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Education: Benedictine University Phone: (847) 868-3435 Email: info@portraithealthcenters.com Office Location: Oswego, IL & Aurora, IL Specialties: Weight loss and management, diabetes/pre-diabetes, chronic disease prevention, kidney disease, heart disease, GI disorders, eating disorders, vegetarian/vegan diets, healthy eating, general health and wellness, celiac disease and gluten intolerance, food allergies, food intolerances, sports nutrition Kara believes the best way to lose or manage body weight is through balancing calories with physical activity and overall healthy eating patterns. She also believes that meals should include a variety of foods and that no food group should be excluded. Moderation is key. We can continue to eat the foods we love but in smaller portions and less often. It is also possible to personalize your eating style while keeping it balanced and healthy without depriving yourself from cravings you may have. Kara's goal is to show that meal planning can and should be a fun experience. Kara helps her clients to set realistic goals in order to see the results they anticipate and strive to achieve. The key to reaching weight loss goals is not through dieting, but instead through making lifestyle changes which becomes a permanent plan versus a temporary plan of change.