Tuesday, February 15th was wellness day for many CREW Jacksonville members! The first 2011 CREW Jax members only brown bag lunch was held at Dixie Contract Carpet, Inc. and featured a presentation by Heather LePetrie from Better Living. Heather’s presentation went beyond your typical “eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more”. Heather discussed the issues women face particularly and reminded the all female audience of the importance of taking time for yourself. “If your emotional, physical and spiritual needs are not met, you begin to fill the holes with food, which can make us gain unhealthy pounds.” Heather said. Beyond filling our primary needs, she pointed out that we are all individuals with our own specific food tolerances and intolerances and what is power food to one can be poison to another. There is no “one size fits all” diet, and dieting doesn’t work in the long run for most people. Therefore, Better Living works with each individual to customize an eating and lifestyle plan particular to their needs. Heather announced that Better Living will start a CREW members focus group whereby she will meet regularly with the group to coach them collectively on eating and lifestyle changes and where the CREW members can support one another in their Better Living journey. If you or a friend are interested in this program, contact Heather LePetrie at (904) 312-0826.
