The Ditch the Diet program has completely shifted my view of food. I was not eating mindfully and gave in to all my food cravings. I can now say that I eat with intention, and if I do have a craving, I can move past it when I think about why I want the food and the long-term effects on my health and wellness. Joanne is very approachable and supportive and goes above and beyond to help you figure out how food should be integrated into Megan J. ur life.

Ditch the Diet is a life-changing practice in mindfulness, self-care, and self-love! It is such a comprehensive program; delving into nutrition, mindfulness, and world-view with Joanne is the ultimate lifestyle overhaul. I came into this program with an emotional reliance on food and a lot beliefs that were not serving me, and through the 8-course sessions I broke down those mental barriers and built up a much healthier lifestyle for myself. Not only that, but it woke me up to beautiful new experiences with food and mindful movement that I wouldn’t have appreciated nearly as much otherwise. The program has changed the way I think about the food I eat, and the impact that sustenance has on my body, my mind, and the world around me. I could not have come to these realizations without Joanne. She is such a shining ray of light, and I always feel refreshed and empowered after our discussions. She is a joy to work with; inspiring, uplifting, knowledgeable, and so much fun. I cannot say enough good things about Joanne and her program – spend eight weeks working with her and she will help you change your life. I am so excited to continue this journey long after the program has ended.

I thought I’d be learning all about nutrition and how to lose weight. I quickly realized that it encompasses much more than just food; it’s about your life and your whole being; it’s about self-care and loving yourself.

Joanne’s passion and belief in what she does, helped me look at not only food but my life more mindfully. She is passionate about what she does because she has walked through it in her own life. You will feel right at home with Joanne, she radiates love and cares about you and your success in the program. 

I now look at my food before I eat it and think about what it’s going to do for me nutritionally. I have been eating whole and organic for years, but I was just eating and not thinking about it, and pretty soon, I was overeating and stuffing my feelings. 

In today’s world, we’re told so many different things about diet, don’t eat fruit, don’t eat carbs, eat more protein or less and on and on.   

Joanne teaches you to be mindful of what you are eating and not to feel guilty if you eat something that is not healthy, to always think about what you are putting in your body, and to look at your food and be thankful for it. Before you know it, you are eating whole, healthy foods in a whole new way, and the best part is that you start to lose weight.  

I encourage everyone to do this program; it has changed my life. I would tell you more, but there is just so much more, and you need to take the class to understand what I’m talking about.