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Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash

August 8, 2026 Blog, Recipes

Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash Acorn squash is one of fall’s most comforting seasonal foods, but it can become a complete and satisfying meal when paired with plenty of protein. This recipe fills [...]

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6 years ago

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Dayna Gelinas, New Day Yoga

6 years ago

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Seema Hanji

6 years ago

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6 years ago

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Robin Pautz

7 years ago

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7 years ago

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Cristina Allan

7 years ago

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Rafael Jose

7 years ago

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Vivek Venkitaraman

7 years ago

Mary's really helpful. I wanted to make some very fundamental changes in the way I plan my meals and eat - and she helped me achieve just that. More than anything, she made sure I was accountable.
P.S. Mary's recipes are awesome!

Mary Kennett

7 years ago

Mary is a definitely an expert in weight loss in difficult cases and health improvement! No diets or doctors could help me with my peri-menopause and fibromyalgia complicated weight loss issues, but Mary has brought me success and a much improved quality of life. She has lots of great recipes and plans and her quick responses to any questions makes this easy to follow. She is professional, personable and responsive. I particularly like how she problem solves with creativity. I highly recommend working with her!

Angelina Dowdall

7 years ago

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Jonathan Duggan

7 years ago

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Robert Crosby

7 years ago

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Melissa McClelland

7 years ago

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Niqui Khan

7 years ago

Mary had been coaching me for 6 months. It is anamazing and eye opening to learn about food and nutrition. With that is very easy to stay on your goals. Mary is an amazing coach and a very knowledgeable nutritionist. It is very scary to end being coached from her. But I want to see how I fair independently.
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I used to think that I'm comfortable being overweight, But after losing almost 13 kgs, I feel a lot better. I am certainly able to achieve more with regards to physical and mental capacity.

Brandee Stephens

7 years ago

I went to Mary after a 4 day hospital stay due to my pancreas. After talking to her & starting with the 2 week detox I immediately felt a change. She taught me so much about food and how it affects the body. I will carry all this information with me always. Food is medicine. Thanks again Mary!!

Dave Hollister

7 years ago

About 8 weeks ago I met with Mary to discuss my nutrition and overall lifestyle. I started with the detox, and lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks. 6 weeks later I've lost just under 30 pounds and am back to my ideal weight. Moreover, I feel great and she taught me how to eat correctly. I'll be forever grateful and would highly recommend her to anyone!

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8 years ago

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Robert Groves

8 years ago

Learned alot about nutrition and eating cleanly. Highly recommend!!! Her instruction and program will change your life and how you look at the importance of eating clean. She follows you from start to finish with excellent guidance and instruction. Excellent coach and program!!!!!!

Mimi McConnell

8 years ago

Eight weeks ago, I called Mary and asked her for help and guidance. For several years I'd been struggling to drop the 10-15 pounds that I gained after going through menopause. I thought I ate pretty well and I exercised regularly, but the scale never seemed to move. I went through Mary's two-week detox program and have followed her guidance and finally I am seeing some real results. The lifestyle plan she created for me is easy to follow. I have no cravings and overall her direction and teaching has been the jolt I needed. She has gently advised me through these several months and I highly recommend her for anyone needing a push in the right direction.

Michelle Cornell

9 years ago

I highly recommend Mary for nutrition coaching! After meeting with her and completing the 2 week detox plan, she put together a lifestyle plan that is realistic and easy to follow. I'm very pleased with my results and the knowledge that I have gained while working with Mary. She is very encouraging and gives great support to help you achieve your goals!

Mary Ann Hagan Rajtar

9 years ago

Working with Mary entirely changed my relationship with food. I used to pride myself on ‘not caring’ about food (I’m not a ‘foodie’). What that translated to was that I didn’t take the time and care to nourish my body with real food. Instead, I grabbed packaged foods for convenience, thinking I was being smart by consuming processed protein shakes and bars. Mary introduced me to delicious recipes and foods that made eating healthy enjoyable and made cooking fun. Planning, grocery shopping and cooking certainly take time, but that’s the investment and commitment required for good health. And I am committed to eating this way for life, without feeling like I’m giving up the pleasure of delicious, satisfying food.

During the time I worked with Mary, I logged my food for Mary to review on a daily basis and followed her customized workout plan. After the Two Week Detox Plan I lost 7 lbs. and completely eliminated food cravings. I also noticed a significant reduction in inflammation of her joints and an increase in energy and stamina. After the two weeks, I went right into the Lifestyle Diet Plan and continued to lose weight each week. At the 2-month mark I saw my doctor and weighed in 20 lbs. lighter and my cholesterol had dropped 100 points into a healthy range!

Logging my food was an eye-opening experience. I had no idea I was eating so many carbohydrates hidden in my foods. I love how logging my food keeps me accountable, even when I log a ‘cheat’ meal. I recently went on vacation, didn’t log my food and gained 5 pounds, but then dropped those 5 pounds – and more — in less than a week by getting back to logging.

The educational part of my program was a major factor in my success. Mary taught me about the chemicals hidden in the foods I was eating and about the nutritional value of real foods. Learning that made me want to choose real food over processed food. Now it’s fun to discover healthy ways to ‘remake’ my favorite recipes with real ingredients. I also learned that eating a balance of protein, fat, and carbs at every meal is the key to satiation.

After the initial Lifestyle Program (8 weeks) with Mary, I repeated the Lifestyles Program for a few more rounds and ended up losing over 30 lbs., increasing my strength and endurance. I've even participated in several obstacle course races. I'm continuing this lifestyle with the expectation of reaching my goal weight in the next couple of months. Thank you, Mary!

Shelley Lane

9 years ago

Our workouts with Mary are always well planned by her and very complete. We appreciate her professionalism and punctuality. She has become a great friend who is truly concerned with our total health.

Helen Besal

9 years ago

Mary is a great trainer and coach. She keeps workouts fun and challenging. Her knowledge of health and nutrition are vast. She has great recipes too.
I am in the best shape and health ever!
Thank you Mary!!

Rob Cunningham

9 years ago

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9 years ago

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Jeannine Jannot

9 years ago

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