Cindy C

Most of my success stories come from first hand knowledge of the work put in.  This is not to say that I do the work; I consider myself a glorified cheerleader for my clients’ successes.  What makes Cindy’s story unique to me is that she was already a walking success story when I met her.  I have simply helped her maintain a fascinating and optimistic outlook that centers around her health and her family, an outlook that she already possessed.
First, a brief background of what has helped mold Cindy’s story.  She was diagnosed with uterine cancer at age 41, had surgery and chemo to help combat the cancer.  While waiting for radiation therapy to start, Cindy had a genetic test, which tested positive for Lynch Syndrome, a gene mutation that increased risk of uterine and colon cancer significantly (60% and 82% lifetime risk.)  The genetic test not only helps out other family members, but allowed doctors to better treat Cindy’s illness.  Cindy routinely praises this course of action as one of the most important things she has done.  Knowing your family history can prevent or at the very least help doctors better treat your illness.  While prepping for radiation, a CT scan found an additional colon tumor, which began a second round of chemo as well as additional surgery.
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• Tip of the Month

  January 2012

  Smart Starbucks and Steakhouse Choices

  Starbucks Choices
  • Peppermint Choc Mocha- 520cals, 20g fat
  • Pumpkin Frappuccino- 420cals, 13g fat
  • Flavored Latte- 360clas, 16g fat
  • Latte- 220cals, 15g fat
  • Coffee w/cream and sugar 180 calories
  • Cappuccino- 120cals, 4g fat
  • Coffee w/sugar 90 calories
  • Coffee w/cream 90 calories
  • Coffee w/whole milk 60 calories
  • Coffee w/skim milk 30-50 calories

  Order a coffee with cream and sugar every work day?  Add 900 calories per week to your diet.  That is over 13 pounds in one year.

  Enjoy a cappuccino every day instead, and you save 300 calories per week, and cut 4 pounds per year from the above diet.

  Go to coffee with skim milk and Splenda?  Now you are only adding 250 calories per week, and under 4 pounds per year in coffee weight.

  Enjoy a flavored frappucino or latte once per week?  That could add up to 26,000 calories, and another 7.5 pounds per year.

  Just your coffee could account for 20 pounds of caloric intake annually!

  Steakhouse Choices
  • Caesars Salad- 800cals
  • Chopped Salad, 320cals
  • Spinach Salad, 170cals click here for more »

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• Recipe of the Month

  January 2012

  Drink alcohol a little more wisely!

  Drink Choices
  • Eggnog, 350cals
  • White Russian, 260cals
  • Riesling, 160-200cals
  • Shot of liquor, 70-125cals
  • Tonic or Soda, 100cals
  • Winter Beer, 150-200cals
  • Beer, 150cals
  • Bloody Mary, 130cals
  • Wine, 120cals
  • Light Beer, 55-85cals
  • Champagne, 85cals
  Enjoy a small glass of eggnog and two gin and tonics, and you have drank 750 worthless calories.
  Or, start with some champagne, and enjoy two glasses of wine and you only have drank 330 calories, less than half of your first choices.