Testimonials

On Cooking Classes

I have learned so much from Marianne over the past year.  Her knowledge expands far beyond just healthy eating. It is about healthy living and the choices that we make. Marianne embraces that in all her sessions.   Thanks to her today I know the right choices to make that will nourish my body and my spirit. Her cooking class  was amazing and taught me so many quick and easy recipes. I am now able to make better choices at home.  I proud to say that I eat well and am very happy.

~David Tenenbaum, VP of Sales

On Health Coaching

“The day my sister Susan sent me Marianne’s newsletter was a day my eyes were opened to a new way of eating. I was drawn to Marianne’s reflections and guidance & joined her program immediately. It couldn’t have happened at a better time since I was struggling to lose weight for my wedding! Thanks to Marianne’s expertise, guidance, delicious recipes as well as friendship & support, I was 25 pounds lighter on my wedding day! Through Marianne’s program, I changed my eating habits for not just a healthier body but for a healthier soul as well! Thank you, Marianne!!!”

~ Stacey Smith, Advertising

“My plan to ­­lead a healthy lifestyle started at an early age. Since getting married, juggling two children and an overly attached dog, working full time and freelance work on the side…getting a divorce and my mom’s passing…WOW! I found myself steering away from that healthy lifestyle I’ve planned out for my life. Instead, unconsciously, I was leading an overly stressed, sugar addicting, crazed lifestyle… which entailed not sleeping enough hours, my workout routine flying out the window, and eating, just ok, but with tons of sugar. I also found myself, caring for others more and forgetting to care for myself. That’s where I found an angel named Marianne.

My Spiritual Makeover began on my first session with Marianne. I say spiritual, because nutrition was a part of my experience. It was a time where I could reflect on areas in my daily living that needed improvement, as well as planning and leading a lifestyle I want for my future, also the future of my two growing boys…one of which, will not eat anything green, red, yellow or orange, unless it was a bag of skittles! I’m raising two men, and want to instill in them a plan for their lifestyle now… into adulthood and wanted to start now! All in all, caring for my loved ones, and most important ME, Marianne laid out a plan for me through education, menus, guides and suggestions to a balanced life.

My life is easier, my boys are eating better, and my demeanor is tranquil. My skin feels brilliant and glowing.I feel wonderful again. This way of living is beneficial and has transcended to others around me, all thanks to Marianne and her program. She is absolutely wonderful!” Stretching and breathing has revived my senses and amongst other things, I feel wonderful again. This way of living is beneficial and has transcended to others around me, all thanks to Marianne and her program. She is absolutely wonderful!”

~Elizabeth Mero, Art Director

“Since I have begun the program I feel that I have not only changed the way I eat, but the way I live. The program has helped me to re-evaluate the things in my life that make me feel unhealthy spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Going into the program I really felt like making this lifestyle change was going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life, mainly because of the horribly unhealthy food I was eating and the incredible amounts of stress that I was putting on my body and mind. I felt tired all of the time, stressed over the amount of work that I always had to do, and I felt like I never had the time to do the things that I really love to do which is draw and dance.

On top of that I felt sick all the time with constant headaches and chest pains. With Marianne’s help and guidance and with surprising ease, I feel the healthiest I have ever been in my life. Marianne has given me the tools and knowledge I need to continue living a healthy lifestyle and to make smart choices when it comes to what I put in my body.

On the first day of the program I wrote a list of things that I wanted to accomplish. I have almost accomplished everything on my list and haven’t even finished the program yet. She has provided real honesty and clarity about the things that were preventing me from reaching my goals. Just having Marianne address these things in sessions really opened my eyes to all the problems I was just ignoring and letting happen in my life. For the first time I am eating healthy and actually know how to eat. I feel knowledgeable about food and how to finally understand my body. I am confident enough in what I have learned to know that I can feel this way all the time, knowing and really enjoying living healthy. The program is amazing! Marianne has a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly supportive. She has made this experience and changes for me seem so natural and I know that she can make a positive impact on anyone’s life.”

~Erin Martinez, Graphic Designer & Dancer

“Ever since my sister’s divorce in 2001, she has battled with weight gain. She was never a big eater but found comfort in sweets once her divorce was finalized. Whenever she was going through a rough patch, she would delve into candy, sweets and sugars. My sister was never a big drinker and never smoked a day in her life, so candy was her fix.

4 years later, she met the man of her dreams and was planning to get married. Happy as ever, she wanted to improve her lifestyle and not only begin to feel better, but look better as well. During the planning of the wedding, my sister found she was not at her desired weight (and she wanted to look great in her dress!) So when Marianne first sent me her newsletter, I immediately thought of my sister and sent it to her. Never a consistent dieter, my sister was not losing as much weight as she would have liked to- but through Marianne’s guidance, support and cheer, she stayed focused and learned how not to “diet” but to control her urges by thinking healthy as well as eating healthy and wisely.

On the day of her wedding, my sister, Stacey, was not only 25 pounds lighter but felt great and healthy. Every time we went to her fitting appointments for her wedding dress, the seamstresses would jokingly yell at her to “stop losing weight” because the dress was becoming too big! That made my sister feel so accomplished because not only did she look good, she felt good- without even trying to diet! It had just become apart of her daily routine. Marianne was a very big part of that for my sister. My mother cried when she thanked Marianne for helping Stacey- because Marianne was not only the helping hand, but a driving force to keep my sister on track and to help her realize that nothing is “too hard” or “unreachable”. We all appreciate her help and now Stacey is on the road to a happy and healthy new beginning, inside and out.”

~Susan Migliarini, Associate Merchandiser

“Marianne Bridgeman has been instrumental in providing an opportunity for me to discuss health concerns as both a professional and individual. She offers excellent support and guidance, and she has a wealth of knowledge related to health and diet issues. I highly recommend her to all of my loved ones, students, and psychotherapy clients whenever I can.”

~Kevin Nadal, Ph.D. Psychologist/ Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

On Podcasts

“Thanks to your podcasts, I now do the “Mian-test” of the food I purchase. Before your podcasts, I only read the nutritional facts…  I look for calories, carbs, sugar, protein… all the typical things you’re supposed to look at. But now, I also look at ingredients and get really excited when I pick up something good and the ingredients are not a bunch of scientific names. Just thought I’d share my thought with you.”

~R. Tejada

“Marianne is the perfect Health Counselor as she puts her best foot forward with everything that she gets herself involved in. I have never met someone so caring and understanding. Her wisdom goes beyond her years. I highly recommend these short and to the point podcasts.”

~R. Casinover

“I’ve been following Marianne’s newsletters and podcasts from the very beginning. I keep coming back to them as they constantly remind me of the need to keep my health and eating habits in check. In a busy and stressful life, sometimes you need quick reminders of how to live for yourself and enjoy the good things!”

~J. Yoon

“If you’re a busy professional, interested in health and wellness, this podcast is for you! Marianne breaks it all down for you into modern, bite-sized, information-packed pieces. I really appreciate her clarity about researching and offering the best tips regarding certain foods for a healthy body. As an added bonus, she even includes affirmations for a healthy mind. Enjoy!”

~A. Wong

Just Sharing

“I have only know Marianne since February 08 and she has already brought so much to my life! We sat next to eachother at work so we basically knew everything about eachother’s lives. No matter what kind of stresses come to the table, Marianne has a calming sense about her. She really lives her life with a certain purity of mind, body and soul which is contagious! I feel very thankful to have met Marianne and know that she will accomplish all of her dreams with her business as she truly is a beautiful person inside and out!”

~Sara Dolan, Merchandiser

“How do you put into words the joy that brings happiness to my life? Marianne from the moment I met her was caring, charming and compassionate (the real 3C’s). She ignited a spark that I thought was diminished. She has guided me through times in which I thought anger would outweigh happiness. Her love is so deep and never-ending that I wonder am I deserving of such love. She is the one true constant in my life that I can rely on. She is funny. She is beautiful. She is wonderful. And I am glad she is my wife.”

~Husband