DARLINGTON — Robert Ferguson, CN, MS, will be presenting a seminar in Darlington on April 15 at the Darlington Inn from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and a spot can be reserved by contacting Amy Prine at amyprine27@gmail.com or by registering the day of. 

Ferguson is a nutritionist and fitness expert, speaker, consultant and best-selling author. He serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association and has been dubbed as America’s leading voice on wellness and weight loss. His degrees in counseling psychology and training as a professional nutritionist lead him to pioneer the Diet Free Life — America’s No. 1 Nutrition and Weight Loss Educator. 

His principles have been endorsed by medical professionals, practiced by many notable celebrities and professional athletes and have already transformed tens of thousands of lives. The method is the collaborative outcome of medical professionals, registered dietitians, clinical nutritionist, fitness experts and behavior specialists. 

As he traveled from coast to coast meeting and talking with people about their nutrition and weight loss concerns, he began to notice common themes across America. He noticed how hungry people are, not for food but for knowledge on how to eat and prepare their favorite foods in a way that was healthier. This along with his sincerity to help his mother break the yo-yo diet is how Diet Free Life was born. 

Ferguson is dedicated to helping others break free from conventional dieting and engage in a diet free life where food continues to be a celebration of life. Embracing the Surgeon General, CDC and NIH reports on obesity that share the common theme for societal change, he has a goal: to launch educational programs that meet people where they are and provide best health strategies for wellness and weight loss. 

Ferguson developed a methodology which is evidence-based and clinically proven that have helped thousands of people achieve desired health outcomes. Whether it is losing weight, getting off prescription medications, reducing cancer risk, or reversing type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, the coaches and programs offer safe and effective practices in nutrition science, metabolic health, and behavior psychology. The programs encourage users to be accountable and inspire them to continue the journey to a healthier self.