Ali Shapiro

J.A. ditches dieting, loses 17 pounds and "life is just better"

I was searching for a nutritionist. Yet, I could not find one that I had a good feeling about.  I had dieted all my life.  How was I going to break this bad habit of yo-yo dieting? As fate would have it, I met Ali after a yoga class and started with her two days later.

I was overweight, tired all the time, high cholesterol and overall not living the healthy life I wanted to live.  After my first meeting with Ali, she had me feeling hopeful.  Within less than 2 months I had lost about 17 lbs, learned to eat right and never had that “I’m so overly stuffed feeling again”.

Working with Ali's approach, I learned which foods to eat to keep me satisfied. I was not longer thinking about food all day-it was so freeing. My health was better, my sleep was better, life was just better! I have never been on a diet again. Ali changed my life.  She always has such a way of uplifting and inspiring me.

J.A. Philadelphia

Feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit

I found out through test results that I was gluten-intolerant, and wanted guidance along the way to re-structure my life. I checked out her website and thought she would be perfect to work with, and I was correct!  The biggest challenge I came across while changing my eating habits was realizing that gluten was not the only issue.  I had noticed other foods were bothering me once my system started to become cleaner, and learning to work around a combination of foods was a bit time consuming.

What I loved most about Ali (and still do!) was that she not only was a health counselor in terms of food, but a health counselor in terms of whole body healing.  She was great to talk problems and issues out with, as most of us know that emotional well-being is a key factor in having a balanced, happy, healthy life.  For me, having a happy stomach makes for a happy life. 

Discovering a new outlook on food and no longer knowing it's 3 p.m. (the slump is gone!)

I found Ali on the internet while searching for a path to a healthier lifestyle.  I wanted to learn how to eat healthier, make my body feel better (mainly gas/bloating) and how to increase my energy level.  I was hitting that 3 pm post lunch dip every day in my office and basically needed a nap.  The main challenge I have always found is not knowing whether or not a health counselor or practice is legitimate or not.  There are so many scams out there these days so I was unsure of what I would find when I scheduled my first consultation.  But I figured if it didn’t work out then all I lost was some time and $50.  Fortunately I was more than pleased and chose to continue working with Ali.

I liked working with Ali as she is full of energy and a positive outlook on life.  She inspired me and made me want to be a better and healthier person. This made me want to learn and understand the effects that diet has on my body.

Warming soup recipe & last day to save on "Stress Free Spring Detox" program

I don't know about you, but I'm about to cry Uncle. I'm over winter. I'm looking for inspiration anywhere I can. I've even started watching the Olympics. I don't understand half the sports BUT I do know I'm so inspired by the last push of a neck-and-neck race. It's when years and years of training are the back story and it's all about faith. It comes down to a belief in yourself, your body and throwing caution to the wind. You have to go all out. You can't hold back. Everything is on the line. And even if you don't win a medal, you've probably surprised yourself at your new found limits. Ah...it gives me chills (the good kind!).