Nutritional Wisdom

I started seeing Carly after hearing about her from my boss (a former UT football player) and seeing the results in him. I had never seen a nutritionist before and wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Moving to Austin from NYC, I wasn’t convinced I was going to learn something new about myself here in Austin. (Funny I thought that, considering Austin is health-​crazed city!) I was skeptical, hesitant, worried, and excited. Little did I know, I had nothing to worry about! Carly and her staff are beyond awesome. They are captivating and instantly relieved any insecurities I felt about the process. I wasn’t sure I could afford them, but I knew I wanted what Carly and her team had to offer and I was going to make it work.
Carly’s wall is filled with a variety of certificates and degrees that speak to her years and years of expertise. She taught me not only about diets and food, but about lifestyle habits and self control. I was worried that I was going to dread the process but I was so inspired and felt so good after a few days of following her advice that I changed my habits with much more ease than expected. I was never chubby, i was just never in the ‘best shape of my life.’ Carly and her team gave me the confidence and tools i need to achieve that in just a short couple of months. Before seeing them, i was already pretty active (going to the gym 3 – 4 times a week) and eating ‘right,’ reading about health, foods, etc., but I was inundated with information and not doing what worked specifically for me. I wasn’t able to sift through all the information I already knew and see where I needed help. My habits weren’t bad, they just weren’t optimal for me. I was still always sluggish, tired, struggling to eat the right thing and fighting awful sugar cravings. Learning about my body and what it liked through Carly, I was able to change my habits so that I wasn’t mentally fighting what I thought i should do and what I wanted to do. It began to feel natural and became easy. Exercising became fun (!!! I know I still can’t believe i say that) and eating what meshes with my body so that it is happy and fit became easier. Carly and her team are so awe inspiring and captivating, it was worth every every penny and in the end I learned so much about myself and health. It was the much needed link I needed in my life to not only be in the best shape of my life but also the last piece I needed to be very very happy.

Running the risk of sounding trite, Nutritional Wisdom changed my life. Made the decision late 2013 to take my gluten allergy seriously, and came to Unilocal to get the scoop on a good local nutritionist. The glowing reviews and website made Carly an easy choice early 2014, and it’s time I return the favor to all of you. Lost 32 lbs last year, and they are staying off.
If you are anything like me, you know what you SHOULD be eating and SHOULDN’T be eating and may have even lost some weight on a diet before. Carly explains the «WHY» certain foods and habits impact your overall health. My bad eating habits and junk food addictions were measured, explained, resolved — and with a casual, fun, personable, never judgy tone and conversation.
Another reason this worked for me, you can read stats and nutrition details in books, articles, pinterest, etc. all you want — but for me having someone else hold me accountable and measure my progress has seemed to be the most effective way to stay on track.
Kat and the rest of the team have been such a delight to work with and really make you feel welcomed and that your well-​being is valued. Sure, they sell supplements and make product recommendations. I have invested in them, but no one says you have to and I never felt pressured to.
You will learn so much every appointment (and weekly newsletter); you will be encouraged to improve; you will get an eating plan that is sustainable and realistic; you will want to be physically and socially active again; you will appreciate her holistic approach because, really, I didn’t get sick once last year.

I have been seeing Carly for about a year now, and I am so thankful for her knowledge and wisdom. Even though I felt pretty educated when it comes to nutrition, I have learned a ton over the past 12 months. I have gone from 225 pounds to 195, and I have the tools in place to keep it there if I want, or even drop into the 180s (my ultimate goal).
I’ve tried counting calories before using various apps and online tools. I found that those are somewhat workable if you eat 3 ounces of lean meat, 150 grams of green beans and a glass of water. But if you go out and have a big salad with some chicken mixed in, or you have an eggplant/​ground beef casserole, how many calories is that? With Carly, I didn’t count one calorie, I’m just more conscious about my eating habits, and how it makes me feel. When I eat better, I feel better. When I eat garbage (and I still do from time to time), I feel worse.
One of the things I really like about Carly is her attitude towards those foods you shouldn’t eat, but oh my God they are so delicious. If you want some ice cream, or queso, or a Torchy’s breakfast taco, by all means eat it. Just make it something very special and don’t do it every day. If I had gone to her and she had said «yeah, well, that alcohol you like, well, no, you can’t have any more. Ever. Also no queso,» I don’t think I ever would have returned. She has a wonderful balance of sound nutritional advice while understanding that we live in a real world. A world with queso, which I am happy to be a part of. I am not on a diet, I just changed the way I eat.
She works with you to minimize (or eliminate) supplements, and I never felt pressured to buy anything from her. If they make me feel better, I keep taking them. If they don’t, I don’t.
She’s certainly busy and in high demand (that’s understood), and Kat always calls me with a professional reminder a couple of days prior to my appointment. Nice touch.
Finally, I have to comment on Carly’s enthusiasm. This is her life’s calling, and it shows. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and her attitude about nutrition and living a whole life is inspiring.
If you want to start living a healthier life, feel better, and learn about nutrition, I strongly recommend going to see Carly.

I have been working with Carly at Nutritional Wisdom for the past year, with visits about every month. Not only have I lost weight, but I have learned so much in connecting mind and body. Carly is very clear from the beginning that you are getting a holistic approach to eating, thinking and living. I have appreciated good supplements and probiotics. The process is not cheap but it leads to a happier, healthier life. If you have been thinning about a nutritionist, I highly recommend Carly. I approached another nutritionist and clearly she was not for me. If you are open to new ideas but have a mind of your own, Nutritional Wisdom may be a great choice for you. Kathryn, Carly’s assistant has been super helpful when I needed to change appointments etc. This team is on your side!

I’ve had a mixed bag of experiences with Nutritional Wisdom and I would not recommend it to anyone. I saw Carly for a period of 6 months for nutritional assessment related to weight loss. Her methodology is fairly straight forward and nothing radical. If you are even somewhat familiar with eating healthy it will be nothing new no dairy, no grain and eat organic, there saved you $ 200. She really pushed selling me on tons of expensive supplements that did little to nothing. After the initial consultation you meet every month where she sells you on more supplements WATCH OUT! She really tries to keep you hooked going back to her constantly for more «nutritional wisdom» however she just rambles on for a half hour about new aged hokum and what new supplements to buy.
Her assistant Kathryn is one the most unprofessional people I have ever met as well. Literally after 17 emails I was able to setup my initial consultation, this should have tipped me off. Numerous times she was rude and had an air of contempt.
she diagnosed me with issues that are well beyond her scope and qualifications. They are very «new agey» in a bad way if that makes sense. I am very open minded but not so much that my brain will fall out. I would not recommend her advice or services in regards to your health.

Going to Nutritional Wisdom and meeting with Carly has changed my life. In only 2 sessions, I have learned how to control overeating through science and improve my nutrition from head to toe. I initially went to Nutritional Wisdom because I wanted to lose weight. But there were other problems, like I always looked dingy no matter how much makeup I put on, what new outfit I was wearing, or even if I had exercised. And I was always tired. While I thought my problems were only associated with the few extra pounds, I discovered that my nutrition was lacking from being a junk food junkie. Under Carly’s direction, I’ve noticed a positive improvement in my skin (so important!), hair, nails, and overall health and even my outlook. If I already feel this good, I can’t wait to see how I will feel after continuing my work with Carly!

As a developing elite athlete, I thought…“If I’m fit, why change what I’m doing. I can run fast, why should I deprive myself of all the wonderful (somewhat toxic) goodies the world has to offer?”
After meeting with Carly, I was alarmed to find my former lack of concern about my dietary habits challenged by her wealth of information. She was able to provide real reasons as to why changing aspects of my lifestyle would not only benefit my life but, also my athletic performance.
My teammates and I have all been following her guidance and principles for a few months now. I am amazed physiological benefits I have seen across the board.
I feel fortunate to be able to work with someone as intelligent, happy, and passionate about my health.

I started seeing Carly about a year ago. For almost my whole life I would routinely get an upset stomach. I never could tell what was the trigger. As I got older, this problem became more burdensome. Eating out would make me stressed and I was always worried that I would feel ill at a meal. I had seen gastrointerologists who were largely unhelpful. Seeing Carly changed everything. I did the initial cleanse with her and immediately felt so much better. My whole system started to work better. No more pain or discomfort after eating, no more fear of being sick. I no longer eat wheat or dairy, which I know would bum most people out, but I would not go back now knowing that I don’t have to worry about getting sick anymore. Carly is super friendly and funny and very knowledgeable. She is great at making you feel comfortable and providing you with the information and tools to make change. I was living in Austin for a few months when I first started seeing Carly, but then moved to a different town. I have continued seeing her over Skype which has also been great!
On the weight loss side, I lost probably 20 lbs in less then six months. The change in my eating habits had immediate effects. Carly also provides excellent information concerning supplements and vitamins, which also has made a big difference.
I would recommend Carly to anyone having stomach problems or weight loss issues. She’s the best!

This may be a bold statement but it’s true. Making an appointment with Carly was the best decision I’ve made in my adult life so far. After spending the last 8 years working graveyard shift at a stressful, fast paced job, my health suffered tremendously. I thought I was eating healthy and active enough but I wasn’t getting any results and I felt terrible all the time. My energy level, sleep, weight… everything suffered. It’s been 10 days since I made my appointment with her and this is the healthiest I’ve felt since I turned 20. She’s incredibly insightful and so well educated in her field, she simply has the knowledge to help you make effective changes in your life. I’ve lost over 5lbs during the first week and a half (25% of my long term goal!) and have energy without caffeine. I can fall asleep easily at midnight, whereas a couple weeks ago, I had to take tylenol PM just to force myself asleep at 4am. She’s given me the tools to continue this lifestyle change (not diet!) and with bimonthly 30min sessions, I can continue my nutritional education. Not only do I have the opportunity to learn and be healthy, but she is an absolute DOLL. She cracks me up and is SO easy to talk to. Very supportive and non-​judgemental, I feel really comfortable talking to her about personal health issues. I could not recommend her highly enough!

Carly rocks my world! I have been working with her for a little over a year. She has helped me navigate through a variety of health issues, weight gain, and life changes. She helped me figure out some problem foods in addition to teaching me which types of supplements I should be taking and avoiding (something that is really hard to figure out on your own!).
Besides being hilarious and fun, she has such a vast amount of knowledge and is a phenomenal motivator. I love her refreshing no-​BS attitude. Carly helps you make concrete goals that are easy to monitor with her body composition machine (it allows you to track things like body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, water weight, etc. – it’s really cool).
More than anything, I love her holistic approach. She doesn’t look just at your actual food intake, because let’s face it, we don’t just eat to fuel our bodies. She addresses sleep, stress, metabolism, emotional eating, happiness, and so many other areas that I doubt most traditional nutritionists/​dieticians wouldn’t touch on. I also learned more about reading food labels and identifying/​finding more natural foods. Carly is happy to analyze nutritional labels, so I love that I can bring her things so she can help me figure out whether it’s something I should be eating or not.
Whether you want to lose weight, eat better, or have a health issue that you need to find the right diet for, I could not recommend Carly enough. She knows her stuff like you wouldn’t believe and is so much fun to work with. I can tell she truly cares about me and my progress. She was a great asset in helping me get to my goal weight for my wedding and will continue to be as I work to maintain my weight and health.

I have been going to Carly for nutritional advice for the past 7 – 8 months and she is AWESOME. I had never been to a nutritionist before, but became concerned with my weight and my lifestyle as a vegetarian. She presented information to me in an objective way to determine what was best for my needs. The body composition each session allows me to see exactly my muscle gained and fat burned so there is no question what is going on! Carly has a great personality and I always look forward to our sessions!

I began seeing Carly at Nutritional Wisdom right before Christamas 2010. Making a decision to see a nutritionist was a big deal to me since it seems Westernized Medicine and our insurance doesn’t cover such costs. (Ridiculous…don’t get me started!)
All politics aside, I am so glad I made the plunge into changing my lifestyle and with visiting with Carly at Nutritional Wisdom. From moment one I felt that she had the knowledge and resources to help me achieve my goals. Not only with just weight loss, but with emotional outlook, everyday food plans and mental well being! Nutritional Wisdom and the program ends up being a nutritionist and psychologist all in one!
I started with the Wellness Starter Program which is a two visit deal that assesses where you are and gives recommendations, meal plans, reading materials, etc.
Since then I’m continuing my visits every two weeks and I think it is worth every penny! I feel like Nutritional Wisdom has saved my life!

Carly’s bubbly personality makes you want to come back everyday! Wait, did I just say that I want to visit my nutritionist everyday? Hell yes I did!
I learned so much in my initial consultation that I couldn’t even believe it. Carly is just bursting with knowledge. I am in the process of a full body cleanse. Eating all natural and cutting out the beers (don’t worry it’s not a life change!) in order clear out all of the gunk so that I can start fresh!
I’ve never felt so motivated to be a happier healthy me!
Carly… you rock.