Too Much on Her Plate

“Right now the food issue feels very much like a non-issue. I’m not turning to food when I get stressed. . . I started a new program to control the beginnings of diabetes. Oh what a difference after our work together! I’m able to follow the plan with no problems and no desire for any of my old comfort foods (which are terrible for blood sugar)! I have none of the obsessive and terrified thinking that if I don’t do this perfectly and get my situation under control I’ll get sick. I feel so incredibly relaxed, knowing that I can do what I can do and that I can release the results. There is no sense of angst or fear or compulsion. This NEVER would have happened before working with you one-on-one and taking your programs. I’m so glad I followed my intuition and did them. I can’t thank you enough.” Emotional Eating Toolbox Take Action Series Participant and Private Client Mary M., Bellvue, Colorado

“Working with Melissa is giving me a NEW LIFE! I was stuck and for someone who is used to being very successful despite huge challenges–that was very scary. Coaching with Melissa has enabled me to get unstuck. I need a coach with the psychological expertise and solid experience to help me deal with the many issues holding me back. As a result of Melissa’s teleseminars, materials and especially coaching with Melissa,  I don’t live in a state of numbness any longer. I actually feel joy (When I started with Melissa I told her I couldn’t even remember what joy felt like). I have a home that nourishes me. I am starting my own business. I’m developing healthy relationships. I’m emotionally, as well as physically, available for my children. I’m losing weight and saw very significant improvements in my cholesterol and blood sugar levels in only three months! Melissa is helping me get my “life” back! I have never before worked with someone who is so perfectly attuned to busy women and women who have been very successful in their lives. Quite frankly, Melissa knows precisely what makes us tick! It is so refreshing to have her be so “spot on” in her coaching. Therein lies some of the magic as to why coaching with Melissa can be so productive. Give yourself the gift of coaching with Melissa. You are WORTH it! You DESERVE it! It was absolutely the best gift I have ever given to myself.” Grace T., Private Coaching Client

“Today I finish six months of individual coaching with Melissa McCreery. It has been an amazing
experience. I sought Melissa’s help in understanding my emotional eating habits. From day one Melissa
met me where I was without judgment. Her holistic approach helped me to make connections that I had
never considered. She has been my advocate and an anchor during this six month discovery process. Melissa is compassionate and action oriented. She helped me become compassionate toward myself.
She helped me replace my judgmental, perfectionist tendencies with a framework of curiosity. “Just play
around with it “she would say. She encouraged me to develop a plan that works for me instead of me
working a plan. Wow! What a difference that has made. I now have new tools in my toolbox and a new way of looking at myself and my life. I am coming home to myself. I am awakening to strengths I never knew were there. I am in the driver’s seat. And boy does it feel good! Private Coaching Client Rebecca C., Virginia.

“I just want to say, that you´re amazing! All the women that I work with and my girlfriends seriously need to know about your work, because it really stands out from the fitness world and most women magazines way of dealing with the food/weight issue. I myself work within the fitness industry and in this world, the things you put words to just seems to be such a taboo and embarrassing subject that nobody brings it up (unless the talk is on “eating disorders.” And who wants to be associated with that?!). Your way of making emotional eating “normal” and down to earth is so relieving to me – both on a personal but certainly also on a professional level! Thank you!” Noël Winkelmann, Denmark www.powerhousepilates.dk

“Just thinking about how I’m benefiting from working with Melissa for these several months . . .It’s not a coincidence that since working with Melissa I’ve upgraded my wardrobe, maintained my fitness routine without struggle, gotten a huge promotion, not been on a diet of any sort, been doing more creative projects that feed me, cleaned out my office, let go of some draining commitments. I’m more prepared for the holidays than I’ve ever been, I’m deepening some friendships and making new ones while letting go of others that are subtly destructive. I’m putting a few extra minutes into my appearance each day, am keeping the house really nice, am consistently writing. . . . . I’m so grateful to have someone (else) so fully on my side., seeing my best and reminding me of it, helping me be compassionate with myself, cheering me on, challenging me to be myself, helping me explore some parts of myself like the mindless eating that embarrass me, seeing all of this as connected to me and who I am in this world.” Vicki, Private Coaching Client

“”When I saw the Me-treat I thought, this is perfect, this is exactly what I want. I was heading professionally into the worst possible time of the year and I thought this is something too good to pass up…I couldn’t miss a phone call… I’m overwhelmed, I’m stressed. I’m a business professional with a lot of responsibility–but no me-time. This program gave me the tools, the back bone, the grounding to set a really good path. Just to sit down and say, what do I want? What are the things that are important? What kind of big and juicy things have I put on the back burner because of family, job, environment?—the whole kit and caboodle. I took a good look deep down at ME and said, “What do I need, what do I want?”…I’m leaving with a true blueprint and some of the things that came up in these conversations were so common sense and so brutally simple. … Did I get what I wanted? Definitely—and more.” Nan Walsh, Ubly, Michigan

“I was absolutely thrilled with my coaching experience. Melissa was patient, insightful, and helped me get exactly where I needed to go. I feel like I’ve made real, lasting progress, that I’ve connected to myself in a way that I’ve never had before.” Alyssa K., New Jersey

“Coaching work is the most powerful personal development work I have done. Melissa asks such insightful questions that for me hit the core of key issues that were blocking my movement forward. Melissa has been such an integral part in helping me create a more clear vision of my goal and bring it to light. I am grateful that when I took this step it was with Melissa. I can honestly see some big leaps that I’ve made. I have some new tools to keep on my path. I feel so good to be moving into this next phase of creating the work life I want with some tangible steps.” Kathy, Web Designer, Bellingham, WA

“Immediately Melissa helped me organize a plan and think of ways to start creating my dreams. She helped me focus my energy on researching how others have achieved the same goal; how to keep focus while getting daily tasks done; and ways to tap into myself to show my strengths to others!” Cealleigh, Fitness Professional, Boston, Massachusetts

“For the first time in my life I am consistently looking at things with curiosity, not judgment. This has allowed me to move forward through some roadblocks that I’ve had for a very long time…I just didn’t know how to do that before…this is a huge thing for me.” Kim, Washington

“I am so glad that I joined the Coaching Club this year. The interactive website, tips and “assignments”, coaching group calls, and (best of all) the wisdom of other wonderful women is making the 2008 holiday season the best ever. I feel peaceful and in control. Melissa has created a program that helps me to focus on what is really important. Thank you.” Mary K., Kentucky

“The journey towards getting my eating under control is a long one, BUT it’s taken me 50 years (think of that!!) to develop all these unhealthy habits. I’ve tried and abandoned many many approaches. Melissa’s methods make sense, are understandable, and if I do my part, I’m sure I’ll have much greater control over my mindless and instinctive approach to eating This IS a journey, for sure!” Diane Parks, Emotional Eating Toolbox™ Take Action Series Participant, owner www.lightandshadowsphotos.com

“The Coaching Clubs have been a valuable experience for me. The insight from Melissa and the other members has changed the way i see myself and how I approach my weight loss goals. Finally after many years of being stuck, I feel I have the tools to make changes and have found a community of women to support those changes with their compassion, experiences and humor.” Rosemarie, New York

“This program has been life changing. So many programs only scratch the surface–and I’ve tried lots of them. When I think of the thousands of dollars I’ve spent in gyms and programs–I could have bought a car–and here comes this program that makes it so simple, that lays it right out. Melissa McCreery has topped an industry that has made millions for the many weight loss gurus who think they have the answer, but who has not yielded the results… She’s on to something big! Hats off to her!” Juliet, Naperville, Illinois

“For years I have been looking for written material to use to work with my clients on their emotional eating and weight issues. Finally, this program came along. I’m very grateful. The Emotional Eating Toolbox™ is easy to use. It provides for step-by-step, incremental progress and is a wonderfully nurturing companion for anyone with emotional eating and related weight concerns. I have never seen such a thoroughly gentle approach to understanding and resolving emotional eating problems. A must have book for the emotional eater to use alone or with a professional or buddy. It is also a great book for the therapist or life coach who is working with a person with emotional eating and weight difficulties.” Betsy Landau, PhD, PCC, Psychologist and Certified Life Coach, Forest Hills, New York

“I would recommend Dr. Melissa McCreery and Enduring Change to everyone! I am a Registered Dietitian and I think her programs are great! I have gone through several of them and think she is very well informed and have told many of my patients about her. Keep up the great work Melissa.” Maria Adkins R.D., L.D.

“Melissa, I can’t tell you have much I’ve gained since I “met” you & started using your Emotional Eating Toolbox™. I was skeptical about the program at first because you didn’t give me the “answers” up front—you don’t say, ‘Here are the 10 steps to follow & voila! You’re cured.’ Instead, you gave me simple, non-time-consuming tools which taught me about myself… What I discovered by using the tools in the Emotional Eating Toolbox program is that I have a host of hungers (for friendship, for sleep, for relief of anxiety, for relaxation as well as for physiological nourishment). It was so obvious that food didn’t solve the real problem of loneliness, fear or whatever. Through the program, I found and started using other better options. The way you helped us set goals & be accountable for our actions was a big help. I don’t think I’d have done it if left to my own devices. I cannot believe how much my behavior has changed over time. One small step at a time really adds up to some big changes!’” Marcy L., Florida

“This program helped me recognize that a lot of times that I reached for food I really wasn’t hungry–I was bored or angry or sad and to recognize and deal with the “feelings” instead of reaching for food. Because the program helped me to start to learn what true hunger was, I am now able to ask myself “are you truly physically hungry for food or are you bored, tired, stressed, etc.” I can brainstorm ways to handle the boredom, stress etc. I loved your coaching style. You come across as very sincere, knowledgeable and interested. I also think you have a knack for asking just the right question at the right time and prodding us to brainstorm different ways to handle a given situation. The workbook and materials were impressive. . . I thought the group definitely added a bonus to the program.” Melissa, Computer Programmer, Kansas

“Surgical intervention or not, our issues with food must be identified, understood and effectively managed for our long term good health and weight management. A great resource to that end is Dr. McCreery’s Emotional Eating Toolbox™. This is an excellent program to help individuals design and implement a customized program of permanent and lasting change.” Colleen Cook, author of The Success Habits of Successful Weight Loss Surgery Patients and President of Bariatric Support Centers International

“Thank you, thank you. This program has been wonderful. It has given me many things to think about. Weight Loss Surgery certainly helps with the physical side of obesity, but provides no help in dealing with the emotional side. While the weight starts to fall off, the emotional side of obesity doesn’t magically go away after you have surgery. I knew I needed help with this area and the Emotional Eating Toolbox™ Program has helped immensely.” Janice

“The Emotional Eating Toolbox™ for Weight Loss Surgery Clients Program exceeded my expectations! Gently, skillfully, and persistently Melissa taught us how to stop letting life run us, and instead move towards taking control of life. Every tool works better when it is used properly and with skill. Melissa coaches weight loss surgery clients to turn the tool of WLS surgery into a ‘Power Tool’!” M.K.

“I am 7 years post op and have gained 50+lbs all due to falling back into my old eating behaviors after going through some major life changes. I felt like I was out of control and was beating my self up for what I thought was another failure. The surgery fixed my mechanics but it’s up to me to fix my unhealthy behaviors. I found the Toolbox workshop and materials to be just what I needed to refocus and start feeling like a winner again. It was great to be able to share my experience with others who were going through the same things and know that I am not alone and I am not a FAILURE! Thanks, Melissa” Susan Eubanks

“I really didn’t think there was anything more I could learn about emotional eating, having already read everything I could get my hands on about it. But, Melissa’s Emotional Eating Toolbox program is not the same old information, it’s a wonderful healing process! Not only did I get a lot out of it personally, I have recommended it to my clients.” Katie Jay, MSW, founder of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery.

“I feel incredible—rejazzed and ready to move on—it was very validating to know what I was feeling/experiencing was not unusual and I wasn’t alone. I’m leaving with the tools to move forward and be successful. Even if I get sidetracked again I know how to come back to center.” Deb K., Washington