Testimonials

“I lost 20lbs with Dellonutritionals and re-gained my life back” Brenda S. I was puzzled and frustrated with my weight until I visited nutritionist Maria Dello, CN.

Since my three pregnancies I have been struggling to lose the extra 20 lbs of “baby fat” that was left behind. Being a mother of three I am very active but my body was changing and I was having a difficult time losing it. I tried to eat right, exercise and have even tried some of the latest diet trends, all with very little success. I was becoming very frustrated because exercising and dieting weren’t working. A friend of mine recommended I see her nutritionist, Maria Dello. I was reluctant because, after all, I had tried everything and what was a nutritionist going to tell me that I didn’t already know? Well, as it turns out, there was a lot! At first she simply recommended the foods I should and shouldn’t eat. She also told me to eliminate all the sugar from my diet. While I did lose some weight, I still wasn’t where I wanted to be. Maria suggested I get a full blood test done. She requested they test for heavy metals in my system. The result? I had mercury poisoning and she immediately put me on a detoxification regimen. I eliminated fish from my diet, took the supplements she recommended, removed the mercury fillings I had since I was a child, and continued to exercise and eat healthy. After almost a year of following Maria’s instructions I lost over 20 lbs! Maria changed my life. If it weren’t for her persistence and caring I would never have figured out what was deterring me from losing weight. Not only did I lose the extra weight I struggled so hard to lose, but I also feel healthier than I ever have. Most importantly, she has taught me to care about myself by treating my body as a treasure. Maria Dello is dedicated, professional and very knowledgeable in her field and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS
DAVID LOST 30LBS WITH MARIA DELLO,CN

David was a yo yo dieter until he came to Dellonutritionals
there he learned how to eat in balance
he no longer has binges. "It's a way of life and I can finally look forward to my boating season thanks to Maria Dello,CN"

KELLY LOST 25LBS WITH
MARIA DELLO,CN

"I was a dieter who "thought" I was dieting correctly. But found out through Maria, that a few small changes here and there can make an enormous difference in a respectable amount of time".
Now I eat real foods and my waist line shows it.
thanks to Dellonutritionals.

Mr. Robert Penn and Jill Penn from PENN TOYOTA visit Maria Dello,CN for Optimal health.

It is a pleasure to work with Mr. and Mrs. Penn. They have been visiting me since 2006 and are eager to stay healthy and fit. They both take a strong interest in their health, due to their busy lifestyle. It is important for them to take their health seriously, and they both look and feel great!!

Newest Weight Loss Achievement
Ed Castagna losses 20lbs @ Dellonutritionals

Ed came to Maria Dello,CN in desperation-frustrated not being able to lose weight. Ms.Dello put him on a protocol that included a specific meal plan for his body type and supplementation, and henow feels like he regained his life back and feels like he is 20 years younger."My life was spiraling out of control, Maria Dello taught me how to eat to live-not live to eat"

Ellen Confino has been struggling with her weight her whole life.  As a busy working mom, she unsuccessfully but continually sought out many different avenues in her efforts to lose weight. This feat seemed like mission impossible.  Being overweight inhibited her daily life and feeling frustrated was a daily occurrence.  Consequently, she began to feel depressed because the weight gain was affecting her life.  There were many instances when she felt like giving up.  In her final attempt to tackle her weight issue, she made the decision to seek advice from Maria Dello, a certified licensed medical nutritionist and owner of Dellonutritionals.  With Ms. Dello’s guidance and support, Ellen learned how to align and balance her busy schedule with healthy living.  Maria also encouraged her to expand and apply her newfound knowledge to her family life.  As a result of her perseverance and dedication, Ellen lost a total of 38lbs within a period of six months! She was thrilled!   Ellen states “Ms.Dello never gave up on me and told me in detail how to accomplish my goals”.  Ellen’s  fatigue and chronic hot flashes are now a thing of the past.  Ms. Dello states, “The goal is to feel optimal.  When you are healthy, the body works more efficiently and in turn will aide in weight loss.”  As a reward for her weight loss, Ellen was given a makeover by renowned hairstylist Michael Mazzei, owner of NuBest Salon.  Her makeover included a modern hair cut by Mr. Mazzei and color treatment by colorist Elizabeth O’Boyle.  Ms. Confino stated, “I felt like a new person-the makeover was the finishing touch to adorn my new healthy body.”  Ms. Dello stresses the fact that as women approach forty they have a terrible time losing weight.  It can be from a result of “chronic” dieting which results in a slow metabolism or perhaps they have an underlying medical condition.  There are many facets to weight loss, and it’s nice to see people achieve their health goals.  It brings them to a positive place as a result of their accomplishments.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS!

I went to see Maria Dello to learn about nutrition in relation to fitness. I work out consistently and wanted to combine the proper foods with these workouts. Maria noticed that I did not have the muscle tone that matched all my hard work and dedication. Maria put me on a plan and I began to see immediate results. What amazed me the most was that my headaches simply disappeared! Thanks to Maria, I no longer have these issues. Maria taught me a great deal about living a healthy lifestyle. 

Furthermore, my son has Tourette Syndrome and Maria taught me about the side effects of wheat, gluten, diary, and sugar. Alex is now aware of how these foods affect his tics. When Alex eliminates these items (as best as he can) from his diet, his tics become minimal! He has also learned to eat much more healthy from this experience and has lost 20 lbs! Alex is now in college and doing fabulous! I have all the confidence in the world that he will take the wisdom he has acquired from Maria through his college years and beyond. 

Maria has given me the ability to know right from wrong when it comes to my diet, and if I choose to drift a little away from a healthy lifestyle, I know NOW how to get back on track!

- DARIA P. FROM ROSYLN

I had come to Maria Dello in August of 2008 after having experienced a very traumatic life changing event. I had just had surgery for Stage 1 Breast Cancer and was shell shocked to say the least. I had done extensive research to help me understand what the possible causes of this terrible disease were but more importantly what could I do to prevent it from rearing it's ugly head again. What I had come to learn was that I needed to detoxify my body and replenish it with wholesome organic foods, supplements, antioxidants and exercise. Sounds easier than it was, confusion lurked as to where to start and how to decipher the good from the bad, hence my decision to seek out a certified nutritionist that could steer me in the right direction. Yet again, sounds easier than it was, where to find this miracle worker? Well, if I had learned anything from Breast Cancer, I had learned that one of the most important things you can do is to have a great medical team on your side. I was sure that at least one member of that team could help to recommend a great nutritionist and they did, enter Maria Dello. 

From our initial consultation I found her to be knowledgeable, compassionate and inspirational. She understood my physical as well as emotional needs and immediately put a plan into process that was encouraging and beneficial. Each visit became more and more of an adventure in learning regarding the caring for my body and mind with extensive information of how to implement and maximize the supplements and foods recommended. 

As time begun to pass and I felt increasingly stronger and healthier than ever I began to get many compliments regarding my physical appearance, not only from family and friends but from the doctors who were treating me. The repeated comment was, and I quote, "Whatever you are doing, don't stop because you look incredible!" My hair was shinier, nails stronger, skin radiant, body slim and healthy. My radiologists would compliment me on my endurance of the treatments with minimal if any reactions. My oncologist was thrilled with my healing and blood work. My GP asked me to consider being an advocate for others in similar situations. All of this I attribute to Maria Dello and her wisdom which she graciously imparted to me. True, I did the work but without her I believe I would still be in the research stage. Maria is one of the many blessings I have to give thanks for in 2008!!!

- Mary From Manhasset

Approaching a milestone birthday, I was extremely frustrated that I was still almost 40 pounds overweight as my 50th year was looming on the horizon. My husband suggested that I find a nutritionist because he believed I needed a “food coach” similar to my experience with my “workout coach” (personal trainer). He stated it simply, “You just have to have someone teach you how to eat.!”

The day I walked into Mario Dello’s office was the day I began to think differently about eating, exercise, medicine, and age. I quickly realized that Maria is passionate and knowledgeable regarding food and diet. I had learned so much in one short hour! Maria did not bombard me with products or advice. She asked me to do simply make minor, easy changes and eventually she scaffolded those behaviors into building blocks of a nutritious, healthy lifestyle. 

Although it has only been nine weeks since I have been working with Maria Dello, I have shed 12 pounds but have gained an immense amount of knowledge that has transferred into a new found power over my life. I learned about the sugar addiction that I was bombarding my body with on an hourly basis. I learned about my own thyroid condition that was contributing to my headaches and general fatigue. I learned about the importance of hydrating your body with mineral water and vegetables. And most importantly, I learned that Maria Dello combines her knowledge of nutrition with kind, but firm guidance. I feel so much better and I know that turning 50 now is a joyous celebration, not the beginning of the end.

- Liz Bice From Manhasset

MARCO holds up his pants, which he regretfully fit into two years ago, after losing 60lbs with Dellonutritionals he now wears his new wardrobe.

Marco said he was depressed and became a hermit, embarrassed  about the way he looked his social life suffered, I now found my new life, after losing the weight, "Maria Dello,CN has inspired me to get healthy and stay fit, I couldn't have done it with out her support"

- Marco S., Queens

Another success story at Dellonutritionals (down 15lbs)
Cindy a young lady came to Dellonutritionals wanting to lose 20lbs. She worked out hard at her gym at least 5 days a week, in addition being on two soccer leagues. What she thought was a "good diet" was not working towards her weight loss goals, frustrated and confused of why she was not losing weight we designed a plan that would be conducive to her work out plan. She is now down 15lbs and is continuing with her plan to achieve her goal, she feels energetic and is eating a diet rich in nutrients, she never felt so good and say's "Thanks to the motivation and healthy meal plan Maria Dello, CN has given me I am now achieving my goals".

 

Maria has taught me so much about nutrition. I not only used your nutritional counseling on myself but I use it on a daily basis to help others. People are so uneducated when it comes to eating right. Even people who have been training for years have no clue about how important it is to have a solid nutritional plan. No matter how hard you work out, you will never be in shape unless you start from the inside. I have discovered that eating right can change your life.

- Rachel, Personal Trainer and Body Builder

Your work with my Daughter Marlena over the past year has been truly amazing. She has learned so much about the importance of proper nutrition from you.
- Kathleen from Manhassett

Upon my first visit with you I learned so much good foods.
- Ann from Manhassett

Thanks to my Nutritionist Maria I have lost fifteen pounds and I have learned about how important it is to stay healthy.
- Meagan from Queens

My Cholesterol dropped thirty points thanks to Maria I have control of my diet and the supplements have helped me maintain myself.
- Charles from Garden City

In exactly three in half months I lost twenty five pounds. I control my Diabetes and maintain normal blood sugar levels with out medication.
- Helen from Manhasset

It is very difficult to find a Nutritionist that is knowledgeable caring and compassionate like Maria Dello. You have all the qualities and I am so fortunate to be your patient,
- Thank you, Joanna from Manhasset

With the supplements Maria has given me I feel energized and my brain fog has lifted.
- Jay from Queens

I have been struggling with my weight for years diet after diet thanks to Maria I finally lost weight.
- Lisa from New York

Maria has taught me how to shop properly including reading labels and how to buy organic foods.
- Brenda from Westbury

My skin glows since I have been using Cosmesis skin care I get complements all the time.
- Kay from Huntington

I have been working out for years I would get sore often and my muscles seem as if they would never get hard. Through good Nutrition and supplements I am finally getting better results.
- John from Garden City

After my Heart Attack I needed to lose weight and get on a healthy heart program I followed Maria’s suggestions such as eating wild salmon and I started a fitness Program. I regained my life and feel better about my life style.
- Joe from New York