I know the struggle all too well. 

Not so long ago, certain foods were causing me incredibly uncomfortable (and embarrassing) stomach issues. I had a mix of constipation and running to the bathroom—or IBS as the doc kept calling it — and felt like I was 5 months pregnant from bloating.  I was so tired that I couldn’t for the life of me motivate myself to get what I wanted to done, let alone get to the gym.  And let’s face it, when you don’t look and feel your best, it takes an emotional toll on your relationships, both with yourself and with the people you love the most.

Understanding nutrition and what foods are best for my body, has helped me overcome these problems.  I now have a nutrition strategy in place, where I eat delicious, gluten & dairy free recipes that are quick and easy to make.  These meals and snacks give me amazing energy all day long, a flat tummy, and clear, glowing skin. Eating the right foods has also helped me feel more balanced and able to handle more.

But, it’s not JUST food. No amount of veggies will have you feeling your best if you’re not taking care of yourself. Living a busy, high pace life myself, my expertise now lies around providing comprehensive, easy to follow wellness plans that really work for people like you!

So consider me your cheerleader, friend and chief nutritionist to make 2017 your healthiest year yet.

Fitness:

• Learn new and different types of exercise and most importantly, get the motivation and accountability to actually do it 
• If you have an existing exercise routine, you will stick with it. If you're looking for extra guidance, we'll have it for you.
• Types of exercise you’ll be motivated to do include yoga, walking, running and strength training

Self Care:

• Get quick & simple tips and tricks to better manage stress, make self care a priority and truly take care of yourself 
• Learn habits that take as little as 10 minutes a day and are incredibly impactful on your mindset
• Realize the amazing weight-loss results that can come from self care and reducing stress (no matter how busy you are!)

Energy:

• Wake up feeling rested and able to tackle your day 
• Reduce cravings, even for big, bad sugar 
• No afternoon slump so that you have enough energy to exercise after work 
• No more relying on caffeine and stimulants to help you concentrate and get you through the day

Stress/Happiness:

• A better ability to handle stress, regardless of the cause of it 
• More patience for the people you love most in your life - your kids, your partner, or maybe even your colleagues 
• Balance amidst your busy life 
• Better, deeper sleep, so that you wake up less in the middle of the night 
• A clearer, less foggy mind and an increased ability to concentrate

Weight-loss:

• Weight loss, especially around the stomach area 
• No more buying new pairs of pants, because the last pair are too tight 
• Feeling comfortable and happy with who you are 
• Finally feeling in control of this important part of your life, so that your cravings don’t run your life

What a great way to start the year! You took the thinking and planning out of everything and made it so easy.

Thanks again for the wonderful job that you did. It was very professional, yet fun and personal at the same time! I would highly recommend it and in fact already have to a number of people.

- Jennifer Wacasey

The guidance that Mandy gave was simply life-changing. You don’t realize how bad you are feeling until you are doing the right things for your body and you come to see that feeling the way you did wasn’t normal. I came to see Mandy after years of what seemed like completely unrelated issues with my body. In first year university I was diagnosed with IBS. When I graduated and started into the working world, I found myself tired all the time and lacking energy even after a good night’s sleep. I also experienced frequent colds and chronic ear infections that would take 3 rounds of antibiotics, a dose of steroids and 9 months to clear up. All that changed after Mandy. After six weeks of implementing the changes she suggested, my energy levels were higher, my digestion was better, and I went months without ever getting sick — all a testament to the healthy body and strong immune system I was now supporting. Everyone deserves to feel this good.

- Kayley Krupica

Almost a year ago I came to Mandy with severe digestive issues. I had worked with many nutritionists in the past who provided recommendations that were ineffective or nearly impossible to implement in any normal 20-something girl’s life. Mandy was not only able to identify my root issues, but also gave me simple and actionable solutions that fit my lifestyle – and budget! One year later, these tools are still embedded in my everyday life, which is a testament to how easy and sustainable they were. Thank you, Mandy!!

- Ali Dignam

When I weighed myself on Monday I was 14lbs lighter, the lightest I have been in 6 years, maybe longer. 

There have been other subtle changes that I can also attribute to the diet. I have had a chronic rotator cuff issue in my right shoulder. A month ago, I couldn't get comfortable in bed lying on that side, now I can fall asleep on my right side. I have a history of little white blotches on my hands, lower legs and other areas on my skin. It seems to me that these blotches are not as prominent or even gone altogether.

My energy level has gone way up. With the increased energy, I have found I can now push myself a little more when I do these activities which will help improve my overall fitness.

- Michael Wacasey

I’m down 5lbs after two weeks!!!! All from meal plan + 20 minutes (sometimes more) of treadmill walking per day. I feel great, it's working perfectly with my insane schedule right now, and I know I can keep it going. Oh - and my boyfriend is in for his second week of meals, he loved it!

Also, I finally have the energy levels I expected to have after my Celiac diagnosis and subsequent gluten-free diet in 2012! I wish I'd had better care then, gluten-free alone definitely wasn't enough for me. I actually don't yawn once all day until bedtime. Thanks Mandy!

- Carrie Charters

I am really enjoying trying new recipes and ingredients. I have already noticed a difference in my lack of bloating and not craving sugar snacks. Thank you for all the work you have done putting this all together. It is enlightening to eat with intent and see all the changes to your body it brings. I can say it is more fun to eat to live, not live to eat.

- Pat Gartrell

Just wanted to say how much I've appreciated your continual wealth of info on the foods we've been eating, nutrition in general. My favourite part of the whole plan, which I think sets you apart from any other healthy diet/meal plan/detox I've ever tried to follow, is that no where in you're entire program is there an enormous list of foods we can't eat.

You present a lifestyle that I found in no way too intimidating to attempt, and I believe that's so important for anyone looking to make a complete overhaul in something that's such a huge part of day to day life. Thank you again! I'm going to continue to use these recipes and knowledge going forward into the next month and beyond. : )

- Jess Peters

I came to Mandy because I wanted to feel and look better after a winter-long stint of less than healthy eating.  I am an average weight and have always considered myself to have a fairly healthy relationship with food, eating everything in moderation.  

Immediately after starting Mandy’s meal plans I noticed changes. I was less bloated and felt more energetic. A week in, I noticed my skin looked brighter. However, what I was most surprised by was how completing this affected my relationship with food. I became aware that I had developed an unhealthy pattern of eating. Before, I used to wake up, subsist on coffee, eat a moderate lunch and dinner. Then I would graze until I went to bed. When I woke, I would recall the 11pm snacks I ate and as a reaction, again, drink only coffee until I was starving mid day.

On Mandy’s plan, I ate plentiful, healthy, and filling meals and was able to reset my negative food pattern. 

- Kayla Yama

HEAL has helped me on both a personal and a professional level. I first came to the website through a friend who recommended a dessert recipe (the key to my heart). However, after reading through and incorporating several of the recipes into my diet, I started to notice physical changes within days. I was no longer experiencing the post lunch carb-comatose. I was awake and focused for much more of the workday. I am definitely more productive now at work!

- Jay, Volvo Group

I have attended countless self-help presentations, learning fascinating facts about the impact various foods and daily exercise have on my health and well being. However, Mandy's Challenge is the first one that provided the whole package. Her engaging daily communications brought a holistic approach with inspirational challenges that made the entire process informative and fun. She provided meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and strategies for achieving a work-life balance. I'm even sleeping better.

- Wayne Haveling