Navleen Naru

Are you underweight and struggling to gain weight despite working with healthcare professionals?

Do you need more accountability and support between medical appointments?

Are you ready to prioritize your weight restoration journey?

If you answered yes, I would love to guide you from where you are now to where you want to be.

Why me?

I’ve answered YES to all the above.

I was underweight.

I was diagnosed with IBS and tried the FODMAP diet on my own, but I got stuck in the elimination phase.

Despite working with a dietician, our monthly calls didn’t provide enough accountability for me to be consistent with my food intake goal.

My unexpected weight loss began with the transition to university. Differences in meal times, movement and weather during my first quarter led to a significant drop in my weight.

In my 20s, in my first job, I prioritized work over eating – postponing meals to avoid feeling sick before meetings or when facing tight deadlines.

When I decided to prioritize my weight gain, I was diagnosed with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and started treatment for it shortly after.

Weekly appointments with my care team and their structured yet flexible approach gave me the support and accountability I was seeking.

They set food intake goals and held me accountable to reaching them.

They celebrated with me as I saw the number go up on the scale.

They helped me navigate through the plateaus and dips I experienced.

In less than 1 year, I achieved my target weight and am maintaining it as I transitioned into exposure therapy.  

I work alongside your existing medical team - your doctors, dietitians, and therapists remain your primary clinical support. My role is to provide the accountability, encouragement, and practical guidance that complements your clinical care.

I believe in gradual, sustainable progress that challenges but doesn't overwhelm you so you can consistently progress towards your target weight.

As a South Asian American woman, I understand the unique cultural challenges around food, family expectations, and body image in our community.

I know first-hand how physically, mentally and emotionally uncomfortable increasing food intake can feel, and you don’t need to do it alone.

Your body is capable of living at a healthy weight.

If you’re ready to commit to building a healthier you, I’d love to connect with you.

By the end of our time together, you'll:

• Be at a healthy, sustainable weight that your medical team approves
• Have consistent eating patterns that support your body's needs
• Feel confident navigating meals and snacks independently
• Be ready to work with your clinical team on expanding your accepted foods
• Have tools to maintain your progress long-term

Ready to start your weight restoration journey? Email me to book a free consultation.

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