“In 2009 after 15 years of following a moderate fitness regime I took up running after giving birth to my second child.  I really enjoyed the challenge and managed to run a 5k run without too much trouble.  After a few months, however, I found that the combination of trying to juggle work, small children and a fitness regime was taking its toll.  Rather than feeling fitter I found managing day to day life and keeping fit was making me feel tired and burnt out culminating in a viral infection that meant I couldn’t exercise for over 2 months.  I sought help with Angela at Fabulous Nutrition and can honestly say I haven’t felt this energised since my early teens.  She suggested I completed a comprehensive metabolic profile which showed a number of metabolic deficiencies that could be effecting my energy levels.

I embarked on a programme of simple diet changes and vitamin and mineral supplements including – antioxidants, Co Q10, high strength B vitamins, pro-biotics and carnitine.  I was surprised how quickly i regained my fitness levels, how mentally energised i felt and now plan to run a half marathon in the next few months.” Rebecca, 32, Richmond

This was an interesting case in that although she had a reasonably healthy diet and did lots of the right things, she was lacking in energy and had a really weakened immune system. Running the comprehensive metabolic profile (I used Designs for Health profile) enabled me to identify some underlying deficiencies in her cellular energy pathways (as well as some other factors), I could then design a really tailored programme that addressed these issues and importantly helped Rebecca to achieve the improvements in performance relatively quickly.

If you or someone you know would like to feel more energised please contact me, Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk

This weeks story is Fiona who at 58 wanted to lose weight and feel more energised. She didn’t feel that she had any major health issues, but I did identify some metabolic imbalances which made it a bit more difficult of her to lose the weight she wanted to. We decided that she would follow my 21 day detox programme and I think Fiona’s own testimonial speaks for itself:

“I am truly amazed at what a transformation in only 3 weeks.

My grown up family had suggested (not too subtly) that I needed to lose weight and cut down on my alcohol intake.  As a widow, in my late fifties and working full time within the field marketing industry, I had got into the habit of coming home from work, heating up something quick and easy to eat and settling down most evenings to either a few gin and tonics or a bottle of  wine to help me unwind. Whilst I accepted that my weight was on the high side and I was now buying larger sizes of clothing I had convinced myself that this was all part of the aging process.

With a winter sunshine holiday on the horizon though, I really wanted to feel more energetic and look better so, encouraged by my family, I decided to follow the 21 day detox programme.  Not only have I lost half a stone in weight, lost 2 inches on my waist and hips and my waistline seems much lower down now, but most importantly I certainly do have more energy, vitality and focus and no longer find myself waking up on the sofa to find that I have missed the end of the programme that I had been watching.

I have never been one for faddy diets and this programme is certainly not one of those. However the discipline of following the programme has taught me that fresh, simple foods can be so delicious as well as far more nutritious. I cannot state that I followed the meal plan religiously – however I did not eat anything that wasn’t on the list, I never felt hungry and the biggest surprise of all for me was that I did not feel the need to have that gin and tonic!  I really loved the nutritional shakes and will probably continue having these on a regular basis as part of my new eating regime.

I now feel fabulous and can’t wait for my holiday.” Fiona, 58, Oxfordshire

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk. Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk

I’ve been involved in organising this event on Autism to be held on Wednesday 31st March, Kings Fund, Cavendish Square, 6.00pm to 9.30pm. If you have any interest in the Autism field, as a parent of a child on the Autistic spectrum or as a nutritional therapist, doctor or other health care practitioner then this event will be of huge interest.

The talk will be give by Kara Fitzgerald ND from Metametrix Clinical Laboratory in the US, Kara is Defeat Austism Now certified physician and a real leader in the nutritional and naturopathic approaches to autism spectrum disorders. Certain  metabolic imbalances have been shown to be involved in Autism, Kara will show how these can be evaluated and identified through functional laboratory testing and provide insight on individual programmes to re-balance metabolism through nutrition.

Places cost just £25.

To find out more about the talk and to book a place visit the Nutrition Geeks website

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk or 07775 582 332. Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk

Angela created FABULOUS NUTRITION because she believes that great nutrition can and should taste FABULOUS and is a cornerstone to helping us feel FABULOUS. Nutritional Therapy and functional medicine can prevent and in some cases reverse chronic disease.

Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Nutritional Medicine from Thames Valley University

• Member of British Association for Nutritional Therapy (mBANT)

• Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC) registered practitioner (ongoing)

• Professional Insurance cover with Balens

• Nutri People approved Nutritionist.