Helping Hand Nutrition by Jana Greene Hand MS RDN

10lbs in ONE MONTH! Now that I have your attention– Not only is Jana welcoming, funny, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to, she’s very compassionate about her job and your individual goals. She understands that you’re human and creates a unique plan for you. I started seeing Jana the first week of December (I shared your thought, «who decides to get healthy during the holidays?») Jana provided me with easy to follow meal plans, shopping lists, snack ideas, as well as tips for traveling that allowed me to lose a total of 12lbs to date. One of the most beneficial things I’ve learned from Jana is what and what not to eat out at restaurants. I believed the «all salads are better than burger» façade and after a month and a half I’ve eaten more burgers than salads. I cannot rave enough about Jana. Thank you for showing me how to live a healthy and happy life without wanting to scream :)

Jana’s program has literally changed my life! Going to see her was the best decision I have ever made. I initially went to Jana after seeing my sister-​in-​law lose over 20 lbs with her in a matter of months. Upon my initial consultation with Jana, I was the heaviest I had ever been in my life and was battling food/​diet issues. Since then, I have not only lost 20lbs (I steadily have lost 1lb per week since seeing her), but I am happier than ever before with my eating! That means the world to me as I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t struggling with it. Her meal plan, or way of eating (I don’t like to call it a diet because it truly doesn’t feel like one, it is a way of life for me), keeps me full, satiated and most of all, has given me the freedom with food that I have so desperately wanted. The freedom to eat and not feel guilty, to control what I put in my body and make an informed decision about it, the freedom to stay on track even when I am traveling and going out to dinners with friends etc. the freedom to eat in a way that nourishes and satisfies me while at the same time losing the weight that I want to. I don’t have anxiety around food and eating anymore, and that is my true freedom. I will continue to work with her and eat this way far after I reach my goal and I am managing my weight. I know I will eat this way for the rest of my life because it works for me and I truly love it. I had been trying to lose weight for years– eating healthy, whole foods and cutting out most processed foods, I have worked out consistently for years as well, but nothing was really making a big impact on my weight, until I went on her program. I cannot recommend her strongly enough– especially if you have tried other things and can’t seem to lose weight, I PROMISE you that with Jana you will. I referred one of my best friends to her, after she saw the weight I lost, and she has now lost 12 lbs since starting and she is so happy! This weight loss is not just about the way I look, it has greatly impacted the way I feel, it has given me more self confidence knowing I am more in control of my life, and it has positively affected my relationships in so many ways I cannot express. I can’t thank Jana enough for what she has done for me and I am more and more motivated every time I go see her and weigh in. It is always a happy occasion! P. S. I drive all the way from Santa Barbara to see her, because its WORTH IT! The changes you will make with her are easy, sustainable and you will not feel restricted by any means. Jana is beyond knowledgable, a fantastic motivator, a straight shooter (and super funny too ;) and the perfect person to help you accomplish your health goals! Please go see her, you will not regret it!

I have been so fortunate to work with Jana Hand RD. After experiencing various degrees of weight loss success and failures over the years, Jana has been instrumental in getting me to a goal weight unlike any other success I have ever achieved Jana looked me in the eyes and said, «I will get you to a whole other level of success» she absolutely made it happen for me. She was the determining factor in my success. She is kind and caring She really knows her stuff. If you are looking for long term success, Jana is just the person to help you achieve your dream.

I went to Jana in back in 2012 and now am back in 2016 for different goals, and she has been amazing both times!
When I went the 1^st time, both my young son and I had blood tests that showed high cholesterol (mine being so high, medication was very strongly recommended). I also was battling extreme amounts of inflammation/​Arthritis symptoms which were so bad, I was being encouraged to go on Methotrexate which is an awful drug with terrible side-​effects.
I was young at the time and not wanting to start a life of being medication reliant, and my rheumatologist recommended that I see Jana, to see how much of my symptoms and blood levels could be controlled with diet. Quite literally, at my 3 month follow up, not only did my blood work come back completely normal, I had also lost weight, and felt half of the pain that I felt before. Additionally, the diet she put me on was so simple and healthy, that I was able to feed my whole family (husband and 2 very young children) on the same diet, with no complaints… I am very proud to say with her guidance and a minimal amount of exercise, I have stayed completely medication free.
Jana is personable, realistic, SO knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping people live healthy lifestyles. I am now back seeing her for regular weight-​loss and to get back on track with my life, and again, she makes dieting so much more simple than any «crash diet», and the changes you will make with her will be long lasting adjustments that fit into your current life!
I am such a fan of her and her services.