Testimonials

Weight loss and general nutrition...

"When I came to see Jaclyn Reutens, I was 94.6kg. I was at my heaviest. I am now hovering between 68kg to 72kg, at my pre-pregnancy weight, at my fittest and at my tonest. I lost approximately 25kg in 7 months, in the healthiest way - no crash diets, no malnutrition, no insane hunger pangs. We spent the first 2 months actively shrinking my stomach by reducing my portion sizes and dealing with the source of my emotional eating. I had a strong association to snacking while watching netflix as well as eating after my lectures, which end in the evening. Swept also by the mass media's idea that carbs are evil, I ate little or no carbs, which was one of the things Jaclyn educated me about and reset my mindset on. Carbs were good and necessary for a healthy functioning body that can self-regulate to homeostasis. My meals included healthy portions of carbs, vegetables and protein along with fruits for completeness and fullness. I started having breakfast that further upped my metabolism. Alongside that, Jaclyn taught me that weight loss is 80 percent diet and 20 percent exercise. I liked moving, so I walked about 10000 to 14000 steps a day which then evolved to including other forms of exercise such as swimming, climbing/bouldering and personal training. Eventually it came to a point where simply sleeping more helped with the weight loss. Some weeks, I lost 2kg and some weeks 0.5kg, other weeks nothing, but it is this art of tweaking when necessary that Jaclyn was a master and expert at. She knew exactly what she was doing when I slowed down or plateaued or even when I was losing too fast. I have recommended Jaclyn wholeheartedly to so many friends and family and will continue to do so - she essentially gave me a new lease of youth and I am grateful for this gift."

Recovery sports nutrition...

"I was recommended to Jaclyn as part of my overall recovery following a sports-related injury in order to find a “younger” version of myself.

I really appreciated her philosophy towards weight loss in combining smart portion sizes with a realistic view on what I could eat or not eat as part of a balanced meal. Her menu planning during my weight loss period helped me put my meals into perspective to allow me to build a long-term view on better eating and how that effects your body. Her continued follow-up in reviewing my progress and photos of what I am eating, as well as overall feedback, are a big factors in helping my reach my goal and to keep it.

I would definitely suggest you come in and see her if you are interested on making a positive change to your health and fitness."

Teenager struggling with an eating disorder...

"I decided to see Ms Jaclyn more than a year ago due to my poor relationship with food that i had at that time. At that time, I had lost 10 kilograms through unhealthy means and was in a tough spot mentally. I realised that I was not doing well and wanted to chat with someone and seek help in my weight loss journey while also repairing my relationship with food.

When I first met her, my first impression was that she is very kind and knowledgeable. She made me feel comfortable to open up and just talking to her made me feel more at ease knowing there was a professional by my side that I could rely on. Her advice was also very practical, showing her care of her patients as well as her experience. She relayed her plans, the reason behind it and an easy way to carry out. For someone who was trying to repair their trust with food, she gave simple starting steps. Every follow-up session also became one I would look forward to as I slowly made progress. She is a very warm and empathetic person who fosters a caring environment. She always explained the reasoning behind the plans she gave me and it aided me in growing my understanding of food, even allowing me to make my own informed choices. She helped to shift my mindset on food, knowing that there is no specifically ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods out there and that what matters is portion sizes. It sounded like a simple concept but it was hard to wrap my head around at that time due to the fear I had from what I unconsciously labelled as ‘bad foods’. Yet, she was able to aid me to switch such a mindset in a natural way and always encouraged me on my journey.

She is always there when I have a question and is always so open and enjoyable to chat with. She is someone who is patient, confident and knowledgeable. A natural listener who does her best to help her patient and tailors her approach to her patient."

Teenager looking to lose weight...

"I am an academic overachiever and am highly disciplined when it comes to my studies. Despite my strong academic rigour, I had difficulties in keeping my weight down. As a teenager, i had tried numerous diet regimes but to no avail. To me, everything else was easy; yet losing weight did not seem to make a breakthrough.

I started consulting Ms Jaclyn for sustainable weight loss advice after the Covid lockdown as I began to hit the 'Overweight' BMI range. The monthly sessions with Ms Jaclyn were insightful. She listened attentively as i shared with her what i did and ate as a JC stdudent on a daily basis, and gave practical advice on the ways in which i could incorporate healthy eating habits and regular exercise into my daily routine. She expertly gave sound advice that was simple and easy to follow.

In the span of 2 years, i had lost close to 10kg and I have stayed in the 'Healthy' BMI range ever since. Yet, it is not just the sustainable weight loss that transformed me. My body had

also indirectly learnt to differentiate between Nutrient-Dense Foods and Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF), and to seek out the former. During the fruiIul sessions with Ms Jaclyn, she debunked the myths and misconceptions behind calories and fasting, and did not antagonise eating UPF, which helped me to establish a healthy relationship with food. Sticking it out with the meal plan helped weaned me off the sudden food cravings. The previously conscious

decision to choose between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ food now becomes automatic. My newly discovered hobby is to cook nutritious meals. In addition, I now exercise regularly to stay fit and ensure that I have a variety of both Cardio and Endurance exercises.

The knowledge gained from my experience with Ms Jaclyn will definitely stay with me for life. I understand the importance of having a healthy and balanced diet, and regular exercise in

maintaining good physical and mental health. I aim to practice what I preach and hope to inspire others to live a healthier lifestyle. Many thanks to Ms Jaclyn and Aptima Nutrition for being a pillar of support in my journey to achieving a healthier lifestyle!"

Post-pregnancy weight loss...

"I went to Aptima at a time when I was desperate to lose weight and reclaim my fitness levels. I had piled on a lot of weight through my breastfeeding journey and was determined to reclaim my body. After slogging it out in the gym for over 6 months and losing barely 5 odd kgs; I went to Jaclyn with a lot of hope and resolve.

I found Jaclyn’s advice to be practical, simple to adopt and easy to sustain with my lifestyle of being a working mom and having an active social life. Within a few months of following her diet, the kgs started dropping off in no time and I could feel the difference it made to my energy levels and self-confidence.

I couldn’t have done this without Jaclyn backing me all along!"

Sports Nutrition...

"In early 2017, I was looking to lose weight so I signed up for a Half Marathon with a view to doing Triathlons in 2018. After a few months I found I was not losing any weight and was having issues with hydration, training in the Singapore heat. I discussed with a friend who recommended Aptima Nutrition to me. I met with Jaclyn and we discussed my goals and needs. Jaclyn set me up with a food plan and we started working on eating and hydration plans for my upcoming events. I found the food plan easy to follow and logical. No magic bullets, no drastic changes, just easy to understand steps that you can build into your every day. Over the next 6 months of following the plan I was able to lose 20 kilos and was able to complete my sporting goals. My discussions with Jaclyn since have been about refining the plan and goals to meet my changing requirements whilst providing me with guidance on how to keep the plan going longer term. I am extremely satisfied with the support and guidance I have had from Jaclyn and see her as a key reason for my success."

Elderly nutrition and weight loss...

"For several years I was the President of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). A demanding but very interesting job. Being a University President means interacting with many people often during dinners, almost every day. I had to eat for my university. Often very nice but I have to admit that during the years I gained some weight and at the day of my retirement, I was 104 kg. Too much! Now being free from all the formal commitments I decided it was the right moment to make a change, getting rid of those extra kilos. My family doctor encouraged me to take advice from a Dietitian and that's how I came into contact with Aptima and Jaclyn Reutens. In a very competent and friendly way, she advised me what to do (and not to do). Today 9 months after our first meeting, I have already lost 14 kg, actually without any suffering and sacrifices. Eating less but eating good. Junk food is history, no nibbling between meals, more fruit and I learned that water is very important. Quite straightforward, more logic than promises of miracles. I liked that! Despite my rapid loss of weight there has even been room for a few sinful evenings at great restaurants including a few glasses of good wine. I feel I am on a good track and using the Aptima approach made losing weight surprisingly simple."

Teenager seeking better skin health and general nutrition...

"I would like to express my gratitude towards Ms Jaclyn for these few consultations! I believe not only has my lifestyle become more balanced, but also it has become less unhealthy. I have gained “food life lessons” from this and it has been a very nice experience for me! I really like how lively the consultation is and how we can never run out things to talk about even though it was only about food:) I believe a loss of weight isn’t the only gain from Ms Jaclyn but also a healthier lifestyle ahead. My skin has also become a lot better and I do believe that is also largely due to my balanced diet as well. Compared to the past when I was eating a lot then not eating the next moment, this diet plan has catered to most of my needs and I believe my skin has improved a lot due to such a balanced, consistent and regular meal plan. I really would like to express my thanks to Ms Jaclyn for her excellent and professional advice and I will definitely come again if I need again help."

Gastrointestinal problems...

"I came to Aptima Nutrition because I had a range of stomach problems. An easy-to-follow food plan that was designed to reduce my stomach pains. I was extremely happy with my food plan. With Ms Jaclyn’s help, my stomach issues were resolved within a week. Over the next 5 months I lost over 10 kg, and more importantly I was much happier."

Weight loss...

"I engaged Jaclyn for nutrition and weight loss counseling, as I was at my wits end with my soaring weight. I was really unhappy about myself, I hated my body. Throughout my lifetime, I have tried many different ways to lose weight and have always failed. I have tried going to the gym, taking all kinds of slimming products like pills, slimming coffee and tea. I have experienced side effects such as feeling nauseous, my heart beating really fast, dizziness, I had a hard time breathing, insomnia and constipated for almost a week. Skipping my meals for few days and only drank water, there was once I nearly fainted. Fell onto the floor and thought I was going to die. Meeting Jaclyn has fundamentally changed the way I view nutrition. With Jaclyn's program, I learned how to understand the food I eat and how my body works with this food. She showed me how to read labels and introduce healthier things into my diet. She taught me which foods encourage a healthier lifestyle and healthier living. 8 months into the diet program, I have lost 12kg that I couldn’t lose for nearly 5 years. I never ever thought I could lose weight especially not 12kg. The personalised meal plan that I've got from the program has helped me a lot with my hectic schedules from studies and work. Jaclyn is the utmost professional yet she has a touching compassion and dedication to her clients. Thank you Jaclyn, from the bottom of my heart for guiding me the right path to eat healthily. I have never felt so good for a long time, I was over the moon when I get many compliments from my family and friends! I recommend Jaclyn wholeheartedly to anyone who is serious about losing weight and getting back in shape. Thank you for your support!"

General nutrition and weight loss...

"Firstly I am so grateful that I got introduced to you. You changed me completely inside and outside. I approached Jaclyn for weight loss in March 2017 as I had gained a lot of weight after my 2nd baby.

Her diet and her advise made me lose 18 kgs over one year and that is remarkable. Everyone noticed the difference and admired me . I started feeling so much more confident from inside and I started loving myself more. I was also in the midst of restarting my career and this weight loss gave me more confidence to go and speak in interviews. I felt so good from inside too. It was an achievement for me and I felt if I can do this, then I can achieve many more things going ahead.

Jaclyn’s diet is very simple and part of your daily eating. All she asks you to do is eat 3 good meals in a day and no snacking in the middle. She asks you what do you generally eat and then she will make your meal plan around it. She just wants you to break up your meal into carbs, veggies and protein and she ensures you have all these 3 components in your plate in the portion sizes that she will give you.

It also becomes very easy to eat outside meals as all you have to do is ensure you eat your carbs, veggies and protein. You will understand the portion sizes after doing it for a month at home.

I found the diet very helpful and very nutritious. My hemoglobin and my vitamin b12 both came up after doing the diet.

A lot of my friends go to Jaclyn after seeing the difference in me and I recommend her to anyone who would like to see a weight loss and get into a healthier lifestyle.

Thank you Jaclyn for all your help and guidance. I wouldn’t have achieved this without you."

Cholesterol-lowering diet...

"Jaclyn has done a fantastic job. I came to see her because I have had high levels of cholesterol for as long as I can remember (I’m 31 years old). I followed her dietary plan and recommendations very seriously. One year after, I lost more than 5 kilos, but most amazingly, my cholesterol levels are now perfectly normal!"