Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians in Schaumburg, IL
Weight Management: Crafting individualized plans to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
I’m a Registered Dietitian and the owner of BLS Nutrition, a nutrition practice based in Schaumburg, Chicago Suburbs.
From Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and tailored meal planning to practical nutrition counseling and culinary guidance, I provide the tools and support needed to take charge of your health and feel your best. I am passionate about empowering individuals of all ages to take charge of their health with personalized nutrition strategies.
My practice is open to everyone, and I strive to help individuals of all cultural backgrounds to the best of my ability. Additionally, children are always welcome in my office!
Weight Management: Crafting individualized plans to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
I’m a Registered Dietitian and the owner of BLS Nutrition, a nutrition practice based in Schaumburg, Chicago Suburbs.
From Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and tailored meal planning to practical nutrition counseling and culinary guidance, I provide the tools and support needed to take charge of your health and feel your best. I am passionate about empowering individuals of all ages to take charge of their health with personalized nutrition strategies.
My practice is open to everyone, and I strive to help individuals of all cultural backgrounds to the best of my ability. Additionally, children are always welcome in my office!
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Christi (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and a Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program. She studied dietetics and dance at Michigan State University and completed a master’s degree in applied nutrition at Russell Sage College. She helps clients with a variety of health concerns and specializes in diabetes, metabolic disorders, mental health conditions, digestion issues and weight concerns. Christi is LGBTQ+ ally with years of experience providing inclusive care.
Christi (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and a Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program. She studied dietetics and dance at Michigan State University and completed a master’s degree in applied nutrition at Russell Sage College. She helps clients with a variety of health concerns and specializes in diabetes, metabolic disorders, mental health conditions, digestion issues and weight concerns. Christi is LGBTQ+ ally with years of experience providing inclusive care.
Christine is a warm, approachable dietitian who believes nutrition plays a crucial role in not only physical health, but also mental health and overall wellbeing. She takes a client-centered approach in her nutritional counseling, focusing on the specific needs of each individual. While providing a non-judgmental, positive and encouraging atmosphere for her clients, she uses goal and evidence based nutrition therapy to help clients achieve their desired results. Christine enjoys a hands-on approach, often helping clients with meal planning and grocery shopping.
Christine is a warm, approachable dietitian who believes nutrition plays a crucial role in not only physical health, but also mental health and overall wellbeing. She takes a client-centered approach in her nutritional counseling, focusing on the specific needs of each individual. While providing a non-judgmental, positive and encouraging atmosphere for her clients, she uses goal and evidence based nutrition therapy to help clients achieve their desired results. Christine enjoys a hands-on approach, often helping clients with meal planning and grocery shopping.
My specialties include weight loss and weight management, whole food plant based eating, heart health, diabetes, IBS, & autoimmunity.
HI! I'm an RD who will customize a nutrition plan tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Be that to reduce weight, improve autoimmune & IBS symptoms, lower blood pressure, cholesterol, or A1C. Using a science-based approach, we'll work together to develop a personalized strategy to help you meet your goals by making small, achievable dietary and lifestyle changes as I guide you, gently, through the process. I earned my master's degree in human nutrition from UIC in 2016 and have worked in Chicago as a licensed and registered dietitian ever since. I am currently seeing all clients via tele-health. I can help you improve.
My specialties include weight loss and weight management, whole food plant based eating, heart health, diabetes, IBS, & autoimmunity.
HI! I'm an RD who will customize a nutrition plan tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Be that to reduce weight, improve autoimmune & IBS symptoms, lower blood pressure, cholesterol, or A1C. Using a science-based approach, we'll work together to develop a personalized strategy to help you meet your goals by making small, achievable dietary and lifestyle changes as I guide you, gently, through the process. I earned my master's degree in human nutrition from UIC in 2016 and have worked in Chicago as a licensed and registered dietitian ever since. I am currently seeing all clients via tele-health. I can help you improve.
Are you looking for an individualized approach to nutrition? Do you feel stuck in the dieting cycle and not sure where to go next? Do you struggle to incorporate healthy habits during busy weeks with hectic schedules? I am a Registered Dietitian at Fuel U (by SHIFT), a 12-week personalized nutrition coaching program (available both in-person and virtually). Through my connection with SHIFT, a concierge medical practice, I have access to primary care physicians, best-in-class diagnostics (including our DEXA scan to analyze body composition), and other clinical resources that aid in coaching our Fuel U clients.
Are you looking for an individualized approach to nutrition? Do you feel stuck in the dieting cycle and not sure where to go next? Do you struggle to incorporate healthy habits during busy weeks with hectic schedules? I am a Registered Dietitian at Fuel U (by SHIFT), a 12-week personalized nutrition coaching program (available both in-person and virtually). Through my connection with SHIFT, a concierge medical practice, I have access to primary care physicians, best-in-class diagnostics (including our DEXA scan to analyze body composition), and other clinical resources that aid in coaching our Fuel U clients.
I am Doug Liner, a Registered Dietitian with 30 years of experience working with others in diabetes care, metabolic health, and weight loss.
Doug specializes in: Pre-Daibetes, Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Weight Management, Bariatics, GLP-1 medication support, PCOS, Cardio-Metabolic conditions, Fatty Liver Disease, Digestive Health, Mindful and Intuitive Eating Behaviors.
I am Doug Liner, a Registered Dietitian with 30 years of experience working with others in diabetes care, metabolic health, and weight loss.
Doug specializes in: Pre-Daibetes, Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Weight Management, Bariatics, GLP-1 medication support, PCOS, Cardio-Metabolic conditions, Fatty Liver Disease, Digestive Health, Mindful and Intuitive Eating Behaviors.
Whether you're striving to achieve weight management goals, improve overall health, or address specific dietary concerns, my clinical expertise and advanced degrees ensure you receive the guidance and support necessary for success.
I want to help my clients improve their quality of life, their health span, and their lifespan through nutrition, exercise, and health coaching. My responsibility is to develop an individualized program that is both realistic and sustainable to meet your goals throughout any stage of life.
Whether you're striving to achieve weight management goals, improve overall health, or address specific dietary concerns, my clinical expertise and advanced degrees ensure you receive the guidance and support necessary for success.
I want to help my clients improve their quality of life, their health span, and their lifespan through nutrition, exercise, and health coaching. My responsibility is to develop an individualized program that is both realistic and sustainable to meet your goals throughout any stage of life.
Every person is unique and my goal is to support your personal health & performance goals with a customized plan. Sessions can be scheduled in person or remotely. I believe in Testing, Not Guessing! Micro-nutrient Levels, Microbiome Test or our Food & Chemical Sensitivity Testing can be completed when local or when on the move. Onsite services also include Body Composition & Metabolic Testing, workshops & seminars and camp support! NEW! Respiratory Training will help you achieve your personal best at altitude or in the gym!. Personalized Probiotics and Supplement Recommendations to match your body type and goals!
Every person is unique and my goal is to support your personal health & performance goals with a customized plan. Sessions can be scheduled in person or remotely. I believe in Testing, Not Guessing! Micro-nutrient Levels, Microbiome Test or our Food & Chemical Sensitivity Testing can be completed when local or when on the move. Onsite services also include Body Composition & Metabolic Testing, workshops & seminars and camp support! NEW! Respiratory Training will help you achieve your personal best at altitude or in the gym!. Personalized Probiotics and Supplement Recommendations to match your body type and goals!
Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, improving blood sugar, cholesterol, or blood pressure—or simply feeling confident in your body—I’m here to support you!
Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a Registered Dietitian & bodybuilder with 11 years of experience who knows firsthand what it’s like to put in maximum effort and still feel stuck. If you’re training hard, eating well, and not seeing the results you expect, you’re not broken. And if this is your very first step toward prioritizing your health and changing your life, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. My approach blends sustainable, evidence-based nutrition with personalized support, meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, improving blood sugar, cholesterol, or blood pressure—or simply feeling confident in your body—I’m here to support you!
Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a Registered Dietitian & bodybuilder with 11 years of experience who knows firsthand what it’s like to put in maximum effort and still feel stuck. If you’re training hard, eating well, and not seeing the results you expect, you’re not broken. And if this is your very first step toward prioritizing your health and changing your life, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. My approach blends sustainable, evidence-based nutrition with personalized support, meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Specialties include functional nutrition, integrative health and wellness, PCOS, women’s health, disordered eating, mindful and intuitive eating, anti-inflammatory approaches, preventive care, GI disorders, weight management, and nutrition counseling.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
Specialties include functional nutrition, integrative health and wellness, PCOS, women’s health, disordered eating, mindful and intuitive eating, anti-inflammatory approaches, preventive care, GI disorders, weight management, and nutrition counseling.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
Are you looking for an individualized approach to nutrition? Do you feel stuck in the dieting cycle and not sure where to go next? Do you struggle to incorporate healthy habits during busy weeks with hectic schedules? I am a Registered Dietitian at Fuel U (by SHIFT), a 12-week personalized nutrition coaching program (available both in-person and virtually). Through my connection with SHIFT, a concierge medical practice in River North, I have access to primary care physicians, best-in-class diagnostics (including our dual-compartment DEXA scan), and other clinical resources that aid in coaching our Fuel U clients.
Are you looking for an individualized approach to nutrition? Do you feel stuck in the dieting cycle and not sure where to go next? Do you struggle to incorporate healthy habits during busy weeks with hectic schedules? I am a Registered Dietitian at Fuel U (by SHIFT), a 12-week personalized nutrition coaching program (available both in-person and virtually). Through my connection with SHIFT, a concierge medical practice in River North, I have access to primary care physicians, best-in-class diagnostics (including our dual-compartment DEXA scan), and other clinical resources that aid in coaching our Fuel U clients.
Struggling with eating healthfully, weight loss or managing your blood sugar?
I am Registered Dietitian, who has completed several additional advanced certifications in diabetes (CDE) and food sensitivities (CLT) dietary treatments. Distinguished as a qualified expert, I am passionate about helping clients restore their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs. Allow me to guide you toward YOUR path of wellness!
Struggling with eating healthfully, weight loss or managing your blood sugar?
I am Registered Dietitian, who has completed several additional advanced certifications in diabetes (CDE) and food sensitivities (CLT) dietary treatments. Distinguished as a qualified expert, I am passionate about helping clients restore their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs. Allow me to guide you toward YOUR path of wellness!
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft helping clients whom have PCOS, interests in Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, or Weight Management.
Specialities include working with clients that currently have PCOS, Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disease, Weight Management, Hormonal Imbalances, Thyroid Issues, Low Fodmap, Disordered Eating, High Blood Pressure, IBD, IBS, GI Conditions, Infertility Nutrition.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft helping clients whom have PCOS, interests in Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, or Weight Management.
Specialities include working with clients that currently have PCOS, Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disease, Weight Management, Hormonal Imbalances, Thyroid Issues, Low Fodmap, Disordered Eating, High Blood Pressure, IBD, IBS, GI Conditions, Infertility Nutrition.
I use only evidence based strategies to get onto flexible and sustainable meal and exercise plans that work because they are based 100% on science and tailored to the individual from a person that has gone through the weight loss and health journey herself, me!
Replace feelings of guilt and shame with disciplines that build self esteem and self-confidence. Create meal plans using foods you love and change the way you look at exercise. Stop comparing yourself to someone else. Email me with subject "Incremental Progress" and I will send you a FREE pdf guide I put together to help you
I use only evidence based strategies to get onto flexible and sustainable meal and exercise plans that work because they are based 100% on science and tailored to the individual from a person that has gone through the weight loss and health journey herself, me!
Replace feelings of guilt and shame with disciplines that build self esteem and self-confidence. Create meal plans using foods you love and change the way you look at exercise. Stop comparing yourself to someone else. Email me with subject "Incremental Progress" and I will send you a FREE pdf guide I put together to help you
Areas of expertise: Weight management, pediatric health promotion, malnutrition, nutrition support (tube feeding)
Transform Your Health Through Nutrition - Your well-being is at the heart of what I do. With over 10 years of experience in the nutrition and wellness field, I specialize in helping individuals optimize their health through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Whether you’re seeking guidance to manage a chronic health condition, need support building a healthy relationship with food, or simply want to feel your best, I’m here to help.
Areas of expertise: Weight management, pediatric health promotion, malnutrition, nutrition support (tube feeding)
Transform Your Health Through Nutrition - Your well-being is at the heart of what I do. With over 10 years of experience in the nutrition and wellness field, I specialize in helping individuals optimize their health through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Whether you’re seeking guidance to manage a chronic health condition, need support building a healthy relationship with food, or simply want to feel your best, I’m here to help.
I also work in weight management and food allergies.
I have been a registered dietitian nutritionist for 20 years. I have a Master's of Science in Applied Nutrition, a Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics, and years of practice in nutrition, and I am a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
I also work in weight management and food allergies.
I have been a registered dietitian nutritionist for 20 years. I have a Master's of Science in Applied Nutrition, a Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics, and years of practice in nutrition, and I am a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Issues (IBS, IBD), Crohn's, Celiac, Weight Management for Adults/Adolescents, Diabetes, GERD, Allergy Nutrition, PCOS, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disorders, High Blood Pressure, and other conditions.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Issues (IBS, IBD), Crohn's, Celiac, Weight Management for Adults/Adolescents, Diabetes, GERD, Allergy Nutrition, PCOS, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disorders, High Blood Pressure, and other conditions.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
At our first session, the average person tells me "I know what I need to do, I just wish I had the willpower to do it." Many rely on sheer willpower to accomplish their goals instead of learning how to make nutrition a simple and enjoyable process. Nutrition is not supposed to be this hard or guilt-inducing. It should primarily mold around your general life and preferences, not the other way around. My main approach to accomplish this is to build a basic understanding on why your old habits do not work, and why these new habits will work.
At our first session, the average person tells me "I know what I need to do, I just wish I had the willpower to do it." Many rely on sheer willpower to accomplish their goals instead of learning how to make nutrition a simple and enjoyable process. Nutrition is not supposed to be this hard or guilt-inducing. It should primarily mold around your general life and preferences, not the other way around. My main approach to accomplish this is to build a basic understanding on why your old habits do not work, and why these new habits will work.
Do you struggle with negative thought patterns around food or body image? Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression? Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food. . Lauren can help you begin to understand the "why" behind choices, so you can start to create lasting change and healthier habits.
Do you struggle with negative thought patterns around food or body image? Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression? Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food. . Lauren can help you begin to understand the "why" behind choices, so you can start to create lasting change and healthier habits.
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Judy has been a host on Chicago WGN Radio & WGN Podcast with publication in the Chicago Tribune, Readers Digest, Chicago Parent Magazine, Medill News- Northwestern, Loyola University, Columbia College & The Art Institute Of Chicago. Judy is has also been a Nutrition Advisor for organizations as: Whole Foods Market, NBC & Elmhurst College. in the
Awarded BEST Effective Weight Loss and Nutrition Plans in Chicago.
Judy has been a host on Chicago WGN Radio & WGN Podcast with publication in the Chicago Tribune, Readers Digest, Chicago Parent Magazine, Medill News- Northwestern, Loyola University, Columbia College & The Art Institute Of Chicago. Judy is has also been a Nutrition Advisor for organizations as: Whole Foods Market, NBC & Elmhurst College. in the
Weight Loss/Weight Management Nutritionists and Dietitians
Why is nutrition important for weight loss?
Dietitians often identify diet and exercise as the two key factors in achieving weight loss goals. To lose weight, individuals must consume fewer calories than they expend, making a supportive diet essential. Foods that are satiating, such as the healthy fats found in nuts or fish like salmon, can help keep individuals full longer and reduce overall intake. In contrast, foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates are quickly burned by the body and can lead to excessive caloric intake. These examples highlight the importance of overall nutrition choices, beyond just calorie counting, in weight loss. Additionally, a well-balanced diet can help reduce symptoms of conditions associated with obesity or being overweight, such as high blood sugar and hypertension.
What diet is best for weight loss?
There is no single best diet for weight loss; instead, dietitians often advocate for adopting overall lifestyle changes that support sustainable weight loss rather than extreme, short-term diets. Generally, dietary changes that include more plant-based foods and those low in added sugars and saturated fats are recommended. One example of such a diet is the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean sources of animal protein. Specific dietary patterns may also be tailored to the client's underlying health conditions. For instance, individuals with hypertension or high cholesterol might benefit from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which focuses on heart-healthy foods.
What foods should I avoid for weight loss?
When aiming for weight loss, dietitians generally advise against consuming high-calorie and highly-processed foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, sugar-rich desserts or baked goods, refined carbohydrates like white bread, and candy. Additionally, beverages such as sodas and high-calorie coffee drinks can negatively impact weight loss goals. Instead, nutrition professionals recommend incorporating foods that contribute to satiety and overall health, including fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Focusing on adding these nutrient-dense foods, instead of taking away certain foods, can support a healthier lifestyle and help individuals both meet their nutritional needs while also achieving their weight loss goals.
How can a dietitian help with weight loss?
Dietitians assist with weight loss by helping clients develop and implement lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and exercise routines, that support sustained weight management. They will work with clients to create personalized weight loss plans and hold them accountable for meeting their goals. Dietitians may also address the psychological aspects of weight loss, promoting positive self-esteem and self-worth. Many encourage clients to keep a food diary or journal to track their diet and provide ongoing guidance as the client makes the recommended lifestyle changes. Additionally, dietitians may coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, to address any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.