Delena’s Story: Evolving into a Foodie

I went into nutritional counseling to try to break my refined carbohydrate addiction and lose a few pounds. My focus was quite narrow originally, but after speaking with Ali that first time, I realized that I had some pretty poor eating habits overall.

My decision to embark on the six-month program was based on the realization that just quitting sugar wasn’t going to be enough. Ali’s step-by-step approach opened my eyes to the other aspects of my diet that needed to be adjusted. I had my doubts about whether I would be able to change my routine but Ali was extremely helpful in pushing me towards better choices that fit within my lifestyle. Her holistic approach, asking questions about other aspects of my life, enabled her to find ways to help me make small adjustments that would become habits. From my first session, which was all about sugar, to where I am today, has been a real epiphany. Although I am now local and organic foods centric, Ali helped me stay in the “real world” by educating me on how to fit better nutrition into my life without alienating my friends with my new-found dogma!

For me to be able to go from evening packaged cookie binges to buying fresh produce at farmer’s markets and drinking raw milk is quite a lifestyle change in six months. Along the way I also found that the ingredients in what I eat are important to me so I seek out and support locally produced foods and responsibly farmed meats and eggs. The difference in how I feel is amazing and I’ve never looked better.

If you are serious about changing your life through what you consume, I cannot recommend Ali’s program highly enough. She’s extremely creative and supportive in coming up with ways of helping you achieve your goals and through the process, greatly improving your life. There really is a synergy between food and mood and getting away from processed foods is incredibly empowering! Thanks so much, Ali!

~ Delena Parsons, Philadelphia

Kathie’s Story: Investing in Herself

Working with Ali Shapiro is the best gift I have ever given myself. Her positive attitude and depth of knowledge helped me identify the reasons behind my poor food choices and motivated me to make better, and easier to maintain choices related to nutrition, exercise and overall living the best life I can.

Ali’s holistic approach helps coordinate beneficial action for all areas of life thereby making it easier to follow and stick with the program. I truly looked forward to each meeting and left energized, with an enlightened feeling and practical advice. The results were immediate and will be long term. Do yourself a favor and start working with this exceptional professional today!

~ Kathie Carr, Philadelphia, PA