IIN 2009

[HoopsTer]

School Starts in two weeks!
Im excited an anxious all at the same time. :puke:

:blush: :lol:

[Luna]

Good luck sweetie! You'll do great!

[musicmomma]

have fun!!!!

[georgi]

:woot:

[HoopsTer]

Im excited. :crazy:
Thanks guys :)

LitteHoPeep, where are you??

[LiL MaMa]

Good luck!!! I know you'll do just fine darlin'

I'm actually registering to go to IIN for next year! So exciting.

[HoopsTer]

that's fantastic Kris!!

[LiL MaMa]

Thank you! I'm so excited for you, let me know how your first day goes! I can't wait for next january :)

[HoopsTer]

First weekend is THIS weekend!!

Ive already started meeting with a few students that are in the central-shore jersey area. It's definitely helpful. One of them actually lives in Red Bank, so I already have a friend to go to class with :blush:

[LiL MaMa]

That's fantastic.
Now that you've met some friends and have someone to go with you must be way less anxious.

My friend Catie and I are doing this together. We're actually trying to plan a day in the city so we can see what the commute will be like

:heart: :smile:

[georgi]

You ladies are making me jealous! I want to go!!! :)

[HoopsTer]

Georgi! Come with meeeee!!!! :)

[LiL MaMa]

You ladies are making me jealous! I want to go!!! :)


I'm jealous that I have to wait until next year! :lol:

you should do it georgi or at least check it out if it's something you're interested in! :smile:

[georgi]

It is something I'd be interested in. :)

I printed out the pdf packet and look at it from time to time. I guess instead of just looking and sighing I should just decide if I really want to do it or not. :grin:

Who knows, maybe I'll join you this time next year! :bliss:

[LiL MaMa]

dooo it! I'm going to be registering late feb or early march for next year. you should def call them though. The women I spoke with was fabulous she answered all my questions and helped me figure out an affordable payment plan.

:smile: :heart:

[HoopsTer]

Let me know if youre really interested, I believe I can still get 2k off the tuition for you if you enroll and give them my name :)


and yeah, the finance department is AMAZING. they totally worked with me to make it doable :)

[georgi]

But here's the thing. I still can't really tell you what I want to do with my life. I change my mind every day. :lol: Is this geared more towards something you do on the side, or for an actual full-time committed job?

[HoopsTer]

People do both, actually.
I am doing it mostly for me...for my own health and emotional well being. I would LOVE a career change and the potential for that after IIN is good so that would just be an added bonus.

[LiL MaMa]

I'm with HoopsTer on this one. I'm going for my own well being. There are alot of health problems in my family so I want to learn any and everything I can on how to live a healthy lifestyle.... being a certified health counselor is a nice perk though! :)

[georgi]

Yeah, I would like to go for my well being. I've recently started taking better care of myself, and I feel absolutely AMAZING! :bliss: I'd love to be a certified health counselor on the side. :)

And Ter...how long does the $2,000 off tuition for your recommendation last for?

[LiL MaMa]

I don't think the $2,000 off tuition has a time limit as long as you say she reffered you.

:)

[georgi]

Sweet! :thumbup: I'd definitely like to look into this for the future. :)

[HoopsTer]

Sweet! :thumbup: I'd definitely like to look into this for the future. :)

yup, I think lilMama is right. ;-)

and the finance office really is amazing! They dropped and extended my payments without any hassle at all....and the payment plan is no interest too! (if you dont want to get a loan and pay in full)

[HoopsTer]

I also think that there is an additional tuition discount if you enroll with a friend or family member. I tried to find someone to go with me, but no one was really interested. :crook:

[LiL MaMa]

I also think that there is an additional tuition discount if you enroll with a friend or family member. I tried to find someone to go with me, but no one was really interested. :crook:


really?!?!?!? :dance:

[HoopsTer]

yeah, you should definitely call about the whole registering with a friend/family member. Im pretty positive there are additional discounts.

[LiL MaMa]

yeah, you should definitely call about the whole registering with a friend/family member. Im pretty positive there are additional discounts.

It's $1000 off if you enroll with a family member for this year. Next year all discounts will be different.

[HoopsTer]

oooh interesting. ever changing, that IIN ;)

[LiL MaMa]

hahahaha yea... but that won't stop me!

[HoopsTer]

I will update my blog after the weekend is over and then transfer it over here....but omg yay first day was fabulous!! :crazy:

I wish everyone would go through this program. I wish Stephen would go through it with me....maybe I can talk him into it for next year.

I really really want to get into the immersion program. The next 8 months are going to be a lot of work. I am going to be a busy girl. I hope the people in my life understand.

[Mr. McGrit]

It is busy...but the best year ever! You learn so much about yourself and what you want out of life...and that whatever you want...you can have it!!! How cool is that? No one benefits from you not being the best you so everyone wins:) Yayayayay!!!! (This is Taraleigh) I need to not be so lazy and just log McGrit out:)

[LiL MaMa]

I will update my blog after the weekend is over and then transfer it over here....but omg yay first day was fabulous!! :crazy:

I wish everyone would go through this program. I wish Stephen would go through it with me....maybe I can talk him into it for next year.

I really really want to get into the immersion program. The next 8 months are going to be a lot of work. I am going to be a busy girl. I hope the people in my life understand.

yayayayayay I'm sooo glad you had a good first day. I can't wait to read all about it!

:) :heart:

[georgi]

Where is the blog, lady? :tapfoot:

[LiL MaMa]

she did say she was gonna be a very busy girl! :lol: :heart: :)

[HoopsTer]

:fingersear: http://peacefulyou.blogspot.com/

[LiL MaMa]

:crazy:

I have goose bumps from reading your blog, Oh how exciting this all is. I'm so happy for you and I soooooooooooo can't wait until next year!!!!!!
:) :heart:

[LiL MaMa]

By the way, I love, love, looooooove black bean brownies!!!!! :)

[HoopsTer]

By the way, I love, love, looooooove black bean brownies!!!!! :)


LOL awesome. I cant wait to try them!!! :crazy:

[LiL MaMa]

LOL awesome. I cant wait to try them!!! :crazy:

They taste just like regular brownies.... I think people hear the words bean brownie and assume they won't like them.

when I made them for the first time I didn't even tell dave I used beans until after he tried them :funny1:

He couldn't tell the difference

[HoopsTer]

HA!
Awesome! I am going to use trickery on Stephen! :funny1:

[LiL MaMa]

HA!
Awesome! I am going to use trickery on Stephen! :funny1:

hahaha I find it's the only way I can get dave to try new things... I alwys tell him after I make whatever it is that I'm making.

If I tell him before hand I alwys get the "ew that's so gross you can eat it but I'm not gonna"

If I tell him afterwards I get the "OMG honey that's fantastic why didn't I think of that!" :rolleyes::lol:

[HoopsTer]

Ok, so i just bit into the crunchy end of the kale chips...and omg you're right! they taste like wise potato chips....the other end was sorta soggy though, and very kale-like :lmao: I think I need to rip them into smaller pieces. That would have helped a lot!

[LiL MaMa]

Ok, so i just bit into the crunchy end of the kale chips...and omg you're right! they taste like wise potato chips....the other end was sorta soggy though, and very kale-like :lmao: I think I need to rip them into smaller pieces. That would have helped a lot!

:lol:

you can do that. You can also try cooking them a little longer.

I wouldn't recomend putting cheyenne pepper on them unless you're a fan of spicy food. I tried them with cheyenne and my poor mouth was on FIRE!!! I MEAN TEARS IN MY EYES FIRE! :lol:

[HoopsTer]

:crazy:

I have goose bumps from reading your blog, Oh how exciting this all is. I'm so happy for you and I soooooooooooo can't wait until next year!!!!!!
:) :heart:


Im starting to rekindle my love of journaling! I started journaling when I was in like 5th grade and did it straight through until some time after law school. I have volumes of paper journals and pages and pages on Xanga and livejournal. Then for some reason I stopped. I dunno why.

Something about IIN is making me "pick up my pen" again. I really want to document this whole learning process and transformation. :)

[LiL MaMa]

Im starting to rekindle my love of journaling! I started journaling when I was in like 5th grade and did it straight through until some time after law school. I have volumes of paper journals and pages and pages on Xanga and livejournal. Then for some reason I stopped. I dunno why.

Something about IIN is making me "pick up my pen" again. I really want to document this whole learning process and transformation. :)

Keep it up you write beautifully! :) :heart:

[yummy_taraleigh]

mmmmmm kale chips!

[LiL MaMa]

mmmmmm kale chips!

I'm beyond addicted to Kale :lol:

[HoopsTer]

*sigh*

It's really hard to alter your eating habits without upsetting loved ones and the people around you.

I'm not trying to change anyone else. I'm just trying to change me. Telling me I "threw a wrench in dinner plans" becuase I requested whole wheat pasta is hurtful. This whole thing is really, really hard for me. I've battled eating disorders almost my entire life. Food has been my comfort and my best friend...the thing that takes away my pain. I want a gigantic piece of normal-pasta lasagna loaded with cheese just as much as the next American. Don't make me feel badly about it when I actually execise the willpower to say no or to opt for a healthier choice. This is hard enough as it is. :crying2:

Sorry. Just had to get that off my chest. :sad:

[LiL MaMa]

:heart: :heart: :heart:

why can't they just try the whole wheat?

I hear ya btw... dinner is alwys the hardest part of the day now that I'm eating healthier and trying to find things that Dave and I will both like. Not easy!

[georgi]

I'm glad that Rich and I like the same things. I asked him a few weeks ago "what would you do if I decided to become a vegetarian?". He responded with..."you can start cooking your own dinner". :lmao:

[LiL MaMa]

Sometimes Dave and I will eat different dinners but we'll still eat dinner together.

If he doesn't want to change I'm not gonna force him to change, but I won't let that get in the way of the changes I want to make in my life. It doesn't matter to me if we eat the same thing as long as we eat together.

[georgi]

Exactly! :grin:

[HoopsTer]

Sometimes Dave and I will eat different dinners but we'll still eat dinner together.

If he doesn't want to change I'm not gonna force him to change, but I won't let that get in the way of the changes I want to make in my life. It doesn't matter to me if we eat the same thing as long as we eat together.

Yeah, that's really what I think too. I tell him I'll just make my own, but he doesnt seem generally pleased with that.


But I will say, after the lasagna fiasco, he did cook me curried lentils :)

[LiL MaMa]

Yeah, that's really what I think too. I tell him I'll just make my own, but he doesnt seem generally pleased with that.


But I will say, after the lasagna fiasco, he did cook me curried lentils :)


Why isn't he pleased with that?

Dave and I will also cook together (not the same meal but we'll do it together) Sometimes he'll try whatever it is that I made and He'll actually like it.

[HoopsTer]

Im not sure, actually. :huh:

I know that he really likes to cook for me and when i dont want it or would like something else it can upset him. He's a great cook, but very sensitive like that.


This weekend is weekend 2!!!
I am going out for lunch on Saturday with a few other yoga instructors to chat it up about incorporating yoga into our counseling. :)

[georgi]

Rich usually does the cooking because he gets home earlier. I do all the cleaning up. :)

[HoopsTer]

ah the beauty of stephen...he loves to do dishes :funny1:

[Erinisme]

Bionature whole wheat pasta is so good no one at my place ever questions it...they usually assume it's regular. Picky eaters even like it.

It's tough to make others eat healthier, people are set in their ways.

I would love a big honken cheeseburger often, but I choose to not eat it. I love food...oh how I love food, but I've learned if I want my body to treat me right I need to put in the right food.

I think your friends will slowly come around, or you'll figure out how to work (and eat) around them

[Little Ho Peep]

Hey Hoopster! Been so busy I forgot to check in here. I can't believe it's the second weekend already, and I'm still absorbing the first! Did manage to get my health histories done.

[LiL MaMa]

Bionature whole wheat pasta is so good no one at my place ever questions it...they usually assume it's regular. Picky eaters even like it.

It's tough to make others eat healthier, people are set in their ways.

I would love a big honken cheeseburger often, but I choose to not eat it. I love food...oh how I love food, but I've learned if I want my body to treat me right I need to put in the right food.

I think your friends will slowly come around, or you'll figure out how to work (and eat) around them

I couldn't agree more!

Hang in there darlin' pretty soon this will all be second nature to you. :) :heart:

[irieday]

I am so excited for you guys in IIN!
Enjoy the whirlwind.
It is a blast.
Keep us updated on how it is going.

Kristin-
Over time the small changes you make will have a profound effect on Dave.
There is no need to change him because he is already trying lots of the foods you make him. It will take him longer but he will be right on board with you before you even realize. Especially when you are in the school sharing all of your wonderful experiences with him. (It took my Dave over a year to begin to realize things. Now he is moving at a pace well beyond me!)

[LiL MaMa]

I am so excited for you guys in IIN!
Enjoy the whirlwind.
It is a blast.
Keep us updated on how it is going.

Kristin-
Over time the small changes you make will have a profound effect on Dave.
There is no need to change him because he is already trying lots of the foods you make him. It will take him longer but he will be right on board with you before you even realize. Especially when you are in the school sharing all of your wonderful experiences with him. (It took my Dave over a year to begin to realize things. Now he is moving at a pace well beyond me!)


Thank you Britt, that's very encouraging (as always!)
:heart: :)

[bsktcase]

Congratulations on finding your passion! I can't wait to figure out what mine is. ;)

[sarah b.]

Bionature whole wheat pasta is so good no one at my place ever questions it...they usually assume it's regular. Picky eaters even like it.

Thank you. :)

[LiL MaMa]

Thank you. :)

totally can't taste the difference! :wink: :)

[georgi]

What happens if you can't make it to one of the weekends if you have prior engagements? Just curious.

[LiL MaMa]

What happens if you can't make it to one of the weekends if you have prior engagements? Just curious.

You are aloud to miss four classes.

[HoopsTer]

What happens if you can't make it to one of the weekends if you have prior engagements? Just curious.

Yeah, you're allowed to miss 4 classes (days, not weekends) and still graduate. But it's still really just a choice. Most events will happen again, and IIN only comes around once.

When I first registered and I knew I had conflicts I had planned on just using my 4 free get out of jail free cards. :funny1: But after attending two weekends, I dont want to miss a second of IIN. So, I'm being as responsible as I can be.

I am sacraficing A LOT for my committment to IIN.
No Hampton Phish tickets
No BFF bachelorette party in Atlantic City. :cry: (I certinaly wouldnt miss her wedding for IIN though!!)
No Stonehenge
No Vibes.

*sigh*
But this is my life, my health and my career. Vibes will be there next year, and phish probably will too.

[Erinisme]

Phish and vibes and stonehenge will all be there next year. That's one of the things that deters me from going through the program. I"m hoping to be able to do it next year before I depart for Cali. It seems like it's a life altering event

[HoopsTer]

Phish and vibes and stonehenge will all be there next year. That's one of the things that deters me from going through the program. I"m hoping to be able to do it next year before I depart for Cali. It seems like it's a life altering event

Seriously Erin. DO IT.
It's amazing.
The universe is my oyster since registering and starting at IIN! :grin:

[Erinisme]

I'm really hoping to do it.

Let me know if they do the discount if I use your name thing again this year :)

i really think it would be the peferct thing for me right before the big move :)

[HoopsTer]

I'm really hoping to do it.

Let me know if they do the discount if I use your name thing again this year :)

i really think it would be the peferct thing for me right before the big move :)

They will be doing the discount thing again. Thanks for thinking of me! You mentioning my name would help me get into the imersion program- which is one of my goals! I believe the discount is 2k off tuition.

I didnt realize you were moving to CA! CONGRATULATIONS! That's wonderful news. I loved living in SF :grin:

*cough* you and georgi should enroll and talk tatum into it! *cough* :huh: :coffee: I didnt say anything :tongue:

[Erinisme]

Yes I hope to be out in the sf area by the 2010 school year. I'm going out this summer to interview (well that's my plan anyhow)

can i be super lazy and ask you to email me the stuff.
erinconnolly35 at gmail

I would love for georgi to join me and i live like 10 minutes from the city so she could stay over on school nights!

I think miss lib will be getting some inquiries from me :lol:

[georgi]

I was only thinking about my annual summer vacation to the Cape with my family. It's really important to me, so ya know.

Erin...we should chat. :grin:

[HoopsTer]

pssst.
You would get an additional discount if you signed up together (like Kristen did with her friend!)

And yep, I will email you stuff. :grin:

[HoopsTer]

I think miss lib will be getting some inquiries from me :lol:


:funny1:
She's gonna kick my hiney! :funny1:

[HoopsTer]

I was only thinking about my annual summer vacation to the Cape with my family. It's really important to me, so ya know.

Erin...we should chat. :grin:

I totally understand...believe me!!
When is the vacation? Maybe you could move it to August? School ends in July! what a fabulous graduation present!:)

[Erinisme]

I was only thinking about my annual summer vacation to the Cape with my family. It's really important to me, so ya know.

Erin...we should chat. :grin:


we should and will :) i see great things happening!!!!

[LiL MaMa]

pssst.
You would get an additional discount if you signed up together (like Kristen did with her friend!)

My friend isn't doing it anymore because she can't afford it. I'm still going sooooooooo if anyone wants to sign up with me let me know! :)

[Erinisme]

I might! perhaps if there are a bunch of us the discount will continue to mount!

[LiL MaMa]

I might! perhaps if there are a bunch of us the discount will continue to mount!

one can only hope! :lol:

[HoopsTer]

It would be awesome for everyone!! Discounts for you guys! helping me get into the immersion program! And spreading the healthy revolution wave!!! :bliss:

[musicmomma]

where can i find the recipe for black bean brownies? i have extra black beans in my fridge!!!! tia.

[HoopsTer]

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
a pinch salt
These are just the basic ingredients, feel free to change them up to meet your dietary standards. Vegans might enjoy replacing the eggs with bananas to maintain texture. Use organic and natural ingredients when possible.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350* F.

Pour drained beans into a blender, set on puree and blend until smooth. Add in the rest of the ingredients and continue blending until evenly mixed.

Pour bean mixture into a greased 8 by 8 pan. Bake in oven for 30 minutes, or until toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.

[HoopsTer]

oh. FYI.
I pulled this off the internet. The recipe I have at home is a bit different. I dont use sugar, I use agave or brown rice syrup.

[HoopsTer]

FYI Erin & Georgi
Hi Terra,

Thank you for your email.
We are in the process of creating a referral rewards program for 2010 class.
As soon as it is complete we will let you know.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Your support is invaluable.

Thanks so much.

Warmly,
Carmela

[bsktcase]

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
a pinch salt
These are just the basic ingredients, feel free to change them up to meet your dietary standards. Vegans might enjoy replacing the eggs with bananas to maintain texture. Use organic and natural ingredients when possible.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350* F.

Pour drained beans into a blender, set on puree and blend until smooth. Add in the rest of the ingredients and continue blending until evenly mixed.

Pour bean mixture into a greased 8 by 8 pan. Bake in oven for 30 minutes, or until toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.

I made these and the kale chips.....both were surprisingly yummy.

[HoopsTer]

ah ha!! Being healthy can be yummy too! :grin:

Now I just need to convince the world that :tongue:

[LiL MaMa]

I just use one can of black beans
rinse them
blend them with one cup of water
add it to brownie mix.
bake brownies.

I don't use sugar, eggs or oil.
Just a can of black beans and the brownie mix.

So yummy! :)

[LiL MaMa]

anyone that wants to register with me can PM me :)

[fire_rocket]

I just use one can of black beans
rinse them
blend them with one cup of water
add it to brownie mix.
bake brownies.

I don't use sugar, eggs or oil.
Just a can of black beans and the brownie mix.

So yummy! :)

That's the healthy recipe I've seen. It's WW friendly too! :wink:

[LiL MaMa]

That's the healthy recipe I've seen. It's WW friendly too! :wink:


That's where I got the recipe! :wink:

[LiL MaMa]

is it true that you have to have at least two paying clients within 6 months of graduating? :huh:

[HoopsTer]

If you want to get into the immersion program you have to have at least 5 paying clients by graduations.

As far as graduation requirements - you have to attend at least 20 classes, you have to have at least 8 sessions with your HC, you have to complete 6 health histories, and there are three exams based upon what is gone over in class.

I am not aware of a "paying clients" requirement for graduation. Finding clients, marketing and starting your business is pretty damn intimidating. However, the fast track program is pretty amazing. Staff at IIN is super supportive in person, via email, via phone and on the OEFs. The fast track work book pretty much puts an outline for a business plan straight into your lap! There are 2 additional "Fast Track" days that you can attend (full 8 hours of business building and marketing). The fast track program is really invaluable!! :)

[irieday]

Erin-
You would absolutely love and grow from the program.
It is definitely perfect for you!

Terra-
I am hoping to apply for Immersion down the line too.
Maybe this is the year for me :)
I would love to have a buddy like you to attend with.
Moving and starting a magazine last year really killed that goal for me.
But.....it can always happen again.

[HoopsTer]

Erin-
You would absolutely love and grow from the program.
It is definitely perfect for you!

Terra-
I am hoping to apply for Immersion down the line too.
Maybe this is the year for me :)
I would love to have a buddy like you to attend with.
Moving and starting a magazine last year really killed that goal for me.
But.....it can always happen again.

OMG I would love that!!! I will definitely put that out to the universe. It would be amazing. :grin:


How's life in Denver? How's the new job???
I miss you guys bundles!! :heart:

[LiL MaMa]

Thank you for clearing that up HoopsTer!!!!!!! :)

[HoopsTer]

You're welcome!! :)

[Erinisme]

I am most certainly intersted in enrolling, just need to get my ass in gear and read the stuff terra sent me.

[LiL MaMa]

I'm going to be going over the different payment plans they offer in about an hour. I'm hoping to register by the end of February.

[HoopsTer]

I am most certainly intersted in enrolling, just need to get my ass in gear and read the stuff terra sent me.


Yay!
Did you talk to Britt?

IIN came at exactly the right time for me....it's exactly what I need for the changes I am making and want to make in my life :grin:

I should be finding out about the referral discounts after this weeked. I will definitely let you know :)

[HoopsTer]

I'm going to be going over the different payment plans they offer in about an hour. I'm hoping to register by the end of February.:

You get an additional discount if you pay in full. But I couldnt do that, so I opted for a playment plan, which is interest free :clapping:

[LiL MaMa]

:

You get an additional discount if you pay in full. But I couldnt do that, so I opted for a playment plan, which is interest free :clapping:


What?!?!?!?!? How's your payment plan interest free?
I was told that if I did any of their four payment plans that there would be interest. :huh:

[HoopsTer]

What?!?!?!?!? How's your payment plan interest free?
I was told that if I did any of their four payment plans that there would be interest. :huh:

oohhmm Im not sure. I would talk to your admissions counselor and come up with a payment plan for you. Things may change from year to year. I know that had I paid in full, my tuition would have been $500 less. But because I didnt pay in full, the $500 was spread out over my payment plan- maybe that's considered the interest??


They do have a program with Bank of America.

[LiL MaMa]

oohhmm Im not sure. I would talk to your admissions counselor and come up with a payment plan for you. Things may change from year to year. I know that had I paid in full, my tuition would have been $500 less. But because I didnt pay in full, the $500 was spread out over my payment plan- maybe that's considered the interest??


They do have a program with Bank of America.

I just spoke with my counselor and she emailed me all of the payment options. I'm gonna look into the Bank of America thing though.

[HoopsTer]

This weekend is Weekend 3!! I really can't believe how fast it's all going. Going to IIN is already starting to open doors for me. It's amazing. I cant believe that by this time next year I will be out of the the legal biz entirely. It's so exciting!! :crazy:

This weekend I am getting my new website!! and new business cards. I haven't quite figured out how I will link my new website to my old or vice versa, but either way wooohooO!

This weekend's curriculum is going to be a lot about Diet Theory. I'm pretty excited. It drives my bonkers when people are so pro this diet or anti that diet.
People need to realize that no one diet is perfect for everyone. It's all about bioindividuality.

I am meeting about 8 other students for lunch on Saturday for a target market lunch. I am still trying to hone in on what my vision is for my business and who my target market is so I am exploring all of my options. This one is "Pre Natal Nutrition and Green Babies" I am really interested in having a pre-natal/mommy baby focus. After I got my pre-natal yoga certification I was over the moon about wanting to be a doula. I think that was just the post certification buzz.....but I am still really interested in this demographic. Even though I have never been pregnant, I think pregnancy is such a beautiful and amazing thing. hmm yeah, anyway...just a thought! :)

And I am meeting LittleHoPeep for lunch on Sunday, woohoo! :)

I can't believe how giddy I get before my IIN weekends :funny1:

[sure-ur-rightdancer]

I was at pilates the other night an an IIN graduate was screening a film there called food matters.... I thought it was really cool to see some of the stuff other graduates are doing (and I felt all super smart cause I knew what IIN was!)

[yummy_taraleigh]

I think I'm going to go to the Immersion Conference in South Beach this year. Joshua invited me and they want magazines there. Yay! The South Beach Conference is pretty much where the Healthy Hippie was born and where I had huge break throughs with my outlook on money.

Terra...it is so cool to here all about your experiences. It's so inspiring!

Everyone needs to go:) They reduced tuition to 6995 and with a referral you get $2000 off on top of other discounts. That's crazy. I've been talking to Dan about going....I think he would love it!

[HoopsTer]

I think I'm going to go to the Immersion Conference in South Beach this year. Joshua invited me and they want magazines there. Yay! The South Beach Conference is pretty much where the Healthy Hippie was born and where I had huge break throughs with my outlook on money.

Terra...it is so cool to here all about your experiences. It's so inspiring!

Everyone needs to go:) They reduced tuition to 6995 and with a referral you get $2000 off on top of other discounts. That's crazy. I've been talking to Dan about going....I think he would love it!


So funny, I've been trying to talk Stephen into it. :funny1: we should send them together!!!

He's studying for his CFA right now, so he wants no part in the discussion. lol

[irieday]

Tara-
I called the other day I don't think you can get the $6995 plus $2000 off.
It is either $2000 off for a referral OR the stimulus price of $6995.
I would totally do the program again simply for the support.

[HoopsTer]

Blog update....
I found my vision. :)
http://peacefulyou.blogspot.com/


I also got my website this weekend! :grin:
I am in the process of customizing it! yay. :)

[irieday]

Love it Terra!
How do I subscribe to your blog?

[HoopsTer]

I have no idea! :funny1:
I just started at Blogger.com a little while ago.
I always used to be on LJ.

Thanks, Britt. I feel like everything is actually coming together! :)

[georgi]

Did you get my text, Terra? :)

[HoopsTer]

Did you get my text, Terra? :)


I sure did!
I didnt want to text you back because I know you have limited texts.

I gave your information, Erin's and Tatum's. They should be contacting you and eventually sending you some information in the mail (like a DVD and other goodies- IIN is great at giving awesome presents to you!).

[HoopsTer]

Institute for Integrative Nutrition will be on BRAVO!!

Tune in as Joshua Rosenthal talks about Integrative
Nutrition’s unique nutrition theories and America’s
health crisis on BRAVO.

Air date: Friday, February 27, 7 AM EST (:eek: )

[georgi]

They aren't going to call me, are they? :crook:

I'm still in the "what do I want to do with my life?" phase, and I don't think I'm in the stages of talking to anybody just yet about anything. Still thinking and dabbling and figuring stuff out. :)

[HoopsTer]

hm I dont know, they probably will.
Though, I will say the best way to figure out if the program is for you is to talk about it with someone. Even after talking to Britt lots and lots about it, I was still unsure until I spoke with someone.
There are sooo many options and directions to take. :)

[irieday]

Institute for Integrative Nutrition will be on BRAVO!!

Tune in as Joshua Rosenthal talks about Integrative
Nutrition’s unique nutrition theories and America’s
health crisis on BRAVO.

Air date: Friday, February 27, 7 AM EST (:eek: )


I think they took video for this show last year during one of our classes.
It was pretty hilarious. We were dancing some crazy dance and there were cameras everywhere. Either way it will be cool to see!

[LiL MaMa]

Institute for Integrative Nutrition will be on BRAVO!!

Tune in as Joshua Rosenthal talks about Integrative
Nutrition’s unique nutrition theories and America’s
health crisis on BRAVO.

Air date: Friday, February 27, 7 AM EST (:eek: )


Nice!!!! :)

[georgi]

hm I dont know, they probably will.
Though, I will say the best way to figure out if the program is for you is to talk about it with someone. Even after talking to Britt lots and lots about it, I was still unsure until I spoke with someone.
There are sooo many options and directions to take. :)

Well, if I was to go to IIN, this would be something years down the road, so ya know. I'd feel silly having somebody call me for something that I'm not thinking about in the next few months! :)

[HoopsTer]

Alrighty. I will tell them to remove your name from the contact list. I was under the impression you were interested in going with Kristin and Erin. I'm sorry. :undecided:

[Erinisme]

Well, if I was to go to IIN, this would be something years down the road, so ya know. I'd feel silly having somebody call me for something that I'm not thinking about in the next few months! :)


I object Georgi, l think you should talk to them and see what they ahve to say, i think you and I attending together would be most wonderful :heart: and this is somethign i wanna do before i go to cali

[HoopsTer]

I really would have loved to go with someone I knew. The experience is amazing and to get to share it with someone you know and love would be even more amazing.

But it's ok that I am going through this alone too. The synchronicity in IIN in amazing. I have made some really fantastic new friends and get me and understand where I am coming from on an entirely different level. Not on the "hippie" level where most of my friends get me, but something deeper. All my life I have had a really hard time being emotionally close to my friends. I just get to a point one way or another where I shut off and retreat in. I'm not really sure why, I just do. This has happened all throughout my life. It's probably a sensitivity thing. Normally people don't get it so I just stop trying to explain my emotions. I dont feel that "shut off" with my IIN friends the way I feel it with some of my closest friends here, from home, from college, law school...where ever. It's really hard to describe. It's just different. But either way, I'm glad for it. :)

[georgi]

Well, I would like to receive mailings, but I feel I'd sound stupid on a phonecall. :crook:

[georgi]

And don't apologize you silly woman. :) :heart:

I'd love to go next year, but I'm all over the place.

[HoopsTer]

We got our websites last weekend.
I finally got mine updated and personalized. :grin:

http://websites.integrativenutrition.com/TPfund/About/Index.aspx

[georgi]

Looks great! :)

[LiL MaMa]

We got our websites last weekend.
I finally got mine updated and personalized. :grin:

http://websites.integrativenutrition.com/TPfund/About/Index.aspx

Your site looks fantastic!!! :heart:

[Luna]

The site really does look great! I love it Terra Babies!

[HoopsTer]

Thanks :)

[georgi]

Ter, what books are on the book list that they give you? :)

[LiL MaMa]

Ter, what books are on the book list that they give you? :)

That's a good question. I thought that your tuition included your books. Are there other books I will need to purchase as well?

[HoopsTer]

When I first enrolled I got a huge box full of books - there were about 6 in total, I think.

I got Joshuas book Integrative Nutrition as well as the IIN fast track (marketing your buisness) workbook http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gv1Jf1rjL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup
The Alchemist
Deconstructing Cravings
Glow by Christina Pirello
4 elements(?) of Healing

and there were two others that I cant remember


And I am waiting on my UPS shipment of goodies. Last year you got something every weekend - this year they're putting it all in one shipment. I know a few things include:

8-10 additional books
quinoa
wooden cutting board
cooking utensils.
and a bunch of other stuff that Jill and Lauren wont tell me about becuase they want it to be a surprise (they already received their box- i had an address screwup so my shipment is late :( )

[georgi]

Cool. :)

You know, I was on the website last night and noticed that you can't download the catalog now without giving all your information and all that. I already have a copy from a few months ago, but they must have just changed that.

Gah, I'm still so torn. :(

[HoopsTer]

I thought that I emailed you and Erin the IIN catalog a few weeks ago...

[georgi]

Actually, you did...now that I think about it. :lol:

But, I already had it printed out...so I didn't need to download it.

[georgi]

Did you send it to my work email? Now I don't know if I lost that or not. Hmph.

[HoopsTer]

I'm pretty sure it went to your work email.

[georgi]

Could you resend it to meeeeeeeeee? Bah.

[HoopsTer]

I just resent it to both addresses :)

[georgi]

Thanks. I'm r-tarded. :lol:

[HoopsTer]

New Blog Update, I'll just copy it here :)

When you say the words "Integrative Health" or "Integrative Nutrition" most people don't have a clue what you mean. American's today are used to going to their doctor when something has already gone wrong seeking a pill or an easy access cure. They want one answer. This philosophy, which has been promulgated by the traditionalist training of the medical community and the boom of the pharmaceutical industry is reason number one the United States is in a health crisis. Please don't be mistaken, we are indeed in a health crisis.

We are the most unhealthy first world nation in the world. 60% of deaths in the United States are attributable to chronic disease. Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, stroke, and certain preventable cancers like prostate, colon and often breast and ovarian! Our nation is being crippled by chronic disease! Over 46 million citizens are uninsured or under insured. Health insurance premiums rise four times as fast as our pay rates. More than half the bankruptcies in the United States are from medical bills. 66%, SIXTY-SIX percent of US citizens are overweight or obese. Obesity in children has doubled in the past 30 years and tripled in adolescents! (this information was obtained from a presentation given by Dr. Theresa Kennedy)

The flaw in our system lies in its "curative" nature. Health in this country is addressed when something goes wrong. People don't pay attention to what they put in their body or what their body interacts with. We don't have a health care system; we have a SICK care system. We need to change to a preventative system. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. It's not merely the absence of disease. And this is one of our fundamental rights as human beings and as citizens of the United States.

I will say that again, it is a fundamental right for us to live in a state of complete physical, mental and social well being!!

The beautiful thing about this? Our current President, Barak Obama believes in this fundamental right. So much so that he has requested the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to investigate the health crisis. On February 26th the Committee held a hearing. That hearing directly addressed integrative, yes Integrative Care: a Pathway to a Healthier Nation. Esteemed doctors including Dr. Oz, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Dean Ornish, and Dr. Andrew Weil testified. The words that each of them brought up were integrative health, and "Health Coach." Yes, HEALTH COACH!

Video Tape of the hearing: http://help.senate.gov/Hearings/2009_02_26/2009_02_26.html

Knowing that our elected officials are learning about integrative health is one of the most exciting things I have seen in a LONG time. Our first day at IIN, Joshua said we were on the cusp of something great, that we were creating a health revolution. I believed him, but I wasn't sure the world would and I know that a good portion of people who are close to me wouldn’t. My family and many of my friends just roll their eyes at me when I talk about things like positivity, primary foods, organic produce, environmental toxicity, pesticides in Spenda, GMOs, hormones in beef…the list is endless really. They either don't care or don't believe me or are in denial. This committee hearing gives me hope.

Hope that people realize that disease is preventable! Hope in integrative care being mainstream and normal. Hope that it’s acceptable to have different answers for one problem. This committee hearing is proof that change is in the works. It may be an uphill battle, it may take a fight but it is happening. I am so excited and inspired to be a part of it. I don’t think I could have picked a better time to go through my training at IIN. We are the revolutionaries! We are the change makers!

[HoopsTer]

and now a repost from the OEFs....if now isn't the time, I don't know what is!!!!


It’s an exciting time for integrative nutrition supporters! From the Obama’s organic garden, to the recent Senate testimony promoting integrative health and prevention and the efforts to promote sustainable food in our federal policy circles. There are a lot of disparate efforts creating positive change…and perhaps an opportunity for IIN to play big.


In the article “Is a food Revolution Now in Season?” (New York Times, March 22), Michael Pollan makes a bold statement saying today’s sustainable food activists lack political savvy, “The (sustainable food activists) movement is not ready for prime time. It’s not like we have an infrastructure with legislation ready to go.” What a shame that statement is – we have an audience with the president, his administration and Congress, yet aren’t ready for prime time. What’s it going to take to enter the big leagues and make it prime time?


Enter IIN. The country’s largest nutrition school, an 8,000+ member grassroots movement and a major catalyst for action. We have an exciting opportunity to take a lead role as an activist, collaborator and unifier in order to raise the level of awareness for integrative nutrition issues among policymakers on the federal level. At the same time, we can raise the school’s visibility and elevate our presence as a thought leader in integrative nutrition among the federal policy circles. Here are some thoughts about developing an IIN legislative/political strategy on the national level:


1) Develop a policy platform. Craft an “IIN Bill of Rights” (an IIN legislative agenda) that outlines all of the policy issues that the school promotes. From school nutrition, to the promotion of health counselors, to workplace wellness to the local food movement – the agenda must include a comprehensive and succinct view of where the school stands on important health issues and why.


2) Promote the platform. Meet with other leaders in the integrative nutrition field (other nonprofits, corporations, celebrity physicians, media and thought leaders who are vocal and active on these issues). Share the IIN platform. Meet with key policymakers in Congress (relevant Senate and House committees) and the administration (White House staff, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Dept. of Agriculture). Let’s replicate what’s been done on the local NYC level and bring it to the federal policy circles.


3) Mobilize the grassroots network. With a unified platform and message, we can easily educate, empower and mobilize IIN’s grassroots network (8,000+ graduates strong). Students are hungry to make a difference in the world, we just need to know how. Imagine, with the click of a mouse, mobilizing hundreds – if not thousands – of calls to legislators regarding support for (or against) important integrative health issues.


4) Playing Big: Build a Strong Integrative Nutrition Coalition. Currently, there are currently hundreds of disparate voices promoting integrative health and sustainable food in the federal policy circles. In order to make to the big time (and addressing Michael Pollan’s challenge), you need a strong coalition. Look at all of the major policy victories throughout history – no one company or organization does it alone. Take a page from the environmental movement and all of the victories they’ve sustained (air quality, water quality, extensive regulations to protect the environment.) Working together, they amassed major reforms and completely altered how big business does business in America and how citizens live their lives.


Can IIN play a leadership role in spearheading a broad integrative health coalition? Start the dialogue with current friends and figure out who needs to be at the table. Find and agree on common ground, mobilize support for a unified agenda and create an umbrella organization for others to join. Such a unified body can harness all of the scattered efforts and activity and begin to create an infrastructure that will be invited to the table when policy is being written, mobilize public support and consumer demand to influence the powers that be in Washington and drive the agenda for the future health of our nation, one policy at a time.

[HoopsTer]

So, for those of you that don't want to travel to NYC monthly for the IIN program. They just approved and launched a distance learning program!!

When you enroll in the program you get a brand new, (RED) state of the art Ipod preloaded with audio and video recordings from guest speakers. It's the same great program, with more flexibility....it's pretty cool. :)

Shoot me an email, call me or PM me if you're interested. I still have referral options too, with $1500 off the tuition!

[HoopsTer]

Umm
I have been asked to speak at our next weekend class (April 18th)....basically to give testimony about all the amazing positive things that have been happening to me since starting IIN.

I'm SUPER nervous. :eek:
But SUPER excited too! :crazy:

I've never been on stage in front of THAT many people before!!

[MistyMountain]

Umm
I have been asked to speak at our next weekend class (April 18th)....basically to give testimony about all the amazing positive things that have been happening to me since starting IIN.

I'm SUPER nervous. :eek:
But SUPER excited too! :crazy:

I've never been on stage in front of THAT many people before!!

wow terra that's amazing
you'll do great on stage
i wanna know all about those positive things too! :)

[MistyMountain]

So, for those of you that don't want to travel to NYC monthly for the IIN program. They just approved and launched a distance learning program!!

When you enroll in the program you get a brand new, (RED) state of the art Ipod preloaded with audio and video recordings from guest speakers. It's the same great program, with more flexibility....it's pretty cool. :)

Shoot me an email, call me or PM me if you're interested. I still have referral options too, with $1500 off the tuition!

I'm seriously thinking about doing the distance learning program. I'm not sure if I can handle it though- I get easily overwhelmed if I have too much on my plate. I have a real hard time with time management, and I don't know if I will able to find balance between IIN and all the other things I have going on in my life. :undecided:

[LiL MaMa]

Umm
I have been asked to speak at our next weekend class (April 18th)....basically to give testimony about all the amazing positive things that have been happening to me since starting IIN.

I'm SUPER nervous. :eek:
But SUPER excited too! :crazy:

I've never been on stage in front of THAT many people before!!


That's awesome. you'll do fantastic I'm sure! :heart: :)

[irieday]

I'm seriously thinking about doing the distance learning program. I'm not sure if I can handle it though- I get easily overwhelmed if I have too much on my plate. I have a real hard time with time management, and I don't know if I will able to find balance between IIN and all the other things I have going on in my life. :undecided:

Missy-
As much as I think the Distance Learning program is great there is a lot to be said of the positive feeling of being at class.
This program is perfect for you.
It is the nutrition side of the wilderness program you and Pat did!
It is the the same mentality and developing those realationships in class are amazing.
You should totally do the program but I would say do it in person.


~Terra that's awesome about being invited on stage!
I always wondered how that happened.
Let us know how it goes.
I know you'll do beautifully.

[MistyMountain]

Missy-
As much as I think the Distance Learning program is great there is a lot to be said of the positive feeling of being at class.
This program is perfect for you.
It is the nutrition side of the wilderness program you and Pat did!
It is the the same mentality and developing those realationships in class are amazing.
You should totally do the program but I would say do it in person.


Yeah I think I would benefit a lot more from being in class.
That's just the type of learner I am, I need to be interacting with others and a part of the collective energy.
Hmm
Not planning on moving back East anytime soon though. :undecided:
Oh well, if it is meant to be...:rose:

[HoopsTer]

I totally agree with Brit on the energy of class thing.
We just had a 5 week break (this weekend is the first weekend in 5 weeks) and I feel all lost without the buzz and energy of 1500 other health counselors in a room together. I still see my friends Jill and Lauren weekly, but I need more!!!

[MistyMountain]

interesting reviews about IIN here:
http://www.indeed.com/forum/gen/Career-Advice/Institute-Integrative-Nutrition-New-York/t35807

there are definitely some naysayers out there...
hmmmmmm

[HoopsTer]

Yes, there are always naysayers when it comes to innovative or alternative health modalities. As Britt said in another thread on this topic, there is an incredible demand for holistic health. Our health care system right now isnt working becuase it's based on money and corporate greed. If the assistance of one health counselor helps someone to not need their pharmaceutical medications, you know that the pharmaceutical industry (and other corporate health money makers) are going to be adamantly against it.

I personally think that a lot of the animosity towards IIN and holistic health counselors comes from the fear of competition and lack of knowledge. As holistic health counselors, we are not trying to replace doctors, nurses, dietitians or therapists. IIN graduates and students are not in the PTP program to become nutritionists, doctors or dietitians. I think if we wanted to be that, we would have chosen the appropriate school, which is not IIN. There is a distinction. Each of these people are necessary and warranted in our society. We are striving to work in conjuction with them, not against them or to replace them.



The Senate recently held hearings regarding integrative medicine. The theme and something that was brought up again and again throughout the entire hearing was "health coach" This bodes extremely well for the future of the holisitic health counselor. If you have some time, I really urge you to listen to it. :)

http://help.senate.gov/Hearings/2009_02_26/2009_02_26.html

on and the other thread I referred to on this topic is here: http://gatheringofthevibes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5424