Sports Nutrition Certification

Here is my next adventure with my training. I have always been super passionate about nutrition and the best foods for optimal performance and health. I am very excited to be taking a Sports Nutrition class to help my clients fuel their bodies in the best way for their fitness goals. Of course, I will be sharing what I learn as I go along as well, so that everyone can follow along on my learning journey.

No, It's NOT Easy!

I can't tell you how many times I get comments like these:

"You're lucky, because you are in good shape"

"You don't understand, because you don't know what it's like to be fat."

or my favorite: "It must be so easy for you."

You. Have. No. Clue! I am here to tell you that I was BORN fat! It's in my genes, runs in the family, and I have to fight it off every single day. No, I am not lucky, I work hard. NO, it is NOT easy for me, and I have to think about it every single day. And, yes, I totally understand!

I have a picture of me, weighing in at about 170 pounds (please remember that I am a petite 5'2")  It is too embarrassing to post front and center here, but if you continue reading, you will have the delight in seeing it........... or your horror, whichever. The point I will be trying to make here is, it is not easy for any of us. I totally get it. I know how hard it is, I have been there.

My Philosophy

I have made the decision to move my personal training business home and take a more one-on-one approach to my training. I love the gym, don't get me wrong! I love the atmosphere, I love the people, I love the sweat and I love the sounds (grunts, weight clacking and barbells dropping): but I understand that this is not for everyone. Gyms can be very overwhelming and intimidating. They can also be an incredible strain on the pocket book - especially if you want to have personal training. I wanted to take a different approach and start training people to become exercise independent. You don't have to have a ton of equipment, or spend a weeks paycheck, to get into great shape and change your life. What you do need is know how and understanding on how exercise and diet work: that's where I come in!