It’s Just Food!
A Women’s Mindfulness & Wellness Weekend
2019 Dates TBD ~ Saco, Maine
Are diets letting you down and leaving you angry, frustrated and depressed?
This weekend will empower and encourage you to change the way you think and feel about yourself. You will leave on Sunday with a new perspective on food, eating, exercise, stress, self-talk and self-care. Never diet again and become a proud member of the Diet Free Sisterhood.
Are you unhappy in your body?
Are diets letting you down and leaving you angry, frustrated and depressed?
Are you sick and tired of trying to lose weight only to gain it back or more?
Are you like 97% of other women who have an âI hate my bodyâ moment every single day?
If you answered “YES”, this weekend is for you!
Come join super like-minded women and me to learn 5 simple steps to transform your relationship with food, mind, body and self.
Youâll leave the weekend with an easy to implement 5 Step System and knowing how to:
- Eat Intuitively (a mindful approach to food, eating and weight)
- Play, move and exercise joyfully while learning to get out of and stay out of pain
- Empower you compassionate, kind and supportive inner voice (your Maxi-me) while quieting your cruel, judgmental and self-sabotaging mean inner voice (your mini-me)
- Practice Body AA (appreciate and accept youâre here and now (todays) body
- Engage in daily self-care to reduce stress, worry, anxiety and gain energy, clarity, focus and self-compassion
Discovery Space
Why the Maine Coast? This iconic magical space has welcomed guests from all over the world. Its spectacular and remarkable walking beaches and rocky coastlines create spaces for emotional and rewarding enlightenment and awakening.
The Maine coast is known for its ability to create memories that will last a lifetime. Generation after generation return to the beach and ocean to enjoy immersive experiences in every season. The healing ocean waters allow you spirit to soar.
Take time to slow down. Feel the sand in between your toes, catch a few rays of sun and watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. This space offers the opportunity for a remarkable transformation that comes only when you are at the ocean.
You will have the ability to step out onto the beach and feel the energizing breeze as it sweeps up from the surf. Notice the smile that spreads across your face as you immediately feel the peaceful and calming effects on your body, mind and soul.
Our âhomeâ for this transformational weekend will be the Mindfulness Center of Maine… an amazing, beautiful house and learning space designed specifically for weekends like ours. You will enjoy the walking trails and incredible views of the large pond, fields and woods that surround the property
It looks incredible!
Intuitive Eating
Practice intuitive eating (a mindfulness approach to food, eating and weight) as you dine on scrumptious locally sourced organic and fresh snacks and meals as you tune into your bodyâs own hunger and fullness cues. Your taste buds are sure to be awakened as you enjoy the healthy and supportive snacks and meals prepared by our Chef, with homegrown products – many from his own garden.
Imagine waking up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and tea while watching the sun rise, connecting with self and engaging in authentic conversations. Set your intention for the day or spend time in the quiet, peaceful natural surroundings… beach, pond, walking trails and ocean.
Learn a variety of ways to nourish your pallet and get in touch with your bodies internal physiological hunger needs. Experience creating your own delicious smoothies and create your own special oatmeal concoction. Mix and match tastes, textures and colors of foods that appeal to you in the morning, such as homemade quiches and muffins, grilled vegetables, turkey sausages, yogurts and fruits.
Canât eat this or that? Vegan, Vegetarian, gluten or dairy free? No problem, we are happy to accommodate any of your food preferences.
Enjoy easy to make and find high-energy snacks to keep you mind and body (blood sugar levels) functioning optimally. Discover the value of food and its role in providing clarity, focus, energy and awareness while moving, learning and growing.
While in Maine, do as the Mainers! Eat a family style Maine themed meal including Maine Crab Cakes, Red Bliss Potato Salad and Fresh spinach and mushroom salad. End the meal by experiencing the sweet taste of an Apple or Blueberry Crisp with ice cream. The warm and friendly atmosphere, new connections and tasty dishes blend to end the day in pure perfection.
Iâm ready to change the way I eat!
Our Journey
Day 1 Evening: Connecting and Letting Go
After settling in your comfortable, cozy room, join us and the âDiet Free Sisterhoodâ as we meet, and greet each other to âkickoffâ our transformative weekend. Spend the evening sharing and getting acquainted with a lovely group of like-minded fun women.
We will look at how your past experiences have impacted the relationship you now have with food, eating and your body.
- Uncover and understand your present relationship with food, eating, weight and body image.
- Let go of past thoughts and beliefs about food, diets and body image that have held you back and prevented you from experiencing memorable events and achieving your life goals, ambitions and dreams.
- Gain insight on your current non-supportive thoughts and behaviors (your mini-me) and how to quiet this mean inner critical voice.
- Leave your baggage (worries, doubts, anxieties and fears) at the front door for the weekend, enabling us to learn, work, play and live in the present, practicing mindfulness.
- Relax into the evening, quieting the mind and reducing stress with a Letting Go stress-less meditation
Day 2: Transformation and Change
Over the course of the day you will gain a new perspective on how to change your relationship with food, mind, body and self as we introduce you to our 5 simple steps Action Blue Print.
Greet the morning with a hot or cold beverage and head out on a morning walk of mindfulness through nature. Explore the beautiful landscape, breathe in the fresh coastal air, stretch and move your body as you open your heart and mind. This is a great way to be grateful and to be present while grounding yourself for the day.
After enjoying a nourishing delicious morning meal, we will come together and learn 5 proven steps to transform your relationship with food, mind, body and self. You will learn how to:
- Eat Intuitively and Supportively
- Release the power of the diet mentality
- Empower your Maxi-Me with positive Self-Talk
- Reduce long-term aches and pains with a fun effective mobility session
As a result, you will be free of the diet mentality, get your self-talk to work for you rather than against and you, see your body in a whole new perspective and understand the impact and importance of self-care and its impact on your weight and health.
After a locally sourced, supportive and intuitive meal, head to the ocean and beach to reconnect and reflect in nature with the soothing sounds, salty smells and the seasonâs calmness of the seacoast. Feel the sand and even the water on your feet as we explore all our senses and make time to pause, stop, breathe and reflect on the mornings discoveries… Letting the world pass by!
Head back to your room for some quiet time for relaxation and rejuvenation (time to nurture YOU) before we gather for a delicious and tasty Maine themed Meal.
This evening we will learn the importance of implementing and engaging in Daily Self-Care and Self-Compassion by:
- Sharing strategies on how to best take care of you and find daily joy.
- Learning Methods to decrease your stress load
- Creating a personalized Self Care Tool Box
- Enjoying a very special guided meditation about Self-Compassion and Self-Worth
Day 3: Transformation and Change (cont.)
After a peaceful nightâs sleep, awaken to experience âThe Mountainâ guided meditation to start your day followed by a cup fresh brewed coffee and tea, and a âMake your ownâ Smoothie and oatmeal experience while engaging in meaningful, supportive and authentic conversations.
Spend some time opening your heart and mind to the experiences of the weekend as you decide what you want to take home and what you want to leave behind. End the day experiencing the life-changing exhilarating âreleasingâ fire-pit ceremony surrounded and supported by your newfound friends.
Day 4 Supporting and Celebrating You!
A fun Play-fit class sets this day in motion. Awaken and reconnect to your inner playful child with laughter, smiles and joy.
We wrap up the weekend in a Celebration of You. In this heart centered ceremony, feel nurtured, supported, cared for and valued. You will know that you are not alone and that you GOT THIS⌠and your sisters (and I) have your back.
My heart is ready for more JOY
Benefits
Awaken your authenticity – connect more deeply with yourself and love ones and experience and live with more joy!
Come join us and get the help, encouragement, support and guidance you want to transform your relationship with food, mind, body and self. There is hope you can change and achieve your goals, ambitions and dreams.
This weekend will change your life⌠guaranteed!
Anne, thank you for everything you taught me, for showing us genuine love and compassion, which helped us all dig deeper and heal parts of ourselves. After this experience, I will never be the same and I canât wait to start my new life.
On this journey, with kind and caring guidance, you will:
- Feel better in and about your body
- Enjoy food and eating, even when out with friends and family
- Learn to honor your internal hunger and fullness cues
- Gain self-confidence and self-esteem
- Develop self-compassion and a positive self-talk âMaxi-Meâ
- Find joy in movement, play and exercise
- Reconnect with your authentic self
- Reject the diet mentality and food police
- Overcome personal barriers that keep you from creating the life of your dreams
- Feel more comfortable shopping for clothes, going to the beach or looking in the mirror
- Decrease stress, anxiety and worry
- Understand the role stress plays in weight, weight gain and weight loss.
- Receive a proven movement and play formula that:
- Increases energy
- Improve bone density (helps with osteoporosis/osteoarthritis)
- Enhances metabolism
- Reduce aches and pains
- Improve functional movement and strength
- Finally find peace with food, eating and your body
If you have been struggling with weight, food and body image issues and want to have time and space to reconnect with yourself and develop a new and different way of thinking, feeling and living this weekend is for YOU!
If you are tired and worn out and need a break from your daily routine, this opportunity provides you time to pause, reset, be present and experience joy.
With the support and energy of the group we can collectively create an amazing life experience and gain ongoing lasting encouragement from your âdiet-freeâ sisters.
Return home peaceful and grounded, excited and confident that you can implement the Itâs Just Food! 5 Step System.
You will be fully present in your life and be ready to take the next natural step to the amazing life you were born to live!
I am ready to renew, refresh and reconnect...
Whatâs Included
- 8 Scrumptious Farm-to-table, locally sourced Meals for each participant
- 4 High energy, fueling snacks
- Special Welcoming Gift upon registration
- 4 Days of Breakthrough Programing lead by Certified Eating Specialist Anne Poirier BS, CSCS, CIEC
- 3 Nights Shared Accommodations
- 4 Stress-Less Guided Meditations with Certified Yoga-Nidra facilitator to reduce anxiety and worry
- Personalized Self-Care Toolbox
- Your own home Fit-Kit (movement equipment)
- Special Shaping Perspectives, highly coveted Join the âDiet-Freeâ Sisterhood tee-shirt
- Shaping Perspectives Writing Journal
- Personalized Guide Book for Implementing the 5 Simple Steps
- Complimentary 30-day trial membership to Self-Talk Plus which includes over 100 self-talk audioâs to train the brain and enhance success in all of lifeâs key areas
- Access to our Online Shaping Perspectives earning and Growth CafĂŠ
- Guided Activities and Lessons to Increase Positive Self-talk, Self-esteem, Self-worth, Body Acceptance and Body Appreciation
- Calming, Relaxing, Rejuvenating and Restful Outdoor Space Right near the Ocean and Beach
- Opportunity to reconnect with nature and yourself
- Journey back home with a sisterhood of support and my team and I
- As, always, a few little surprisesâŚ
Whatâs Not Included
- Transportation to and from Location / Venue
- Shopping and souvenirs
I want to go!
Your Host
Anne Poirier
Like you, Intuitive Eating Coach and Womenâs Lifestyle expert Anne Poirier has struggled with weight issues, negative body image, food and societies âThin Idealâ for over 40 years. Annie set out on a journey to find a better way. So, she created Itâs Just Food! 5 Simple Steps to Transform your Relationship with Food, Mind, Body and Self.
With over three decades of leading, teaching, speaking, coaching and most importantly, real life in-the-trenches weight loss, fitness and eating disorder experience, her view is radically different from todayâs typical unrealistic, unsustainable approach to weight loss, body transformation and life change.
This unique proven system of change, easy-to-use tools, nurturing support and positive coaching style offers hope, encouragement and empowers women. Her clients and participants her fun, high energy, compassionate, caring and supportive manner helps them achieve their goals and dreams and report that interacting with Annie is the best part of their day.
