Personal Chef Raving Fans:
Meredith is an amazing cook. I have become addicted to her meals and can't wait each week to hear what she is thinking of preparing! I particularly love her use of fresh herbs that enhance the flavor of whatever she is cooking. She is great at finding the freshest and best ingredients at the markets too which seems to preserve the meals for the whole week. I look forward to each meal!
Thanks Meredith!
--Courtney S., mother of two, New York, NY
“Meredith makes good food great. The good means good for you, and the great means great to eat. She really knows her health and nutrition, and she pairs that with good shopping, good cooking, good lifestyle, and good balance. The beauty of her approach is that you not only know you are getting good food, but you learn how to replicate it and sustain the progress. I really enjoyed my interaction with Meredith, and think you will too.” December 30, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
--Jim Fell
hired Meredith as a Nutritional Counselor / Healthy Cook in 2009, and hired Meredith more than once
"Everything is delicious, as usual! I always look forward to what's coming next. Thanks Meredith!"
--DH, single male executive, New York, NY
Health Coaching Raving Fans:
“Meredith's passion about food is contagious. She is inspiring and knows what she's talking about when it comes to lasting weight loss and self-care - she's been there and done that for herself. That's the best proof I can think of when it comes to one's work as a coach - to be practicing what you preach - successfully - for yourself.” December 30, 2009
--Simla Somturk Wickless, Founder & Integrative Nutrition Consultant, Delicious Health, Inc.
worked with Meredith at Sobel Health Advisors
“Meredith is a very experienced, knowledgeable person in health and wellness. Her dedication to create fitness awareness among New Yorkers is unmatched. As well I was impressed that she created her own Wellness/Cooking show in New-York City. She is smart, intelligent and hard working team player, and her professionalism is consummate. Attention to detail and able to deliver the solution with at most care and on time makes her a valuable resource.” July 11, 2009
--Hazique Sayyed, PMO-Project Manager, Real Media
was with another company when working with Meredith at Sobel Health Advisors
“Meredith is very passionate about living well, eating healthy and being mindful of what we put in our bodies. She is knowledgeable, resourceful and is not afraid to encourage others to reach their goals towards a healthier lifestyle. I'd recommend Meredith to anyone who was interested in starting a path to a more healthier lifestyle.” July 7, 2009
--Renee D. Jennings, Chief Executive Officer, R. Media Group
worked with Meredith at Sobel Health Advisors
“Meredith is wonderful to work with as she often presents new and innovative solutions to business problems. Her devotion to her colleagues and assignments come through in the work that she performs.” July 7, 2009
--Shifra Ansonoff, Researcher, Bloomberg
worked with Meredith at Sobel Health Advisors
“Meredith is an excellent health coach. I found her easy to talk to, highly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and supportive.” July 7, 2009
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
--Maura Shenker
hired Meredith as a health/lifestyle coach in 2009
“Meredith is friendly, professional, smart, and full of desire to both educate and help. Her understanding of food as it relates to your body AND mind is amazing. It's surely time to give her a call.” July 7, 2009
--Larry Sharpe, Director, Neo-Sage, Inc.
was a consultant or contractor to Meredith at Sobel Health Advisors
Before working with Meredith my house was full of junk food and we drank soda at every meal. I was really unaware of how harmful our eating habits were, and I was uneducated about the dangers of many food products that were main staples of our diet. She has introduced a whole line of health food products and vitamins that I was completely unaware of and now stock my pantry. Meredith makes the whole process really simple and fun. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to get inspired about healthy eating.
--Tani Foger, Englewood, NJ -- Completed 6 month program July 2008
My refrigerator looks absolutely different than it used to. Before working with Meredith, there was at most a tomato and avocado and now there are so many vegetables, fruits and weird stuff such as miso that I never would have purchased before and now I really want to cook and eat. Before starting health counseling, my life was like a big knot and now I feel as if I am starting to pull the parts of it loose. Meredith not only gives useful information, but tools that make change easy.
--Galia, R. New York, NY -- Completed 6 month health coaching program, July 2008
Meredith delivers nutritional tough love while holding your hand. She asks challenging questions and gives you the tools to get to the root of your worst habits (trust me on this one). By the end of the 6-month program, I scarcely recognized the contents of my refrigerator, and thought, 'who is the healthy person who lives here?' Thanks, Meredith!
--34 year old female lawyer, New York, NY -- Completed 6 month health coaching program, July 2008
When I began my sessions with Sobel Wellness, I had no idea how badly I felt. After just a few sessions, I already started "feeling" better. The low-energy and erratic moods that I had just come to accept as "the way I am" were in fact not that at all, but the way my body was dealing with my diet. Understanding what my body really needs and what it doesn't like was not easy, but working with Sobel Wellness made the process simple. In the end I lost weight, gave up the pills and alcohol (or a lot of it) that I previously thought I needed to regulate my moods. Sobel Wellness made it easy to exchange bad "for me" foods for comparable good "for me" foods. What was most nice was that the process was customized to me completely (my body type, my blood type, my "comfort foods", my tendencies). Its not a diet, its education and substitution. There are no restrictions, only gentle education on the cause-and-effect processes of our eating patterns. I recommend SOBEL WELLNESS HEALTH COACHING whole-heartedly.
--Matt P., 32 year old male business owner, New York, NY - Graduated 6 month Health Coaching Program February 2009.
Meredith is a highly talented and knowledgeable health counselor. Her zest for life is contagious and her willingness to share her personal experiences is inspiring. Meredith is also a tough cookie – she will call you on your issues in a firm but supportive way, and truly wants her clients to succeed. Her recommendation (insistence!) that I read “Breaking Free From Emotional Eating” has without question made a huge difference for me.
--Diana S., Highly Stressed Mother of two, Montclair, NJ - Graduated 3 month Health Coaching Program March 2009.
After conversations with Meredith, I haven't had sugar, breads, pasta or desserts since Jan 6th and I've reduced my weight by 42 pounds. WooHoo!! When I get hungry or have a craving, I simply remind myself that another meal is coming and I wait for it. It's working for me." - CD, Male Photographer 36, New York City, April 2009
Meredith is smart and fun and has a very unique look at food and health. She can create an easy tasty meal for folks like me who are on restricted diets. She believes that food can heal and her cooking class nourishes body and soul.
--Z.A., New York, NY – Current Client in six month program and attended Cooking Class on August 18, 2008
When everyone around you seems to be making mainstream choices it was refreshing and inspiring to be with other people just like yourself trying to learn about healthful cooking, enjoying the food and exchanging ideas.
--Linda T., New York, NY – Current Client in six month program and attended Cooking Class on August 18, 2008
Cooking Class Raving Fans:
The cooking class was informational and delicious, an interesting and original night out. Since encountering Sobel Wellness, I have been shopping at farmers' markets more and enjoying my seasonal finds. Since attending the class, I bought Quinoa, a product I had never heard of before and have overall been eating healthier. This class is a great jump start to healthy living and a good reminder of how easy and rewarding it can be with just a little time, thought and effort to cook and eat healthier. I consider myself to be relatively healthy and food savvy, but hurray for Meredith-with her knowledge and expertise, she is true Manhattan gem.
Tammy Golson, New York, NY – Attended Cooking Class on August 18, 2008
I highly recommend Meredith’s cooking classes to just about anyone who enjoys learning how to cook new recipes. Aside from the cooking techniques, students will glean useful information from the instructor such as the nutritional content and available markets for ingredients used in the class.
Shifra A., 31, Ridgefield Park, NJ -- Attended Cooking Class on August 18, 2008
Thank you so much for your classes. I have been spreading the word to everyone. I feel as though they have really changed my thinking and my life. I have been on weight watchers for 10 weeks and I had lost some weight but once I incorporated the changes I learned from you into my weight watchers plan, I dropped 5 pounds so quickly. Thank you so much for everything!!
Melinda Yellin, Great Neck, NY - Attended lectures at the Great Neck Center for Adult Education, October 2008.
Meredith Sobel's cooking class was not only informative and interesting but also delicious! As a fairly regular cook myself, I was anxious to learn new tricks and techniques to make weekday dinners easier and healthier. I came out of the class with a whole arsenal of techniques and ideas that I have already implemented very easily into my routine. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn how to feed themselves well!
Maya Mintzer, New York, NY -- Attended Cooking Class on 1/9/08
Meredith is very passionate about cooking, nutrition, and personal health and wellness. This translated into a very personal and inspired style of teaching which allowed me to be an active, willing, and enthusiastic participant in the learning process.
Nilay Jhaveri, New York, NY -- Attended Cooking Class on 2/18/08
Meredith, the instructor, was very knowledgeable and informative. She not only taught you how to cook the dishes, but explained what the dishes were, why they were healthy and how traditional (commercial) ingredients (i.e. using various types of oil and sugars) affect your diet. The class was nice, intimate and very hands-on. I recommend the class to those interested in cooking and eating well.
Geraldine Dacpano, New York, NY -- Attended Cooking Class on 3/10/08