Here's what past and present clients are saying...
Personalized advice and exciting programs"Amanda provides customized, sensitive advice on a wide range of important lifestyle and spiritual topics that go far beyond what any so-called 'nutritionist' could be reasonably be expected to deliver on a consulting basis. What's more, she has a delightful personality that makes you look forward to meetings, gets you excited about her program, and encourages you to stick with it until you get the promised results, and then some. I recommend her without qualification."
- Tom Bisky, Editorial Consultant, Prose & Content, Inc. Creative meal ideas and a positive attitude"Dear Amanda,I want to thank you for your support on my journey to get healthy! You are consistently positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about helping me learn and change my life for the better. Not only are you extremely knowledgable, I also love your creative cooking ideas! Knowing that I have someone who believes in me and is cheering me on is so important, especially when life gets in the way. As a full time working mom I have so little time for me and it has been so nice having someone there to support me as I try to focus on me again. I have a long way to go but am thrilled with the lbs lost, inches coming off and most of all feeling like myself again. I look forward to my continued progress and reaching my goals! Thank you!!xoxo - Season Sherman"Weight loss, healthy relationship with food, and helping with health conditions "The A+ plan will be a part of my life forever. After years of struggling with a Thyroid condition i must have tried every diet under the sun...I would lose weight very slowly and after a period of time would quit and inevitably would always put the weight back on. Amanda taught me how to eat for my body and today I have a healthy relationship with food. It has been 5 years since i started working with Amanda and I have gone from a size 8 to a size 2 and have kept the weight off (and even lost a little more)!! I will forever be grateful to Amanda and the A+ plan for helping to change my life! - Alison Sidrane"Yoga Work and Relaxation"Amanda Winters volunteered as a Yoga Instructor here at WHEDCO for 8 hours from January-March 2011.Amanda arrived early for each class to warm up and start as soon as the participants arrived, and she really tried to focus each class on the individual participants. For example, if one person wanted to work on toning her legs more, Amanda focused the class on legwork. Another example: At the start of another class, the participants told Amanda that they both really neeeded to relax and de-stress rather than do rigoroud work, so she changed the class around again.We were so happy with Amanda that we even wanted to hire her to come back and speak about nutrition to our families. "- Andrea Shaw, Senior Resident Coordinator at WHEDCOBoosting self confidence and a healthy body image"Dear Amanda,
The past 6 months working with you have changed my life. When we first started talking I was a complete mess; both mentally and physically. After each session you would help build my self-esteem and confidence while also helping me resolve some personal issues with my father. By our last month I was in a much better place. My father and I both speak a few times a week and have great conversations, I am much more comfortable with myself and my body, and I don't feel the need to criticize any part of me anymore. I also eat much healthier but don't lose out on great flavor or on indulging myself from time to time. The way you approached my situation was so pleasing. You were attentive and kind but also stern without being harsh. I always felt beautiful when you and I would speak. I also really enjoyed our Shopping Day! I had fun listening to you talk about what the new fashions were and what would look great on me. And the clothes I bought are very flattering. My husband loves the bathing suit!
In closing, I want to thank you so very much for all of your advice and positiveness! You are truly an inspiration to me!
Love,
Jean Van Putten"
Transforming your body to achieve your goal(s)"I had been a basketball player all my life, and suddenly I had to transform my body for a new challenge. As I moved from the body type needed to bang against big bodies on the basketball court to a slimmer frame more appropriate for modeling, I showed my pictures to a photographer and I was told that I had to lose weight fast if I hoped for any measure of success. I turned to Amanda, and she created a nutrition plan that completely remodeled my body. I had to lose around fifteen pounds in under a month. With Amanda’s plan I accomplished my goal healthily, and was rewarded with a modeling contract."Clayton Feeling hot! "Good Morning Amanda,Plan #4 has been great... I know that I've lost 17 lbs on the A+ plan, but on Sept 10th of this year I was 150 lbs. I've lost 20 pounds in 3 months and am so proud. I feel like a different person. I'm so much more confident. I hold my head up high. I carry myself differently. I don't feel shy and withdrawn. THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!" Jill Receiving knowledge and experience"I know you’re right because every time you give advice you’re always right."J.K.Weight loss in a healthy way "Hi Amanda,Just wanted to let you know that the scale said 127.5 today!! I have not seen that weight in 10 years! Thanks again and talk to you soon!":) J.G. Easy, tasty, healthy recipes"Amanda's nutrition plan not only helped me lose weight, but several inches as well. The recipes were easy to follow and delicious. Best of all, I was never hungry. This is not a diet, it's a new way of life!"--WendyMuscle definition and exploring personal issues"The A+ Plan has helped tremendously with my goals of gaining muscle weight and feeling stronger in the gym. Since I started the plan, I have kept the same waist size but increased size in my chest, biceps and legs. I see a significant difference when I look in the mirror and my workout buddies are amazed at how much more weight I’ve been able to lift. Best of all, the plan did not require major changes to my diet. It simply added in healthy foods that I like to eat anyway. As a result, I feel much healthier and energetic all around.Working with Amanda was an amazing experience! Her insights go far beyond just food and diets. She has helped me deal with personal issues that no ordinary “dietician” would cover. Her counseling has helped me understand and deal with these issues and as a result, I feel much happier and healthier in all aspects of my life. One of my initial concerns about working with Amanda was discussing these personal issues with someone of the opposite sex. However, her professional style and easy going nature made me feel totally comfortable. I would confidently recommend her services to anyone of any background or health history."-BillSkinny Jeans! "Amanda-
I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know that as of the beginning of this week I reached my 12 pound goal! Thanks to your program I just have a completely different mentality when it comes to eating. I know what it means to eat healthy and feel healthy. I am really proud of the progress I've made and I only want to continue to eat well and work out regularly. I am up to 4 days of exercise a week and have increased the time I spend on the treadmill and the incline. I would love to lose another 6 pounds, but I know that will take time and I don't want to be too crazy about the weight thing. More importantly, I am still noticing improvements in the way that I look. Today I put on my old favorite jeans, the ones I wore literally everyday. The butt was saggy and the waist kept slipping down. I was sad at the thought of the money I'd have to spend to replace them :-) but quite happy with the feeling!
Thanks so much for the encouragement and menus. It really has been great and I feel great. Hair looks much better too.
Love ADF"
No more diets! Peace...
"The A+ plan was finally the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!! My life had consisted of "diet" after "diet" since age 16! I am now 55 yrs old and am thankful to have discovered how to maintain my weight (within a few pounds) and be happy through Amanda's guidance, knowledge and support. Since, I now choose the "right" foods I have been able to live my new life with the right attitude(approach). I began this journey over a year ago and for once in my life am truly at peace with myself! I thank you, dear amanda:)!!!!!!"
-SDeveloping healthy eating patterns "Hi Amanda,It was great talking the other night. Just wanted to share the good news that the scale said 130.5 today! I am so thrilled. Now the challenge of the traveling is still ahead but I feel so motivated to maintain my progress. I could NOT have done it without you!...Thank you Amanda for helping me get into such a healthy eating pattern. When I went away, I felt so much more comfortable in my clothes and with my body. I also felt some inner peace while I was away…I no longer felt intensely obsessed with sugar!!"
JFeeling stronger mentally and physically
"I was at a wedding this past week and one my friends who’s also getting married turned to me and said 'I’m starting a cabbage soup diet tomorrow and that’s all I’m going to have till I drop 10 lbs.' And I just thought to myself how grateful I am for how much you’ve taught me over the past 6 months and how my whole concept of eating and food itself has changed. I understand the extreme importance of variety and choosing healthy goods that make you stronger. I try to look at each food now as a source of energy and enjoyment and not look at the bad stuff as things I can’t have, but rather things I don’t want to put into my body. I also learned a lot about myself- for instance, I don’t like being told I can’t do something and I also cope with stress by eating. And now that I know these things about myself I can change my negative reactive behavior. So basically what I’m saying is thank you!-Danielle Schulman" Reliability, attention to detail, and care"I strongly recommend Amanda's A Plus Program. I signed up with her because I wanted to really focus on becoming a healthier eater and to incorporate better food choices in to my diet. I got that AND so much more out of it! Not only was I able to adjust some of my eating habits for all 3 meals and snacks throughout the day, as a result, I lost the few pounds I didn't necessarily set out to lose but probably needed to. She helped incorporate options and taught me about what to look for in terms of ingredients while not making me become completely obsessive about food. I enjoyed so many of th evarious options she provided for me - her knowledge about food and what was right for me was unbelievable. But in addition to all of this, we also tapped in to things that were happening in my personal life and she helped me with that as well. I did not set out to get help with relationships or my daily happiness, but the sessions allowed for that to be incorporated in. Amanda has such a positive attitude and approach which you can't help but start to take on as she coaches you in her sessions. And lastly, she is so responsible and so thorough that i was highly impressed! We had phone sessions and she always called exactly on time and her e-mail follow ups were so helpful and detailed. I always knew she was really paying attention, really cared, and tailored my sessions just for me - there is not an overall protocal she applies to everyone - she really treats each client individually and for their specific needs. Overall, I look better physically, I feel better physically, and although I'm still working on the rest of the personal aspects, her advice and personal touch has really struck with me and I continue to hear her words of wisdom each day. Even after our sessions have ended, Amanda sent me an article which absolutely applied to me - she really does care and wants to help. Bringing that passion to her work has helped her to be a real success!- Courtney Millian" Honesty, trust, and insight"My experience with the A+ plan was a good one. I trusted Amanda and she was always honest with me even when it was hard to hear! I think I would have benefited immensely from doing a second 6 month session but money was tight so I was unable to do that. Through her I have realized that I am extremely interested in nutrition and might even attend IIN when the time is right. I am very thankful to have gotten to know Amanda and I look forward to her newsletters every week. She is a great person and she helps people everyday! Thank you for all you've done :)
-Vanessa Funk
Little Rock, AR"
- Tom Bisky, Editorial Consultant, Prose & Content, Inc. Creative meal ideas and a positive attitude"Dear Amanda,I want to thank you for your support on my journey to get healthy! You are consistently positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about helping me learn and change my life for the better. Not only are you extremely knowledgable, I also love your creative cooking ideas! Knowing that I have someone who believes in me and is cheering me on is so important, especially when life gets in the way. As a full time working mom I have so little time for me and it has been so nice having someone there to support me as I try to focus on me again. I have a long way to go but am thrilled with the lbs lost, inches coming off and most of all feeling like myself again. I look forward to my continued progress and reaching my goals! Thank you!!xoxo - Season Sherman"Weight loss, healthy relationship with food, and helping with health conditions "The A+ plan will be a part of my life forever. After years of struggling with a Thyroid condition i must have tried every diet under the sun...I would lose weight very slowly and after a period of time would quit and inevitably would always put the weight back on. Amanda taught me how to eat for my body and today I have a healthy relationship with food. It has been 5 years since i started working with Amanda and I have gone from a size 8 to a size 2 and have kept the weight off (and even lost a little more)!! I will forever be grateful to Amanda and the A+ plan for helping to change my life! - Alison Sidrane"Yoga Work and Relaxation"Amanda Winters volunteered as a Yoga Instructor here at WHEDCO for 8 hours from January-March 2011.Amanda arrived early for each class to warm up and start as soon as the participants arrived, and she really tried to focus each class on the individual participants. For example, if one person wanted to work on toning her legs more, Amanda focused the class on legwork. Another example: At the start of another class, the participants told Amanda that they both really neeeded to relax and de-stress rather than do rigoroud work, so she changed the class around again.We were so happy with Amanda that we even wanted to hire her to come back and speak about nutrition to our families. "- Andrea Shaw, Senior Resident Coordinator at WHEDCOBoosting self confidence and a healthy body image"Dear Amanda,
The past 6 months working with you have changed my life. When we first started talking I was a complete mess; both mentally and physically. After each session you would help build my self-esteem and confidence while also helping me resolve some personal issues with my father. By our last month I was in a much better place. My father and I both speak a few times a week and have great conversations, I am much more comfortable with myself and my body, and I don't feel the need to criticize any part of me anymore. I also eat much healthier but don't lose out on great flavor or on indulging myself from time to time. The way you approached my situation was so pleasing. You were attentive and kind but also stern without being harsh. I always felt beautiful when you and I would speak. I also really enjoyed our Shopping Day! I had fun listening to you talk about what the new fashions were and what would look great on me. And the clothes I bought are very flattering. My husband loves the bathing suit!
In closing, I want to thank you so very much for all of your advice and positiveness! You are truly an inspiration to me!
Love,
Jean Van Putten"
Transforming your body to achieve your goal(s)"I had been a basketball player all my life, and suddenly I had to transform my body for a new challenge. As I moved from the body type needed to bang against big bodies on the basketball court to a slimmer frame more appropriate for modeling, I showed my pictures to a photographer and I was told that I had to lose weight fast if I hoped for any measure of success. I turned to Amanda, and she created a nutrition plan that completely remodeled my body. I had to lose around fifteen pounds in under a month. With Amanda’s plan I accomplished my goal healthily, and was rewarded with a modeling contract."Clayton Feeling hot! "Good Morning Amanda,Plan #4 has been great... I know that I've lost 17 lbs on the A+ plan, but on Sept 10th of this year I was 150 lbs. I've lost 20 pounds in 3 months and am so proud. I feel like a different person. I'm so much more confident. I hold my head up high. I carry myself differently. I don't feel shy and withdrawn. THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!" Jill Receiving knowledge and experience"I know you’re right because every time you give advice you’re always right."J.K.Weight loss in a healthy way "Hi Amanda,Just wanted to let you know that the scale said 127.5 today!! I have not seen that weight in 10 years! Thanks again and talk to you soon!":) J.G. Easy, tasty, healthy recipes"Amanda's nutrition plan not only helped me lose weight, but several inches as well. The recipes were easy to follow and delicious. Best of all, I was never hungry. This is not a diet, it's a new way of life!"--WendyMuscle definition and exploring personal issues"The A+ Plan has helped tremendously with my goals of gaining muscle weight and feeling stronger in the gym. Since I started the plan, I have kept the same waist size but increased size in my chest, biceps and legs. I see a significant difference when I look in the mirror and my workout buddies are amazed at how much more weight I’ve been able to lift. Best of all, the plan did not require major changes to my diet. It simply added in healthy foods that I like to eat anyway. As a result, I feel much healthier and energetic all around.Working with Amanda was an amazing experience! Her insights go far beyond just food and diets. She has helped me deal with personal issues that no ordinary “dietician” would cover. Her counseling has helped me understand and deal with these issues and as a result, I feel much happier and healthier in all aspects of my life. One of my initial concerns about working with Amanda was discussing these personal issues with someone of the opposite sex. However, her professional style and easy going nature made me feel totally comfortable. I would confidently recommend her services to anyone of any background or health history."-BillSkinny Jeans! "Amanda-
I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know that as of the beginning of this week I reached my 12 pound goal! Thanks to your program I just have a completely different mentality when it comes to eating. I know what it means to eat healthy and feel healthy. I am really proud of the progress I've made and I only want to continue to eat well and work out regularly. I am up to 4 days of exercise a week and have increased the time I spend on the treadmill and the incline. I would love to lose another 6 pounds, but I know that will take time and I don't want to be too crazy about the weight thing. More importantly, I am still noticing improvements in the way that I look. Today I put on my old favorite jeans, the ones I wore literally everyday. The butt was saggy and the waist kept slipping down. I was sad at the thought of the money I'd have to spend to replace them :-) but quite happy with the feeling!
Thanks so much for the encouragement and menus. It really has been great and I feel great. Hair looks much better too.
Love ADF"
No more diets! Peace...
"The A+ plan was finally the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!! My life had consisted of "diet" after "diet" since age 16! I am now 55 yrs old and am thankful to have discovered how to maintain my weight (within a few pounds) and be happy through Amanda's guidance, knowledge and support. Since, I now choose the "right" foods I have been able to live my new life with the right attitude(approach). I began this journey over a year ago and for once in my life am truly at peace with myself! I thank you, dear amanda:)!!!!!!"
-SDeveloping healthy eating patterns "Hi Amanda,It was great talking the other night. Just wanted to share the good news that the scale said 130.5 today! I am so thrilled. Now the challenge of the traveling is still ahead but I feel so motivated to maintain my progress. I could NOT have done it without you!...Thank you Amanda for helping me get into such a healthy eating pattern. When I went away, I felt so much more comfortable in my clothes and with my body. I also felt some inner peace while I was away…I no longer felt intensely obsessed with sugar!!"
JFeeling stronger mentally and physically
"I was at a wedding this past week and one my friends who’s also getting married turned to me and said 'I’m starting a cabbage soup diet tomorrow and that’s all I’m going to have till I drop 10 lbs.' And I just thought to myself how grateful I am for how much you’ve taught me over the past 6 months and how my whole concept of eating and food itself has changed. I understand the extreme importance of variety and choosing healthy goods that make you stronger. I try to look at each food now as a source of energy and enjoyment and not look at the bad stuff as things I can’t have, but rather things I don’t want to put into my body. I also learned a lot about myself- for instance, I don’t like being told I can’t do something and I also cope with stress by eating. And now that I know these things about myself I can change my negative reactive behavior. So basically what I’m saying is thank you!-Danielle Schulman" Reliability, attention to detail, and care"I strongly recommend Amanda's A Plus Program. I signed up with her because I wanted to really focus on becoming a healthier eater and to incorporate better food choices in to my diet. I got that AND so much more out of it! Not only was I able to adjust some of my eating habits for all 3 meals and snacks throughout the day, as a result, I lost the few pounds I didn't necessarily set out to lose but probably needed to. She helped incorporate options and taught me about what to look for in terms of ingredients while not making me become completely obsessive about food. I enjoyed so many of th evarious options she provided for me - her knowledge about food and what was right for me was unbelievable. But in addition to all of this, we also tapped in to things that were happening in my personal life and she helped me with that as well. I did not set out to get help with relationships or my daily happiness, but the sessions allowed for that to be incorporated in. Amanda has such a positive attitude and approach which you can't help but start to take on as she coaches you in her sessions. And lastly, she is so responsible and so thorough that i was highly impressed! We had phone sessions and she always called exactly on time and her e-mail follow ups were so helpful and detailed. I always knew she was really paying attention, really cared, and tailored my sessions just for me - there is not an overall protocal she applies to everyone - she really treats each client individually and for their specific needs. Overall, I look better physically, I feel better physically, and although I'm still working on the rest of the personal aspects, her advice and personal touch has really struck with me and I continue to hear her words of wisdom each day. Even after our sessions have ended, Amanda sent me an article which absolutely applied to me - she really does care and wants to help. Bringing that passion to her work has helped her to be a real success!- Courtney Millian" Honesty, trust, and insight"My experience with the A+ plan was a good one. I trusted Amanda and she was always honest with me even when it was hard to hear! I think I would have benefited immensely from doing a second 6 month session but money was tight so I was unable to do that. Through her I have realized that I am extremely interested in nutrition and might even attend IIN when the time is right. I am very thankful to have gotten to know Amanda and I look forward to her newsletters every week. She is a great person and she helps people everyday! Thank you for all you've done :)
-Vanessa Funk
Little Rock, AR"
