i-Nutrition 

Just had an insightful one to one session with Neil at I-Nutrition. Very grateful for this opportunity to have a realistic evaluation of my nutritional status. Thanks for an excellent and informative overview, personally tailored to my needs. Practical advice and suggestions offered with an understanding and empathetic approach. Invaluable help and highly recommended. Thank you, Neil.

In March 2021 I turned 75, and had a routine health check with my GP. Although I had been overweight since my 30s, I was horrified to learn I was now technically obese. Worse, I was pre-diabetic. If I did nothing, my blood glucose levels indicated that I would have Type 2 diabetes before long. A friend’s husband had that condition, did nothing to alter it, and died last December following a leg amputation caused by his disease. Two other close friends are overweight and have become diabetic. I did not want to join them.
My goddaughter knew Neil and recommended him, as he had conquered type-2 diabetes ten years before by a change in lifestyle. The cost, about the price of a decent holiday, has been money very well spent. What price can you put on good health? My blood glucose levels are now right in the middle of the normal range. I’m most unlikely now to get diabetes.
It was the other health benefits that were so unexpected. I am now slimmer that I have been for over 40 years.
• Weight. 91.5kg down to 72.4kg, a reduction of over 20%
• Size. My waist was a tight 40 inches. I now buy 34-inch waist trousers.
• My collar size has gone down from a tight 16.5 inches to a loose 15 inches.
• I take 25% of my previous medication for high blood pressure and may in time be able to stop taking hypertension medication altogether.
• My cholesterol level and HDL/LDL balance are now normal. I no longer take statins.
• I used to take asthma drugs for breathlessness after exertion such as walking fast, or climbing a hill. I stopped those months ago and enjoy long walks again.
• My skin condition has improved. Patches of psoriasis are fading and disappearing.
• I have much more energy. I feel good. People keep telling me how well I look.
• I’m sure my immunity has improved. I cannot remember the last time I had a cold.
Neil does not put you on a diet, but recommends a new way of life that incorporates regular moderate exercise (such as walking) and a little high-intensity exercise – but not more than you can comfortably manage.
Most important are good hydration and improved and balanced food intake, including portion control. The eye-opener for me was education. I thought my diet was healthy, but I had so many misconceptions. I am still learning, still collecting recipes, enjoying new tastes to replace the unwise choices I used to make. Carbohydrates and fats are reduced, but we do need some of each. Protein and fibre are increased. Nutrition-rich food is encouraged. Ultra-processed food and added sugars are avoided wherever possible. Calories are controlled, but not uncomfortably. Intermittent fasting (so no snacking between meals) is recommended.
I have dieted before (Atkins, Dukan) and lost a stone or so. Not only did the effects not last, the diet was miserable and difficult. Neil’s recommendations allow for a lot of variety, constant interest, and satisfying meals. Yes, you have to forego some foods you might have enjoyed (in my case that included regular fish and chips, pizzas, tropical fruits, Cadbury’s fruit & nut chocolate and potatoes). I have never been a big bread, biscuit or cake eater so avoiding those was no hardship. And foods I can eat are among my favourites: English fruit, salads, green vegetables, eggs, fish - for example.
Some discipline is required. Keeping a daily food and drink diary. Weighing everything you eat. Taking your blood glucose levels three times a day. But, for me, watching the kilos fall away and average blood glucose levels diminish, and wanting to avoid diabetes, were motivation enough. Further, I did not wish to waste the money and time I was investing in my own future. Despite the fact that the love of my life died 4 years ago, and life did not then feel worth living, I’m now eager to reach 100 – but to retain my good health in the process.
I am not sure I could have achieved all this without Neil’s regular support and guidance. At the end of my course, I feel well-equipped and incentivised to continue with my healthy lifestyle. You are what you eat!
And I know Neil is there if I should need further assistance.

Paul Clark (Tunbridge Wells)

Having listened to your webinar on health matters, delivered in your laid back but informative manner, I have taken away several advice tips.

The information I received from Neil has changed the way I listen, react with people and problems and so I genuinely feel the webinar was a life changer for me.

Thanks Neil, keep going you are doing a great job keep the messages coming.

As I sit here writing this, I reflect on a number of brilliant changes Neil has helped me make.

When I started seeing him four months ago, I was a 44 year old woman who’d spent her 30s and early 40s yo-yoing in weight from around 9 stone 7lbs to 12 stone 7lbs, ever since first joining Weight Watchers aged 29.

I had got into very bad habits and fluctuated between periods of being quite active and healthy and then periods where I lost control. I have always had a very sweet tooth and seemed to be able to lose weight once I became disgusted enough but then always put it back on again. I wanted to end this yo-yoing and invest in a healthier and slimmer future.

Neil has provided a fantastic mix of education, motivation and support. His explanations of healthy food and a healthy lifestyle and his real commitment to making it possible for people to permanently change their lifestyle have been very inspiring. I like to understand why certain things are good or bad for me and he is brilliant at explaining this.

Each time we meet, I jump on his magic scales that do so much more than just weigh you and he provides an update to my personal plan which consists of goals for healthy eating, supplements to be taken, exercise to do, goals to reach as well as an analysis of how well I am meeting targets and how my vital statistics are doing! This is all very motivating. It is all about retraining yourself and forming good habits and Neil has helped no end.

I genuinely feel as though habits are changing and whilst I still have temptations and have to sometimes say no to things when a voice inside is saying “go on, go on”, it feels as though the benefits are well worth making these changes. It’s also been striking that I don’t feel deprived and am able to eat all sorts of delicious food, not a ‘diet’ at all. He strikes a brilliant balance between encouraging me and celebrating success but also not letting me make excuses.

The figures are very encouraging: 4 months after our first session, my weight is nearly 2 stone less, my hydration is improved, my metabolic age has gone from 47 to 37 and I have lost 17cm off my waist, 13cm off my hips not to mention having less fat around my internal organs! I also feel fit, happy and full of optimism, with greatly improved body image and a sense of possibility.

Neil is incredibly professional, very knowledgeable, hugely organised and energetic whilst also being friendly and full of fun. I always look forward to our sessions.

Possibly the best investment I have ever made!

I was introduced to Neil by my son just at the right time, or should I say in the nick of time.

My weight had gradually been spiralling upwards and I was being an ostrich whilst being very aware of the dangers I may face. The dangers then became real when my doctor explained my blood pressure was high and blood sugars were going towards danger level. The real worry for me, was that this could lead to the dreaded type 2 diabetes.

The introduction to Neil by my son, I think was a life saver……literally.

After an in-depth consultation with Neil with me being completely open honest and frank, I felt like a weight had lifted. Talking to Neil was so easy as he is totally non-judgemental, professional, understanding and listens to you. He is great at allaying fears you have and explained clearly the journey ahead. For me the light switched on and a cloud lifted when Neil explained how he would tailor a plan for me, getting away from the standard diets I had tried and failed on in the past. We worked together and he developed an achievable exercise and meal plan which has supported, educated, encouraged and grown with me throughout this incredible journey.

With the support and guidance from Neil I’ve shed over 3 stone in body weight, now enjoy regular exercise and have loads more energy. I’m in all round better health and most important of all my blood pressure and blood sugar levels are now normal. This is such a great feeling for me and I can’t recommend Neil enough to anybody who needs to re-look at their life style. With Neil’s expertise, knowledge, care and support you will find the journey and the experience a complete life changer.

Thank you Neil for everything.

I wanted to take the time to thank you for what you have helped me achieve so far in such a short space of time, I cannot express my gratitude enough.

Leading a very busy lifestyle I would always grab something on the go and 99% of the time it would be the unhealthy option, quite often I didn’t know what was in the things I was eating – I never considered the effect this was having on my mind and body.

Following a health scare earlier this year I knew I had to do something, I was very apprehensive before our initial meeting as I didn’t know what to expect. Neil, thank you for putting me at ease right away and explaining every aspect of what to expect. You are a real testament to the saying “knowledge is power”.

Since beginning my journey in May 2019 you have helped me lose 23.3kg! My overall health has improved and given me a lease of life. I am excited for what the future holds now and how my weight loss journey will further develop.

My life before was a vicious circle of your typical eat, sleep, repeat cycle but now I naturally find myself at the gym and really enjoying my time there. I also enjoy cooking from scratch with my wife and children thus bringing us closer together as a family which is something money can’t buy!

Neil, you have been professional, knowledgeable and genuine throughout my dealings with you and I am so pleased I found I-Nutrition. This goes without saying that I would wholeheartedly recommend and encourage anyone seeking a nutritional specialist to use your services.

During the “30 4 30” session Neil gave practical advice on making adjustments to my eating habits in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle It’s not about crash diets, or being criticised or told “you must not do that”. Neil’s advice was about making small changes and making smarter choices in order to break some of (what I felt are) bad eating choices.

Neil is a big advocate of fasting, and having done this before myself, he has given me the motivation to get back into the habit of doing it.

I’m looking forward to making these adjustments over a period of time to see if I can lose the weight I have gained recently in a healthy and sustainable manner.

Whilst I was initially sceptical about a Saturday morning webinar I have to say that the session was excellent.

Neil’s interesting and focused presentation was superb (I learnt more about the science behind the theory than a school science lesson) and his voice easy listening to the message being communicated.

I took several snippets away with me and will definitely be looking at listening to further sessions.

I have just attended Neil’s Nine Easy Steps webinar and thoroughly enjoyed it.

As the title says – Easy Steps to follow. We can all do this and improve our lives and the lives of others.

Neil’s style is relaxed and engaging, and his suggestions are grounded in solid professional knowledge.

Try one you’ll like it. Follow the steps your body will like it.”

I’ve been working with Neil for 5 months and boy what a journey. I originally started working with Neil as I thought I could do with losing a few pounds. But boy was I wrong or what. Not only have I gone down at least a dress size I now understand about my addiction to food and Diet Coke. Now if you know me you’d know I LOVED DIET COKE. And had at least one every day. Never in a million years did I think I would not drink it. How wrong was I. Neil gets into your head in a BIG WAY. A good way. The way he works really is first class. And I feel at ease in his company.

He has taught me that it’s ok not to be perfect. And I’ve learnt to fast yes me you heard that right. I adore food and most days always had breakfast otherwise by 11 I’d want crisps etc. Well Being on Neil’s program has helped me in so many ways. I can’t begin to tell you the confidence I now feel. It’s not been easy and I’m not ready to say goodbye to Neil yet. But I know that the help he has given me has proven to me that WW AND SW are not for me.

I’ve not ever felt like this and I’ve even started working with a PT. Yes you heard that right. From the bottom of my heart Neil I’ll never be able to repay what you’ve given me. I could not recommend Neil enough.