Are you a chaotic eater?
Want to have peace with food instead?
group coaching
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⚡ You overeat or emotionally eat to the point of discomfort – and you don’t know how to stop
⚡ You never know when you’re hungry or full unless you’re ready to pass out or feel painfully stuffed
⚡ You keep eating after dinner – even though you feel really full
⚡ You feel guilty about everything you eat – but eat it anyway
⚡ You can’t keep cookies in your cupboard because you’ll eat them all right away – no matter how hard you try not to
⚡ You feel a lot of shame about the way you eat
Do any of these problems describe you?
Thankfully, There's a better way.
Because food rules don’t work to help anyone eat in a peaceful, normal, comfortable way.
Basically, you feel ruled by food and obsess about it 24/7 – and not in a fun way.
If you’ve experienced one or more of these symptoms, you might have tried to double down on willpower or plan to be “good” tomorrow. But instead, your chaotic, out-of-control eating only gets worse.
Why?
THE PEACEFUL EATING
JUMPSTART PROGRAM
The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart teaches you new ways to approach eating and take the focus off of weight while healing your relationship to food. It’s 100% NOT a diet.
The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart isn’t about forcing yourself to stop overeating or trying to control your eating. This is about achieving real peace with food. Like forgetting that you have ice cream in the freezer or cookies in the cupboard while still knowing you can have them whenever you want. That kind of peace.
just imagine what it
would feel like to...
Feel relaxed about eating because you know you’ll eat as much as you want without feeling uncomfortable after
Know you are eating in a way that is good for your body – and is pleasurable too
Buy cookies, eat them in a really normal way and then…forget they were in the cupboard
Not obsess about food constantly – and spending that time on what you really want to do in life
Have zero guilt or shame around eating
Not feel out-of-control around any food
The bottom line:
You can stop stressing about food, diets and weight loss and learn a new approach to eating that takes the focus off of weight while healing your relationship to food.
⚡Six (6) LIVE group coaching sessions every other week with a registered dietitian (me) facilitating.
⚡Groups are small, intimate and highly interactive with real humans who have problems just like yours. You’ll learn from the coaching they get, as well as from your own. And you’ll get support from each other too!
⚡Simple-to-follow, clear actions to take through the week to help you work towards peaceful eating.
⚡Email support in between sessions from me and a group chat to connect with the other members.
⚡Full access to the journaling tools in my client portal (use of journaling tools is optional).
The material is presented in a progressive fashion, but you can go at your own pace and will have access to all the materials even after the program ends including readings, activities and presentation slides to continue your practice.
How The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart is different from other non-diet eating programs
see what people are saying about
the peaceful eating jumpstart
It’s not an exaggeration to say that this group has brought peace to my life and chipped away at the long-standing shame I was feeling about myself. Even if you have a long history of disordered eating like I do, it is not too late to get help. I’ve tried individual counseling in the past, but this combination of group work and evidenced-based information has gone the farthest toward healing for me.
-Kelly
Food used to make me feel very guilty. I measured my day by how much or little I ate that day. I felt undeserving of food. I have been on many diets but nothing worked long term. This group really helped me in that I don't feel ashamed to eat. Glenys did a great job of making sure everyone had a chance to speak and I like that she didn't end just because the clock hit a certain time. It made me feel valued and heard.
-Anonymous
I believe this was life changing. I was on so many different [weight loss] programs – I can’t remember them all! I never realized how much weight loss information was always coming at me. Now, I’m just not thinking about food all the time and not worrying about points. When I deleted my WW app I thought I’d panic but it was a relief. I think this program is unique and makes you think in a new light!
-Gayle
In short…if you’re ready to challenge old diet narratives and try something new so you can feel good about eating, The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart is for you!
Great question! This program is ideal for you if you are
⚡ready to change your mindset and take concrete steps toward a peaceful relationship to food
⚡are so sick of diets the thought of another one makes you want to cry
⚡willing to challenge diet culture ideas of good food/bad food and weight control
⚡motivated to attend all or almost all of the live sessions and participate in group discussion - there will be no recorded sessions, but you will get the presentation slides if you miss a session
⚡able to do a little bit of homework and willing to practice what you learn in group between sessions (it’s not a lot of work) - because practice is everything
in need of help but aren’t ready for or can’t swing the cost of 1:1 coaching
⚡ready to feel free with eating and proud of how you take care of yourself with food…
"Is The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart for me?"
meet your coach
I’m Glenys Oyston, a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor and body image coach, and I’ve coached hundreds of people with disordered eating to a place of peace, relaxation and enjoyment with food. And they’re healthier for it, too.
Now I’m bringing the tools I use in my 1:1 coaching to this group setting to help you recover alongside people who struggle just like you, so that you can achieve real peace with food and eating.
I’m not sure if a group setting is for me or if I should do 1:1 coaching instead. How can I know?
This feels like a big investment. Is it worth it?
How many sessions are there?
Do I need to attend all of the live sessions?
Will the live sessions be recorded?
When and how do the sessions happen?
If I have a question, can I message you privately?
Can you guarantee results?
Will I lose weight doing this program?
I lost a lot of weight on a diet and now have developed eating problems. Will this program help me maintain the weight that I lost?
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
Will my insurance or HSA/FSA cover this program?
Frequently Asked Questions
Both 1:1 and group coaching are great options and your choice will depend on a few things like your learning style, your desire for community with others, how much personal attention you prefer in learning, and available financial resources. In 1:1 coaching, each session is tailored specifically to your needs. Group coaching will include a more set pattern of education and while you’ll still get personal attention, you’ll also be learning from the coaching that others receive. If you have questions about which is the best fit for you, schedule a time to chat and we’ll figure it out!
The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart is definitely an investment in yourself. Imagine how much money you would save if you never had to pay for a diet program or special food again. Imagine how much time and energy you will gain when you no longer have to think about food obsessively. Imagine the value of feeling confident that you were eating in the best way for your health (while not sacrificing pleasure). These returns on your investment from this kind of work are invaluable. Additionally, this group coaching program is less than half the cost of 1:1 coaching with all the same tools I use in 1:1 and access to me between sessions. And no matter what, you will always get out of it what you put in!
Six sessions, held every other week, 75 minutes long. See program dates and time above.
The magic of this program is in the participation with others struggling as you are, so participation in all the sessions is highly recommended. I recommend missing no more than one session (you’ll still have access to the presentation slides). Past participants who attended all or almost all sessions were the most successful in seeing a positive change in their eating.
In order to protect people’s privacy and encourage the free flow of honest dialogue, the sessions will not be recorded. If you miss one group session, you will have access to the slide presentations and all of that module’s content and are welcome to ask questions in the group chat.
Sessions will take place virtually through my client portal by Zoom. The meeting information will be provided to you in the client portal and through email calendar reminders.
Of course! I’m happy to give brief email coaching in the chat feature of the client portal. I answer questions Monday to Friday. Any question that takes long than 2 minutes to type will be answered in the next group session.
I can guarantee that I’ll give you my complete attention inside sessions; thorough email support in between sessions; my most effective tools; activities, handouts, and readings to inform and guide you; coaching to help you discover your motivations for change; goal-setting support and encouragement to meet those goals. Due to the nature of the coaching relationship, I can’t control what you do with the coaching, education and homework provided. Clients who commit to doing the work as assigned, are ready to challenge unhelpful beliefs and behaviors, attend all or most of the sessions, and give themselves the time they need are typically the most successful clients.
This is not a weight loss program and is not designed to create intentional weight loss (that is called a diet). Our focus will always be on bringing you to a peaceful relationship with food, which does not involve restriction. As weight is controlled by your individual biology, I cannot make any guarantees about weight.
As this program never focuses on weight, no guarantees can be made about maintaining weight loss, especially after a diet. Chances are, if it took a diet to get to a lower weight, it’s not a sustainable weight for you. This non-diet work allows you to move toward a more natural weight that’s right for your body (and we have no control over this number).
This program is fully refundable up till Friday, February 3rd, 2023. After this date, the program is non-refundable.
Check with your insurance or HSA/FSA providers if they cover telehealth group nutrition counseling. The ICD 10 code I use is Z71.3 and the CPT code is G0270 (group medical nutrition therapy), telehealth (02) with modifier 95. I will provide a super bill with this information for each group you attend (you must attend the group in order to get the super bill). I cannot make any guarantees about reimbursement and it will be up to you to confirm your benefits.
frequently asked questions
I’m not sure if a group setting is for me or if I should do 1:1 coaching instead. How can I know?
Both 1:1 and group coaching are great options and your choice will depend on a few things like your learning style, your desire for community with others, how much personal attention you prefer in learning, and available financial resources. In 1:1 coaching, each session is tailored specifically to your needs. Group coaching will include a more set pattern of education and while you’ll still get personal attention, you’ll also be learning from the coaching that others receive. If you have questions about which is the best fit for you, schedule a time to chat and we’ll figure it out!
This feels like a big investment. Is it worth it?
The Peaceful Eating Jumpstart is definitely an investment in yourself. Imagine how much money you would save if you never had to pay for a diet program or special food again. Imagine how much time and energy you will gain when you no longer have to think about food obsessively. Imagine the value of feeling confident that you were eating in the best way for your health (while not sacrificing pleasure). These returns on your investment from this kind of work are invaluable. Additionally, this group coaching program is less than half the cost of 1:1.
How many sessions are there?
Six sessions, held every other week, 75 minutes long. See program dates and time above.
Do I need to attend all of the live sessions?
The magic of this program is in the participation with others struggling as you are, so participation in all the sessions is highly recommended. I recommend missing no more than one session (you’ll still have access to the presentation slides). Past participants who attended all or almost all sessions were the most successful in seeing a positive change in their eating.
When and how do the sessions happen?
Sessions will take place virtually through my client portal by Zoom. The meeting information will be provided to you in the client portal and through email calendar reminders.
If I have a question, can I message you privately?
Of course! I’m happy to give brief email coaching in the chat feature of the client portal. I answer questions Monday to Friday. Any question that takes long than 2 minutes to type will be answered in the next group session.
Can you guarantee results?
I can guarantee that I’ll give you my complete attention inside sessions; thorough email support in between sessions; my most effective tools; activities, handouts, and readings to inform and guide you; coaching to help you discover your motivations for change; goal-setting support and encouragement to meet those goals. Due to the nature of the coaching relationship, I can’t control what you do with the coaching, education and homework provided. Clients who commit to doing the work as assigned, are ready to challenge unhelpful beliefs and behaviors, attend all or most of the sessions, and give themselves the time they need are typically the most successful clients.
Will I lose weight doing this program?
This is not a weight loss program and is not designed to create intentional weight loss (that is called a diet). Our focus will always be on bringing you to a peaceful relationship with food, which does not involve restriction. As weight is controlled by your individual biology, I cannot make any guarantees about weight.
I lost a lot of weight on a diet and now have developed eating problems. Will this program help me maintain the weight that I lost?
As this program never focuses on weight, no guarantees can be made about maintaining weight loss, especially after a diet. Chances are, if it took a diet to get to a lower weight, it’s not a sustainable weight for you. This non-diet work allows you to move toward a more natural weight that’s right for your body (and we have no control over this number).
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
This program is fully refundable up till Friday, February 3rd, 2023. After this date, the program is non-refundable.
Will my insurance or HSA/FSA cover this program?
Check with your insurance or HSA/FSA providers if they cover telehealth group nutrition counseling. The ICD 10 code I use is Z71.3 and the CPT code is G0270 (group medical nutrition therapy), telehealth (02) with modifier 95. I will provide a super bill with this information for each group you attend (you must attend the group in order to get the super bill). I cannot make any guarantees about reimbursement and it will be up to you to confirm your benefits.
-Melanie
"I can honestly say that I have achieved a peace with my body I never thought attainable. I go to sleep at night feeling satisfied instead of sick from overeating because I’m anticipating new diet restrictions the following morning. I don’t record time in terms of expected weight loss, and I don’t worry that I’ll fail and dread yet another social event because I haven’t reached my goal weight. Now I focus on the idea that my body is the least interesting thing about me. I invest in this. Because of the work I’ve done with Glenys, I have the tools to live this."
-Candace
"I went from obsessing over food constantly and perpetual restrict-and-binge cycles, to regularly eating foods that I like in a way that doesn’t dominate my life. I was afraid that without 'rules' all I would ever eat was macaroni and cheese and Oreos and never touch a vegetable again. It turns out that once I started practicing intuitive eating and ditching any restrictions whatsoever, I actually crave vegetables pretty regularly (who knew?!)… And I am just SO MUCH HAPPIER now."
-Linda
"I just wanted to thank you for your work with me. You legit changed my life in so many wonderful ways I didn’t think were possible. No more binge eating; rocking bikinis; no more guilt and anxiety around food; practicing acceptance as I ease back into fitness; on and on. Mostly I feel a sense of peace and empowerment that is carrying over into so many areas of my life."
-DM
“I think Glenys’ job description should be 'Dietitian/Sherlock Holmes!' She’s very talented in investigating and solving some mysteries in our complex and often perplexing relationships with food and body. What a confused relationship I had with food. Glenys helped me shed light on the grey, confusing, unseen blockages and issues. I feel so much more clarity and peace…and the bonus was the warmth, solar energy, and humor which helped me feel completely safe to share and dare to approach dark topics. I think the biggest thing I take away from our work together is the peace and the trust that it will be okay.”
-Emma
“What I was going to eat consumed my thoughts the first half of my workday, every day. I had tons of competing food rules in my head from years of diets, periods of extreme restriction, and negative body image. Glenys helped me get back to feeding myself regularly and without anxiety. I can actually feel my body’s cues now and make food decisions without doing mental math about how it will impact my body size. I’m able to go about my day without falling into a shame spiral about how I look. Glenys helped me clear away some huge obstacles so that I feel ready to pursue other goals, both personally and professionally. If you are struggling with food or body image, working with Glenys can help you make space in your life for things that are actually important to you. You’re investing in a lot more than ‘just’ food and body issues. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and easy to connect with.”
-Amy
“I wanted to thank you for all you have done to help me in this journey. I was just contemplating weighing myself and thought, ‘It doesn’t matter what I weigh. If you want to worry, worry about how you feel.’ It feels good to be getting stronger. You are so special and I appreciate you!”
-SW
“Before working with Glenys, I didn’t understand the difference between a snack and a meal or recognize my hunger cues as a result of years of bouncing on and off diets and restricting my intake. With endless compassion, Glenys helped me understand what my body needed and that it’s okay to eat, that my body and mind are happy and function well when I’m feeding them foods I enjoy regularly. As I tried the tools Glenys and I discussed during our sessions, I started feeling better. When my old food norms came up, Glenys asked great questions to get to the root and help me find a new way that works for me. I love it. Invest the time and money in yourself and work with Glenys – you’re worth it!”
