"I am empowered."            I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met Brenda and all of the staff at Empowering YOU Lifestyle Centre! In November, I joined Empowering YOU and boy, was I ever empowered. After a few months I got to my goal weight. I lost a total of 22 lbs and I feel great, I have more energy now that I ever had. It feels great knowing that I now realize that this is a lifestyle change, it's not a diet, and knowing that I now have the knowledge and confidence to keep my weight off!!            I have joined many weight loss centers before, but none offered me the one on one support that Empowering YOU has. I visit the centre two times a week; I have received weekly e-mails which help keep me motivated and new recipes to try from Gail. I also keep a diary for my food, am exercising regularly, and have taken advantage of the vibration machine. Also, I have recently completed their ab class, which I truly enjoyed. I am also taking advantage of another free program with Empowering YOU, Learn to Run 5k!            I cannot thank Brenda, Angie, Gail and Wanda enough for getting me here today, I could not have done it without all of you! I would recommend anyone who's looking to lose weight to give it a try, you won't be disappointed!      - Miranda

The ladies at Empowering YOU are very professional with years of industry experience. And the best part is they actually care!!!            I've never seen a program like this one. Finally, one that actually works and it's LOCAL!

On my weight loss journey, I had never imagined receiving so much support, guidance and genuine concern for my weight loss and overall well-being. Brenda, Angie, Gail and Wanda have been so wonderful in every possible way. There is no way I would have done this without you guys. You're awesome!!!   - Beverly R., Current Client.

I can't begin to explain the difference Empowering YOU has made in my life. In 15 weeks I've lost over 30 lbs and 17 inches but what I've gained is immeasurable. To walk tall with confidence, to feel beautiful and comfortable in your own skin, and to have energy to live the life you were meant to live! Empowering YOU gave me a support system to do what I could never do on my own. The one on one meetings that you have twice a week with a counsellor are amazing and having someone there fully supporting you makes all the difference. The knowledge you receive with the program on how to eat and what to eat is invaluable and I know I have changed my way of eating for life. They make you realize that you CAN do this and you WILL do this! Empowering YOU really has changed my life and for that I will be forever grateful.   - Caroline R., Current Client.

How a life can change from one year to the next!  Last New Year’s Eve I was sitting down with my family eating my way through the left over Christmas chocolate and feeling miserable about my weight. I tried throughout the year to lose some weight on my own, which I was able to manage a few pounds here or there... Then I went on vacation and when I came back, I gained back about 6 pounds in a less than a month! I was definitely on my way back to my original 200 pounds.             I was feeling so crappy one Friday afternoon on my way back from lunch, when I passed Empowering YOU. When I got back to my desk, I decided to look at their website. I looked it over and gave Brenda a call. She told me to come in, which I did…I only had a few minutes, where I’m sure she thought she would never see me again. I hummed and haughed for a week and then finally the next Saturday, I had had enough I went in and signed up. I wasn’t prepared for what would come next! The constant encouragement, guidance and friendship that I receive is something that is not out there anywhere else.  From the learn to run group, emails, just popping in when I need a bit of encouragement, Angie’s kick my behind combat classes and all of the positive reinforcement is just what I needed.  This has been the first Christmas season since I can remember that I was excited about going to Christmas parties and easily found a dress and felt great.              I am on track to losing the weight I need, in order to live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Last night I completed the 5K resolution run out in the freezing cold on New Year’s Eve instead of eating my way through another New Year’s. Brenda, Angie, Gail and Wanda you guys are changing people’s lives… Sorry to say but you couldn’t get rid of me now, even if you wanted to.   - Michelle T.

Truth be told, I’ve been skinny most of my life.  And at a whopping 4 11’, thank God I was... Until, of course, I reached my late 30’s! I saw a picture of myself one day and said “who is that?” I had managed to pack on 15 to 20 pounds.  It was pretty easy to do, actually. I ate what I wanted most of my life and I’d be the first to admit (despite my Mothers efforts) I ate poorly.  Lots of junk food and little to no fruits and vegetables.  Then lo and behold at 38, my Doctor informed me I had Colon Cancer – "Gain some extra weight", he told me, "You’re going to lose a lot with the surgery". So I ate and ate and had never felt so terrible.             Then came the surgery and boy was I sick!  I lost 90% of my Colon and literally had to learn to eat again – I also lost all of weight I had put on, plus more. (I don’t recommend this surgery to achieve weight loss!) So I figured it would all work out, I’d learn to eat again and properly this time, and keep the weight off.  But I went way off track. When food started to taste good again, I ate everything my body would allow, and I didn’t exercise for a full year as my stomach area was still sore.  So the weight started to go back up and my energy went down!  I knew I needed guidance, I knew I needed to eat right and I knew that I needed find a plan that works for me.             Then came Empowering You Lifestyle Centre – It actually came across my desk!  I tried to ignore it but the voice in my head said you have to do this!  I needed nutrition advice, I needed to be healthy.  I made a lot of excuses to my husband and to myself, then after speaking to my Co-worker who was already on the plan, I made the choice! I admit I was really nervous and doubtful it would work  - until I met Brenda!  She did not doubt me, she had confidence I needed and I guess I felt her energy!  By the time I met Gail, the Holistic Nutritionist, she had already looked up the Cancer and the surgery I had, and worked out a plan just for me.  Within a few days I started to feel better – my energy when through the roof, I lost weight every week and reached my goal before we had planned.  I simply have never felt better. I also tried the Vibration Machine, it really is a wonder.  Then I began walking at home, but this is just the start for me.  Empowering You gave me the skills I need to make my 40’s the healthiest time in my life!             Empowering You is real food for real people!  They are really going to change your life! Thank you Brenda Angie, Gail and Wanda!   -Kelly P.

Empowering YOU Lifestyle Centre has changed my life! It is not simply the fact I have started down the road to weight loss, it is a whole lifestyle change. I am eating better, getting more exercise, and overall have more energy. For many years I knew what I needed to do but couldn't do it on my own. The staff at Empowering YOU give me the information, guidance and occasional kick in the pants to keep me focused and on the right track.   -Mike K.

I was so pleased to be able to buy one size smaller of a shirt the other night that has only been made possible by the motivation and encouragement to succeed that your team has given me.  In less than  four short weeks I have lost almost 8 pounds, something I haven't been able to  do on my own in a very long time. I am now on a downward direction on the  scale and it feels great. I think that this is the plan that will finally  work for me... I can't say enough good things about you all. Thanks Again, Andrea