Dr. Michelle Marks's
Weight Control Recipe for Success





"Don't let anyone tell you that
long-term weight control isn't possible.  IT IS!
I'm confident
that I can help you  meet your health
and wellness, weight, and personal development goals
FOR GOOD!"
If you know what you should be doing
to lose weight, but you haven’t done it yet,
now you can succeed!


If you’re sick of fad diets that don’t work, and you’re becoming frustrated and discouraged, now there’s hope!


If you love to eat, and can’t imagine a life of carrot sticks and meal replacement bars, you don't have to be deprived anymore!


Now you can lose weight, keep it off, and at the same time learn to lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. 


Now you can change your lifestyle and your life, feel stronger, more energetic, and more in control.


Now you can feel better about yourself and face the world with confidence and assurance!


BUT, if you haven’t done it yet, chances are you may need help. 


I’m Dr. Michelle Marks, a Licensed Psychologist, Life Coach, and food  enthusiast who has maintained a 30lb weight loss for 8 years. With The Weight Control Recipe for Success, I offer you the help you need to manage your weight for good, so you can enjoy a slim and healthy new life!


The Problem with Diets
Many people have tried weight control programs that have been unhealthy, unappealing, or unrealistic; diets that assume everybody is the same. But people don’t stick with programs that don’t fit into their lives or suit their personality. Lifestyle change can be challenging and the most effective approach to lasting weight loss needs to be a personalized one.


A Personalized Approach
The Recipe for Success recognizes your individuality and the realities of your life, taps into your personal reasons for wanting to lose weight, and is customized so you can fulfill your needs, overcome obstacles, reach your goals and change your lifestyle and your life.

The Recipe for Success offers you a variety of success strategies that match your lifestyle. There is enough variety and choice for you to develop a truly customized program; a recipe for success! 


Motivation and Commitment
Changing your weight for good requires commitment and motivation. The Recipe for  Success is designed to keep you enthusiastic about your goals.


Focus on Maintenance
By helping you find strategies that appeal to you and suit your personality and your life, The Recipe for Success offers lasting results. Lifestyle change has never been easier or more rewarding.


Obstacles and Challenges
Losing weight is more than simply taking in fewer calories than you use. Do you struggle with losing weight because:







The Recipe for Success targets your particular pattern of  challenges. As we create your customized program, I stay focused on your goals and priorities and reinforce your motivation and commitment so you can explore your options for lifestyle change. Your determination to never yo-yo again and my belief that you can succeed combine to yield a creative and supportive environment that empowers you to control your weight for good. In addition to losing weight, you feel great, improve self care and health, balance your life, develop stress management skills, and nourish yourself from the inside out.







I won't lie to you. Losing weight and keeping it off long term is a challenge. You already know that.  It's a challenge, but with commitment, hard work and support, You can do it!  I did it, my clients have done it.  It's possible.  What I offer you is the customized approach you need, and the tools and support that will make that possibility into reality. The Recipe for Success is the solution for lasting weight control and slimmer, healthier, and happier new you!




We work 1:1 and meet either in person, by phone, or via email, as often as you need to ensure your success.  

For more information about
The Weight Control Recipe for Success or any of
the Customized Solutions for
Health and Fulfillment I offer,
contact Michelle Marks, Ph.D. at 518-478-0093  or
email  Michelle@PositivePlan.com
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Dr. Michelle Marks


"What was different about working with Michelle was that she helped me figure out what I would do to lose weight rather than what I should do. I lost over 60 pounds, and I'm happier and more active than ever."  J.C.



"Your tremendous energy made me want to continue. I knew you were genuinely happy for my success and I felt like I had someone just for me. Plus, you're a real person and you know what you're talking about. Thanks."  L.C.




"I've been on a constant diet for the last two decades.  I've lost a total of 789 pounds.  By all accounts, I should be  hanging from a charm bracelet."
Erma Bombeck (not a Recipe for Success client)

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Based in Albany, New York.  Offering healthy living strategies to people worldwide!



A recent study in Consumer Reports revealed the top two strategies of successful long time weight managers were developing their own plan &
working with a professional, such as a Psychologist.

By combining both, The Weight Control Recipe for Success
tips the scale in your favor!
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