Dietician Services- Workshop Tomorrow!

Welcome Mary Wissmann as Westborough's Dietician!

Join us for Mary's workshops!

Kick Start Your Weight Loss at Westborough

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 24th at 10:30AM in the Terrace

Think Your Drink

Friday, February 6th at 11:00AM and/or Saturday, February 7th at 10:30AM

Fueling Your Family

Friday, February 20th at 11:00AM and/or Saturday, February 21st at 10:30AM

Get to know Mary better with her interview below!

Q:      What inspired you to become a dietician? 

From the time I was in elementary school, I always knew I wanted to help people. 

As years went on, my interest in food and cooking grew and sciences classes 

were always my strength. When I attended college at the University of Missouri,

I discovered their Dietetics Program. It was a perfect fit – everything 

I loved to do, all in one profession. 

Q:       What is your favorite thing about being a dietician?

I feel so fortunate to have found a job that never feels like work. 

Hearing my clients talk about how much better they are feeling since we 

started working together is something that will never get old. It is so inspiring 

to hear from past clients who remember something I said years ago that 

has stuck with them. I just love it. 

Q:       What are people most fearful about when meeting with a dietician?

Everyone thinks I’m going to take away everything they love and make 

them survive on salads and flax seed. That’s just not true! I believe eating is a 

daily pleasure that should be enjoyed. I work together with my clients to make

 small and sustainable changes that will help them feel better and give them 

a lifetime of good health. 

Q:       How can meeting with a dietician improve your health?

Whether you have food intolerances, a medical condition that requires specific 

dietary restrictions, 5 pounds to lose or 100 pounds to lose, a dietitian knows the 

science behind how food affects the body. A dietitian can help you make the best

 choices to help you live your healthiest life possible.

Q:       What is your opinion on the “fad” diets like

 being gluten-free or paleo?

I think many of the “fad” diets out there right now have some good points and

 some bad points. My biggest concern with all of these diets is that they are viewed

 as temporary. A person “goes on” the diet and then eventually “goes off” the 

diet. Some time later the weight is back. Often the person will gain back more 

weight than was initially lost, a phenomenon is known as “yo-yo” dieting. 

It has really detrimental affects on a person’s long-term health. Losing weight 

or improving your food choices should be considered a long-term investment

 in you and your health. Fad diets almost never work in the long run.

Q: What is one small change that a person can make that

 can have a big impact on their overall health?

Slow down and pay attention. Pay attention to what you are eating, 

how fast you are eating it, how well you are chewing your food, and how it tastes. 

When its time to sit and eat a meal, do just that. Sit, eat and do nothing else. 

You’ll be amazed at how much less you’ll eat, how much more you’ll taste your

 food, and how satisfied you’ll be after the meal. Also, don’t underestimate the

 importance of slowing down the rest of your life too. All too often, eating

 (particularly unhealthy foods) is a coping mechanism for stress. Pay attention

 to what is happening in your life and how it is affecting you. Slow yourself 

down for a few minutes a day and you’ll find that you are better able to

 cope with life’s stressors without relying on food.