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trained forms of exercise. I coached Nike boot
camps in the area. I focused on core strength and
flexibility daily. I wanted to create a way to make a
whole-body approach to help clients be successful
inside and outside the gym. I started implementing
nutritional cooking into my programs and saw that
teaching clients not only what to eat, but how to
combine foods so they taste great and have the
most benefits, dramatically changed their cravings
and results. I took clients to the supermarket to
help them see what nutrition facts and ingredients
they needed to be aware of. This industry is very
manipulative. Fat-free. Sugar-free. Both labels
that really mean “don’t worry, we added a bunch
of other junk instead.” There is always room to
expand your knowledge when it comes to nutrition.
Being well-informed about your food choices
allows you to pick and choose where you want to
be flexible. It’s all about balancing your program.
I consistently work with clients to help them
personalize their program to fit their needs.
In 2010 I got in an almost fatal car accident
that left me with two bulged discs and severe
whiplash. I was determined to make a full recovery.
I watched my body respond to corrective exercises
and I knew there was still potential to speed up
the healing with nutrition. Nutrient timing, which
is vital in my clients program, played a big role in
this. Food, when paired correctly, can decrease
inflammation and help support muscle growth.
I have fully recovered and my experience led
me to push my body to its limits and place top
3 in numerous bikini bodybuilding competitions.
The fun part is that you can really transform your
body, within reason, to whatever esthetic or
physical shape you want. Flexibility. Strength. Diet.
Consistency. There is no cookie cutter answer to
training, you just have to look at each individual
and see what his or her best path is.

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