Jeff Pirtle founded MyDietChef.com when he realized there was a need for his two passions in life to come together - creating great tasting recipes, and helping people with their dietary needs. Jeff grew up in Seattle, and graduated from culinary school in 1990. He spent much of his career after graduation as a Chef and Food Service Director for various healthcare organizations, where he developed new menus for patients with special diet needs. Bit by the traveling bug, Chef Jeff took swimming lessons, and got a job as a Super Yacht Chef. He traveled the world for over five years, cooking food at highest level for billionaires and celebrities alike, but came away with the understanding that people just like good tasting food. Back on land, Jeff opened a restaurant, and cooked for many private clients in the Charlotte area. Currently he is a freelance Chef, and spends most of his time developing recipes for this site. In his spare time he loves to try new restaurants, come up with new recipe ideas, and exercise - so he can still cheat once and awhile (everything in moderation)!

Judy Fischer, RD, LDN, CDE is a Certified Diabetes Educator/Registered Dietitian with more than 15 years experience and a proven track record in behavior change strategies. She has completed an intensive internship at the Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston Massachusetts. Judy prides herself in her personal approach to counseling each client as an individual with goals to achieve and barriers to address for success. A New York native, she now resides with her two daughters and husband in Charlotte, NC where she enjoys working in her thriving private practice. Favorite activities are walking for miles listening to 70s music with her outdated walkman!

Tamra Hammett RD, LDN received a bachelor's degree in nutrition and exercise sciences from Florida State University in 2001. She graduated with honors in food science research while studying the effects of the first "complete" plant protein, the Inca peanut. Tamra then moved to Atlanta and completed her dietetic internship at Life University. She developed a private nutrition practice and focused on lifestyle and behavior modification. She has counseled individuals with high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and many other debilities, while focusing on anti-aging nutrition and disease prevention. Tamra recently moved to the Chicago area with her husband and two children. She has been working with restaurants and food service corporations for over 6 years helping develop healthy menus that their clients will love.

Carol Ann is a Nutrition Expert with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, education, individual counseling, and corporate wellness. She has a B.S. in Dietetics and a M.S. in Nutrition Education. Carol Ann is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and holds a Certificate in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. Her clients achieve success with her personal enthusiasm, caring, empathetic, and expert guidance. In addition to her clients, Carol Ann is also an instructor in the Culinary Arts Program at the Art Institute of Atlanta and author of several home-study courses and articles for health professionals. On a personal note, being a mom to four active children is her greatest joy and challenge. Carol Ann is fully able to understand the time demands and responsibilities of working parents. She uniquely understands children and teens.

Anika Avery-Grant graduated with her Master's in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She has worked as a registered dietitian for the past 13 years and currently works at a dialysis center. Anika is an adjunct instructor for Ursuline College and Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. She has published two books, "The Vegetarian Female" and "Eating Meatless on Dialysis". She is also contracted with Impact BMA as a consultant speaker for wellness seminars.Anika is the married mother of two, and a 1st degree black belt in Kajukenpo Karate. She has been a vegetarian her entire life and is currently a vegan.

Marci Lall is a Weight Loss & Body Sculpting Specialist who coaches and teaches women how to decrease their body fat and increase their metabolism. Marci has been active in the fitness industry as a personal trainer since 2002. Prior to that time he spent most of his time instructing and participating in karate classes, and sharpening up his skills in high school wrestling. Marci currently offers weight loss and body sculpting programs for women, which include one-on-one training, group training, online training. In addition, he’s the head moderator at the Feminine Fit Institute, an online weight loss and body sculpting community for women. Marci specializes in solving weight loss issues that directly affect women, and is passionate about helping them achieve their desired goals. “Women work mighty hard at not only providing for their family but also making sure that chores are done, meals are cooked, homework gets done… the list can go on and on. It’s very rewarding for me to help keep these women fit and healthy so they’re able to accomplish their daily activities with ease, feel better about themselves and look amazing!”
Marci has extensive experience in personal training and coaching. A fitness ‘force of nature’ he is proud to say he:

• was a host on the number one breakfast show in Toronto
• writes numerous popular and informative fitness-related articles
• has been used as a professional source on fitness and health in top magazines
• contributes to dozens of health and fitness websites
• continues to provide exceptional personal training services throughout Toronto.