Our Approach
Meet the Coach
Hi there, I’m Andrea! New Morning Nutrition is committed to providing a holistic approach to nutrition coaching, integrating faith and wellness. Through personalized 1-on-1 coaching, we aim to inspire and empower individuals to make lasting changes to their diet and lifestyle.
Since having my daughter in 2012, my weight has been up and down, and I was having a hard time being consistent in my approach to balanced eating and taking care of myself well. As I’ve approached age 40, I was seeking a lifestyle that would have me stewarding the body God has blessed me with in a positive and sustainable way.
I was not seeking to cut out particular food groups, eat bland and boring food, or go overboard on exercise. I wanted my life to be firmly planted on the Lord’s foundation and from there take steps to grow healthier habits and ways of life.
Over the course of 9 months, I focused on getting to a healthier body weight that I could maintain. I did this slowly by tracking my food in an app and aiming for a deficit targeting ½ pound of weight loss per week. By taking a slow and steady approach, it helped me to keep off the weight and not require a lot of big changes all at once.
In the middle of my weight loss journey, I felt the Lord nudging me toward becoming a nutrition coach. After a lot of research, I decided to take the Certified Nutrition Coach course at NASM and now would love to share what I have learned with you. My journey has inspired my coaching methods. With the Lord’s direction and guidance, clients can expect unwavering support and a personalized approach to achieving their health goals.
Our Process
At New Morning Nutrition, our philosophy in nutrition coaching is to keep God first as our foundation. He is our Creator and has blessed us all with unique, beautiful lives to serve Him and those around us. I will provide you with a centering Scripture verse to focus our minds on each week.
Next, I will conduct a thorough assessment of clients' dietary habits, lifestyle, and health objectives. I believe that each client is unique and will benefit from personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance, which is why I take the time to understand each client's individual circumstances. Following the assessment, we will develop specific goals, customized meal ideas, practical and effective recipes, and provide ongoing encouragement to help clients stay motivated.
My approach is to make slow, sustainable progress – taking small steps that continue to build into something much larger. Tracking food intake is key as we can see our overall intake and the deficit needed that can lead to weight loss. I will work with you to build accountability and habits that will help you in accomplishing your goals. I want to make sure you feel equipped to continue in these habits throughout your life.
I don’t believe in cutting out certain food groups or things you love but feel aren’t “healthy.” Of course, there are plenty of diets and fads that promise quick results; however, many times these routes aren’t sustainable. By focusing on portion-control and tracking intake, it can be easier to recognize how much food you actually need to stay full and satisfied, and see the results you are seeking.
