A LITTLE ABOUT... HEALTHY LITTLE BY LITTLE!
Hello, Beautiful. I’m Stef Chuecos.
I’m a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Culinary Nutrition Expert and Certified Health Coach.
I work with passionate ladies whose health issues, such as bloating, indigestion, skin breakouts, low energy, reflux, and other symptoms of unhealthy gut stand in a way of fulfilling their dreams.
MY MISSION
Get ready to take control of your gut health
I am on a mission to empower you to understand the roots of your discomforts, to take control of your gut health and to connect with your own uniqueness so that you can make simple, real, sustainable lifestyle changes to healthier happier you.
My food philosophy is to cook fresh, organic or local, plant based, gluten free, mostly dairy free meals that include fiber, fat, protein and an explosion of flavors and colors a bite at a time, little by little.
I KNOW WHERE YOU'RE COMING FROM...
How restoring my gut health journey started
For some time, I have dreamed of creating a GOOD and HEALTHY relationship with food. I had always sensed (even before my training), that the way I ate was correlated to the way I felt, and that there had to be a way for me to successfully balance my digestive health, but I did not know where to start.
I thought I had to work out and run for hours and hours every day to reach my ideal weight. I was constantly comparing myself to other “skinny” girls that could eat anything without feeling pain, and trying to do the same to fit in. Long-story short: nothing good comes out of comparing yourself to other people; especially when you try to blindly follow a diet trend (believe me – I have tried plenty of yo-yo diets, quick loss diets, juice cleanses; etc.) and I would always find myself back starting from scratch.
“I jumped into finding ways to start healing myself with food, but it was too confusing; there was a lot of contradictory information laying around, and I felt disappointed. I only saw little to no-change in my body.”
Healing yourself with food is confusing
After meeting a lot of inspiring people, I realized that taking control of my health and eating habits was not about following every hot, new diet, and that there is not a “perfect food plan” that fits everyone.
I jumped into finding ways to start healing myself with food, but it was too confusing; there was a lot of contradictory information laying around, and I felt disappointed. I only saw little to no-change in my body.
All this frustration, combined with the fact that I had just moved to New York City, out of my parents’ house (miles and miles away), to start a very stressful and demanding job in finance. A year into my new position, here I was; weighing more than I have ever had and having acid reflux, constipation, and stomach pain almost every day. I felt depressed, sorry for myself and very lonely.
Back to zero many times! I couldn’t possibly do this alone!
Thus, I began my new routine of waking-up, and feeling like nothing could get better for me. I would buy bigger clothes and begin taking antacids and laxatives every day. Insecure about the way I looked and felt, I didn’t even want to go out with my friends. There was no spark in me, no energy – I simply felt like a zombie.
After months of this insane routine I said: Enough is enough. I am meant to live my life passionately, I am meant to be my healthiest self, and to be an inspiration to my family and other professional women out there that feel like they need to give everything up for their work, while forgetting to take care of themselves.
“It was time to disinvite myself from the pity party, and regain control of my health! Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, this time more wisely.”
Where has my healing process taken me?
- Intention: I made a vow to truly stay connected to myself and only make conscious loving decisions when it comes to myself
- Passion: I started following my heart which has led me to my passion for holistic health and ancient medicine
- Mentors: I studied at the Academy of Healing Nutrition in New York, Functional Nutrition Alliance, Academy of Culinary Education and in Traditional Chinese Medicine Ayurveda. I met incredible mentors and digestive experts that guided me through my process.
- Accountability: I had someone holding my hand through every step of my process; keeping me accountable for my goals and my progress. This was incredibly helpful!
How does improving your gut health really look like?
- Healing our gut is not about eating raw unsavory salads all day long
- Following a meal plan is not always enough!
- It can get challenging: you must have the right motivation to stay on track
- You can’t heal your gut if you don’t know how to communicate with your body and understand it
- Quick fixes and yo-yo diets are not the way to go
- Support does not always come from our friends and family – sometimes it might take them longer to understand what you have learned.
“I created a life and gut that I am (healthily) obsessed with.”
My food philosophy
“Don’t worry you are not alone –
I know exactly where you are coming from!”
Let's work together!
I am fiercely passionate about not letting women give up and to provide them the support, guidance, and tools to keep fighting to feel and be the best that they can be, both at work and when it comes to their health.
Because as women, I believe that we are stronger than ever, that we have the tools to step up and raise our standards to live free of gut pain.
SERVICES FOR ALL AGE WOMEN
I provide group and one-on-one programs
5 Days
Group
Cleanse
It’s time for 5 Days Group Summer Cleanse! Slim down and Reinvigorate Your Digestive Health in 5 days!
5 Weeks
Group
Program
5 Week Winter Program is designed to help you reduce Inflammation, Stress, and Feel Energized after the Holidays!
Personalized
8 Weeks
Program
Personalized and individually tailored 8 weeks program for anyone who needs special motivation and support throughout the healing journey.
In-home
Cooking
Class
Heroine's
Journey
Retreat
Heroine’s Journey themed Women Retreat is an opportunity to pause, reevaluate and get back to your True Feminine Self, into the Path of Wholeness.
Personalized
8 Weeks
Program
Personalized and individually tailored 8 weeks program for anyone who needs special motivation and support throughout the healing journey.
In-home
Cooking
Class
Heroine's
Journey
Retreat
Heroine’s Journey themed Women Retreat is an opportunity to pause, reevaluate and get back to your True Feminine Self, into the Path of Wholeness.
FREE CONSULTATIONS
Let's meet on a free consultation!
Confused what is the right program for you? During 30 mins free consultation we will come up with the solution that is perfect for your needs and preferences!
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