Dr. Denise Calafato Russo, MS RD CFI
Food and Fitness Coaching and Accountability
Food and Fitness
​Meeting your goals is best achieved with the support of a team. Our Food and Fitness accountability groups offer a 4-week (monthly) option for setting goals, sharing food and fitness, and supporting others in your group. In addition, Dr. Denise makes weekly comments and/or answers your questions to personalize the interaction to your group.
Options include joining a private FB group or a What's App group.
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Cost: $50 per session (4 weeks)
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Food and Fitness
Challenge
In this version, participants start with a measurable goal (usually a weigh in, but inches can also be your goal). The "compete" with others in the group. Dr. Denise offers a personal tip to each participant weekly. Winner gets bragging rights.
Cost: $75 per session (4 weeks)
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Space is limited in all groups
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Dr. Denise is busy supporting athletes and students but will resume limited offerings of Food and Fitness support in 2024.​
Use contact to make requests about availability.
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Want to create you small, personalized accountability group? We can arrange that for you!
The minimum group size is 3.
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Denise Russo, Ed.D., MS RD, CFI
Dr. Denise is a registered dietitian with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nutrition Science with an education focus and a doctorate in education. She is a college professor, teaching nutrition to undergraduate students. In addition, she is a Fitness Specialist, working as a Group Fitness Instructor since 1989. She has been educating students, athletes, patients, and clients about nutrition, fitness, and wellness for over 20 years.
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Other Offerings
Dr. Denise may be available for the following:
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Private nutrition instruction
Team nutrition education
Add-ons to accountability groups
Virtual Stretch Meditation
Virtual Fitness Instruction
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