My Story

My name is Alicia Hunter Wilkinson, and since about age ten, I was a "chronic dieter". My weight would yo-yo within 30 to 50 pounds of a

healthy weight for my body type. I tried every diet known to man, including some I would make up myself (like the All-Bran and Tab diet!). My main problem with any diet was that it made me feel like I was being deprived and punished - two very detrimental and negative feeling to have on one's conscience when already feeling bad about oneself!

While I realized that calorie intake and output were the main sources of weight loss, I was always looking for that "quick fix" - a magic pill or magic diet that would finally work for me. The only times I ever had real success (where I would lose at least 20 or more pounds) were programs where I was ACCOUNTABLE to someone (i.e. Jenny Craig or Nutri System, etc.). However, those programs tended to be costly, and I would struggle to purchase the program and the food each week, plus I was either "on" or "off" it; these stressors would ultimately cause me to drop out.

Things like always wearing a shirt over my bathing suit or declining social invitations, or sometimes calling in "sick" to work because nothing fit that day were taking their toll on the quality of my life! Cycles of crash-dieting and self-sabotage were interfering with my health and happiness. I didn't realize it, but what I really needed was a program where I would be accountable, eat foods I could buy from my regular grocery store, and exercise without paying a lot of money to join an intimidating gym I barely had time to visit anyway.

In 2004, I experienced a profound loss in my life that gave me perspective that I "knew", but I never really applied: Life is so incredibly short. It's a gift and it's meant to be lived to its fullest. I was not living my life to the fullest by being overweight; in fact, I was only a spectator in my own life. I decided to stop disrespecting myself and the gift of my life, and to make some permanent changes. My attitude became this: there is no time like the present to turn it around. Since then, I have gradually formulated an eating plan I can stick with, and have helped my clients formulate smiliar plans that work for them. Buoyed by the support and accountability of many professionals who celebrate with me in personal success and the importance of looking and feeling healthy and happy, I've created this program to help you look and feel your best! Changes do not happen overnight, but they DO happen, and I am here to support you along the way!

I invite you to explore this unique opportunity with me, and I am excited for your "loss"! My rates and brochure can be found here.

Alicia Hunter Wilkinson, Certified Lifestyle & Weight-Mangement Specialst, Licensed Aesthetician, Certified NovaLash Extensionist