Before you buy that supplement...
For many years, I bought all the green powders, drank pre-workout, used all the collagen peptides, tried all the adaptogenic teas- and spent a ridiculous amount of money every month on ‘optimizing my health’…
While also spending lots of mental energy on refining my food intake to ‘healthy’ foods only.
And in all that time, I did not feel more energized, or avoided illnesses, or lifted my max weight.
I just felt consumed by my pursuit of ‘enhancing’ my life.
When I let go of trying to regulate my body through food and movement, I also let go of trying to regulate my health with supplementation from an unregulated industry.
And in turn, I dialed into these things- and not only felt better and stronger, but got more of my time and energy back from all that I put into making myself ‘better’.
Take whatever supplements you want and need, but I humbly suggest trying these four things first; it might save you some energy- and a ton of...
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
