Too Much on Her Plate

“”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