Prior to becoming a health coach, I was a professional dancer, actress and producer. I also helped to launch the brand new fitness facility in the Jewish Community Center of Manhattan. My experience included managing the facility, fitness sales and marketing, and managing a sales and administrative team.Read Full Bio |
Although not really overweight, I came to Cynthia with acid reflux, very high cholesterol, a feeling of extreme bloat, and a rollercoaster metabolism. Over the course of her six-month program, Cynthia helped me to naturally change the way I look at food and at myself. Although we made a lot of changes, Cynthia made the whole process such a breeze, as I learned how to cook, changed the way I handle stress, and learned to take care of myself. Not only did I drop 15 pounds and 40 cholesterol points, but also I was constantly encouraged by Cynthia's smarts, humor, and endless enthusiasm. I highly recommend Cynthia and her program to anyone looking for a fresh start and long-term change!
— Patrick Smith
I came to Cynthia will goals of balancing my diet: reducing snacks, chocolate cravings, and increasing my energy levels. I got much more than I bargained for! Cynthia was supportive and at the same time knew when to push me to my capabilities. My diet has totally changed within six months. I went from eating mostly white processed foods to a well-balanced whole diet. I feel better, look better and this eating style has become a way of life for me.
By gradually making subtle changes each week, I was able to rid my cravings and make healthier choices. I am cooking healthier all the time and make good choices for my family and myself. I recommend Cynthia’s program to anyone who wants to gain control over his or her eating habits. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of holistic nutrition and always provided suggestions and answers to my questions. Thanks!
— Susan Lerner
When I first started the program, it was a bit of a shock as you were suggesting some drastic changes in my lifestyle. After having the ability to eat almost anything for most of my life, I was being asked to drastically reduce my intake of pizza, wings, and nachos; the staples of a good football season. I needed to engage help in this quest as my cholesterol level was 238 and I didn't want to use medication as a quick fix, solving the symptom and not the problem.
Your approach of education as opposed to dictatorship helped me adjust my eating habits to a healthier lifestyle. You sought to understand my current habits so as to suggest a course of action that would maximize my chance of success.
Once I began your program, I found even more energy than I had before, something my wife thought was impossible. I am an avid runner and my workout performance increased greatly. My training runs are easier and I am going farther and doing it at a faster pace.
After four months on my new regimen, my cholesterol level dropped to 162. My good cholesterol rose and my bad plummeted. I continue to use the information you gave me and the recipes you sent me. By the way, keep the recipes coming.
— Chet Taff
Even though I know a little about nutrition I couldn't get my diet right. I'm not a Weight Watchers kind of guy, I never liked Atkins, but tried the South Beach Diet with some success ... To my utter amazement within 90 days I was losing inches, body fat and my earlier skepticism.
I never felt hungry. I enjoyed the food choices. It was not exhausting like the earlier attempts that had failed because they were either just too hard or not properly balanced. This time I have a formula I can rely on.
— Dan Silverstein