Testimonials

Let me start by saying that if you listen to and learn from Maria there is no way you can fail. I came to her with no idea how to get my eating habits on track, and I left with a much deeper understanding of food, health, and myself.

Through Maria, I learned what foods to eat and what foods to avoid. She taught me when to eat certain foods to maximize their benefits, and how food can help your mental health as well as your physical health. And she will always explain the why behind her program, which makes everything easier to understand, and in turn to follow.

She is firm in her advice, fair in her assessments, and will do everything she can to make sure you succeed. Her personalized program gave me the ability to take back control of my eating, lose weight in a healthy way, and gave me confidence that I was doing the right thing.

I lost 72 lb and 10.3% of body fat. Maria and I are proud of my achievements!

I cannot stress enough how helpful her program was. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn about what they're eating, and to make long term, lasting improvements to their nutrition.

- Holly S., Toronto

I give Maria Pawlicka the highest recommendation as a nutritionist!

On the recommendation of a friend, I came to Maria last year to learn ways to reduce or eliminate my sweet tooth and junk food addiction. These cravings were causing issues like a chronically uncomfortable stomach and belly, mid-section weight gain, headaches, and unproductive peaks and valleys in my energy levels.

I’ve always read quite a lot about nutrition, but Maria is a font of the latest in food science and research, so I’ve learned so much more and what I’ve learned is directly relevant to me.

Maria also knows all the short-cuts and tips for maintaining a nutritional intake that is metabolically balanced. Her simple system is much easier to use than other nutrition programs I had explored.

The result: 
 I eat well, am rarely hungry and my cravings have reduced dramatically.
The food I eat is yummy and easy to prepare.
I am eating more vegetables per day than I used to eat in a week!
My energy is much better, and the tummy troubles are all but gone.

What started as weekly meetings with Maria now just occur monthly. This is enough for me to know that I’ve got my ‘food pal’ watching out for me, and keeping me up to date on food research and ideas.

Maria provides a service that is great value for money. I highly recommend Maria Pawlicka.

- Marilyn O., Toronto

Hello Maria,

Thanks so much for everything that you have done for me these past few months.

I really appreciate your sincerity, passion, dedication and effort on my behalf. I have learned a lot from you and now am trying to stay true to the diet on my own and doing pretty well with my health.

I do not think I could have done this alone and want to thank you for all your help and support.

You are very dedicated and passionate about what you do and that is a true service to your clients.

Be well. Warm regards!

- Danny K., Toronto 

Hi Maria,

Just wanted to say a very big thank you for helping me change the way that I eat and drink. I'm down to 116 lbs. and loving the way I look and feel. I reached my goal - in total I lost 22 lbs. that make me very happy!

I've completely changed the way that I eat and exercise!

Take care,

- Claire Mc., Toronto 

Dear Maria,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in helping me achieve my weight loss goal and my health initiative. Your information on nutrition and workouts was invaluable in helping me achieve my goal. I have lost 32 pounds since we first met in January and I feel terrific. My lifestyle has changed forever because of your help.

Thanks again.

- Allen C., Pure Fitness, Toronto 

After trying for 5 year to lose weight unsuccessfully, I decided to sign up for Maria’s “All about You Program” after hearing a testimonial from a client of hers. Maria explained to me what I could and couldn’t eat and held me accountable for my food choices. In total I lost 38 lbs. in weight but more importantly I lost 25 lbs. in Fat Mass and 7 inches off my waist – in just 14 weeks.

What I learned is that it’s really important to plan what you put in your body and to think about what’s going to contribute to your overall health. For some reason, I was in denial about why I was gaining more weight each year – for 25 years.

Now I am back to the weight that I was in my late 20’s, with tons more energy and good health.

Thanks Maria.

- Scott C., Pure Fitness, Toronto 

Recently I completed a 10 week nutritional and weight-loss program with 

Maria Pawlicka. I have nothing but good things to say about Maria’s program which was customized for my particular body type, weight loss objectives and special dietary needs. I lost eleven pounds but more importantly, I learned how to make more healthy food and diet choices. I feel better, look better (so I’m told) and have more energy. I highly recommend this program and Maria Pawlicka for anyone looking to lose weight through diet modification.

I used to think weight loss programs were for women only. No longer!

- Dan J., Pure Fitness, Toronto

Earlier this year I made one of the best decisions of my life so far. I was sitting in my couch on Family Day when I decided to look up fitness clubs for women only. The WFCC website came up and I gave them a call. I booked an appointment that same day, came in to have a look around, signed up, and booked my complimentary fitness and nutrition consultations.

I met with Maria the next week and after my first session with her I was convinced that I should give nutrition consultations a try. I had been trying to lose the weight and I had been steadily gaining over the past nine years after I had my son.  I was not having much luck. Maria walked my through the reasons why and put me on a realistic Plan to address my concerns.
Within the first two weeks I began to see results. I stuck to her plan religiously and combined it with regular fitness sessions with a WFCC trainer.
Six months later I have dropped almost 30 pounds and gone from a size 12 to a size 6! I have learned how to eat smartly in healthy ways that have become part of my daily routine.

Like I said, one of the best decisions in my life so far!

- Rhian L., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

I have been at the club for almost 2 years and I finally took advantage of the nutritional counselling that the club offers. Maria assessed my situation and we determined that body fat content was my issue. I looked thin on the outside and only weighed 119 pounds but my body fat percentage was almost 30%. With heart disease and diabetes in my family history I knew I had to do something about this. Maria put me on a ‘clean menu’ - fresh veggies, berries and lean protein like chicken and fish. 

I stuck to this Plan rigidly and reduced my body fat percentage down to 23% in less than 8 weeks. I also lost 5 pounds in weight.

I am so happy with my results. I feel so much better and I look healthier.

Maria did a phenomenal job for me. I couldn't be more pleased and highly recommend that everyone takes the time to see her.

- Sandy W., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

I remember having my initial consultation with Maria, with a bit of frustration, thinking I was eating ‘okay’, but knew there were things I needed to change here and there. However, I never knew the actual 'junk' I was putting into my body. Maria helped me in that in so many ways possible by building a personal relationship with me, learning my daily routine, and developing a personal program just for me. This was never supposed to be intended as a diet per say, but changing my lifestyle and learning to eat healthier. By still being able to eat some of the foods I love, I learned the science of healthy living and the different food choices available to me. Her recipes were also an added bonus!

Over the last couple of months I have lost nearly 25 pounds (23.6) working with Maria and learning the real causes in what I was doing on harming my body. Our weekly sessions kept me on track and even 2 months after our sessions ended, I have still been able to progress and maintain my new healthy lifestyle. 

When friends began noticing my appearance changing and asked what I was doing differently, the secret was really simple; I was able to explain to them my eating habits had changed significantly. I was feeling better about my appearance, feeling stronger during my work-outs, and was so happy to embrace this new lifestyle. Again I want to thank Maria for her guidance and support during this process. She has been such an enjoyment to work with and am so grateful in what I have accomplished by staying committed and making these lifestyle changes with her by my side.”

- Sara K., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

After a routine checkup, my Dr. recommended that I seriously consider losing weight and begin a regular exercise program. I had been fit and slim before but over the past few years I had let myself go. I knew that in order to regain my health I needed to lose weight and keep it off! My usual method for losing weight was to “diet” and count calories. This method had worked to some degree although the weight always came back. I needed to try a different approach and decided to meet with Maria and seek her advice.

My first meeting with Maria was a real eye opener.  She was a true professional and I was confident that she had the credentials and experience to help me reach my goal.

I had to sign a Client Commitment Contract and agree to achieve my weight loss goal and healthy body fat percentage. Maria didn’t believe that counting calories was an effective way to lose weight. She asked about any medical conditions I might have and then provided me with a weight loss program and food guide that was specifically geared to my health issues.

I was given a weekly food journal to record everything I ate and drank on a daily basis. I also had to record daily physical activity (cardio minutes and resistance minutes). We met every week for a weigh in and to review my progress. She educated me on making healthy food choices and combining different foods for maximum health benefits.  Maria also provided me with written tips and informative literature that would further my education into healthy eating.

I came to understand that losing weight and being fit was all about making informed and healthy lifestyle choices. I was committed to follow Maria’s recommendations and my weekly weight loss was all the incentive that I needed.

As the weight came off and I increased my weekly exercise, I began to feel like a different person. I had more energy and the aches and pains in my joints subsided. Family and friends began to notice my weight loss and comment on how great I looked. The positive results of my most recent blood work show how far I have come during my time with Maria. The Dr. is thrilled and so am I!

Maria educated me in how to achieve and maintain a healthy attitude towards food.

It feels great to be healthy again and now I know how to maintain this healthy lifestyle.

Thank you!

- Joan MacM., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Part of my resolution to myself for was to start taking care of myself. I wanted to get healthy and I didn’t want to do it alone. I sought out 2 professionals to coach me how to do it, when and why to do it and how often to do all of the things necessary to help me understand how to feel healthier. I quickly learned that diet and exercise go hand in hand. Joining Pure Fitness was the best gift I could have given myself. My trainer has motivated me to exercise properly and regularly, and Maria Pawlicka my nutritionist, has taught me how to eat well. Her methods are not just a temporary diet to help lose weight; it’s a lifestyle that I’ve embraced. Her coaching is disciplined and well organized, and results were noticed within 3 months. By combining a proper diet along with regular exercise I have reached my goals fairly quickly, and I’m extremely happy with the results. I will continue to use Maria’s nutritional methods, as they make sense, and are easy to learn. Her many handouts make the program easy to follow at home, and she is always available if you have questions. The best part is that I am enjoying and proud of my slimmer, stronger physique. I would recommend that Maria be part of your nutritional regime from the onset, so that you can take her program and incorporate it into your life, especially for those who have a hectic lifestyle. You’ll quickly learn that with some thoughtful planning eating will become much more nutritious, which has lasting results.

- Mary Lou, Toronto, ON Pure Fitness, Toronto

Maria is great! My boyfriend and I both went to her and, to date, he has lost 27 lb. and I have lost 14 lb. Neither of us has felt hungry. Maria provided us with meal plans and delicious recipes. We kept a daily food journal, which she went over each week. Her advice helped us to know where we were going wrong, as well as what we were doing right! We bought a food chopper and froze our meals in batches, which made preparation easy. Maria went the extra mile by giving us weekly handouts that explained how to eat properly and how to eat at parties and in restaurants, and lots more. The handouts were easy to understand, and will be useful to refer to later. It’s very difficult to lose weight on your own, and to keep it off. If you want to lose weight, I recommend signing up with Maria right away!

-Julie R., Pure Fitness, Toronto

Maria Pawlicka has been a marvellous nutritionist who has guided this 68 year-old client from ignorance to enlightenment through her diligent consistent regime of weekly educational readings on nutrition, weekly checking of one’s food diary, weekly encouragement, evaluation and goal-setting not to mention the sharing of her superb recipes and from the world of the overweight to the world (120 lb. at five feet) of the appropriate weight of 100 pounds. Who has ever heard of such a feat for a senior???? Maria has proven to be a partner through this whole weight-loss journey and has done as much work to help this client as the client has done to help herself. Her phenomenal resourcefulness has opened up the world of a healthy eating style for life and has led me to want to continue to become more informed as part of this healthy lifestyle. I salute you Maria, you’ve proven that “You can teach an old dog new tricks” Thank you Maria, you have been my saving grace!!!!

-Linda D., Pure Fitness, Toronto

I enjoyed my diet counseling and have a better understanding of food grouping and overall nutrition. What I like in particular is that Maria fully explains why she recommends the diet changes she advises and it is easy to retain the information when shopping and preparing meals. I returned this year for a top up and it was all very helpful as Maria has a good understanding of health issues that affect diet such as celiac, diabetes and cancers.

Time well invested.

-Gail L., Pure Fitness, Toronto

I went to Maria hoping to maybe lose a couple of pounds, and maybe feel a bit healthier.  She told me I could lose forty pounds – I had tried diets before, so I had my doubts.   However, I followed her advice, and learned so much about changing my habits.   I’ve since lost forty pounds, and I’m now actually a smaller size now than when I was a teen!I recommend Maria’s services to anyone who either wants to lose weight, or just deal with various health issues. In fact, one of my co-workers took my recommendations and has since lost five pounds since her first meeting!

-Naomi Sz., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Thank YOU for holding the seminar and taking the time to speak to everyone.   You really can tell that, like you said, you are passionate about what you do and speak about. I’m glad I attended, and the seminar gave me a chance to test what I really know and what I’ve learned since beginning sessions with you.   I feel healthier and smarter when it comes to how to lead a healthy lifestyle, and I got a confidence boost when I figured out that I know a lot more than I thought I did.   Even though I already learned (from our sessions) a chunk of the information you gave at the seminar, it was great to hear it again and have that information reinforced.  Sometimes I find I need to hear the same piece of information more than once a or twice, in order for it to completely click in to my head.Thanks again for a great seminar.

- Dana F., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Maria Pawlicka has helped me achieve my goal of losing  30 lbs in around 6 months’ time. She designed the right diet plan for my lifestyle and food preferences and helped me every step of the way to make sure I would be on the right track. Clear explanation of what food  to avoid, what food to combine or not, giving me the right amount of reprimands in case I was not following the diet plan faithfully enough  that week. and it would reflect on the scale reading was of prime importance in reaching my goal.  What is wonderful about that new lifestyle diet is that I never have to be hungry.  I highly recommend Maria’s expertise in achieving your goal in shedding unwanted pounds: you will feel lighter, healthier, and more energetic than ever!

-Myriam C. S.Toronto, Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Thank you, Maria, for the incredible support you gave me during my weight loss journey. I appreciate the crucial information you provided me with to help lose weight and get healthier. I learned a lot from you about how to eat in order to lose weight, and the crucial role of exercise in this process. I feel that I now have control over my weight and my health. During a recent reunion, people told me I looked younger than I did 17 years ago. Maria, you are a miracle worker!

-Irene L., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Thank you so much Maria!I appreciate all your help and I’m LOVING this new way of eating. For me this will definitely be the pattern for my nutrition for the rest of my life. I learned exactly what I was looking for with you. I will let you know about the body-compositions check-ins, if I do purchase 6 it won’t be for a little while.Thank you again for all your help and hard work!

-Olivia F., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

I came to Maria wanting to lose some weight and become healthier overall. She didn’t just put me on a diet- she educated me and helped me understand how to eat properly. Maria helped me change my lifestyle and be happy with how I look and feel. She made the most out of our meetings by motivating and advising me based on my needs. Personalized sessions really helped me lose the weight and reach my goals without struggling. Her sessions were eye-opening and extremely helpful. Thanks to Maria’s help, I have managed to maintain my progress and keep my healthy lifestyle even after returning to school. Her advice continues to stick with me and even helps me educate my family and friends on healthy eating. I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to achieve any health or weight goals or just to educate themselves on how to achieve and maintain a healthy and holistic lifestyle.

Thank you so much for everything you’ve helped me accomplish Maria!
All the best,

-Julia P., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

I came to Maria not overweight and pretty fit. For many years I was not able to lose my last 5 (or hopefully, more) pounds of belly fat no matter how hard I worked and how healthy I was eating. Even though I read a lot of information about losing weight, Maria taught me things that I did not know before, and helped me lose this stubborn belly fat. I am still on my way to reach my body fat percentage goal, but my appearance improved and I hear from people who know me that my body shape has been changed for the better. I worked with Maria for several months, and I can say that she is very professional, punctual and responds to e-mails quickly. She addresses all my questions, and I greatly value her opinion because it is always based on valid knowledge and research. It is a pleasure to work with her and I will continue to rely on her expertise and support.

- Svetlana P., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Thank you, Maria, for the incredible support you gave me during my weight loss journey. I appreciate the crucial information you provided me with to help lose weight and get healthier. I learned a lot from you about how to eat in order to lose weight, and the crucial role of exercise in this process. I feel that I now have control over my weight and my health. During a recent reunion, people told me I looked younger than I did 17 years ago. Maria, you are a miracle worker!

Best wishes,

- Irene L., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

I tried for years to lose weight. Despite working out four times a week I couldn’t even lose 5 pounds and I was tired and cranky all the time.

Once I started seeing the nutritionist, Maria, I learned that my ideas about “healthy eating” were 20 years out of date. She devised an eating plan that incorporated my food preferences and health concerns, and told me what and when to eat. Our weekly meetings kept me on track and gave the opportunity to tweak my plan when I plateaued. Not only have I been able to lose weight and keep it off, but also I have more energy, and better sleep and moods.

Thank you!

-Cheryl T., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Maria is a 10/10!
Best wishes,

- Marcelene A., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

My experience with Maria was definitely a life changing one! For so many years, I’ve been struggling to get into shape and to be happy with my body. After going through several years of trying out numerous gym memberships, and endless encounters with personal trainers, I was on the verge of giving up and accepting that my goal was something that just wasn’t attainable. Nothing seemed to work and everyone around me seemed to just shrug their shoulders when I’d tell them of my unsuccessful attempts of maintaining the body I’ve always longed for.

Finally, after completing my program with Maria, I was able to not only reach my original goals we set out to achieve, but exceed them with flying colours! Maria was able to give me the answers to all my questions, and by doing so, has given me the voice I needed to finally be heard.

I can walk away from this with having the confidence and pride I’ve always longed for, and the knowledge I need to continue living a healthy lifestyle.

Maria’s program works because it is a program that is tailored specifically around every unique individual’s needs. It’s not just a quick fix like most of the other weight loss programs out there. She takes the time to listen to your personal experiences and struggles with weight and guides you on the path to success. She makes what often seems to be an impossible goal to many, an unbelievable reality. With her expertise in the field of sciences, her stern personality, and her genuine passion in her line of work, Maria’s program will change the lives of everyone who takes it and will leave you with the sweet taste of success!

-Crystal B., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Now that are sessions are over, I want to thank you for this wonderful experience. Even though my primary goal for coming to your nutrition session was weight loss, I got much more out of it. I was diagnosed with Celiac disease and I was lactose intolerance. I went to many doctors, but they didn’t seem to understand my problem and therefore I had digestion problems for far too long. After the weight loss program, not only I learned so much about portions size, healthy eating and proper timing for each meal but my digestion problem associated with my Celiac disease and lactose allergy was gone as well.
I want to thank you again for helping me understand my body better and I hope to improve each and every day.

Best of luck to you!

-Shidrokh P., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Before I came to Maria, I was overweight, tired and concerned about the future of my health. Maria helped me put together a plan which not only helped me lose weight, but also have more energy and make healthier choices that would help me in the long run.

What I like about Maria’s style is that she is holistic – she looks at the big picture and connects the dots. Maria was able to tell me how to avoid certain food sensitivities and which foods would give me the boost of energy I was looking for.

Not only did I lose weight, I also kicked my caffeine habit and significantly reduced my day-to-day stress and anxiety.

I would recommend Maria to anyone looking for guidance on anything and everything relating to nutrition!

I hope you are well!

- Sarah M., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto

Dear Maria

Thank you so much for all your help over the past 6 months. I have learned a great deal and feel much more knowledgeable about what I feed myself and my family.

Originally when I started seeing you I had two goals: learn how to feed my loved ones in a healthier way and lose some weight. I feel very happy to have achieved both of these goals. I feel confident and armed with so much knowledge.

The weight loss counselling and information you provided was great, helping me see what effects sugar has on my body. You provided me with specifics on what I can eat in different circumstances and how to deal with social situations where food choice may be more challenging. Your lessons will stay with me!

I am very pleased with my weight loss. Once I understood how to eat properly, the system really works. Really!!

Thanks so much for making such a positive change in the way I eat, cook and consider food.

- Tracy C., Women’s Fitness Club – Bayview, Toronto