My name is Bernadette Lueck, and I  am a Nutritionist and Diet Coach.  I developed the Scaling Down program to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals through good, healthy eating and personal support.  I understand the science of nutrition and weight loss and the psychology of weight management because I not only studied it,  I lived it.

 
      I am a graduate of California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo,  where I studied clinical nutrition, and have worked in a dietary unit at a major health care institution.   After my schooling and initial professional work, I was married and  began a family.   During these child rearing years I gained significant weight and became out of shape.  I decided to pull myself up and commit to a change, and lost 90 pounds through a combination of healthy eating and  fitness.  This enabled me to pursue some lifelong goals of  successfully  competing in marathons and triathlons.  I am a changed person from those "heavy years" .

      I know that I can help you achieve your weight loss goals too! I will construct a healthy diet for you, coach you through the process and inspire you to do as I have done.  By actually living the challenge of being overweight, I understand your challenge and am here to help.  Call me to get started on your new healthy lifestyle!