Success stories

Lucy’s story

“I was confident of my choice to become vegetatrian and had always been fairly sure of what my body needed. Now I look back I was lethargic, had aching muscles and little stamina. I also suffered with terrible PMT which took up two weeks of the month.

After taking part in the Common SENSE Diet and finding out that I really needed to eat red meat everything has changed. My PMT is down to one, maybe two days, but incredibly manageable and non-disruptive now and anxious swings in blood sugar levels are a thing of the past. My energy has increased hugely and I'm actually enjoying exercise rather than dragging myself through it. My ability to concentrate has improved and I'm feeling very trim thank you very much.

Going on the Common SENSE Diet has been a real education and very liberating. I love eating right for my type! Thank you.”

Dave’s story

“I have suffered with IBS for about seven years and joined the course because I was really fed up with it. It really is no overstatement to say that I am amazed at just how much better I feel in such a short period of time as a result of following the recommendations given on the course. Not only that but my mood, energy levels and quality of sleep have all improved too. Even though I am surprised at how much my IBS has improved it makes perfect sense given the principles of the course: whole, natural foods in the proportions each individual body requires; simply, how we were designed to eat by nature.“

Suzie’s story

Medical History: M.E. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Fibromyalgia sufferer for over 12 years. House bound for nearly 4 years. Unable to work for 10 years.
Past: Severe IBS, 50% energy levels (on a good day only!), blocked sinus’s, constant mouth, ulcers, regular sore throats requiring antibiotics, Frequent migraines.
Now: IBS under control (wheatgrass is great stuff!), sinus’s greatly improved, mouth ulcers and sore throats gone completely, 90% energy levels (now working full time)
‘Doing the course was an utterly life changing experience. It has enabled me to feel normal and lead a full life again.’

Gilly’s Story

“Just want to say big thank you for the course you ran in Leamington in January 2007! I know you really had your work cut out when you took me on. I remember going through the list and saying but I have all of those symptoms. Cravings, severe food intolerances, constant hunger, insomnia, fatigue, unable loose weight like I used to despite trying every diet etc!

But wow! What a difference by week four! I feel like I have got back my old self, as energised as I was in my 20's, tranquil sleep (unbelievable!!), clarity of thought, glowing skin, lost weight and have a total feeling of being empowered. I will never again under estimate the power of food! I really thank you from the bottom of my heart, you made the course so interesting and inspiring plus your enthusiasm was clearly very infectious!!

The great news is that 6 months on I am still following the fantastic principles you taught me and still working my way through the recommended book list. Its a great feeling to feel in control of my body and hormones instead of them controlling me. I very much appreciate all the support too from the rest of the team at Common Sense, Caroline and Simon, they both took a lot of time to advise me too on some of my issues regarding intolerances.

So thanks all again for helping me get started on my journey aspiring for fantastic health, I have learnt so much and the only hunger I have now is for more knowledge on nutrition!!! I just love it!”

Gilly, Stratford upon Avon

Sharon’s story

“Hi, I’m Sharon Thomson, and I just wanted to share with you a little of my story and why it is that I’m so passionate about Personal Nutrition and EFT.

After suffering with debilitating IBS and other illnesses for years that left me with low energy levels, extreme tiredness, skin problems and depression, I was treated with conventional western medicine and entered a cycle of desperation that left me searching for alternatives.

Following on from trying the usual routes of complimentary therapies such as acupuncture which did help to support me, yet didn't solve the problem. So, after reading many contradictory books on health and nutrition, I met my mentor, Malcolm Innis, and embarked on a Personal Nutrition Course which helped me to understand how eating the right foods for my body could lead to optimal health and energy. Additionally, I discovered EFT and it helped me to gain a sense of greater well-being, as well as greater will power when the going got tough!

Fully cured, I now have boundless energy, clarity of mind, and a new found confidence! As a result, I trained in Personal Nutrition and EFT and I’m now on a mission to share this knowledge with others by helping them to transform their health through Personal Nutrition and EFT.“

Paul’s story

“Me and my mum both got so much info from the course and the notes you gave us are perfect as we can keep looking at them when we feel like we are going off the track. We are both juicing most days, and we both feel as though we are eating better as well and we both definitely have more energy, so much in fact that I’m running the London Marathon.“

Becky’s Story

“Attending the course has given me such mental clarity and lifted the fog. My energy levels when exercising have gone through the roof! As a fitness professional I have been able to pass on really valuable info to my clients. Malc is a fantastic teacher who makes nutrition fun and easy to digest!”

Deb’s story

“Knowing what your body needs and thrives on is great, and being guided through it all by someone with such passion is a delight!“

Tracy’s story

“ I am a type II diabetic, which I used to control by taking 8 tablets a day. By understanding how my body reacts to different sugars and starches I have managed to reduce my daily tablet intake to just 2 and keep my sugar levels under control. My ultimate goal is to be able to manage my diabetes through diet alone.”

Gerry’s Story

"The course has awoken my interest in food again. After doing it and experiencing the improvement in my energy and mood, I have found the joy of eating right and being creative with it."

Anne’s Story

“I found such a difference in my health when I followed the recommendations from the course. I thought that I’d always suffer from allergies and had come to think that eating would always be painful and have me doubled up with stomach cramps. I feel so much better now and I really do feel more energetic. This has made such a difference. Thank you!”

Helen’s Story

"Going through this programme I've been able to really look at my body's reactions to food, both good and bad. I can't believe food, especially the superfoods, can have such a positive effect so quickly."

Jenny’s story

"When I made the recommended changes to my diet I noticed I was sleeping much better, my energy levels were higher and my skin looked healthier. in addition an added bonus was that I have lost weight".

Eleanor’s Story

"When I eat the right foods, my senses are all sharpened and I am better able to focus."