A Balanced Guide to Nutrition, Fitness & Health

Surprise, I wrote a book! Can you believe my E-book, “Poised Health – A Balanced Guide to Health, Fitness & Nutrition” was not planned! It’s always been one of my life goals to write a book, however this 75+ page health & wellness book came about accidentally! I’ve worked with nutrition and fitness clients over the course of 20 years and I’ve collected quite the content around nutrition, fitness and emotional well-being. Therefore, I finally decided to put it all in one place for the convenience of my clients and that’s how I accidentally wrote this health book. In the past, it’s been exclusively available to my clients only, but it’s now available to you!

It has been my life’s work to inspire others to obtain a well-balanced healthy lifestyle. 20 years of education, experience, and expertise as a degreed & NASM certified personal trainer, 15 years of studying holistic health, and a nutrition certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition have all led me to the creation of this E-book.

My goal as an integrative nutritionist, personal trainer and business owner is to teach my clients that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be extreme. It’s actually quite simple and once you get in the habit of making these small healthy lifestyle changes, you’ll be BLOWN away with the results. I break it down in bite size pieces, and give you a guide on how to get started. I want you to not only look good on the outside, but feel good on the inside. THIS IS THE HEALTH GUIDE FOR YOU IF… you are finally ready to prioritize your health in a holistic way, in a way that will stick.

My Health Philosophy consists of 6 Health Pillars:

My Ebook, “Poised Health” addresses several different health topics but they each fall under one of my 6 health pillars.

• Whole Food Nutrition
• Functional Fitness
• Mental & Emotional Health (mindset, spirituality, relationships)
• Environmental Health (low-tox living)
• Sleep/Rest
• Balance.

WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION

I believe whole foods nourish our bodies best, as our cells are made up of what we feed them. Eating plenty of vegetables, clean protein, and healthy fats gives us energy, prevents disease, helps us maintain a healthy weight, and improves digestion. Limiting inflammatory foods can have a huge effect on our overall health. I also believe in bio-individuality, which means each person is different and has different needs. Most importantly, I help my clients identify what works best for them.

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

I believe in functional fitness training, which ultimately means we train our bodies for longevity. Cardio, weight training, pickle ball, yoga, walking, I love it all. Find what you love to do, and what is best for you, and MOVE your body. My strength training programs consist of movements that mimic everyday life activities, keeping the body strong and functional. (These will be available for purchase soon)

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

I believe our mentality plays a HUGE part in our overall health and it takes the training of the mind to
reach one’s goals. If someone is in a constant state of stress (fight or flight mode), reaching health goals
will not be without its challenges. We must learn to channel stress in a healthy way, maybe even remove
those stressors or change our perspective.

I believe in healthy boundaries. I believe in finding joy and gratitude in the simple things, which ultimately
help us appreciate the gift that life is. I believe therapy is important for many people. Spirituality and
relationships also play a big part in our emotional well-being.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Lowering our toxic load can benefit our overall health in numerous ways. We are exposed to toxins daily,
you can’t avoid them. However, you can control, what you can control. Like clean water, cleaner personal
care products, non-toxic household cleaners, healthy nutrient-dense foods, and the list goes on. These
toxins can take a toll on our livers. Our liver regulates our metabolism and keeps our hormones in check,
therefore it’s important to support our liver.

SLEEP & REST

Quality sleep might be the most important thing for our health. Poor sleep negatively affects our brain
health, nutritional health (increases cortisol which leads to sugar cravings and stress), and physical health. Our body must rest and recover. Recovery days are important. Over-training our bodies can do more damage than good. Lastly, learning to slow down our breathing & our mind is a very important skill to acquire. You’d be amazed by the benefits.

BALANCE

I believe in BALANCE! Do I want my clients to eat healthy nourishing foods and move their bodies often?
Of course, I do! But I also believe in community, slowing down, and the OCCASIONAL glass of clean wine,
chips and queso, or grandma’s chocolate pie (insert your guilty food pleasure here). You see, it’s what you do most of the time that really matters, not what you do every so often. One of my personal favorite things in life… having a glass of clean wine, under the Texas stars, around a campfire with good Texas country music, good food, good friends, and good conversation. You see we must include things in life that nourish our souls, not just our bodies.

Chapters within my E-Book

• My Tips/Tricks to maintain a healthy weight without killing yourself.
• A Quick Start Guide
• Clean Eating
• How to make a Healthy Plate
• Healthy Versions of Carbs, Proteins, and Fats
• Signs of Inflammation & Inflammatory Foods
• My Go-to Smoothie Recipe
• Gut Health
• Easy Hacks to Keep that Blood Sugar Stable
• When/What/How to eat Carbs
• Sugar & Cravings
• Sleep
• Stress Reduction Tips
• Physical Fitness
• Heart Rate Zone Training
• Reducing Environmental Toxins
• Detoxing
• How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
• Alcohol
• Intermittent Fasting
• Mindset
• Macro Counting

How will my E-Book help you and your health?

While each reader’s results will differ, these are some of the results you can expect if you apply my advice to your life.

• Improved hormone balance
• Improved blood sugar balance
• Reduced cravings
• Weight Loss (if needed)
• Inches lost (if needed)
• Decrease in inflammation, bloating, and puffiness.
• Improvement in mindset & mood
• Improved Gut Health
• Education on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle.
• Learn how to design a well-balanced fitness routine.
• Learn how to live life and hit your health goals without starving yourself or over-exercising.

This E-Book IS FOR YOU IF …

• You’ve tried all the things and nothing seems to stick.
• You want to make a change but feel overwhelmed with all the info in the health industry.
• You need to relearn how to have a healthy relationship with food, fitness & your body.
• You need something sustainable.

So maybe, this year, instead of trying a new diet plan, you go a little deeper. You take a good hard look at your lifestyle choices, the food that’s going into your body, the movement in your life and your mental health. Poised health is all encompassing and in my ebook I tackle all of it! I wrote this one for you friend. My method has helped so many friends, family and clients of mine. Now, for the first time ever, it’s available to the public. I so hope you enjoy!