NutritionBite

01/28/09

Great Nutritionist Helped me Lose 70 lbs

by chefamyjurist at Citysearch

I just finished a weight loss reality show where I lost over 70 pounds in 6 months from working with Alyse at Nutrition Bite.

Alyse Levine was the nutritionist on the show. Her company is called Nutrition Bite. She totally helped me change my diet. I always said I knew what to do/eat, I just didn?t do it. But honestly, I just didn?t. Before the first day of the show, I thought they were going to make me eat rocks, twigs and berries for 6 months. But it was really about making healthier swaps for things I was eating and really understanding about portion size. 1/4 cup of rice is a portion, but before, I was probably eating more like 1-1 1/2 cups. That?s a huge difference... The advice I got from Alyse was always very practical, easy to follow. I am a chef, so I was able to take the nuggets of what she suggested and create really delicious meals for myself. And I am here to tell you, honestly it wasn?t that hard to lose the weight. Though it seemed insurmountable before the show. She gave me the path to success. I have a ways to go still but it?s really all about eat this, not that! For me, changing my decadant, carefree eating ways was really the key to the weightloss.

And seriously if I can do it, having to make brownies, caramel apple tarts, high fat foods all the time for my clients, anyone can. Everyday I emailed her my food log and she?s immediately write back with actionable feedback. She?s totally down to earth, very friendly. And totally helped me change my diet, my body and my life. And it wasn?t about taking creepy pills, or expensive weird supplements.. etc., like some people I?ve been referred to. It was just sound nutrition info. Good luck! You can do it!

06/04/08

Great nutritionist

by ltraum at Citysearch

Alyse has helped me lose weight after a twin pregnancy by providing me with a meal plan that incorporated all the foods that I like. I am a picky eater and was nervous about being able to stick with a detailed plan given my food preferences. I have been very satisfied with the options and have changed the way I view food and how I choose and plan meals for the better. Over the past 6 months, I have lost over 20 pounds and continue to work with Alyse to lose the remaining weight. In my past, I tried many diet plans (such as Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers), but was never successful in maintaining the weight loss in the long run because my view of food and my habits never changed. I highly recommend Alyse to anyone looking to lose weight, eat healthier and change their lifestyle.

05/19/08

A bite of nutrition for a happy, healthy and fit body

by HelenBain at Citysearch

I am a fifty-six year old woman who has struggled with weight control issues and intestinal problems for the last twenty years. Now I am in the throes of menopause, with the added benefit of hot flashes, depression, weight gain, and lack of sleep. I have tried all the popular diets to reduce my weight: South Beach, Atkins, etc. But the restrictions of each made me eat more and feel worse. I came to Alyse Levine (Nutritionbite) with this "baggage" and the desire for food not to control my life. I wanted to learn to manage a healthy diet in a myriad of challenging environments, i.e. how to appreciate my husband?s cooking without gaining weight or eating food that makes me gain a lot of weight; how to order when dining out; managing amount of food intake; how to live without thinking all the time about what to eat to make me feel good. Alyse has been my answer. She approaches a change in diet by providing a myriad of healthy choices and combinations of food. I have stopped looking at food as "bad" or "good." I am gradually losing weight and changing my lifestyle. At each session, Alyse provides helpful learning tips providing incentive to stay on track. For example, at our first session, she indicated that I should take 10,000 steps a day -- that this was "me" time. I cherish that exercise time now because it is my time to be alone without any pressures of the day. I have built more exercise in my life with this simple tip. Each time I see Alyse, there is another goal to reach -- i.e., creating more variety in breakfast choices, learning what snacks to have, adding a strength training program. Alyse's ability to be a nutritionist, personal trainer, and motivator makes this journey a successful and joyous one.

05/19/08

Fantastic Nutritionist

by CRRockwell at Citysearch

Alyse is just an awesome nutritionist. With her help, I have lost about 25 pounds and am confident that the weight will stay off. Alyse helps you change your lifestyle and eating habits for long term success. I am very grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone that is serious about getting in shape.

05/15/08

Swear by Alyse!

by amyshave at Citysearch

I started seeing Alyse a couple of years ago when, due to the natural process of aging, I started struggling with my weight for the first time ever. I never had to pay attention to what I ate, and didn't know how to start now. Alyse is so nurturing and supportive, and even when she was telling me how my current eating habits needed to change, she never made me feel bad about how I'd eaten up until that point. I reached my target weight goal within several months, and was armed with so much knowledge that the way I've eaten at home or at restaurants, and the way I have done my grocery shopping, have both changed dramatically. Even 2 years later, I hear her voice and tips in my head as I pull groceries off the shelf. As the years have gone by and health challenges have arisen that have caused me to alter my eating habits once again, Alyse has continued to be supportive and helpful. I consider her the end-all, be-all as my resource for what is smart eating, and know that what she has taught me has impacted my lifestyle thus far, and will certainly continue to do so!

• Pros: supportive, nurturing, highly knowledgeable, realistic
• Cons: none

02/15/08

Best Nutritionist in LA

by am328 at Citysearch

"I moved to Los Angeles about two years ago and after a year I gained

an excessive amount of weight. I tried eating as healthy as I could

and exercising 4-5 days a week, but the weight just wasn't coming off.

I'd had weight issues my entire life, and I finally decided that I

needed to reach out and get help. Through glowing reviews I decided

to go see Alyse Levine, and it completely changed my life. Not only

is Alyse a great nutritionist but she listens well and works through

the obstacles with her clients. She doesn't put you on a temporary

plan with a temporary solution, which most diet gurus tend to do.

When I first came in to meet with her, she didn't just assume that I

was lazy or constantly ate fast food. She made a real assessment of

my lifestlye choices and created a realistic plan for me that allowed

me to lose weight in a healthy manner. I've lost 25 pounds and I know

they're not coming back. Alyse is the best and I highly reccommend

her to anyway who really wants to lose weight and keep it off. No

yo-yo diets and no restrictions. Alyse has helped me establish a

healthy permanent lifestyle for which I am eternally grateful."

01/10/08

Best way to learn how to eat healthy

by sniffer at Citysearch

Alsye Levine has helped me change my life around. With her counceling I have lost 90 pounds!! She has wonderful way of makeing eating healthy your way of life. She is tough and honest and will not hold back any punches about getting you healthy. She tells it like it is.

She does not sell diets. She sells CHANGING LIFE STYLES.

Alyse has saved my life and has guarenteed that I will live a long happy and healthy life.

Thanks for everything

Jeff

• Pros: She wiil work with you around your schedule

08/28/07

Amazing weight loss results!

by juliabe at Citysearch

In the last few years, the eating out/entertaining demands of my job have caused my weight to fluctuate. In my quest to lose weight, I was looking for someone who would be able to cater a healthy and balanced plan to my busy lifestyle. Alyse Levine provided me with just that. Her philosophy towards food is not that of a quick fix/fad diet but more so a lifestyle change. She analyzed my eating habits and catered a plan to my food preferences and busy schedule. No food is off limit and I never feel deprived. We set realistic goals which, through her support and encouragement, I have been able to reach. She has given me a strong understanding of healthy eating and has provided me with the toolsets of adapting my plan to all situations. All and all, the plan is very manageable and convenient. In the 8 weeks that I have been with Alyse, I have lost a little over 16 pounds and am well on my way to my ultimate goal. In addition to the weight loss, my skin and hair are healthier and my energy level much higher. I highly recommend Alyse to anyone who is looking to lose weight and maintain an overall healthy lifestyle.

07/12/07

Best experience with a Nutritionist!

by stepha6 at Citysearch

Alyse really knows nutrition. I'm a pretty healthy eater and usually go into a meeting with nutritionist feeling like they can't tell me anything I don't already know. I wasn't looking to lose weight, I just wanted to maintain and find new products as my current meal plan was getting boring. Alyse suggested many products I'd never tried that were nutritious as well as edible! In addition, she gave me ideas for what to eat when eating out (so that I didn't have to always have a salad).

I feel better than I have in years and would strongly recommend NutritionBite to people with all types of nutritional needs!!

06/05/07

Athletes Dream Nutritionist

by sarahmista at Citysearch

I am currently working with Alyse on my off season sports nutrition. She is very knowledgeable on the mind and hunger levels of athletes. She truely tests and reviews your personal daily nutrition to accurately produce a sound meal plan that leaves you feeling full and satisfied while keeping off the unwanted pounds while taking a break from heavy training levels. Thanks Alyse!