Nutritionist
Michael Leidig
Michael Mansueto Leidig is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer specializing in weight management, sports nutrition, and cardiovascular disease prevention. He is the founder of Nutrition & Fitness Advisors, a nutrition and fitness consulting practice, and the Associate Director of the PRIORITY adolescent weight management program at Tufts Medical Center/Floating Hospital for Children.
Michael has worked in the nutrition and fitness field since 1998 creating group nutrition programs and counseling and/or training individuals in clinic, research, health club and private practice settings including: Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center/Floating Hospital for Children, Children's Hospital Boston, The Sports Club/LA, Boston Sports Clubs, and Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs.
Michael is a nationally recognized speaker on weight management and the glycemic index. He has made television / radio appearances and co-authored book chapters and journal articles. Michael received his BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Colorado State University in 1998. Currently, he is enrolled in the Masters of Administrative Studies program at Boston College. He received his American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Certification in 1998 and his RD in 2000. He was awarded the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in 2007 by the American Dietetic Association.
Since 2000 Michael has worked with adults, adolescents, and children offering the latest research-based nutrition advice in a convenient, enjoyable way. Michael guides clients through all phases of the change process including discovery, planning, and implementation. His method is not based upon deprivation but upon knowledge, motivation, action, and attention to the moment. Michael believes that "making the commitment to healthfully nourishing yourself is a great step towards being and feeling your best."
