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I am an ACE and AEA certified Personal Trainer and certified PN Nutrition Coach, Sleep Coach and Health Coach. Welcome! You don’t need more information. Period.

I am a Total Transformation coach who helps you become the whole person you want to be. You are already drowning in the information you have. You need to implement what you already know, and you need help figuring out where to start and how to do this. You need better questions. You need someone to hold up a mirror. You need someone to celebrate (and point out) your successes. You need a coach AND a mentor. You need someone to do for you what you are busy doing for others. (Kids, employees, co-workers... the list goes on!)

You come to me for clarity. For transformation. For change that sticks. I help busy women become the kind of person they actually want to be — sharp, self-aware, and grounded in the real messy business of living life to the fullest.. I offer the kind of coaching that gets you thinking differently. When you work with me, you will feel physically and mentally strong, capable of taking on any challenge without worrying that your energy level or body weight will get in the way of your goals. I provide on-line training for busy women who need to build health & fitness into their life, without it taking over. This is a daily, comprehensive program designed to take the guess work out of your health & fitness journey, offering accountability and guiding you to a state of complete wellness

We will consider the multi-dimensional thriving of you as a whole person in your whole life. Not just body fat percentage and blood work, but also factors like how you think, feel, live, connect to others and how you connect to yourself. Included in my programs are strength workouts, conditioning workouts, mobility workouts and guided rest & recovery days. There are daily accountability nutrition check-ins. Every calendar day will be right at your finger tips for easy access anywhere, any time. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer for 20 years, a certified master TRX trainer, a Precision Nutrition certified coach, an AEA certified teacher and Masters Swim Coach, and a PN Certified Sleep Coach. I am a former professional athlete, who has been a coach and mentor for most of my life. As a seasoned professional, I know what works and what doesn't work enabling me to guide you through the quagmire of (mis)information out there and coaching you with science based knowledge and experience. Weight training and good nutrition are for everyone. Strength, power, and mobility. Proper engine fueling. Joyful daily movement. Physical confidence. These are some of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. They’ll help you live longer and better, feel and perform optimally, and as a bonus, help you walk tall and look fabulous well into old age.

11/02/2026

Here’s something I wish more parents would think about when they’re on a weight loss journey.

Your kids are watching. And listening. To EVERYTHING.

They’re listening when you complain about your thighs, your belly, or the number on the scale. They’re watching when everyone else sits down to dinner and you’re drinking a shake because you’re “being good.”
They’re watching you celebrate losing 10 pounds as though you’ve just won the lottery. And they’re listening when you talk about how much happier you’ll be when you lose another 10.

And here’s the thing. Especially when they’re young, your kids think you’re pretty darn perfect. They love you exactly the way you are. So when a parent is constantly talking about needing to fix their body, what message does that send about THEIR bodies?
Kids are little sponges. Unfortunately, they don’t come with a filter that separates the good stuff from the stuff we’d rather they didn’t absorb. 😂

Now, don’t misunderstand me. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight, improve your health, get stronger, or have more energy. I’m a personal trainer, for goodness’ sake! Helping people make positive changes is what I do.

But there’s a difference between teaching your children to take care of their bodies and teaching them that their bodies are problems that need fixing. This isn’t just about daughters because our sons are paying attention, too.

What if, instead of celebrating pounds lost, we celebrated what our bodies can DO?

Getting stronger. Having more energy. Going for a hike. Lifting something heavy. Eating good food that nourishes us. Enjoying dinner together without labeling foods as “good” or “bad.”
You can absolutely work toward your own health goals without making weight loss the headline in your household.

Because long after your kids forget what you weighed, they’ll remember how you talked about your body.

And someday, that might become the way they talk about their own.
Give them something good to repeat.

11/01/2026

🥣 HEALTHY FOOD DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING, TASTELESS, EXPENSIVE—or a whole evening’s work.

Last night, I made a HUGE pot of my creamy vegan cauliflower soup in the Instant Pot. Putting the leftovers away, I thought, “Well, apparently I’m eating for practically nothing this week.” 😂

After making this beloved recipe for years, I changed it: I added a cup of dry red lentils. 🤯. I am always looking for cheap, fast, easy ways to get more protein! The lentils add protein and fiber and make the soup even more filling. Cashews give it a creaminess without cream or butter.

I started the onion in a little olive oil while gathering everything else. I like a little browning—that flavor is worth it. Then in went roughly chopped cauliflower & garlic, then added the cashews, lentils, curry, harissa and broth. No tiny, perfect vegetable cubes required. Probably 10 minutes of hands-on work, tops!

Four minutes at pressure, then about 10 minutes of natural release unless you forget because… football. 🏈 A quick whizz with the immersion blender, a squeeze of lemon, and dinner was ready. Along with a LOT more dinners.

Estimated ingredient costs:
• Huge cauliflower: €1.50
• Onion: €0.25
• Garlic: €0.30
• Raw cashews: €1.00–€1.50
• Dry red lentils: €0.35–€0.60
• Olive oil: €0.10
• Curry and harissa: €0.50–€0.80
• Bouillon and seasonings: €0.25
• Lemon: €0.40
• Water: practically free!

TOTAL: about €4.65–€5.70 for the ENTIRE pot, excluding cooking energy. ($6-ish in dollars)

And it makes WAY more than six bowls—even with my HUGE bowls! I haven’t counted them all, but we’re comfortably below €1 a bowl.
I’ll freeze portions and mix and match with the other soups already in my freezer.

Sometimes healthy eating is a €1.50 cauliflower, cupboard staples, and an Instant Pot doing the work while you watch football.

Cheap. Easy. Filling. And absolutely worth eating.
PS... Add some salt, I forgot to include it. 🧂

10/30/2026

The most important step is always the first step. Nothing is more exhausting than the task you keep thinking about but never actually start, and getting started is usually harder than continuing.

Most of us have something we’d like to begin, but we’re waiting for the perfect time. New Year? Monday? Our birthday? When the kids go back to school? Apparently Monday has qualifications the other six days don’t.

That’s called “tomorrow logic.” It lets us put off doing something while reassuring ourselves that we fully intend to do it. Meanwhile, what we’re doing today—or not doing—is taking us further from what we say we want.

The key is to take a step in the right direction. It doesn’t have to be impressive, and you don’t need the whole plan figured out before you begin.

How do I know so much about this? Because I am a PRO-crastonator! I put off things that would have most of you asking, “Why in the heck don’t you just DO it?”

Which is fair, because I’m over here thinking, “Why don’t they just message me and get going on their health and fitness goals?” 😂😂😂 We all have our things.

In other news, which is conveniently on topic, I have new openings in my online Total Transformation program! I coach women and men around the globe, helping them work on their health and fitness with a plan that fits their lives and support to keep moving forward.

If you’ve been thinking about getting started, message me and let’s talk about what you want to accomplish. You don’t have to wait until Monday, and I promise you don’t need to make it your New Year’s resolution again. 🥳

10/29/2026

When I read that a Penn State study suggested a two-hour nap might offset some of the effects a bad night’s sleep can have on cortisol, my first thought was, “Hallelujah!!!! We are saved.” 😂

I used to be a card-carrying member of the “I Don’t Get Enough Sleep Club.” I worked when other people didn’t, which meant starting at 3:45 a.m. and working late into the evening. As you might imagine, that did a number on my relationship with my bed.

I’m still an occasional napper, and sometimes I catch myself feeling guilty about it. Silly me. Curling up on the couch with Zuli is a perfectly lovely way to spend part of an afternoon, and she has never once suggested we should be doing something more productive.

But before we all declare a mandatory two-hour nap time, there’s a little more to it. A long nap can sometimes leave you groggy or make it harder to fall asleep that night, especially if you take it too late in the day. That was never my experience, lol, but my ability to enjoy a good nap isn’t a prescription for everybody else.

I try to take mine early enough that I can still fall asleep at bedtime, because the point is to feel better, not move the sleep problem to later that night.

This is where a sleep coach can help—and yes, that’s part of what I do! Sleep coaching is included in my Total Transformation program because how you sleep affects how you feel and how well you can follow through with the rest of your plan.

We look at your schedule, habits and what’s getting in the way of consistent, quality sleep, including whether naps are helping or making things more difficult. You don’t have to figure it all out by collecting random sleep tips and hoping one works.

If you’re tired of being tired, message me. Coach Zuli can demonstrate the nap, and I can help you figure out the rest. 😴

10/28/2026

What are you afraid of?

In SoCal, it might be shark attacks or getting bitten by a rattlesnake. Other people worry about lightning strikes, spider bites, or a bat getting a little too interested in their personal space.

Most of us know the chances of those things happening are pretty remote, but apparently nobody has explained that to our imaginations.

Here’s something that deserves more of that concern: losing the strength, balance and fitness to enjoy the last decade of your life.

We spend a lot of time thinking about how long we’ll live, but how much thought do we give to what we’ll actually be able to DO during those years? Getting older is one thing. Finding that you can no longer manage the stairs, carry your groceries or get up from the floor is another.

Poor balance, muscle weakness and frailty increase the risk of falling as we age. For someone over 65, a fall that results in a broken hip can mean surgery, a difficult recovery, lost independence and an increased risk of dying. That deserves our attention. Full stop.

Three things worth taking seriously are your cardiorespiratory fitness, your muscle mass and your strength. Add balance to the work you’re doing, because you need to be able to control that body as well as move it.

To that end, you need to regularly get your heart rate up, eat enough protein to help maintain muscle, and lift weights that are heavy for YOU to build strength and support your bones. You don’t have to start with anything impressive, but you do have to give your body a reason to adapt.

And please don’t wait until everyday tasks become difficult before deciding this matters. Building those abilities now is an investment in being able to keep doing the things you enjoy later.

You can’t control everything about ageing, and frailty isn’t inevitable. But doing nothing isn’t much of a strategy for protecting your independence, either.

So keep a sensible distance from the rattlesnake, and give the shark its space. Then put some of that concern into taking care of the body you’re planning to grow old in.

I’d much rather nag you about lifting weights now than hear you say, “I wish I’d listened to you,” ten years from now. 😅

10/27/2026

We can get so caught up in finding the “best” way to eat or exercise that we overlook the things that would actually help us make progress.

Before you decide you need to cut out carbs, look at how often you’re eating junk food instead of a proper meal. Before you worry about whether your cardio is fasted, get into the habit of doing some cardio. You don’t need to lift a thousand pounds, but you do need to lift some weights that challenge you and build from there.

The same goes for food and recovery. You probably don’t need another protein hack as much as you need to regularly eat a protein source you enjoy, and another energy drink isn’t going to make up for consistently getting too little sleep. Your age, genetics and metabolism can affect progress, but that doesn’t mean your daily movement and habits don’t matter.

What might be holding you back is the notion that, to succeed, you have to do everything perfectly. That can turn even a useful idea into another reason to do nothing.

Take fasted cardio. If you splash some cream in your coffee and then decide there’s no point exercising because it’s no longer “fasted,” we’ve lost the plot a little. Have your coffee and go for your run! The movement still counts.

Learning to relax while still paying attention to the details is an important skill. A shorter workout is worth doing, one meal doesn’t undo your week, and you don’t have to wait until Monday to get back to taking care of yourself. Progress comes from consistent, small, doable actions—even during a week that hasn’t gone according to plan.

My Total Transformation program helps you work through that all-or-nothing mentality and figure out how to eat, train and take care of yourself in a way that fits your actual life. We work toward your goals while learning how to handle the busy days, missed workouts and imperfect meals that are part of being human.

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re either “on track” or starting over, message me. Let’s find a way forward that you can keep doing.

10/26/2026

Train for the life you want to keep living. 💪🏼

Carrying groceries. Climbing stairs. Getting up from the floor. Traveling, gardening, and doing the things you love as you get older.

When the goal is maintaining your health and your ability to handle everyday physical tasks, your training should cover four key areas—the “four pillars of exercise”:

👉🏼 Stability
👉🏼 Strength
👉🏼 Aerobic efficiency
👉🏼 Peak aerobic output

If you can dedicate four hours a week to your current AND future self, here’s a great way to use them:

⏱️ One hour of steady-state aerobic training (Zone 2)
⏱️ Two hours of strength training
⏱️ 30 minutes devoted to higher-intensity aerobic work, including recovery between efforts
⏱️ 30 minutes of stability training—think 10 minutes on three days

Of course, there’s more to it than putting in the minutes.

Strength training needs to progress as you get stronger. Zone 2 means finding the right effort for YOU. Stability means developing balance and control. And higher-intensity work should match your fitness and build from there.

This is where having a coach can help.

Through my coaching and training app, I help you understand where you are now, create a plan that fits your life, and progress toward both your present goals and your long-term health.

Want help making those hours count? Message me, and let’s build a plan for your current AND future self.

10/25/2026

We have a running joke in the gym: Whenever anyone walks in with a new owie I ask, "Did you wake up a day older?"
It's funny because it's true! You go to bed feeling great and wake up wondering what mac truck hit you in the middle of the night!
I'm 68. (Gulp) Here's what aging and post menopause is like in a relatively fit and healthy body. If you've more or less stayed in shape and taken care of yourself, you don't usually have the issues that lifetime-sedentary people have, such as some basic daily tasks being off-limits. Most days you feel pretty good. You can still do most of the crazy stuff you used to do. I can hike at 10,000 feet on vacation, I can swim a couple of miles at will, I can move heavy furniture around, lol.
But let me drive for a few hours on said vacation and the first few steps after getting out of the car are pure comedy gold. 🤪
AGING: TOILET HANDLE JIGGLE.
Do you find that almost every morning when you wake up, **something is just slightly wrong or off.**
It's a different thing every day or week.
Like, one day you pull a neck muscle shampooing your hair. (WTF!?)
Another day, your body rejects a food.
Another day, your elbow swells up because you had the audacity to lift your 70 pound lab into the bathtub. 🙋🏻‍♀️
For another 1.5 days you are dizzy because you sat up too fast in bed.
As my client said, "It's like having a toilet where you have to jiggle the handle to flush."
Another one said, "It's your check engine light coming on."
Whatever it is, the only way to mitigate having to replace the entire toilet is to keep moving.
ALL of my aches and pains are less frequent and resolve quicker when I am regularly moving.
Years of weight lifting have helped me stay on top of the aches & pains curve as well. When we are strong, everything is easier.
So bring me your owies and let's stay strong enough that a minor jiggling of the handle will fix us most mornings! 😂😂😂😂

10/24/2026

Get up and MOVE!!

10/23/2026

Eggplant is good for more than funny emojis. 🍆😂

Also known as aubergine, this purple beauty brings fiber, a little potassium, and a wonderfully silky texture to your plate. Its purple skin contains antioxidant plant pigments, too—so leave that pretty peel on!

In this creamy red coconut curry, red lentils add plant protein, fiber and iron, while toasted cashews bring the crunch. Plenty of flavor and a delicious way to get more plants into your day. 🌱🥥🌶️

And yes, the fresh ginger is optional. You already know my feelings. 🤢😂

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