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7DaysPWL Program Book
7DaysPWL Program Book
pleasurable
weight loss
Eat without angst
Feel great in your female body
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Welcome
Welcome Woman
oure embarking on a journey that will unite you with a feminine force that will transform
your body and your lifepleasure. Pleasure is the missing puzzle piece that every
woman struggling with food and her weight needs to get her hands on. When she
does, and finally finds her pleasure, something magical happens to her. She starts to glow like never
before. She radiates confidence. She becomes wildly attractive. And best of all, she feels absolutely
fabulous in her skinfully relaxed, yet ready to take on any challenge, including weight loss.
If you want to feel in love with your body and at peace with food, and you instinctively know that
calorie counting, food points, portion control and punishing exercise is not the way, then youll
be glad to know that this 7-day guide has none of those. Instead, I want to introduce you to a
pleasurable way of losing weight.
Welcome
Then a defining moment happened. I discovered that pleasure is the key to losing weight.
I realized that the secret to losing weight is not about enjoying less, its about enjoying more. I
found out that the path to losing weight does not boil down to simply eating less and exercising
more as weve all been lead to believe. Slimming down permanently happens as a natural sideeffect of embracing a whole new way of relating to your female body and to pleasure. Even if youve
struggled with food and your weight all your life, youll be amazed at how being kind and loving
to your body, as if she were a cherished creature under your care, and making choices based on a
pleasure-positive attitude, can be the spark that ignites lasting transformation.
I am excited to serve you a pleasurable new way to live and relate to food and your body with
this 7 Days of Pleasurable Weight Loss program. Youll be amazed at how just a few simple
principles, practices and recipes will boost your metabolism, while tantalizing your taste buds
and heightening your enjoyment of life.
Woman, I assure you, youve suffered enough. Now its time to grant yourself permission to give
the alternative - the pleasurable approach - a go. This is my warmest invitation for you to join me on
this ride.
Thank you for being part of the Pleasurable Weight Loss community.
With love and support,
day one
A Pleasurable Point of View
EGG IN A NEST
What do you need:
Using the rim of a small drinking glass, press a hole in the center of the bread.
Heat a small pat of butter or non-dairy spread in a medium pan until melted. Place bread in
pan and crack egg into hole. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon, and cook on
medium heat for about 4 minutes. Flip egg and bread and cook another 4 minutes, sprinkling
with additional salt, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon.
To serve, place bread and egg on a plate and top with sprouts, sunflower seeds, or maple syrup.
If you prefer a savory dish, drizzle with olive oil and juice from a lemon wedge, and sprinkle
with salt.
day two
A Pleasurable Point of View
e live in a disposable culture where things are no longer made to last. When things
break they are no longer repaired and are simply replaced. Its no wonder that when we
are conditioned to think of our bodies as possessions that we become frustrated when
we struggle with weight and food. We know we cant replace our bodies, but we wish we could!
The truth is that your body is not an object, but a living, breathing, feeling, decision-making
animal. Your body is a female creature. A she, not an it. She is not at all disposable and she is
absolutely irreplaceable. She is alive. And though it seems like she is stubborn and cant, or wont,
change to part with her patterns with food or her protective extra weight, her very nature is change
itself and she is capable of the greatest transformation.
The point of view Id like you to adopt is that your body is not broken or flawedshe is a wise
being who simply has been misrepresented and misunderstood. Embrace the perspective that like
any other wild animal or plant, your female body, or as I like to say, your female animal, is plugged
in to the intelligence of the Mother Earth. She knows much more than your mind has been willing
to give her credit for.
Going forward, give your body the utmost respect. No matter how you unhappy you may feel
with your weight or your relationship with food, pay respect to the wisdom that is so profoundly
ingrained in your female body that it cant be lost. The more respect you have for your body, the
more she will reveal to you her secrets to create a sustainable and pleasurable solution.
Tabouli
1 c. quinoa
2 c. water
pinch of sea salt
1,5 c. grape tomatoes
1 bunch parsley, coarsely chopped
1/2 bunch mint, coarsely chopped
juice from 1/2 a lemon
2 tbsp. olive oil sea salt to taste
Hummus
juice from 1 lemon
1/4 c. sesame tahini paste
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans,
thoroughly rinsed
water, as needed
pinch of paprika
Tahini Sauce
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For hummus
For tahini
day three
A Pleasurable Point of View
ne of the tragedies of what I refer to as the punishing strategies for weight loss is that
we become so stressed out about eating the right thing in the right amounts to lose
weight--or ashamed that we are not--that the act of eating becomes wrought with stress
and tension. Because stress is a trigger for weight gain, this type of approach never works and it is
essential to learn to relax at the table and enjoy food again.
The point of view Id like you to take on is that eating is intended to be a pleasurable, relaxing,
guilt-free experience. We are bombarded with media ads that distort our natural relationship with
eating, but at our core we are still animals that instinctively know how to experience life through the
senses, and how to feel naturally tuned in to what we need to eat.
When your body and mind relax while you eat, you are able to hear the inner voice of your body.
In order to let go of old patterns of rushing through meals, eating with guilt or multi-tasking so that
you can have more pleasure out of the experience, take your attention off what you are eating, and
for now focus on how it is you are eating.
To get more enjoyment out of your eating experience, let it be infused with sensuality. Be the
curator of the atmosphere of your eating environment. Sit at a table with your spine straight, versus
being hunched over on the couch. If you are by a window, savor the outside view as you munch.
Serve your food on plates that you like the look and feel of. Use cloth napkins. For bonus points,
keep your phone out of sight, light candles, or put on some soothing background music to create the
mood.
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With cut-side down, rub garlic clove onto the top of each piece of toast. Discard garlic. With
cut-side down, rub tomato onto toast, squeezing out seeds and juices so top of toast will soften.
Pull apart leftover tomato meat and skins with hands, place in a bowl with cubed avocados,
and drizzle with olive oil. Add sea salt and pepper to taste, and divide tomato-avocado mixture
between each piece of toast, pouring on top. Serve.
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day four
A Pleasurable Point of View
Because the work of cooking for families so often lands on womens shoulders, whether they like it
or not, it is easy to fall into a relationship with cooking where it can feel like a punishing chore. Yet
it doesnt have to be that way. When approached with a pleasure-positive attitude, cooking can be yet
another opportunity to bring more pleasure into our lives.
The point of view Id like you to embrace is that you can use the cooking process itself as an
opportunity for you to relax and immerse in pleasure through the sensual exploration of color,
texture, taste and aroma. In an increasingly mechanical and electronic world, the act of cooking
invites us to slow down and be present with our senses. Touching fresh food with our bare hands
is the next best thing to being out in a garden, forest or park, in terms of connecting us with the
Mother Earth.
When you are in the kitchen, you can take risks and be experimental, and with practice, cooking
will become an opportunity for fun and a venue for creative expression. Let cooking be an act of
improvisation and inspiration. If you dont have all the ingredients you need, bring your creative
feminine powers into the kitchen. Experiment swapping some ingredients with replacements of the
same taste category. Imagine that you are an alchemist making magic out of everyday ingredients.
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Sauce
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day five
A Pleasurable Point of View
If youve been struggling with your weight for long enough, you may have come to interpret
your weight gain as a sign that your body has failed you. But this interpretation is all wrong, and
furthermore only makes matters worse because of the extra stress it creates.
The point of view Id like you to embrace is that your weight gain is your female bodys cry for
attention. It is her wordless way of saying, Help!. It is her passionate attempt to tell you that she
has needs. She wants your love, forgiveness and understanding. She wants your positive, supportive
attention, and wants to be liberated from criticism and shame.
Your body is always trying her best to serve you. Let her know that no matter what, you value her
essential role in your life. She is your one and only body. Always approach her from a compassionate
perspective and make it your mission to give her loving attention in all the ways she needs it.
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1/2 banana
1 c. fruit (berries, tropical fruits, or even
veggies like pumpkin and squash work well)
1 tbsp. nut butter
1/2 c. chopped greens
1,5 c. water, coconut water, or almond milk
Add-ins (let the amount be guided by your
desire)
cinnamon
nutmeg
raw cacao powder
maca powder
coconut manna (coconut butter)
1/4 avocado
1/4 c. yogurt
spirulina
chia seeds
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day six
A Pleasurable Point of View
Its a common belief that in order to for exercise to help you lose weight it simply needs to be
functional. If it burns calories and builds muscle, that should do the trick. However, in reality, if
you find the form of exercise you are putting yourself through to be boring or painful, the very
actions that are meant to help you lose weight can cause you to gain it due to the stress they
generate!
The point of view Id like you to embrace is that exercise cannot be punishing if it is to be
effective for lasting weight loss. It must be something you look forward to so that you are
motivated to continue it. And it must be stimulating and enjoyable for you to stay fully engaged
with the process. Thats why Im completely against what I call punishing exercise, and Im all
for pleasurable movement.
Each of us, no matter how heavy or out of shape we feel, can find some way of moving our
body that feels energizing and inspiring. Do your research to find the movement modalities
that attract you and give your female body permission to take the lead to discover the ways of
moving that bring her delight.
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1 pink grapefruit
1 navel orange
1 c. pineapple
2 kiwis
cucumber juice from
lime
2 tbsp. coconut milk
1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped
2 or 3 mint leaves, chopped
1 c. edible flowers (nasturtium, pansies, etc.)
Peel all of the fruit, chop each into 1-inch chunks, and toss together in a bowl. Add lime juice
and coconut milk and toss. Toss in fresh herbs last. Can be served immediately but is best if
refrigerated for at least a half-hour to let the flavors set. Before serving, top with flowers.
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day seven
A Pleasurable Point of View
We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with the phrase not enough. We fear
that we dont have enough money or time or beauty, and we internalize that our bodies will never be
good enough as if it were true. But its not. The whole notion of your body not being good enough is
a made up concept that I want you to disregard.
Instead Id like you to embrace the point of view that your female body is, always has been, and
always will be enough, simply by being. Remember, she is the force that keeps you alive! Without
her youd be dead. No matter her flaws or imperfections, she is plenty worthy of your admiration
and devotion. Yes, you can always develop your body in new and different ways, but if nothing ever
changed, know that you are enough, and she is enough.
When you are willing to let your body be enough,
a beautiful thing happens. Just as not feeling
enough is incredibly stressful, when you can
settle into knowing that you are enough, you
can relax. And when you do, that is when
your metabolism is primed for easy weight
loss. Loving your female body first, wholly
and unconditionally, and free from critical
judgments of the mind is the key to peace
with yourself, with food and to experience
lasting, pleasurable weight loss.
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DARK CHOCOLATE
COVERED KUMQUATS
What do you need:
Line a large plate with wax paper and set aside. Blend dates and almond milk in a blender
until smooth.
Pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil, adding cinnamon and cayenne. Reduce to a simmer
and continue to cook while stirring over a low flame for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until completely melted. Dip kumquats to
partially cover. Set dipped pieces on wax paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
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Congratulations!
Youve taken the first powerful step towards healing
your relationship with food and experiencing the
results of pleasurable weight loss.
Even if you only tried one day of this 7-day program, you may have already experienced a shift
in how you view food and your body. I hope youre relieved to know you can enjoy food without
feeling stress, guilt or shame, and still transform your body in the process.
Now that youve discovered this feminine approach, you never need to go back to the masculine
approach of food restriction, portion-control, calorie-counting or punishing exercise.
That is why I want to continue to support your entire journey to Pleasurable Weight Loss with an
invitation to order my book, Pleasurable Weight Loss: The Secrets to Feeling Great, Losing Weight,
And Loving Your Life Today.
As thanks, Im also giving away three fantastic bonus programs that are only available with the
book to further support you and inspire you.
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How to lose weight without restricting, eliminating foods, calorie counting or sticking to food
rules that leave you feeling deprived or controlled.
How to let go of guilt about pleasure and why pleasure is a trustworthy and intelligent guiding
force in your life.
How to overcome cravings -- and in fact make cravings your allies -- just by accessing your
bodys wisdom through embracing your animal nature and feminine instincts
How to feel safe being sexy untangling the social and psychological issues of body image so
you can feel good while looking your best (before you even shed a pound)
How to achieve permanent weight loss without the mental and emotional struggle of forced
discipline or willpower, just by designing your ideal ecology for pleasurable weight loss.
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Success Stories
Birgitte Philippides
Through my work with Jena I have lost 37
pounds and kept it off. My cholesterol has
gone down from 208 to 128. I now eat to live,
not live to eat. Food is no longer a full-time
job for me.
I used to use food as a drug. It made me feel
good, and covered up pain, loss, insecurity,
stress, and a myriad of other issues. I was 212
pounds. It was costing me my entire life, to
the point where I could barely even function.
Sarah Jenks
I lost 40 pounds AND have completely transformed my romantic relationship. To have
the freedom around food has been tremendousI can AT LAST live my life.
Ive been on and off diets for most of my
life. I couldnt keep foods like cookies or ice
cream in the house, because they would set
off a binge for me. Id finish the lot! Weight
gain, of course, resulted and constant anxiety. Food is everywhere and when I couldnt
be comfortable around it, I was constantly
uncomfortable.
Being overweight was affecting my relationship with my fianc. Our sex life had
diminished. I was really sensitive to any
comments he made about my body. If the
comment was either negative or neutral, I
took it as an insult, and if it was a compliment I never believed him! This created a lot
of stress in our relationship!!