Above everything else, daily life for me is centered around family. All three of my kids are now in their twenties, but I still feel it is my job to be a good role model. To those of you who are parents of young children: our kids learn from our actions even when we aren't meaning to coach them. When we eat good quality, homemade food with them at the dinner table, or make it a priority to get enough sleep every night, or show up to appointments on time, or take care of our own bodies, we lead by example.
Things that are important to me: eating well as often as possible, exercising hard, getting enough good quality sleep, educating myself, and being present with my family (in no particular order).
My credentials include:
* Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
* Certified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
* A curiosity toward food and nutrition that has led me to personally experiment with food plans such as:
veganism
LCHF (low carb, high fat)
paleo
gluten-free, grain-free, lectin-free
juice fasting/detoxing
intermittent fasting
ketogenic
One of my core beliefs is, you can't exercise your way out of a bad diet. Meaning, if you eat poorly, or eat too much on a regular basis, or routinely eat foods that are lacking in vital nutrients, then no amount of exercise can make you strong, healthy and full of energy.