My Services
Every client is important to me and customer service my #1 priority.
I firmly believe that everyone can make changes in their lives and to that end I am here to assist you in reaching your health and fitness goals. We will start with an initial nutrition assessment and build out a customized plan for follow-up meetings once we determine where you are now, and where you want to be.
Weight Management
Do you desire to lose or gain weight? Happy with your current weight but interested in learning how to optimize the selection of foods that are nutritionally beneficial to you or that can improve your well-being? Everybody has unique needs that revolve around genetics, physical activity, and the presence of absence of health conditions. At A Cut Above Nutrition LLC all these factors are taken into account in order to come up with a plan that is personalized to your specific needs. My goal is to work together to remove any confusion you have when it comes to food choices and nutrition and to inspire, empower, and motivate you to make health and well-being a way of life.
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What Weight Management Services Can I Expect?
Initial Consultation: During the initial consultation you will receive an in-depth nutrition and lifestyle analysis. This will include a review of:
- Personal goals and desired outcomes from nutrition counseling
- Personal and family health history
- Lab evaluations (please bring current lab work if you have it)
- Discussion of results from a complete food and exercise assessment
- Review of supplements and medications you take
- Readiness to make changes
From the nutrition and lifestyle analysis we will discuss the best way to achieve your personal goals. From this a personalized plan will be created that provides you with the tools and information you need to begin your journey.
Follow Up Sessions: In order to achieve your goals, follow up is necessary. Lifestyle change does not happen overnight. During follow up sessions, we will monitor your progress, reassess your goals and tailor your plan to suit your lifestyle.
What you receive during nutrition counseling sessions depends on your unique needs but the following list contains many of the services that are provided to help you reach your goals:
- Meal plans and healthy snack ideas
- Tips for eating out
- Recommendations to manage any health conditions or concerns
- Education on specific nutrients you may be lacking or that are essential for your well-being
- Understanding portion control
- Tools for dealing with emotional eating
As your Nutrition Coach, I will provide you with a high level of accountability and a comprehensive nutrition & lifestyle program that guarantees progress towards your goals. Call or e-mail to discuss available services.
Fad diets come and go while evidence based nutrition education will last a lifetime…….
Sports Nutrition
You’re an athlete – so fuel like one. Whether you compete in team sports, endurance events, or just enjoy working out, you’ve got to take care of your body on the inside so you can perform better on the outside. Sports nutrition is different for every athlete and every sport but the basic principles are uniform. Regardless of your sport or activity, going into it well nourished and hydrated will give you an edge over the person who is not. Learn how to fuel before, during, and after you exercise so that you can perform to your maximum potential.
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Individual Sports Nutrition Services
Sports nutrition services vary based on the desired goals of the athlete or team. The following covers many of the services available:
- Analysis of intake through the use of food records to determine average calorie consumption and identification of any nutrient deficiencies.
- Determination of sport specific fueling before, during, and after training and competition.
- Discussion of common sports-related problems such as muscle cramping, GI issues, sports anemia, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
- Plans for weight management – weight loss, weight maintenance, and weight gain.
- Fueling for maximum muscle recovery and growth.
- Optimizing performance through improved eating habits.
- Ensuring adequate nutrition for special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
- Proper fueling for endurance events such as marathons, ultras, and triathlons as well as tournaments and competitions.
- Managing disordered eating and eating disorder recovery in athletes.
- Sweat rate calculation to determine fluid needs.
- Body composition analysis using skin calipers to determine percent body fat.
If you want to take your performance to the next level, contact me via email or call me at 317-443-5059.
“…Because what you eat does affect how you compete”
Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition
A growing number of individuals, including endurance athletes, have adopted plant strong diets. Scientific evidence has shown that it is possible to achieve all of your fitness, weight loss, and performance goals without ingesting animal products. Balanced plant based diets are not only nutritionally adequate but are also associated with lower risks of chronic diseases when compared to typical U.S. diets. Individuals choose to adopt a plant strong diet for many reasons some of which include: improving their health, boosting their performance, protecting the environment, following religious beliefs, and/or taking a stand against the factory farming of animals.
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Important Terminology
While many individuals think of plant strong diets as mainly containing fruits and vegetables, there are actually several types of plant based diets.
These terms precede the word ‘vegetarian’ and are used to describe what the diet includes and excludes.
Ovo: Includes eggs, excludes all other animal products
Lacto: Includes dairy, excludes all other animal products
Pesco: Includes fish, dairy and egg, excludes all other animal products
Vegan: Excludes all animal products
When it comes to plant strong diets, contradictions abound in the media and it is difficult to separate myth from reality. Common misconceptions about plant strong diets include:
- We need meat to get enough protein.
- We need milk and dairy products to get enough calcium.
- All fat is bad for you.
- The lack of vitamin B12 in plant foods proves that people need meat.
- Vegan diets are risky to health, especially for children.
- There are no good foods; no bad foods. Eat everything in moderation.
- Soy products are dangerous to health.
While simply eliminating or restricting animal foods without finding appropriate substitutes can lead to an unbalanced diet and potential deficiencies of protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and calcium; with careful planning, a plant strong diet can easily supply all of an individual’s nutritional needs and lead to improved health, longevity, and performance. Whether you are currently on a plant strong diet or considering going on a plant strong diet, I can help you come up with a plan that is personalized to your needs.
Individual Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition Services
Individual services will vary based on differences in personal goals but all will include a review of:
- The different types of plant strong diets
- Desired outcomes from nutrition counseling
- Personal and family health history
- Lab evaluations (please bring current lab work if you have it)
- Potential nutrient deficiencies associated with plant strong diets and how to avoid them.
- Discussion of results from a 3 day food and exercise assessment
- Review of any supplements and/or medications you take
From this information a formal plan will be developed to help you meet your nutritional needs depending on the type of plant strong diet you are currently on or would like to follow. My goal is to provide solid, scientifically based information to dispel common nutrition myths surrounding plant strong diets and to work with you to come up with a nutrition plan that takes into account your specific needs.
Grocery Store Tour
Are you frustrated by all the conflicting information on what is healthy and what is not? Would you like to learn about the tricks manufacturers play on consumers through grocery store advertising claims? Do you know how to read and understand what is on the nutrition facts panels including ingredients that you cannot pronounce? Are you short on time when you shop and need to be able to make sound selections quickly?
If you’ve answered YES to any of the above questions then a grocery store tour is for you!
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Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed its label standards in 2003, food manufacturers have plastered their products with all kinds of health claims. Sunny yellow margarine tubs now purport to “maintain a healthy heart” — because they contain tiny amounts of vitamin E. Drinks formulated to contain added vitamin A, antioxidants and other nutrients claim they support immune function — even though they are loaded with sugar; and cereals boast that their “whole grain” goodness lowers the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease — even though most contain only a small quantity of whole grains with refined flour making up much of what is the box.
Schedule a 60-75 minute Guided Grocery Shopping Tour and learn how to cut through the hype and make shopping a more enjoyable and understandable process. During the tour you will learn how to:
- Recognize and decipher deceptive advertising
- Separate “whole foods” from highly processed foods
- Discover how to read and understand nutrition facts labels
- Avoid foods that commonly contain preservatives, imitation flavors, colors, and fillers.
- Select the freshest products
- Select foods you haven’t tried before
- Shop with confidence, reducing the time it takes you to grocery shop
To make sure you don’t forget what you’ve learned I will send you home with valuable information you can refer back to.
WHERE & WHEN
Tours are available in groceries located in Fishers and the surrounding area mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Every day a person makes over 220 decisions regarding what to eat. When you are ready to make those decisions easier by taking the guesswork out of making healthy selections at the grocery store, contact me to schedule a guided tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens during nutrition counseling sessions?
During the initial 60-90 minute consultation you will receive an in-depth nutrition and lifestyle analysis.
This will include a review of:
- Personal goals and desired outcomes from nutrition counseling
- Personal and family health history
- Lab evaluations (please bring current lab work if you have it)
- Food intake and exercise routine
- Review of supplements and medications you take
- Readiness to make changes
From the nutrition and lifestyle analysis I will discuss the best way to achieve your personal goals. From this a personalized plan will be created that provides you with the tools and information you need to begin your journey.
In order to achieve your goals, follow up is necessary. Lifestyle change does not happen overnight. During 45-60 minute follow up sessions, I will monitor your progress, reassess your goals and tailor your plan to suit your lifestyle.
What will I receive during counseling that I can take home with me?
- Meal plans and healthy snack ideas
- Tips for eating out
- Recommendations to manage any health conditions or concerns
- Education on specific nutrients you may be lacking or that are essential for your well-being
- Understanding portion control
- Tools for dealing with emotional eating
- Sports nutrition plans
- Recipes
How many sessions will I need?
Do you accept insurance?
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare and it’s subsidiaries
- Plans handled by Multiplan
- Medicare
In order to make the insurance process as easy as possible, please call to verify your nutrition counseling benefits prior to your appointment by calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card. Procedure code 97802 is utilized for nutrition counseling and many policies cover nutrition counseling under the preventative benefits under the Affordable Care Act. If you cannot get a clear answer on your benefits please let me know and I will try and help.
For those whose insurance plans cover out-of-network medical nutrition therapy services, our office can file a claim with the appropriate medical nutrition therapy procedure codes to see if services will be paid for. In most cases out of network counseling sessions are reimbursed at a lesser rate or fall under the patients deductible. All costs not covered by insurance will be the responsibility of the patient. If paying out of pocket, telehealth is an option.
Do I need a referral?
What if I can’t make it to a counseling session?
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