Nourish - Nutrition Counseling & Consulting

05/08/2008 Posted by Paheco

I spoke to Marissa the first time today, and I must tell she sounds like a wonderful person on the phone. I'm new to her program and would like to mentioned how exciting I am to meet her and discuss of how to maintain a healthy weight limit. I know without a doubt she'll meet my expectations. I highly recommend Marissa to anyone in need of a nutritionist and a friend.

04/02/2008 Posted by sabrinakipp

Marissa is a fantastic nutritionist with unparalleled passion for the health and happiness of her clients. I started seeing Marissa with little understanding of how to eat best for me: the food my body needs most, the best way to spread out my meals in the course of a day, etc. She quickly understood my individual situation and helped me articulate goals for my body and overall health. She drew up a plan that was (and still is) completely feasible, because it was not a routine, FDA-approved pyramid plan; it clearly represented my goals, my health restraints, and my lifestyle. And she made it clear that her primary goal is for me to feel better from a health standpoint. I've seen other nutrition counselors who express a sole interest (explicitly or implicitly) in how I look--I appreciated Marissa's focus on well-being, rather than on vanity. Over the course of our sessions, she provided genuine encouragement of each improvement and designed a plan to implement and achieve new goals each month. I hadn't anticipated this goal-based model; but it was an ideal approach to health improvement and weight loss. I ultimately achieved my biggest goal: feeling consistently healthy and energized. Marissa continues to make herself completely available to questions, concerns, or requests for additional visits. She's truly a life-saver.

09/14/2007 Posted by darryleowens

At 40 years old, my BP and cholesterol were above normal and rising. I wanted to deal with the problem through diet and exercise if possible. One of the trainers at my gym (Equinox) recommended seeing a nutritionist, Marissa Lippert. I thought only women saw nutitionists, and I was hopeful that I wouldn't be asked to radically change my eating habits and do something that would only work in the short term. Marissa's practical approach was to help me set goals (i.e. lower my cholesterol, lose weight, etc.) and establish, not a diet, but a way of eating that would help me attain those goals. She encouraged me to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. I kept a food diary (which was eye-opening when I saw what I really ate). Marissa gave me grocery lists, brands of food to buy, menus, recipes and other information (including restaurants and specific menu items to choose) that made eating right downright easy and tasty. She even helped me design a low-sugar margarita. We would plan for eating right during social events over the holidays, and we even talked about how to deal with people who were critical of my new habits (and some people were). I was surprised how many times high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar food was forced upon me, but I became good at saying "no, thank you" or taking a little bit and refusing seconds. I feel better, I have more energy, I lost 22 pounds, I cook at home a lot more, and my cholesterol and BP are now well within the normal range for over a year -- no prescriptions. I have referred friends to Marissa, and I am a testimony to the fact that her approach works!

Pros: Practical, sustainable approach to eating and living well.

Cons: none

08/14/2007 Posted by pivotgirl

Marissa was recommended to me by a trainer at the gym after I had tried for months to lose some pounds and only managed to gain muscle and bulk up. For years my weight fluctuated, and I wanted to learn balance in my eating habits. I also have a food allergy and wanted to address that limitation. She was very impressive in her knowledge of nutrition and lifestyle obstacles. The advice was gentle, but firm. And it was very clear. Marissa is very understanding about the craziness life sometimes offers up, and she helped me tailor a workable diet to an erratic self-employment schedule. I could not believe the education I received with regard to portion sizes, metabolism, and food in general. You can read all the magazines and diet books you want, but there is nothing like having a professional consultant really examine your eating habits and pinpoint issues. Bottom line: I lost 12 pounds in 10 weeks and have kept it off for almost a year. I also see differences in both my body shape and my skin quality. Weight loss is no longer an issue in my life, and I feel very energetic. Marissa's excellent listening skills and manner, her profound dietary expertise, and her dynamic contribution to the profession make her a valuable advisor, resource, and new friend.

Pros: Convenient Location, Flexible Hours, Pleasant Office

Cons: None

06/24/2007 Posted by jkw112

When I was pregnant with my son, I put on a ridiculous amount of weight - and after he was born, I was confused about how to lose weight while maintaining enough energy and calories to breastfeed. On top of that, my partner is a vegetarian, so my diet consisted of a LOT of pasta... A friend referred me to Marissa, who said "I love a challenge!" and helped me rethink the way I think about food. I wasn't dieting, but making a change in my lifestyle, and before I knew it, I was 40 pounds lighter. And my entire family eats healthier now - we know how to grocery shop and how to think about the foods we order in restaurants. She is a miracle worker, and she's realistic about the demands in your life. She helps you work around challenges and is always supportive and encouraging. And you never feel deprived of anything, because Marissa helps you find suitable substitutions for those bad cravings you get. At the same time, she doesn't make you feel guilty for having those cravings. And I know that, with her help, I will lose the rest of the weight I need to lose. And I couldn't do it without her guidance. I'd highly recommend her to anyone who is trying to be healthier - like I said, she's a miracle worker!

Pros: Easy to talk to, supportive, effective, extremely knowledgable

Cons: Absolutely none!

06/24/2007 Posted by katherinap

As a teacher I have a different schedule than most and I need to keep my energy up all day - 5 year olds are quite the work out! Marissa helped me find a way to work with my schedule and keep my energy up during the day (while avoiding the snack table in my classroom!) What I love the most about working with Marissa is that she is realistic about a person's lifestyle in this city. She helped me consider what to order when I ate out or ordered in and also considered my love of sweets and vino. After years of reading about how to make healthy living your lifestyle, Marissa really made the vision clear for me and one that I can happily live with.

Pros: Friendly, Understanding, Knowledgeable

Cons: None!

06/13/2007 Posted by jonesnyc

I thought I knew how to eat right, but there was a lot that Marissa taught me. I loved that she had first hand knowledge about living and eating in New York City. Whenever I mentioned a favorite food place, she either knew it, or knew healthier alternatives in the area. She even reviewed my favorite take out menus and highlighted her recommendations! She was always available to answer questions, and responded to my many emails. And she definitely showed enthusiasm for my success, I lost 30 pounds by eating healthy and adding exercise. I would highly recommend Marissa for anyone looking to learn more about healthy eating.

06/12/2007 Posted by jfjnyc

Almost a year ago, I was at my absolute unhealthiest. I was overweight and totally miserable. So, I woke up one morning, and decided to make a change in my life. I joined a gym and promised myself that I would start eating healthy. But with so much nutritional/diet information on t.v., in magazines, and on the web,...I wasn't sure which way to turn. Luckily, someone at my gym referred me to Marissa at Nourish, and with a little trepidation, I made an appointment to see her. Initially, I thought that she would have me eating rice cakes and drinking nothing but water all day. But my fears were unecessary. Calling Marissa was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Marissa created a counseling package for me and my wife, which included visits to our home, a "field trip" to a local grocery store and individual one on one meetings for myself. Marissa taught me everything I needed to know about food. Now, I know how to read nutritional labels, how to decipher a restaurant menu and make healthy decisions when eating out, and the basics, like how much to eat (portion size/calories per day). And to top it off, she doesn't "ban" any foods. Everything in moderation including moderation. Marissa teaches you all of this in a very low key, personalized,...unintimidating/down to earth way. Thanks to her (and a lot of hard work at the gym), in a matter of months, I lost 75 pounds,...and I didn't starve myself. As I lost the weight, I worked with Marissa to adjust my diet,..bringing back in more of the foods that I enjoy. And for a 35 year-old guy, I look better than ever, and I feel better than ever. And to top it off, I really enjoy cooking and eating again,...because now I know how to eat! Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight, or just learn to eat healthier, Marissa will help you meet your goals! She's great.

Pros: She's friendly and smart and will teach you how to enjoy food while losing weight!

Cons: You will have to fork out $$$ to buy a new wardrobe after losing all the extra pounds!

05/29/2007 Posted by lmazz2000

Marissa provides you with everything you need for long-lasting weight loss and healthy lifestyle change. She focuses on having you live the healthiest life possible, while teaching necessary behavior changes, providing practical management strategies and helping create a new relationship with food. This was all possible for me with a very busy schedule (I spent 5 weeks in New Orleans - talk about an unhealthy city!). I am now 50 pounds lighter (with more to go!) and am amazed everyday at how I feel and what I'm able to accomplish. My work with Marissa made my new, healthy, thinner life possible!

05/08/2007 Posted by bstuchin

Marissa has been amazing at helping me develop a program to ensure that I have a healthy lifestyle. I'm a very picky eater with a busy schedule, so Marissa has worked with me to create a plan that includes not only healthy food that I cook, but also a variety of options from restaurants and takeout places in my neighborhood to ensure that I'm able to eat well even when I'm too busy to think much about it. She's always responsive to my questions and follow-up calls, and she's even worked with me to make suggested grocery shopping lists for food to keep in the house. And she's so wonderfully friendly!

Pros: Friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, flexible, responsive. A great nutritionist.