| “I have had a weight
problem my entire life. I have lost weight in the past on some “extreme”
programs but invariably when I would return to “regular”
eating the next peak always seemed higher than the last. When I walked
into Manuel’s office eleven months ago, on the advice of a good
friend, I had reached a new high weight, had little energy, and was
suffering from a variety of weight-related physical ailments, including
a bad back. I felt much older than my actual age, and I had little
confidence that I could lose weight eating a balanced diet of real
food. The program that Manuel developed for me has come to feel much
less like a diet and more like a new way of life, certainly a new
relationship with food. In 11 months I have lost almost 70 pounds
and my waist is more than 10 inches smaller. (And I am buying clothes
at Nordstrom’s instead of the Big & Tall places!) I have
never felt hungry or deprived, and my energy level and sense of emotional
well-being are both way up. I appreciate both the simplicity and the
flexibility of the plan, which has enabled me to succeed even without
a lot of time to cook and with a lot of business travel in my schedule.
Manuel’s supportive approach and gentle coaching has truly changed
my life.” Arthur, age 51, Business Executive |
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| "If you are looking to make a positive change in your approach to food and eating and to understand what good nutrition is, then Manuel Villacorta is the right nutritionist for you. My brain was jumbled with Atkins/South Beach/no carbs/good carbs/eat this/dont' eat this, and through Manuel's guidance I discovered that I had lost sight of what truly healthy eating was. His instruction, food plans, advice on exercise, and insights into health eating have transformed my life over the last year. Under his tutelage, I've lost weight equivalent to the size of a small child, have added regular exercise to my life and love it, know how to splurge on a dessert yet work it into my eating plan without feeling guilty, and now have an honest, healthy relationship with food...no more sneaking or stuffing my face...all thanks to Manuel. If you want to change your life, call him today!" Jane, Age 52 |
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"As head of Global Operations for a major consulting firm, I never seemed to have time to focus on eating healthy and as such had been steadily gaining weight for years. My doctor told me it was time to make a change and so I contacted Manuel Villacorta. I have been working with Manuel now for 7 months and couldn't be happier with the results. For the first four months we focused on weight loss and my numbers speak for themselves. I have lost 27 pounds, lost 6 inches in my waistline and my percentage body fat is down from over 26 to under 13%. In addition, my overall cholesterol is now in the normal range with my good cholesterol raising from 41 to 59 and my bad cholesterol falling from 151 to 129. The key to all of this was that Manuel provided me with the tools and knowledge required to make healthy choices (like how to determine optimum portion sizes or to make tradeoffs between carbohydrates, proteins and fats to create a high energy and balanced diet). For example I learned in one of my early meetings that by increasing my fat and fiber consumption at breakfast and protein consumption at lunch I would have more energy and loose weight. For the last three months we have focused on keeping the weight off and it has been a success all around. Many times in the past I had lost weight but as soon as the diet was over I gained it back quickly. With Manuel it was not about a diet, but building my knowledge and skills to make a permanent change in the way I approached what I am eating everyday. Thank you again - Manuel" Steven, age 42 VP - Global Services for a major consulting firm |
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| "I had gained 60lbs with my first pregnancy in 2002, but it wasn't until my friends started having children that I noticed that like them I have tons of pictures of my son but what they have that I don't have is pictures with their children. I have managed to find two pictures of me and my son together in the first three years of his life. Sad. That was the moment I realized that although I fooled myself into believing that the weight gain didn't bother me, pictures (or lack of) don’t lie. It was time for a change. I met Manuel through a mutual friend. He is truly amazing, kind and supportive. There are no tricks, no secrets, no magic pills or powders, just better understanding and choices that have changed my relationship with food. I have so far gone from a size 16 to a size 10. I feel like I've lost much more than the burden of weight. Gone are the feelings of guilt, and the actions of squashing that guilt with more food. I no longer hide from mirrors and love being able to walk into my favorite stores and know that what I pull off the rack will fit like a glove. For the first time in a long time, I am having fun and feeling good - really, really good. I highly recommend him to anyone who is ready to take control and make that change." Thank you Manuel, I can't take back those three years but you have helped me take back my life. Nicole, Age 35 Very happy Professional/Mommy/Shopper |
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| "I've struggled with my weight since I was a kid. I found my way to Manuel via my Physical Therapist, and since then I've lost more than 25 pounds, I feel noticeable healthier, and I now almost never get sick. Manuel takes a very straightforward approach to nutrition & weight loss. He is honest & direct while being very supportive and friendly. Looking at the experience in retrospect, there wasn't anything magical about the process -- if you're willing to put in the work, there's nothing about it which is a hardship. I was rarely hungry and things progressed pretty much exactly as Manuel said it would. I've already recommended him to many of my friends, and it's hard for me to imagine a more valuable return on my investment of time & money" Rafael, Age 33 Dear Manuel, I've never felt better! At 58, I'm energetic, physically fit, and my thinnest in over 20 years. My biggest problem is shopping and re-shopping for clothes that fit. Instead of being unable to button my pants I'm now swimming in them!! I am so happy with the eating and exercise plan that you tailored for me. I never feel deprived or bored with food. I can have it all - wine, bread, cheese. I just have to count the servings and keep the balance so that I hit all the different food categories. Bread has always been my passion and biggest problem and I believed that any successful diet would have to totally eliminate my favorite food. Now I am thrilled to know that this is not true. Two of my yummy quick meals are 1/4 lb. of diet cut hamburger on wheat bread with mustard and a whole wheat tortilla with egg whites and laughing cow cheese lite. I start off every morning with your recipe for a banana muffin. I have learned so much from you and k now its not just about the number on the scale. It's about blood pressure, cholesterol, percentage of body fat, waist measurement, and most of all about the way you feel. And, I feel just GREAT! Thank you Manuel!" Cindy, Age 58 Retired teacher and active grandmother "Manuel, I came to you seeking nutritional advice to reduce my body fat, which had been creeping up over the years. Through the personalized nutrition management program that you developed for me, and over the course of 8 sessions, I lost 14 pounds, my waist measurement went from 38 inches to 33.5 inches, and my body fact decreased 9.2 % (from 29.4% to 20.2%). You did wonders for me, acting as my personal nutrition "coach." If this wasn't enough, to top it all off, you're a heck of a nice guy!" John B., Age 49, Professional "If as they say; "knowledge is power" then I can honestly say that after working with Manuel I feel like I've gotten a graduate degree in nutrition. I can now confidently go out to eat and know about serving sizes and am able to maintain a healthy weight. I can read food labels (numbers and symbols that were hieroglyphics before). I now understand the difference between a grain and starch, a very lean meat from a high fat meat and the real and long term benefits of limiting my intake of both sugars and fats. In the 23 weeks I've been following Manuel's plan I lost 25 pounds, 6.5 inches in my waist and 10% of body fat loss. Best of all, during that time, I never once felt deprived or penalized, I ate the same foods I've always eaten. The only and most important difference was that I changed the size of my portions. That's really all I did! I wasnÆt only eating boiled vegetables. I never had to eat cottage cheese or anything else that registered to me as punishment. In short, I can't recommend Manuel highly enough". Adam Sternberg, Producer Lucasfilm "I had been doing the atkins/low carb diet for 4 years and wanted to start eating carbs again regularly. I had heard that people who go from low carb back to carbs usually gain weight. My goal was not only to add carbs back into my diet, but to lose weight. Since I've gone to Manuel(2 months), I now eat 5 servings of carbs/day AND I've lost 8 pounds. He assigns a customized formula to you, that allows you to eat a lot (more than I was eating before), but he shows you how to eat smart and reach whatever goal you have set for yourself. I am so grateful to have found Manuel. I highly recommend his nutrition system to anyone who is ready to get results and feel great!" Sandra, Age 29 "Food used to run my life. I tried many diets and weight loss programs, only to fall back into my old bad eating habits. I realized that I had a problem and was lucky enough to find Manuel. He not only changed my eating habits, but more importantly changed my entire attitude towards nutrition and the importance of having a well balanced diet. I noticed within the first few weeks, a huge change in my energy level, my state of mind and my physical appearance. With the help of his coaching and support, I learned to love myself and have become a much more confident person! Food does not run my life anymore; I have a well balanced nutritional plan, a great new attitude, and I look great! Manuel has helped me lose over 20 lbs, and has made a huge impact on my life, self esteem and health! I couldnÆt have done it without him!!!" Patricia Jenkins, Teacher "I made the decision that it was time to lose my baby fat. A friend reminded me that Manuel was a registered nutritionist so I figured that would be the best place to start. I didn't think I was in bad shape but I was 208lbs on a 5'10 1/2 frame. To put it simply, Manuel has changed my life. EATING IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES. From day one I was never dieting but making better choices about what I ate. I eat what I want but I'm more aware of how certain foods apply to my daily life. With regular exercise 6 days a week and better eating habits I feel fantastic. I feel like I've been given second chance. I didn't think I was in bad shape but the tale of the tape doesn't lie. Thanks Manuel for everything!!!!!!!!" David, Age 42 "No one walks into a Nutritionist's office because they're feeling terrific about themselves. I arrived after I had a poor reaction to cholesterol reducing medications and had to affect changes with diet. I had never met with a Nutritionist in my life and walked out with encouragement and practical ways to incorporate some great new habits. From the beginning as well as through our entire process Manuel has been completely available for me; part counselor, part confidante, part buddy- but always in my corner- I've been struggling with those same 25 lbs for as long as I can remember and I'm only sorry that Manuel didn't make it into my life sooner. By the way, I'm on perfect schedule with the weight loss goals we set in our first session and I look forward to continued excellent results in the future!" Stephen, Age 44 "When my trainer told me that diet was 80% of my fitness program, I went to see Manuel. It was only when I followed his program I started to lose those pounds, and more importantly, my body fat percent dropped within a few weeks from 30.9% to 27.6%. With my new diet style and training, my cholesterol dropped 40 points in four months, something I couldn't do for years! Manuel teaches you to eat with common sense without losing the joy of eating." Marilyn, age 46 and looking great! |
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