Is Empowering You a franchise?
Is there a nutritionist on staff?
Why detox?
Do I have to keep a food diary?
Why is it important to visit the centre two times a week?
Can I bring my children?
Are we a fitness facility/gym?
Do I count points?
Do I have to buy any product?
Is there a weight scale involved?

Is Empowering You a franchise?

NO. We are 100% locally owned and operated. The owner/operator/founder is also on staff and seen on the floor on a daily basis. The advantages to this are that if there are any concerns, complaints or suggestions, they can be dealt with in a timely manner. We are most definitely open to suggestions. The owner's e-mail is brenda@areyouempowered.ca

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Is there a nutritionist on staff?

Absolutely. She is a registered holistic nutritionist. Again, like the owner, she can found at our location during business hours. Every client will get the opportunity to meet her one week after they join. After that, a client can make an appointment or speak to her at any time they feel they need to. The nutritionist also specializes in advising clients who have special health conditions such as diabetes, thyroid, gout, and even menopause.

Why detox?

Detoxing your body will leave you feeling better about yourself, both from the inside and out, as well as make you physically feel better. Alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars, white flour and saturated fats all act as toxins in the body. The desired end result is general good health and increasing your body's ability to absorb nutrients.

At Empowering You, we start your program with a detox. The purpose of this is to get your body ready for your individual menu plan.

*** Certain health restrictions apply.***

Do I have to keep a food diary?

Absolutely. Below are some of the reasons why:

1)Statistics have shown that anyone who journals their food has a higher success rate at getting to their goal weight. Diaries allow you to see exactly what you are eating each day, it also allows for accountability.

2)Most important reason: When it comes to food intake, what works one day, one week, one month, doesn't necessarily mean it is going to work today, next week or next month. Coaches have to be able to examine a client's food intake so they can make suggestions and changes. This is one of the ways weight loss is accelerated and will contribute to keeping ahead of plateaus.

In summary, without a diary, we really can't help you. It is very important to bring your diary with you, when you visit us two times a week.

Why is it important to visit the centre two times a week?

By visiting the centre only once a week, six and a half days have gone by without any support from us. Visiting the centre two times a week is just as important as keeping a food diary. Plus, we like to see you!

Can I bring my children to the centre while I attend my weightloss visit?

You sure can! We love to see babies and children! However, if you are planning on taking advantage of our vibration machine, you might want to take some story books or coloring books with you, so they can have a seat while you are using it. We officially do not provide day care services.

Are we a fitness facility/gym?

No, we are not. However, we do encourage our clients to participate in some form of physical activity. The combination of our program and physical activity will speed up your weight loss process and help you trim inches. However, we do offer a free "Learn to Run" clinic (5k). It is open to any of our clients who would like to learn how to run. Before starting the program, you do have to fill out a par-q. If you feel it is necessary, speak to your physician before starting any sort of fitness regime. From time to time, we will partnering up with some fitness instructors to offer fun programs, such as Zumba (a latin- style dance party!!). For more details, check out our "Learn to Run" page or monthly calender of events!

Do I count points?

Our program is not based upon a point system. It is a very user- friendly program, whereby you make sure that you have the required daily intake of the five basic food groups. Every client's program will be different, based on certain physical and health factors.

Do I have to buy any product?

We, as a company, will not be selling any type of supplement, protein bar, or any other kind of weightloss aid. However, as a client, if you feel it necessary to incorporate any of the above, it is up to you. Please come to us so we can document what you are using, and advise you on how to do so.

***Once any of these are incorporated, your weightloss may or may not slow down, depending on the ingredients.***

Is there a weight scale involved?

Until some genius invents something that is way more accurate than a weight scale, we will have to use it for a guide line, and to track the progress of your weight.

HOWEVER, we focus on way more important elements while clients are trying to reach their goal weight. We emphasize the following:

1) How a client feels
2) Improvement of health (ex: has your blood pressure gone down?)
3) Have you lost more inches than pounds?
4) How does your clothes fit?
5) Most importantly, are you happier?

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us in the form below, or to e-mail us at info@areyouempowered.ca!