Tara helped me sort through all the nutritional knowledge acquired in my 50+ years while helping me understand the emotional aspect of my food choices. She is more than a meal planner; she provided me with the insight as to why I make the food choices I do. The difference was with her personalized approach and her ability to see and understand my needs. After working with Tara for 6 months, I confidently navigated various situations with success. I feel better thanks to Tara! read more

This review is long overdue. Tara is fantastic. I have shared my very positive experience with her with everyone in my personal circle and really should have left a review forever ago. It is clear that she is in the right profession. Not only is she so intelligent and an expert in her field but she shares knowledge in an approachable way, little rid bits of information in each session that gives you just enough to focus on a realistic goal with a positive outlook without feeling like you're drowning in information. In an age with endless information online, she cuts through the BS and gives you a tailored and well researched (and very effective) way to take back your relationship with food in a healthy mindful way without feeling restrictive or punitive. It's taken me 30 years to finally have a good relationship with food and take back my health. I have failed many many times to do it alone and without Tara I'm sure I would've continued that cycle without seeing the long term progress I craved. If you are on the fence about reaching out to her for a consultation, you will not regret it!! read more

I found Tara through Yelp and I'm glad I did. I was able to schedule a consultation quickly. I think her prices are great and she does have payment plans for some of her services. Soon after my first appointment I decided to go ahead and complete Metabolic Testing and also had a Meal Plan created. The metabolic test was a real eye opener and I'm so happy I completed the test. Tara explains everything and answered all my questions. She really takes time to get to know you and your lifestyle to put together the best meal plan for you. I highly suggest visiting Tara if you need help with nutrition. read more

At a time when so many of us struggle with food and emotional eating, I have found Tara to be a port in that "storm" for me. I have learned not to use food as a reward or to think of it in negative ways but more to think of it as sustenance and something to be enjoyed. I will continue to utilize Tara in my food journey and soak in her wisdom and shared knowledge. Thanks Tara. You rock!! read more

I contacted Tara to get some help with lowering my cholesterol and PSA levels. She was terrific to work with. In one meeting she was able to give me a very detailed set of dietary changes, supplements, etc. to accomplish both of these goals. She's very professional and informed about current research in nutrition. This is really important because there is so much disinformation about these issues on-line. I couldn't have been happier with my consultation, and look forward to working with her again in the future. read more

Meeting Tara has truly changed my life. I was staring at 50 in July 2021. I knew I wanted to age easier but also terrified of failing, yet again, to lose weight. Through Covid, listening to the science behind the virus, I knew I could potentially get really sick being overweight. Yet even a pandemic didn't propel me at first. In fact science is what led me to want to understand nutrition and why I ate like I did. I researched many nutritionists and found Tara Coleman. I'm so grateful I did. She has taught me why my body was craving what it was and how to fix that. She created a PERSONALIZED, sustainable way for me to lose weight and still live a full life. She's such a wealth of information!What I've learned is now with me for life. It's been a year. I've lost 30lbs. and counting but gained confidence as well as mental clarity. This year I've started focusing on my strength. I wish I had found Tara a decade ago. For me personally, I've found she's no nonsense, to the point and has a brilliant answer for any excuses I come up with. There's no magic pill. Tara will help you figure out a way that will work best for you. I also live in San Diego part time. When I'm out of town, video chats have been easy to do. She'll work with your schedule. read more

Tara Coleman - June 2022 - Nutritionists Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was about 25lbs overweight, and had grown increasingly stressed and tired. Knowing that something had to change, I started poking around online and googled, "Nutritionist" and "San Diego," and Tara's name popped up in several places. I came here to Yelp and saw that her reviews were really positive, and even though I doubted that I actually had the willpower to change the way that I was eating (I LOVE FOOD), I took the plunge and emailed her to set up an appointment. She took the time to get to know what kind of eating habits I had, what my cravings were, what my "must haves" were (chocolate baby!), and created a plan for me that wasn't so much a diet as it was a shift---she kept much of what I had already been doing that was good, but tweaked it a little bit. Then, every week I would talk with her, and she would help me think about when and why I eat and crave the foods that I do. I have lost 20lbs and I don't really feel like I've had to change very much about my diet. I don't count calories and I haven't ever been hungry or felt like I was missing out on much. I still get to eat chocolate once a day! :-))) She gave me one day off a week where I could eat with reckless abandon, which was awesome because I don't think life is worth living without the occasional cheeseburger and chocolate malt. My free day became something to look forward to and work toward during the week. The time I spent with Tara was nothing short of life-changing and has impacted my life in a profound way. Healthy eating has now become a habit, and I actually crave vegetables (something I didn't know was possible)! I am running and lifting weights, playing basketball, and taking my dog on hikes that wipe us both out! If you are overweight and are afraid that you don't have the will power to actually go through with it, Tara Coleman is the right person to see. She's incredibly knowledgeable and is a kind, funny, and very cool person. Seeing her was the best decision I made in 2011...you should give her a call! read more

I have been struggling with my weight my whole life having tried numerous unrealistic diets throughout my high school years. The problem was not how much I are, but when and what I ate. I figured meeting with a nutritionist could guide me through the process of realizing what I am doing wrong and try to figure out strategies that would stay with me for the rest of my life. Fortunately, I found Tara Coleman on google, and immediately made an appt with her. The first initial consultation was free. It is mostly to get to know Tara, and for her to know about your goals. What I liked about that session was the fact that I was not pressured into starting a program right away like how other diet plans force you too. I have been meeting with Tara every week for the past month and 1/2 and I am very satisfied with my eating habits and the way I look. Definitely recommend her if you need nutritional help. read more

I just logged onto Yelp and saw the last review was for Tara. I owe this girl a shout-out. I was introduced to Tara last year when I hit a plateau in my fitness goals and determined that I needed to tweak my diet. I invested in three sessions with Tara and she did an initial counseling, analysis of my diet (including vitamin intake), and a thorough review of her suggestions with me. Tara's plan included recipes, shopping suggestions based on stores I shop at, and plans for eating on the road. I would highly recommend using Tara for nutritional guidance. She takes time to understand all of the factors in your diet (travel, eating out, the sweet you can't live without...) and helps to build those things into your plan. The result is a diet that you can live with. Tara is a true professional and will continue to receive my repeat business and referrals. read more

The secret to weightloss is that there is no secret but there are a lot of factors that can help or inhibit losing weight. Tara customizes a nutritional plan based on how YOU work and she is very knowledgeable about the science of nutrition. The cool thing about Tara's plans are that if there is something that you don't like or are just tired of - she can give you hundreds of other suggestions. I decided to see Tara because I had digestion issues and I wanted to lose some extra pounds. Within a few weeks of following the plan Tara created for me (which included eating out), I noticed a decrease in not only the stomach problems I was having but also a decrease in skin break-outs and irritability and a significant increase in energy. I've tried tons of diets but the bottom-line is that people can diet to lose weight BUT after diets are over, it is difficult to keep the weight off. Tara taught me how to turn bad eating habits into healthy choices without feeling like I had to drastically change my life and the weightloss has come naturally. read more

Tara has been such a great help to not only myself but my daughter. She had helped me with a plan and recommendations to lower my cholesterol and she has also helped us with our daughter's digestive issues. Her recommendations for her have helped her tremendously in eliminating her stomach pains she was experiencing periodically. I would highly recommend Tara! read more

Tara had a balanced perspective, and gave a lot of good information in even the initial meeting to move me in a positive direction.

I went to see Tara based on reviews I found on Yelp. I have spent years of dieting...losing and gaining back the same 10-15 lbs over and over. I couldn't count "points" again, and knew I needed practical and personal "one on one" guidance to help me reach my goals. It's not that I didn't know how to eat healthy, but finding the balance when cooking for a family, traveling, holidays and eating out was a huge challenge for me. With Tara's guidance and analysis of my diet, health needs, shopping habits and lifestyle, she came up with a plan that included menus, recipes and practical advice that helped me eventually reach my goals. Tara's fees are really reasonable and she is accessible via email and phone calls whenever needed. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to make real dietary changes that will last a lifetime. read more

I am in the fitness testing business, and having a reliable and knowledgeable nutritionist that I can refer clients to is invaluable to me. I first met Tara almost three years ago, and have been referring clients to her ever since. The great thing about Tara is that she has a very real-world approach to food. She'll never tell you "don't eat that"...she doesn't believe in restriction. She's much more interested in educating people to be able to make smart food choices no matter what circumstance they find themselves in. "Balance" is definitely a word in Tara's vocabulary, and it's all about finding the perfect balance for each individual she works with. The best thing for me is knowing that any client I refer to Tara is going to be treated with respect, and she will do whatever she can to help them achieve their goals. Whether you're looking to lose weight, gain lean mass, dial in your nutrition for an endurance event...Tara's got you covered. I've also been working personally with Tara for over two years, and with her help I've lost weight, trained for and competed in a half-Ironman triathlon, and gained quite a bit of knowledge. read more

I have been a client of Tara's for 6 months and I have found her services to be spectacular! I met with Tara on a weekly basis over video chat. This worked really well for my busy work and travel schedule. She created an easy to follow nutrition plan that was tailored to my busy and on the go lifestyle. She also helped me make some overall lifestyle changes that significantly impacted my eating habits. Tara is incredibly responsive, kind, open, and warm. She is also very realistic and helps you to reach your goals without cutting out all of the joy in life! Would highly highly recommend! read more

After I signed up for a 3 month pack I found that I had to remind Tara (a few times) to send over the meal plan so I could get started. She owned up to it the first time this happened and the second and third. It left me wondering, Am I not that important to her?, I was after all, a paying customer. I recently left her a message and guess what, no call back. Her advice and information was helpful...but not following through makes leery to recommend to friends. read more

I found Tara's advice to be extremely helpful. She helped demystify my understanding of how to improve my diet and overall health. Her warm, genuine and intelligent manner made it easy to ask questions and obtain the answers I needed. And though I had several questions to ask, she found a way to address them all thoroughly during our appointment. Tara also has an engaging enewsletter with helpful tips about nutrition! What comes across in all her communications is that she genuinely cares about helping you. read more

I enjoyed meeting with Tara and I like her personality. I was impressed with the amount of work that went into the initial plan after the consultation. The packet was both informative and interesting. I was looking for a more comprehensive plan that included lots of support, check-ins, fitness tips, and a clear road path to a goal. We had weekly check-ins, but I didn't feel they were customized exactly for me or that I was a top priority. I would suggest more tracking apps or feedback to improve results. read more

I was recently having a reaction to a Vega product that no one had ever heard of and was trying to figure out what was going on with my body. after calling my Dr., the pharmacy, GNC, and whole foods i decided to look up nutritionists on yelp and found tara. she was straight forward and honest and took the time to look up the ingredients and discuss them with me even though i was not her client. she answered my questions more thoroughly than any one i had talked to and suggested some alternate options i could go with. i am VERY grateful!! thank you so much tara! i will definitely send people her way and will be sure to use her if i am ever in need of nutritional counseling! read more

When I first went to see Tara I was recovering from so many years of dieting that I felt like I didn't know how to eat like a "normal person," which is what I told Tara. I wanted to lose weight, but more than that, I wanted to feel like I didn't have to be afraid of food anymore, that I understood it and knew how to feed myself healthfully. I signed up for a 3 month plan. Tara more than exceeded my expectations. She listened to me about my likes and dislikes, specific and hectic schedule, and my hopes and fears. We met once a week for 3 months and continued to meet once a month for an entire year. She's a fantastic person to work with. She continued tweaking my plan and giving me new recipes as I needed them. Now that I live elsewhere, she's still happy to answer any questions I have via e-mail. Tara quite literally changed my life, but she won't take credit for it. At the very least, she gave me the tools to change my life and support along the way. I lost 16 pounds and have kept it off for a year, but more importantly, I feel in control of food in my life. I'm not on any meal plan anymore, but I know how to eat in a way that nourishes my body, gives me energy, and keeps my weight stable. I recently referred a friend to Tara who continually raves about her. I can't imagine that anyone wouldn't. She's easy to talk to, helpful, and kind. Plus, she really knows what she's doing, and she'll make a plan that works for you. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Tara rocks! I went in for my free consultation and she was SO HELPFUL!! We went over my daily eating log and she immediately identified my growth areas and provided over 15 super useful suggestions for ways to tweak my eating habits. She showed me 5 websites for recipe ideas and ways to streamline my weekly eating routine so I don't run to sugar for a quick fix. As a new vegetarian, she gave me great ideas on how to ensure I get all of my vitamins and ways to be successful as a vegetarian. She's also a great listener and so easy to talk to. I feel so comfortable talking to Tara. Thanks for all of your help, Tara!! read more

You would be hard pressed to find a more realistic nutritionist to assist in your weight management goals. Call her and set up an appointment. She'll set you on the right path. read more

I can't say enough great things about Tara. She truly looks at the individual and does not try to force one cookie-cutter treatment on to everyone. She is extremely knowledgeable and is always willing to do research if there is something she is not familiar with. Whether you're looking to lose weight, train for a big event, or just get your health/allergies in line, Tara is awesome. I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Tara is fantastic. She listens well, knows her stuff, answers questions and really takes the time to put together a plan based on your needs and goals. She's very results and detail oriented and sincerely wants to help you achieve your goals. Highly recommend. She does a free consultation, so nothing to lose by at least meeting with her to see for yourself. As a bit more background for those who like details, I came to Tara because there was something preventing me from reaching my nutrition goals, so I decided to enlist some help. I've had digestive issues since I was a kid (IBS and lactose intolerance). I've mostly figured out how to manage and am generally a healthy eater as well as very slim (super fast metabolism). My goals were to increase my energy levels which would be more constant throughout the day versus periodic spikes/crashes and also to better deal with digestive issues, especially when traveling and needing to eat out. I was also looking to gain a bit of mass, but previous diets involving tons of eating were horrible. I wanted to eat a more balanced and nutritionally rich healthy diet, but had trouble visualizing and understanding what various food offered and the right combinations to reach the above goals. I got together with Tara a couple times to establish and review a meal plan that showed the amounts of different foods (protein, carbs, fats) I needed and some suggested meals along with a few recipes even. Talking with Tara (and I also did a bit of research on my own) really got me past a wall where I feel much more energetic and satisfied meal-wise that is natural and well balanced. read more

Before I met Tara, my blood work was a mess. I made an appointment with her, she explained the results, and let me know that with dedication and effort I could reverse most of it. I signed up for her 3 month plan. She designed my meal plan built around my lifestyle and goals, and checked in with me frequently. She really educated me on nutrition. Three months later I was 15 lbs lighter, and most of my blood work was back to a normal range! An added bonus is that she can order those tests herself instead of your doctor. Very knowledgeable and friendly as well! If you're looking to get healthier, this is a great place to start! read more

I started working with Tara 6 or 7 months before my wedding. I had high hopes that the pounds would drop off the minute I walked in the door. Well, that is not how life works. Luckily, Tara knew this life fact. She was so knowledgeable and empowered me to hit my weight loss goals. I learned to have a different relationship with food and nutrition. I am so grateful for her Tara's knowledge, patience and humor. She gave me a great meal plan that was easy to follow for a busy schedule ( and a picking eating finance). I am happy to report that "we" hit our goal. I say "we" because we were in this together. I may have gain a few pounds back during our honeymoon. But, thanks to Tara I now have a different relationship with food and the tools to get back on track. I am forever grateful to Tara for giving me the gift of health. read more

Tara is an amazing nutritionist!! She really knows her stuff. She makes customized meal plans to fit you and they include eating out so they are not hard to follow at all. I highly recommend her, she is a really nice person too! You won't regret calling her :-) read more

Tara is great! She makes you feel really comfortable and shes funny! She listens to you and helps you decide on what is best for your lifestyle and body. Her pricing is amazing! I look forward to working with her! read more

I went to Tara to get my nutrition in check/actually pay attention to what I'm putting in my body and how its impacting me. She was super friendly, respectful, and made sure I understood everything she was talking about. The best part is that she didnt tell me I had to cut out crispy potatoes and pizza. She asked a lot of questions about what I eat, my activity level, and my goals. She was super supportive and made sure my goals were realistic and attainable. She help me accountable. Best of all she didn't judge me for anything I said or did. If I had a bad week of (and I had plenty in the 6 months I worked with her) she worked with me to problem solve and figure out what would work for me to get back on track. Ive recommended her to both friends and family. My mom saw her and had nothing but good things to say. read more

Tara is awesome! From the first phone call she made me feel comfortable and I couldn't wait to meet with her. My husband and I did a three month plan with her and it really changed our lives. My husband has lost almost 15 pounds and I've lost 6 pounds and I'm keeping it off with my new found knowledge from Tara. What I like best if that it isn't a diet, it's learning how to eat which is what I really needed to do. She is so personable, easy going and friendly that it really makes it easy to learn new eating habits. Thanks Tara! read more

I've always known that I need to be healthier, but didn't have the tools or knowledge to do it. Tara has educated me to make decisions for myself. Instead of planning out a daily meal plan (which she does do), I wanted her to empower me to make my own decisions on a daily basis. She has taught me a lot in the past couple of months, and I have seen great results. Besides losing body fat, I actually feel a lot better. We identified foods that were giving me stomach issues, and added foods that me feel better. I have more energy and feel better than I have in years. read more

Tara is fantastic! She came to speak to my collegiate swim team today and the entire coaching staff and team was very impressed. She has a "real" approach that was refreshing and motivating. She answered many questions and got everyone excited about eating healthy. I highly recommend her. read more

Not only is Tara a passionate about helping people when it comes to Health and Fitness, but she lives it. I really do appreciate her knowledge in a Healthly way of living, and how she customizes a nutrition plan for you that is realistic and manageable. She is awesome. I am much more enththausiatic about working out and not feeling guilty about what I eat. I am much closer to my ideal weight goal and its only been a couple months since I started on the routine. read more