Downingtown/Kennett Nutrition & Weight Management Centers

Sometimes you need a big goal to keep you active and get yourself out of your comfort zone. Our Registered Dietitian Leslie Kubera did just that this week!! Congrats to Leslie on successfully climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro! We are very proud of you and happy you are safe and home!

Last day to register!
❓Is your body & periods changing?

❓Are you over 40 & experience perimenopause/menopause symptoms?

❓Having trouble losing weight (gaining in your middle area)?

❓Are you a hot mess express with your moods?

Join us for expert advice, support, humor and solutions on your journey to health! Includes labs, metabolic tests, weekly education, support. Insurance used for assessment only prior to program. Price includes labs, metabolic testing, accountability workouts, and workshops. Must register by 9/16!

What you will learn:

🚨Identify signs and symptoms of perimenopause/menopause
✅Estrogen dominance
🌎Endocrine disruptors
☝️Assess your metabolism and body fat
🥼Results for menopausal status relating to estradiol, progesterone, Pg/E2 ratio, testosterone, and DHEA markers relating to menopause.

Mondays 12-1 PM, 9/23 -11/4, virtual group led by Jennifer Barr visit downingtownnutrition.com or click on our bio to register

Happy National Field Hockey Day to some of our favorite field hockey athletes!

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are advanced medical devices designed to help people monitor their blood sugar (glucose) levels continuously throughout the day. For individuals with prediabetes, CGMs provide valuable insights that can guide lifestyle changes and interventions to prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes.

What are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)?

A CGM is a small, wearable device that tracks glucose levels in real time. It consists of a tiny sensor inserted just under the skin, usually on the abdomen or arm, that measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid. A transmitter sends these readings to a handheld device, smartphone, or insulin pump, allowing users to view their glucose levels at any time. Unlike traditional blood glucose meters that require finger pricks, CGMs continuously provide data, including trends and patterns, giving users a clearer picture of how their body processes glucose throughout the day and night.

How Do CGMs Help with Prediabetes?

Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are elevated but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Tracking glucose fluctuations can be crucial for managing this condition. Here’s how CGMs can help:

Real-time Monitoring: CGMs provide up-to-the-minute data on glucose levels, helping users understand how meals, exercise, stress, and sleep affect their blood sugar.

Trend Analysis: By analyzing trends over time, users can identify patterns, such as persistent spikes after eating certain foods. This can lead to more informed decisions about diet and activity.

Early Intervention: By identifying glucose irregularities early, people with prediabetes can make necessary lifestyle changes—such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight—that may prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Feedback Loop: CGMs allow users to test the impact of specific actions (like eating certain foods or exercising) on their glucose levels, helping them personalize their management plan.

‼️Calling all Booster parents, clubs and school teams! We are now booking Sports Nutrition Sessions for ❄️winter and early 🌸spring seasons. Limited spots available with Registered Dietitians Jen and Matt. Teams usually pair this with strength and conditioning training to strengthen the athletes habits. Sports nutrition by an expert can make your athlete faster, stronger, provide more stamina, prevent injuries that can sideline an athlete and promote healthy eating (come on parents you know they don’t listen to us all the time, but they may be motivated by food and Nutrition expert!). Message us for details!

Great foods for before practice. Fuel for performance!

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❓Stop guessing and know where your metabolism stands?
Microlife MedGem Indirect Calorimeter for RMR - Resting Metabolic RateThe MedGem indirect calorimetry device is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR).

The MedGem is an easy-to-use, handheld device that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR)*.

Measurements made with the MedGem are easy to administer and provide accurate results in only a few minutes.

Microlife’s WatchWT MedGem device was used to assess metabolic changes in The Biggest Loser™ contestants. “We chose to use the MedGem device based on its accuracy in comparison to other indirect calorimeters.” said Dr. Robert Huizenga, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA and Medical Advisor to The Biggest Loser. Schedule one today at www.DowningtownNutrition.com

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

— Maya Angelou

Join us Tuesday, September 17th at 7 p.m for a FREE virtual workshop featuring Dr. Jeff Harris, Stress and Lifestyle Medicine Expert.

Got many balls in the air? Let Dr. Harris help you understand how the stressful anxious mind can affect your mind and body and learn practical strategies to find calm and peace.

This is one workshop not to miss! If you have ever taken Jeff Harris's Stress Management class at West Chester University you know he changed your life and view!

Register for FREE: https://shorturl.at/3nf0Z

❓Is your body & periods changing?

❓Are you over 40 & experience perimenopause/menopause symptoms?

❓Having trouble losing weight (gaining in your middle area)?

❓Are you a hot mess express with your moods?

Join us for expert advice, support, humor and solutions on your journey to health! Includes labs, metabolic tests, weekly education, support. Insurance used for assessment only prior to program. Price includes labs, metabolic testing, accountability workouts, and workshops. Must register by 9/16!

What you will learn:

🚨Identify signs and symptoms of perimenopause/menopause
✅Estrogen dominance
🌎Endocrine disruptors
☝️Assess your metabolism and body fat
🥼Results for menopausal status relating to estradiol, progesterone, Pg/E2 ratio, testosterone, and DHEA markers relating to menopause.

Mondays 12-1 PM, 9/23 -11/4, virtual group led by Jennifer Barr

Leslie is taking on a big challenge ….🗻I’m climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, the largest freestanding mountain in the world. We’re taking 7 days to reach the summit, starting from the rain forest base and reaching the snow capped summit at 19,340 feet on Thursday 9/10.
It’s like walking from the equator to the North Pole in a week! The mountain is 200 miles south of the equator , you climb through 5 different climate zones to the top .
I’ve learned that I can emotionally survive anything. I want to be pushed out of my comfort zone with this and see what I can do. I don’t think it will be as hard as what I’ve already been through.
PLUS- I’ve never regretted pushing out of my comfort zone- from a career standpoint— public speaking, teaching at the college level, and running the eating disorder program. So much growth comes from overcoming challenges don’t you think? Leslie we are rooting you on! Stay tuned for pictures of her adventure and challenge!!

Www.downingtownnutrition.com to schedule

🥳🥳💛Last minute openings this week are available! All areas of help and support are open. Did you know you can use your health insurance for us to help you plan quick and healthy meals for the fall? Yup let’s us support you! 🎉New scheduling portal is now live at DowningtownNutrition.com.

🥳🥳💛Last minute openings this week are available! All areas of help and support are open. Did you know you can use your health insurance for us to help you plan quick and healthy meals for the fall? Yup let’s us support you! 🎉New scheduling portal is now live at DowningtownNutrition.com.

Dad 2nd year as a Narwhal, 20 years at Downingtown
✏️Molly Junior at West
🚌Annie Freshman at West

Hope everyone has a great school year!

We love this!!

Peace out summer 2024! As always you have been very kind to us. Who else is ready for a routine in their household again? I know we are!!! Stay tuned for details on how we can help you be consistent xoxox

👆FREE VIRTUAL AMAZING WORKSHOP. BECAUSE WE LOVE OUR PATIENTS❤️❓Overwhelmed and bombarded by stress factors?
❓Worried and anxious?
Difficulty finding peace and calm?

Us too! ❤Life is full of stressors, but how we deal with them is what makes the difference in our health. About 23 years ago, I met a professor at West Chester University...Dr. Jeff Harris. He changed the way I think and helped me put my health first-but most importantly he cares and can help YOU change too! Many others have taken his stress management course and have found it to be tremendously impactful on their stressors (including many of my family members!). We are very excited to offer “Taming the Stressful Anxious Mind” on Tuesday, September 17th, 7-8:30 p.m. .

Sign up at www.downingtownnutrition.com or message us “stress” for a direct link to learn more!

Preseason is in full force for our athletes!
Pre-workout and recovery eating makes a difference in injury prevention and helps your performance. BUT- eating throughout the day can make the biggest impact on how you feel and perform in your sport. As your school year begins, talk to your parents about what foods you would like to have for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Look at the infographic below and find carbs, proteins and colors that you love. Having trouble figuring it out? Message us we can help you find some balance. You got this! Looking forward to watching you all this season be the best you can be.

❓Overwhelmed and bombarded by stress factors?
❓Worried and anxious?
Difficulty finding peace and calm?

Us too! ❤Life is full of stressors, but how we deal with them is what makes the difference in our health. About 23 years ago, I met a professor at West Chester University...Dr. Jeff Harris. He changed the way I think and helped me put my health first-but most importantly he cares and can help YOU change too! Many others have taken his stress management course and have found it to be tremendously impactful on their stressors (including many of my family members!). We are very excited to offer "Taming the Stressful Anxious Mind" on Tuesday, September 17th, 7-8:30 p.m. .

Sign up at www.downingtownnutrition.com or click the link below to learn more!

https://tinyurl.com/stresswithdrjeff

Weight gain
Fat loss
Hot flashes
Gastrointestinal changes
Brain fog
Low energy
Migraines
Hmmm, sound familiar to anyone? Perimenopause/menopause feels like an alien invasion to our mind and body. It does not have to take over! Join us for an 8 week virtual program Women & Hormones, lead by Registered Dietitian Jennifer Barr, which includes comprehensive lab work, metabolic testing, and biometrics. Additional accountability and structure built in for strength training and meal planning.

Insurance will be used for initial appointment only.

You will be scheduled in person in August/September due to labs, biometric and metabolic testing.

This program is valued at $1,299 and is offered at $399.

HSA approved health spending program. Limited spots, sign up today!

Message us "hormones" for more info!

Mom I got tickets to Zack Bryan you take your bf and I will take mine ….thanks Molly!!! Taking Bruce Springsteen off my bucket list!

Happiest of birthdays to our very own Becky! We love you!

Help us support the Downingtown West Field Hockey Team and buy a ticket to the Lancaster Loop visiting Downingtown restaurants including Chelsey’s Tavern, Estrella, East Branch Brewing Co and La Sponda. Each ticket that is bought, Downingtown Nutrition will give you a FREE metabolic test with your appointment (valued at $98).
List Annie Barr as player when buying a ticket.

Buy a ticket and get a free metabolic test with an appointment message us for details!

Come out and support Downingtown West! had got some great low carb cauliflower bowls!

It was a good day today .barr_fieldhockey