For many years I lived an unhealthy lifestyle. I worked in a high
stress, deadline driven, sales management position. I smoked 2
packs of cigarettes a day, seldom exercised, and at one point had
ballooned to nearly 200 pounds. I was angry, sad and dissatisfied
with my life. I had a strange, unloving relationship with food and
with myself.
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I made a choice to consciously live life. I began making
gradual changes in my eating habits and my lifestyle. I completely
eliminated soda from my diet and began taking a short walk each day.
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With each step, I began to take hold of my life. As I walked further and
further, the weight began to come off. I joined a gym, and as I stumbled my
way through step aerobics, a new body and a new enthusiasm began
to take shape.
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Encouraged by my success, I began to respect food and exercise as
a wonderfully powerful way of healing my body and my spirit.
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I want to learn everything I can about living well.
My educational journey continues to lead me in new directions. I have discovered the amazing spiritual and physical joys of yoga.
I studied personal training through the American Council of Exercise and
received my certification in 2005. I am also a first level Reiki
practitioner and a passionate organic gardener.
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In 2006, I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia
University Teacher's College with certification in holistic health counseling.
IIN is the only school of it 's kind in the world. Some of the foremost
authorities on wellness and nutrition such as Deepak Chopra,
Andrew Weil, John Douillard and Marion Nestle presented their theories to us.
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The incredibly amazing experience at IIN inspired me to become "The Conscious Cook". I am so lucky to be able to share my passion for living well by teaching healthy cooking classes and presenting workshops on healthy living.
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I also love writing.
My wellness column "The Conscious Cook" features healthy recipes
and is published in newspapers and magazines in New England and Georgia.
NOW BLOGGING! FOLLOW MY JOURNEY:
http://confessionsofaconsciouscook.blogspot.com
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I am very blessed to be on this path. By welcoming love and gratitude into my life, I have met so many amazing people who have taught me so much.
Everyone has something to share, and I hope to share my passion for healthy cooking and living with you!
Call for more information: 203-393-1037
e-mail : robeglow@yahoo.com
blog: http://confessionsofaconsciouscook.blogspot.com