Nourish Life Nutrition

I sent an inquiry to Alavita in January 2019. I was about a year postpartum after my fourth pregnancy and I was depleted, carrying stubborn baby weight, and just really unhappy overall with my energy. Anna responded, gave me some great options in terms of support, and based on our conversation went with their 1:1 nutrition coaching over about four months.I had lofty goals: extended breastfeeding support, half marathon training, and just trying to fuel myself through the day as a stay at home mom to four kids 7 and under. Anna hand held me through the first few weeks of my nutrition plan, which was truly radical for me - eating more calories, no restriction, eating for nourishment and fuel as well as for pleasure. As a heavy dieter over the last decade, I truly couldn’t wrap my head around this. But I put all my trust in Anna and I truly started to feel better. She was available through email and monthly teleconference check ins during my kids naps - could not be more convenient!I saw improvement in my energy, started running more efficiently, and met my breastfeeding goals. My perspective shifted away from weight loss as I started feeling better - Anna is wonderful at meeting you where you are at and supporting you through the unique changes that a woman’s body goes through postpartum. And she does it all in a way that encourages self love (she’s often call me a rock star, which made my day) and helped me be kinder to myself.I’m into data and evidence based research though, so despite feeling good I wanted to see what my bloodwork looked like three months into working with Alavita. In January when I first engaged her, you could see the depletion all over my labs. Come March my iron levels were high for the first time in years (if they ever have been?) and much of my micronutrient deficiencies had resolved. I’ve also slowly chipped away at seven pounds of baby weight without the restriction I’d encountered with diets before. I’ve run two half marathons in the last three months that were great, along with several races. With Anna’s help, I addressed everything I had been worried about.Alavita stands for nourishing mothers, where ever they are in their journey. You’d think my fourth time being postpartum I would have it together, but nope! I think often how better off I’d be had I gotten the benefit of their services earlier on. I’m so thankful for Alavita, and as you can would highly recommend them. They are the absolute best.