So often we think MORE is a better when it comes to fat-loss. Not when it comes to our delicate hormonal system. When we restrict calories and overtrain an already "stressed" body, it backfires. Nothing changes and you begin to feel worse as it continues to spiral out of control.

Meet Melissa, a 41-year old busy mom who use to spend 5 days a week at the gym working out 1.5 hours a day. This combined with years of "dieting" and synthetic birth control use wreaked havoc on her hormonal system, driving anxiety, irregular cycles and sleepness nights. Now she's feeling great, her anxiety is non-existent and she's now sleeping through the night. No more calorie counting or pushing her body beyond what it really needs.

What was your “WHY” to embark on your health & wellness journey with a health and nutrition coach?

• I was having panic attacks that were unexplained. I couldn’t fall asleep or sleep through the night.

Were you able to stop taking any medications or heal a health condition?

• I’ve been able to fall asleep and sleep through the night. I’ve also been able to significantly reduce the number of panic attacks to almost nothing.

Since my 20s, I have been a mindful eater. Very aware of the power of real food versus processed, organic versus non and listening to how my body feels after eating. My weight always stayed the same and went back to its pre-baby weight after both pregnancies fairly easy. When I turned 37, I developed an autoimmune disease called Interstitial Cystitis (IC). The lining of my bladder lacks certain enzymes that communicate with my brain when it is time to release. A major flare up is very painful and feels like a UTI. I discovered moving to Switzerland years ago, that I did not need medication for this, but was advised to cut out gluten. This helped tremulously for a couple of years. This past Spring, now 42 and back in the States, my IC started flaring up again and I also developed Vitiligo which is another autoimmune disease. My diet hadn’t changed too much but my body started to feel inflamed and I had an extra 5 pounds that seemed to never go away.

I met Christine this Summer and after talking to her about functional nutrition, I realized that not only does she know her stuff, but what I thought was working for me before, might not be working anymore. Christine taught me that our bodies are an ever changing vessel (especially as a woman) that evolves and if we do not listen to it is messages (aka symptoms) properly, we can’t help and heal it. Christine’s approach to my case, was individualized, sincere and not hard to understand or incorporate into my busy life as a mom of two. With in 10 days I lost 5 pounds of inflammation and my IC has started to calm down after a couple of weeks. I eat more healthy fats, drink less caffeine and have more energy throughout my day. The supplements she has me on have benefit not only my body, but my skin, hair and menstrual symptoms. More importantly, I have learn which foods cause inflammation in my body. When I eat something out of her personalized plan, I notice an immediate physical response. Following her lead, I now feel more connected to my body and I know I am healing it with a nutritiously dense diet and not with medication!

Christine was truly a pleasure to work with. I sought her out as part of my efforts to address my son's attention and impulsivity issues. I am a healthy eater myself, but always took the "easy" way out and gave my kids typical kid food- not the healthiest! I was overwhelmed with the idea of trying to overhaul my kids' diets, but Christine held my hand each step of the way with practical, easy to implement strategies. She clearly explained the "why" behind the changes I was making. She's never too busy for questions and wants to help you find what works for YOUR family! She is a consummate professional, immensely knowledgeable and simply fun to work with!

I first met Christine and joined The Burn Method in January of 2015. At that time, I had been suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and depression for the past three years. A recent medication change had made me pain free, but I was still dealing with the many side effects of the medications, including slow metabolism, weight gain, chronic stress, and fatigue.

From my first phone conversation with Christine, I knew she was what I had been searching for. I had been to many doctors and even a nutritionist, and none of them could help me get my health and fitness back. I had always eaten very "healthy" and exercised when I wasn't in pain. The doctors all wanted to treat my symptoms without getting to the root cause of why I was suffering from this auto immune disease. Christine's approach was not just about exercise, she also includes emotional health and nutrition, which I now know are even more important! This was exactly what I was looking for so I could not only be healthy but get my life back on track as well!

Christine's wealth of knowledge as well as her sincere desire to help people improve their lives was clear to me from the beginning. She helped me not only loose weight and get fit again, she also gave me the tools and encouragement to take better care of myself emotionally and physically. With her guidance, I was able to heal the cause of my autoimmune disease and get off all medication! I immediately began loosing weight and regained the fitness that my profession as a horse trainer requires.

The Burn Method has been by far the best exercise program I have participated in. I have tried many different ones that are okay for a while but then lose interest, stop going and end up back at the beginning. Christine really works hard at keeping everyone engaged with daily posts, nutrition ideas and each class has something different. You really feel like you have had a good workout when you are finished. Over the past year I have been able to lose weight, improve my strength, have more energy and just feel better all around. Christine’s positive attitude and enthusiasm definitely rub off on everyone! ‘

Ann Ochs, Kennett Square

My Journey with Christine and the Burn Method began a year ago. I had just quit my job and began a new position working from home and was working 11-12 hours a day, was traveling back and forth to Florida to aid in my father's care from a terminal disease, husband out of the country for months at a time, leaving most if not all of life's responsibilities on my shoulders, along with day to day issues we all face in life. Falling in despair struggling with chronic health issues over the last 20 years which have included congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, single functioning kidney, seizure disorder, and hypertension, to name just a few I had no energy and as if I was falling apart at age 50.

Despite compliance to a cardiac/renal diet and regular required exercise of walking/running at the track/treadmill/elliptical it just wasn’t working.

I came to my first class at the Burn Method and worked every muscle and felt exhilarated and proud that I could accomplish that class, I was hooked. I worked with Christine and she listened, advised and provided guidance regarding medications, eating habits, stressors, diet, and hydration. We worked together to set up goals to improve my life and daily living starting with the minute I wake up.

Initially I went to Christine to lose weight. I had been to a popular diet program and eating prepackaged food but found that I was hungry all the time. Christine showed me very graphically what I was actually eating in those prepared foods – too much sugar and carbs. No wonder I was hungry. I have had an interest in the effect of food on the body for most of my adult life. What I have learned from Christine has blown me away. We can eat delicious satisfying foods and still be healthy and fit if we are willing to change the way we eat. At first I was anxious and resistant but Christine’s passion to educate provided me with the science behind her ideas when I was skeptical. My cravings disappeared. Six months into my journey with the way of eating I had learned from Christine, I had unbelievable results in a lipid panel (cholesterol, etc.) My cardiologist was astounded that my triglycerides, HDLs and LDLs had dropped or risen to their optimal levels and asked what I was doing! After only a couple of months I also noticed a loss of belly fat – it seemed as though my body was changing in shape if not weight. I have embraced these changes and am now confident in my food choices. It is such a pleasure for me to experiment, create new recipes and most of all, eat delicious food.

I am a long-time vegetarian and came to the Burn Method because I was diagnosed with pre-menopause at the age of 35 and I wanted to try to balance my hormones with diet. I always knew that my diet was overly skewed towards pasta and bread and these food choices could use improvement. I always tried my best to eat healthy, and local – and always organic, but sometimes that still meant processed and packaged foods. I learned from Christine that food can throw hormones out of balance and that there were many food choices that I could make that would help me in the long-term like minimizing grains and sugar and replacing them with more nutrient-dense food. The best thing about working with Christine was that she provided daily feedback and support via email and I could ask her as many questions as I needed to. She always was helpful and supportive, in a kind and nonjudgmental way. She taught me ways to add more raw foods into my diet, provided recipes, and created really great food habits like my daily green smoothie! She also offered smart ways to satisfy sweet cravings. I also learned so much about the way digestion works and what my plate should look like for optimal health. The tips I learned from her have not only had a positive influence on me, but also on my family’s! I highly recommend working with Christine for your nutritional needs.

Hi Christine, I just wanted to start by saying thank you.i feel amazing! I know have a long way to go and I am looking forward to it all. Gaining control was so important to me. I feel after just a week I have somewhat of handle on my eating. chocolate Burn Method muffin! yum that will be my next tasty treat. I just want you to know this is really my style…I love this kind healthy eating. Teach me teach me teach me……..thanks

Nandy Silvia. Fresno, Ca Salon Owner (Distance Coaching)

Christine was amazing to work with! My whole lifestyle has changed since the beginning of the program. I make better, more informed decisions while at the grocery store and out at restaurants. I feel better about what I eat and I have more energy. I learned many new things during each session. I had the opportunity to ask many questions and always got well informed answers. I am very happy with Burn Method and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Lauren Olivetti, Philadelphia, Pa-Busy mom of three

Christine’s Burn Method System will transform your life. It cuts through the misinformation that often dominates the diet and fitness world and makes it simple to apply to anyone’s life and budget. Unlike most “experts,” she practices what she preaches along with her spouse and two young children. The wealth of healthful information provided through her technique seems endless and is inspiring and challenging. Thanks Christine for pointing us in the direction towards better health!

Nik & Paula Peterson, Wilmington, De

I had tried all kinds of diets, from Jenny Craig to fad diets to extreme caloric deprivation. None of them were healthy and none of them worked long-term. I was a noncompetitive runner for many years, which kept things in check until my early forties when I hit peri-menopause. My weight started ballooning, not to mention high blood pressure and cholesterol. I lost my confidence and struggled with depression. Little did I know that the solution lived right next door. Christine and I have been neighbors for seven years. We would talk from time to time and see each other socially. I knew she did some health and fitness training but really didn’t know much about what she REALLY did. She is very fit and healthy, and I think I was a little intimidated that her clients were probably mostly fitness buffs and younger than I (I’m in my 50’s). Then one day she posted on Facebook that she was hearing that people were intimidated, and that there was no reason to be. Shortly after, I contacted Christine and signed up for “The Burn Method” program. I thought it might be expensive. It’s not, and the alternative was continuing health problems and a shortened life. I really couldn’t afford not to. Wow! That’s all I can say. First of all, the people in the exercise classes were just like me, people who had struggled with weight and making healthy food choices. Fast forward 2 ½ months and I am down over 20 lbs and a couple of sizes, but most of all I feel fantastic and strong. The program is all about changing your habits for good with a lot of focus on a healthy diet, 90% diet/10% fitness. The fitness program works the entire body instead of targeting one muscle group at a time. Every class is different, fun, and includes high intensity interval training, as well as strength training. It is obvious that Christine truly cares about her clients and wants everyone to succeed. She pushes me, and that is what I need. The fact that she cares so much makes me even more motivated. Christine’s program has been a revelation. She has helped me get me “power” back. My only regret is that I didn’t start sooner! Love you Christine!

Christine helped change the direction of our lives! Christine visited our home and coached us in understanding the labels and ingredients in the foods we were eating on a daily basis. At first, it was somewhat overwhelming and so very disappointing to learn that most of the food in our pantry and fridge was not what we thought it was. After coaching from Christine in healthier alternatives and simple, fundamental information about food labels and ingredients, we feel like new people! We really enjoy implementing Christine’s strategies and recommendations, because they are simple and have such positive health results. Thank you, Christine, for pointing us in this new, healthy direction! We are enjoying this new path toward optimal health! What a wonderful gift!

Kelly and Bill, Kennett Square, PA

At the end of last summer, inspired by Mark Bittman’s New York Times articles about curing his life-long acid reflux by eliminating dairy from his diet, I made the decision to stop taking the PPI drugs that my gastroenterologist seemed content for me to take for the rest of my life. Following in Mark’s footsteps, I also stopped eating all things dairy, but unlike Mr. Bittman, I was not having a miraculous recovery from GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). Still suffering all the symptoms, I was struggling to find my way when by chance someone mentioned that she had started working with a health coach for nutritional guidance. I wrote Christine a desperate email, and thankfully she had time in her schedule to squeeze me in.

Within days of our first session, my most aggressive symptoms had abated; within weeks I was having very few symptoms at all; and in fewer than the planned six-months, my diet (and life!) have been completely transformed.

Not only did I discover the food trigger that was causing me so much trouble (soy!), but I also learned exactly why many of the other dietary choices I had been making were counterproductive to my health and the health of my family. Today, I am taking literally NO DRUGS for GERD, and I feel great. I lost the nagging 15 pounds that had lingered after having my children, and I am exercising more regularly (and with Christine’s guidance, more productively). I would recommend Christine’s program not just for those who want to lose weight (as that was not my original intention), but for anyone who wants to learn how to take control of her health.

My experience with the Burn Method is 6 months old. In that time, I have lost almost 4 pant sizes. I have completely changed my approach to food thanks to Christine’s education and guidance. My depression is gone, I no longer have panic attacks, I sleep better, I’ve reduced my asthma medicine, and I’m happy. Feeling this great about myself and being able to go into a store knowing that they will have clothes that fit me is truly fantastic. Eliminating wheat, dairy and sugar from my life has given me my life! I am doing things I’ve always wanted to do and at 45 I’m training for my first 5k. As I push through my training I can hear Christie chirping in my ear – “You’ve got this! You’re not your mama’s ass!” Thanks Christine!

Amy Brounley, 45 Kennett Square, Pa

I came upon Christine through a groupon deal that seemed worthwhile even if I attended it several times for the month. I have always exercised 3-4 x a week since I was in my twenties, and thought why not try something for a change. I typically would take classes in “body pump, ‘spinning” and enjoyed them for a while but would get bored after months of doing the same routine. You can imagine my surprise when she said all you need to do is 15 minutes of training at high intensity/interval training work five to six times a week. It helps to increase your metabolism–more than working out for 60 minutes on a treadmill. I thought there is no way this could be possible since my mantra all these years has been the more I work out, the better my body/fat composition. However as I aged, it was becoming increasingly more difficult to even maintain and it seemed that no matter what class I took, it made no difference in my physique. So when I showed up in Christine’s class, I thought what can she do in a short workout that I haven’t already done! That was the first mistake—I could barely walk after my first class, and every week my body adjusts to something new. She is changing the class up every session, and you never have the “boredom” I would get in typical classes. It has totally been a different mindset for me from the standpoint of exercise, and one that I would have never believed. I think the best part of her approach, however, is the rule—90% whole foods, 10%–exercise. I always exercised to eat, and really justified my eating by how I exercised. So this has been great insight for me and has made a change in my body already, only after several months. I wish her lifestyle approach with all the information she provides should be a required “class” in grade school through college. What a difference that would make in quality of life for so many people today! Keep up the good work, Christine.

Since the beginning of January 2013, I have worked with Christine to take my health to the next level. I considered myself a healthy person going into the program (fitness and diet), but was not satisfied with my weight. Since working with Christine, I have seen my overall health and energy level increase, my diet refined to becoming alkaline based, and setting a great example of what “healthy” looks like for my daughter.

As a single mother, I can relate to being too busy, too restrained by budgetary influences, and putting oneself last. Since working with Christine, I have a new found pride of providing a healthy organic-based kitchen, making time for exercise, and valuing the payoff of increased energy and feeling better. By following Christine’s insights on diet and exercise, I can fit in an intense workout in 15 minutes a day and plan my meals and shop for the week inside of an hour a week. All of my preconceived notions of getting fit being too hard, were eliminated.

As a woman in her late 30′s, I could also relate to thinking I was past my prime and I would never be able to look as good as I yearned for. Christine’s positive attitude, constant reinforcement and personalized coaching made me realize I can work hard and see results. After just returning from a Caribbean vacation 10 weeks after starting the program, my boyfriend said he has never seen my legs and rear look so good (and he’s known me for 19 years). Christine’s approach, coaching, classes, and lifestyle changes have given me the tools to make the changes to my life that I needed – for great legs (and butt)…for life.

Throughout high school and college I competed in sports and did not have to really worry about my weight. After college I got into running and enjoyed going out on daily 3-5 mile runs on the trails near my apartment. But then came marriage and a baby and those half hour to an hour long running sessions were no longer fitting into my schedule or producing the results I was looking for to lose the baby weight and get back in shape. Fortunately, I found the solution I was looking for right across the street from my neighbor and friend, Christine. From my first conversation with Christine I knew she was very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about helping people develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her motivating and supportive coaching style has helped me eliminate the overly processed, chemical-ridden foods from my diet and her Burn Method workouts have helped me get back in shape. Her approach to helping people get healthy is rooted in providing education about foods and the importance of putting the right things into our bodies to obtain an optimum level of health. Christine provides daily support and information to her clients to keep everyone on the right track. She will even go grocery shopping with you and show you the foods you should be buying and stocking your pantry with. Christine’s Burn Method gives you a full body workout and all it takes is 15 minutes a day. So, I no longer have the excuse of not having the time to fit it in. I love going to her classes as well because each one is different and always push me to workout at my maximum level. At first I was nervous about going to class, but the other people are wonderful and supportive and not intimidating like I was afraid they would be. I have been able to not only lose my baby weight, but I now weigh 10 pounds less than I did before I was pregnant. Because of the change I have made in cooking real foods for my family my husband has also lost weight too. I am no longer worried about getting out of shape now that I have created a healthy lifestyle. Thank you Christine for all of your help and support!

Who said you cannot teach an “old dog new tricks” As the way senior member of the pack, like 72 yes I said it, 72. This endeavor felt way out of my comfort zone. Christine is very careful to give differing levels for all during what we lovingly call Hell class. Cause guess what, survived and thrived This is not a one dimensional approach, Christine has taught us how to eat great food to fight inflammation and promote wellness. She has introduced new foods. What the heck is quinoa? ( Know now) and who would have thought that chia seeds of Chia pet fame could be such a super new addition to wellness. Well not to be forgotten, I joined the class at the beginning of Jan. So, the incredible bottom line is that in 90 days I have lOST 11 inches all over. Unbelievable… Thank you Christine!!!!! A bit of a step out of the comfort zone can really change your life.!!!I have so much more to learn. I can’t believe that I have a waist…..WAHOO

Lee Schlingmann, 72 Coatsville, Pa

Christine is an excellent trainer. I’ve found Christine to be incredibly knowledgeable about a healthy lifestyle. She has a true passion for her work. Christine provides just the right amount of motivation to push you just a little bit more to go beyond what you think you can do. It has turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Deb Newlan-Coviello, Wilmington, De

I have been practicing a (fairly) healthy lifestyle for years, using nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management to achieve personal goals and goals that positively impact my family. I have believed “you are what you eat” and what you practice for quite some time. However, it was not until I began working with Christine that my understanding and practice of these assertions evolved to its current level of sophistication .My previous knowledge of nutrition and exercise was fairly good. Christine’s knowledge of these is incredible, and she imparts it to her clients in a matter of fact, easily understood manner. Christine knows the ins and outs and where to tweak for maximum benefit, making the execution of newly acquired knowledge and skills simple, easy and effective. She is also educated in the most current sciences behind a whole person approach to lifestyle and light years ahead of most practitioners.

Christine has helped me to take my lifestyle management to a whole new level. I have worked with her both privately and in a group setting. She will never require from you more than you are able to give- you may just not know your own capabilities. Christine will push you to push yourself through both exercise and nutrition, but she will do it in a supporting, understanding and effective manner. You will be happy with the results- physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everything is connected. Christine’s Burn Method class has become a community for me. A holistic coach, Christine has imparted to me the enough knowledge to manage my life in a healthier manner and I have reached many goals. However, I continue to attend class as I believe life and the body are dynamic and we are constantly evolving and becoming better versions of ourselves. On the occasion I am unable to attend, I truly miss class. I miss Christine, my fellow members and how great I feel afterward. If you are looking to move forward toward your goals of optimal health, Christine can help you reach them.

A person seldom experiences a life change, especially one who was 67 years old. With a little coaxing from my daughter I made an appointment to see Christine, partly because I told my daughter I would and partly because I was not feeling great and I had a weight problem. I had been to nutritionists before but never paid attention. Christine got my attention immediately. She made me realize that habits are hard to change but with help they can be altered for the better. I found that the things that were commonplace for me were wrong. Caffeine, dairy, sugar and carbohydrates were adversely affecting my well-being. She change my diet to more organic, greens and protein. I also learned that her experience extended beyond nutrition. She worked me on setting up an exercise program that included core exercises as well as strength conditioning. In less than a year I have lost weight and changed my eating habits. I feel better than I have in years with a lot of energy. I have had respiratory problems all my life but with the new regime I am off of all (20) prescribed medications. I look at Christine as my Guru who taught me that change is possible. Thank you Christine.

Butch Corrado, Corrado Construction Wilmington, DE

I’ve always been a pretty active adult – I ran a couple of marathons, many 10Ks, 5Ks, and did a 50-mile bike event. I’ve done kickboxing and regular boxing classes. I did P90X, P90X2, and weightlifting. As a younger adult I never had issue with my weight. As I entered my mid-30’s, I noticed that I wasn’t able to run as far without my back giving out. As I approached my 50’s, I noticed tendon pain and tight shoulders and neck from burpees, weightlifting, and working at a desk all day. I tried to eat well, but didn’t realize that the “healthy” foods I was eating were actually hurting me. At 50, I had come to accept my weight and pain as the new normal.I was introduced to Christine by a friend back in 2012 when she had her Skinny Jeans Reboot class. I found her approach to food and exercise intriguing and it resonated with me. I did the 7-day Reboot and then continued my normal way of eating and working out, but with a little more knowledge under my belt. A couple years later when I learned she was having another detox class, I immediately signed up. I did the Ayurvedic detox and saw and felt the results of my efforts. I was “good” for a bit, but fell into my old ways again with summer umbrella drinks, fall pumpkin spice lattes and December Peppermint mochas. By the New Year, I was back to my “normal” weight again and shocked at how my pictures looked on FB. Christine ran a New Year’s special for both her personal training and nutrition coaching. I signed up for both! I learned new ways of eating and working out (how can a quick HIIT of less than 20 minutes REALLY be a good workout???). I “fought” her on giving up dairy, but Christine asked me to “just try it” for a couple of weeks. Lo and behold, I felt a difference. After significantly reducing my dairy and gluten intake, I noticed a slimming of my belly! I gave up sugar for lent and then did the entire 21-day Hormone Reboot. By May, I felt great and looked great for the summer!FINALLY, after attending three of Christine’s workshops and having 2-months of nutritional coaching by her, I FINALLY made the food-body connection! I am still learning, but now I know that when my body doesn’t feel well, I need to evaluate what I had been eating or drinking. I have eliminated heavy lifting, long runs and lots of burpees from my workouts so I no longer have the tendon pain. I stand at work, rather than sit all day so my shoulders and back aren’t as tight. I now do yoga, functional training, HIITs, and an occasional short run but only when training for an event. I was amazed that I was able to complete a 5K and 5K mud-run with my new training regimen.I love that I don’t feel deprived when I’m eating clean. I don’t need afternoon naps when I eat clean. I don’t have bloating, but rather a flat belly when I eat clean. I have tried many of Christine’s recipes, which have made it to our family menu. And yes, I still occasionally enjoy pizza (good quality flour, no dairy, lots of veggies) at one of my favorite pizza places and it is oh so yummy. I still enjoy my Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but request less pumps of the pumpkin syrup and don’t have it quite so often (in past years, I used to have it almost daily). I actually don’t crave it as I used to in the past either.This is the first time that I have seen a significant and lasting weight loss in years! I had to buy new jeans (went from size 6/8 depending on if I was dieting or not to a size 4!) I have lost a good solid 10-15 lbs and have not seen the weight I am now at in over 10-years! My goal was a healthy lifestyle so I could enjoy an active retirement without pain. The bi-product of my efforts was the weight loss. Thank-you, Christine for your education, motivation, encouragement, and support!