“Two years ago I had an annual physical and my blood results were off, my cholesterol levels were high, my blood pressure was through the roof, and I was overweight.  My doctor recommended that I speak with a dietitian. I was referred to Michele Ruderman by a friend. Michele laid out an eating plan for me that has worked wonders.  When I met Michele I was 242 lbs. and now I am 188 lbs.  With Michele’s guidance, I have successfully lowered my blood pressure. Also, my cholesterol, my blood sugar and my overall health is much better. Michele did not place me on a “diet”, she simply taught me how to eat healthier and make a positive life change.”

“I recently had a physical exam and my physician, Dr. Leena Phillip, told me that my blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol were high.  She referred me to Michele Ruderman, with the hope that I could lower these levels with proper eating habits.  In the 3 months that I have been seeing Michele I have lost 30 pounds.  My cholesterol has dropped from 200 to 130 with my LDL dropping from 137 to 80! My blood sugar has also dropped from 120 to 78.  Michele told me during one visit that all she did was provide me with information, but she does so much more.  She offered support and gave me the confidence to know that I could indeed achieve success.  It’s much more than a diet.  I am now on a healthy eating plan and I sincerely thank Michele for all her help.”

“After having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes this past spring, my endocrinologist recommended that I see a nutritionist to help get my high blood sugar level under control. Realizing that years of poor eating habits had greatly contributed to my diagnosis, I went online and found several nutritionists in the area. I gave Michele a call and now nearly 6 months later I can say without hesitation that I made the right choice.

I had tried many times to control my over-eating and cut back on the junk food. But my good intentions never seemed to last long enough to pay off. Over the past six months Michele has helped me understand what I have to do to maintain a healthy diet. I’m learning what I should and shouldn’t be eating and what combinations of food groups will help me control my diabetes. She has helped me with comprehensive menu plans for my meals which are based on my personal food preferences. Her recommendations for healthy between meal snacks have been instrumental in not only controlling my sugar levels, but my appetite as well.  I’m sure it has also been a big factor in being able to lose nearly 40 pounds over the past several months.

But as great as losing a whole pants size has been, I’ve been most happy about the positive results concerning my diabetes. When I was first diagnosed, my A1C level, which is the 3 month blood sugar average, was over 11. My doctor told me it was dangerously high. When my latest test result showed it had dropped way down to 5.99 I was thrilled. It was definite proof that I am successfully controlling my diabetes. My doctor said whatever I’ve been doing, keep doing it! With the guidance and encouragement Michele has given me I feel confident that I’ll be able to do just that.

Thank you Michele for helping to lead me towards a healthier lifestyle.”