Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 398-2102
10/10/2007 Posted by jramberg
Even though I'm very athletic, I was definitely overweight! By overweight, I don't mean that I was obese. I was NOT obese to start with... just needed to get some stubborn 10-15 lbs off. I worked my butt off (literally) with a trainer at a gym and my pants are STILL feeling tighter each week!!! Got very frustrated!!! Went to MV Nutrition for my first session late August. Christina gave me a body fat analysis. EGADS!!! Body fat % WAAAAY too high!!! I kept track of my food in a journal and we went over what I normally eat. Yup! Fats too high!!! Carbs too high! Not enough veggies and leaner proteins (fish, turkey, chicken, lowfat cheese.) I got introduced to proper snacking and portion control. (Proper snacking was definitely something I was lacking given all the food that passes by around here at the office.) The weight started melting away. The great part is that it wasn't *THAT* difficult a transition either, b/c Christina works with you on making "small gradual changes." Christina also worked with me on adjusting my new food changes and lifestyle to my husband's "not so healthy" lifestyle. Two months later: I've lost 8 lbs off my 5' 3.5" frame so far. My body fat % has dropped two points. My pants are fitting very nicely. No more "I am really NOT pregnant!!!" belly!!! Someone commented this morning that my legs are slimmer. I won't look perfect, but I'll look a lot nicer by Nov. for a skating competition. I will reach my goal weight by Christmas!!! :-) Other goodie to consider: If you have health insurance and you ask your GP nicely for a referral to MV, your Aetna and Blue Cross health insurance DOES cover most of the cost of the session. Given my borderline high cholesterol level (I'm at 203!), it was very easy to justify the cost for MV thru my insurance. ETA: I've reached my goal weight of 122-3 and I feel GREAT! My total cholesterol # dropped as of 11/2007 to 172!!! No meds!!! ALL from healthier foods! WOW!!!
Pros: Supportive and knowledgable staff, easy to follow plan, RESULTS!!!
Cons: Parking (costly, but you can BART in easily...)
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