by Lauren Slayton | Jan 8, 2019 | Foodtrainers' Blog
I was in with a longtime client yesterday. As we were outlining her plan, she asked, “I’ve been coming here for years, do I need to know why I eat/take things- can’t I just trust you?” The truth is, if you are seeing a doctor, nutritionist, acupuncturist etc., you...
by Lauren Slayton | May 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Back in January, a friend forwarded me one of those chain emails. While I delete most of these poems and puzzles, there is one type I like or am a sucker for. I like the questionnaires that asks crucial questions such as “coffee or tea?” or “best meal you’ve...
by Lauren Slayton | Apr 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I keep a notebook on my desk during client sessions. Here and there I jot down tidbits that strike a chord with me and I feel others can relate to. Today I was in session with a client we’ll call C because C was confused. C had a history of beating herself up when it...
by Lauren Slayton | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
I know, here we are not even a week into this full-of-potential New Year and I come out with a bummer title like that. I’m not here to burst your motivated bubble; my intentions are good. You see, I was in a session on Monday with a client I’ve known for some time. We...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
I feel badly for resolutions. It seems there’s a counter-resolution movement going on. Members of this movement claim resolutions don’t work, people set unrealistic resolutions and that by February any resolutions made on New Years have fizzled along with the...