Barry lost 50 pounds ("but with Passover I put a few back on")
Liz lost 30 pounds (and "I just bought the cutest little shorts!")
AND:
Liz’s blood lipids (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and cholesterol:LDL ratio) were in the normal range, for the first time in over a decade. She and her physician are very pleased.
It’s time to celebrate the latest successes of the most recent Transitions graduates! I’m happy to announce that the groups who started in October lost a total of 70 inches during the 12-week program, for an average of nearly 6 inches per week. And using another yardstick, we’ve all marveled at the changes in their relationship to food, the amount of exercise they’re doing, and the way they shop, stock their kitchens, cook, and order in restaurants. And, they feel and look so much better than when we started in October.
I’m so proud of them all – I know it hasn’t been easy, what with Thanksgiving and the winter holidays to contend with… on top of real life’s ordinary challenges.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights with me and with the others in your group. We all benefited from each other’s generosity of spirit and enthusiasm.
We showcased all of this in our final session, which was a festive, celebratory dinner at the home of one of the group members. The food was pot luck and totally delicious and satisfying. It was perfectly low-glycemic and reflected the things we learned. Next time: let’s add dancing!
In the future we’ll be opening up monthly pot luck dinners to all members of all my groups, as well as to people who are new to Transitions and interested in learning more. I hope you’ll enjoy meeting each other. If you are new, drop me a line and let me know if you’d like to be included in those emails and meet some happy graduates. We’re also planning a spring trip to the New York Botanical garden. Some good walking, there!
In the meantime, here’s the menu for our celebratory dinner. If you’re planning a dinner of your own and you’d like the recipes, just email me at Nancercize@gmail.com and I’ll send them to you.
• Crudites with Hummus
• Arugula –Pear Salad
• Cod Baked with Tomatoes and Capers
• Salmon Baked in Apple Cider
• Quinoa and Mushrooms, Avocado, and Artichoke Hearts
• Winter Veggies with Silken Tofu Dressing
• Fresh Berry Bowl with Lemon Crème
• Poached Figs with Fresh Ginger
• Sparkling Water, Tea, Coffee
