My name is Lennea Aurilia. I grew up on a diet of Carnation Instant Breakfast, a ton of soda, Big Mac’s, Hamburger Helper, huge bowls of ice cream and other unhealthy products. I was a chubby little girl that did not feel wonderful about myself. Starting off life with these unhealthy habits contributed to years of Yo-Yo dieting, unhealthy “Health” products, and EVENTUALLY my journey to find the healthy version of me.
Food became my medicine and my passion! Once I became a mother I really found my place in the kitchen. I love everything about food. Picking it, cooking it, and most of all eating it. I have experimented with many food theories over the years trying to decide what works best for me and my family. I was diagnosed with IBS and Stage 1 Colon Cancer in May of 2014. The doctor explained my Colon Cancer is genetic so while it may not have been completely avoided I believe my dietary habits and lifestyle choices have at least helped. My mother also had colon cancer at 36. Hers was Stage 3 when detected. So now more than ever I am on a mission to help others make healthier food choices. While you may not be a vegetarian, a vegan, or eat gluten free…incorporating these sort of meals a few times of week may help with a variety of health issues.
One last thing I will suggest- from all I have read Colon Cancer is one of the deadliest BUT also most preventable cancer. I strongly believe they need to lower the colonoscopy recommendation age to 40. I urge everyone to have one once they hit 40 and earlier if you have any feeling something may be wrong. It was suggested to me 10 years earlier to have a colonoscopy but I was afraid of the procedure so I but it off. I am still lucky and truly blessed that I was able to have an early detection of my colon cancer. My life may have been very different several years down the road had I not made the decision to finally go.
I received my training as a Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s cutting-edge Health Coach Training Program.
During my training, I studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. My teachers included Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating; and many other leading researchers and nutrition authorities.
My education has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. Drawing on these skills and my knowledge of different dietary theories, I work with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.
In addition to studying at IIN I have received multiple other certifications as seen below:
American Fitness Professionals & Associates Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
American Fitness Professionals & Associates Certified Personal Trainer
Usui Shiki Ryoho- First Degree Reiki Practitioner
Usui Shiki Ryoho- Reiki 2 Practitioner
The Quantum Healing Hands License Board- Spiritual Healer
I also completed the following courses with the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education:
Raindrop I
Raindrop II
Essential Oil Chemistry
Applied Vitflex
Emotional Release with Essential Oils
Healing Oils of the Bible
From the Natural Therapies Coaching Workshops I have completed the following courses:
Informed Consent Course
Professional Ethics Course
Professional Practices Course
Basic Skills Spiritual Coaching Workshop
My purpose and mission through this blog is to help others in their own health journey. With so many work out videos, books, cookbooks, and products out there I wanted to offer somewhere to start. Here you will find healthy recipes, reviews on work out programs, diet plans, product reviews and more.
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