About Me...
It all started when I got in trouble and my dad thought my punishment should be wall sits. Little did he know that my thighs grew stronger, my endurance increased, and my drive to push hard was instilled at a young age because I wanted to show him it didn’t hurt. In your face Dad! I also noticed when he wasn’t looking, I could modify my position just a touch so it wasn’t as painful. Yep, I know a lot of tricks to get through that isometric torture. Fast forward to me as an adult and I love fitness! I decided to become a Personal Trainer so I could earn a living but also still be in my kid’s lives’ as much as possible. It turned out to be the best decision.
I love training clients but even more so, I love helping change people’s lives for the better. I may have started out as just a Trainer but quickly realized that being physically active is just one portion of our overall health. From there, I decided to become a Fitness Nutrition Coach and educate members of my community about making better choices when it comes to food and physical activity.
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As a Facilitator for Greater Houston’s YMCA Weight-Loss Program, I connected on a deeper level with my participants and decided I needed to learn more about Behavioral Change. See, we all have issues/concerns/barriers that keep us from moving forward when things get tough. I’ve been able to help find some of those deeply hidden subject matters so clients could fully address them and move passed the past. This is where I really began to enjoy the transformations! Knowing that balance in life manifests itself through 8 different wellness dimensions really opened my eyes to what a person needs help with to succeed. So, I couldn’t just stop at behavioral change, could I? Nope! I decided to learn more about nutrition and how our bodies function. I think becoming a Registered Dietitian and really get down deep into nutrition and food sciences will truly help my clients achieve their health goals more fully.
This is my journey and I hope you’ll check back in to see how it’s going or what I can do for you!
Later my friend!
Education...
Current
University of Houston
On track to graduate with another baccalaureate; but this time, it's a Nutrition Degree with an ACEND accredited track plan to take me all the way to my Master's and towards becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
2013
National Academy of Sports Medicine
To become the best trainer possible, I chose to seek out a renowned and respected Academy and learn from an evidence-based organization. I have continued my education as a Certified Personal Trainer through their various programs.
1999 - 2003
Texas A&M University
Galveston Campus
I earned a Bachelor's of Science in Marine Sciences. People often think this resulted in me becoming a Marine Biologist but I will jokingly say that I wanted to make money and therefore I learned all the other sciences such as Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Astronomy, Math. I thought I wanted to do 3-D Seismic Imaging....and that's where it stayed...a thought!
Certifications...
Nutrition Coach Certification
"The NASM Nutrition Coach Certification Program provides in-depth training in nutritional science, behavior change strategies, and nutrition coaching. I now possess the expert knowledge that my clients need to help transform their relationship with food and guide them to make better dietary choices."
Physique and Bodybuilding Coach
"With NASM’s Physique and Bodybuilding Coach program, I've learned the diet and fitness solutions that will help my clients reach their physique goals. With expertise on nutrition, body aesthetics, exercise training principles, biomechanics of physique enhancement, and more, I am now equipped with the knowledge my clients need to reach their physique goals."
Behavioral Change Specialist
"The NASM Behavior Change Specialization is the perfect complement to improve my clients’ results. I coach my clients to adopt positive long-term behavior change through effective goal setting, behavior therapy techniques, mental imagery, and more."
Exercise as an Anxiety Intervention
"Reviewed research on exercise and anxiety symptoms to better understand its complex relationship and implications for my clients.
Volunteer Opportunities...
Do you know one activity that can perform all of the following?
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*improves your health by lowering stress, depression, and anxiety
*expands your appreciation for your situation
*creates a special connection to other people
*lets you share your talents
*helps others
*increases confidence and self-purpose
*valuable life skills are learned
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Did you guess that it was VOLUNTEERING? Yes, every single one of those events happens when you volunteer. It's quite astonishing how serving others helps everyone involved. There is no taking; just giving! Below are some ways I've been blessed to give back over the years!
Young Women's President
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mentor young women between the ages of 11-18 to improve their social, intellectual, spiritual, and physical dimensions.
Volunteer
Christian Brothers Automotive
Help write letters, pack food, and organize meals for various organizations.
Internship
Houston Food Bank
Help educate the community about nutritional choices. Created café posters, highlighted culturally diverse recipes, and provided nutritional blogs.
President
Westpark Lakes Homeowner's Association
Served my neighborhood, helped erect an entrance sign, budget finances, encourage gatherings, hosted National Night Out.