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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.

02/28/2026

Almost everyone knows what to do to get fitter and healthier.
Move more.
Eat fewer processed foods.

That’s not the hard part.
The hard part is doing it when your life already feels full.

You just finished school drop-off.
You’re late for work.
Your calendar is stacked with meetings.
Dinner feels like it’s already lost to the takeout app.

And when the kids are finally in bed?
You want to sit.
Not meal prep.
Not stretch.
Not plan tomorrow’s workout.

Most days, you’re just trying to keep the wheels on.

So how are you supposed to:
• Sleep 7–8 hours
• Work out consistently
• Cook real food
• Stay sane

Here’s the truth:
Being healthy is like an iceberg.
Working out and eating well?
That’s just the visible tip.
Underneath is:
Planning.
Prioritizing.
Systems.
Boundaries.
Decisions made ahead of time.

That’s what actually holds it up.

After coaching a LOT of clients — busy moms, professionals, single parents, caregivers, students juggling two jobs — I can tell you:
There is a system.

Here’s a simplified version:
1️⃣ Know your why
2️⃣ Identify real priorities
3️⃣ Keep a time diary
4️⃣ Add movement in shorter increments
5️⃣ Create systems
6️⃣ Schedule meal prep and workouts like appointments
7️⃣ Review and adjust weekly

Health doesn’t require more willpower.
It requires structure.

These are just some of the things we build inside my Total Transformation Program.
If life feels like an endless conveyor belt and you can’t get off — you don’t need more motivation, you need a better system.

It’s always a good time to start.
DM me.

PS: That’s my friend and me kayaking around icebergs in Iceland. Seemed like the perfect metaphor.

02/27/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞.

Environment beats willpower. Every time.
And please don’t say “I’m buying it for ________.”
If they live in your house, I assume you want them to eat well too. Especially your kids.

Normalize this instead:
✔ An ice cream cone on a park bench
✔ Fried avocado at a festival
✔ A slice of Julian pie after a great hike

Nobody needs to eliminate treats forever but if chips and sweets are in the grocery cart every week, they’re not “special treats.”
They’re just part of the daily diet.

Control the 20 minutes.
The rest MUCH gets easier.

02/26/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭?

Start with 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫.

A large review published in Clinical Nutrition analyzed 351,282 people across 64 studies and found that higher total fiber intake was associated with:
✔ 23% lower risk of death from any cause
✔ 26% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality
✔ 22% lower risk of cancer mortality

That is not a small effect.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡?
✔ Improves cholesterol levels
✔ Supports blood sugar control
✔ Reduces inflammation
✔ Feeds a healthier gut microbiome
✔ Increases overall nutrient density

Translation. Fiber supports the systems that keep you alive and functioning well.

And this bowl right here? It delivers.
Beans + oats + sweet potatoes = serious fiber power.
Simple ingredients. Big return. Big flavor.

👇🏼 𝐎𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢
¾ cup steel cut oats
2 teaspoons oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-2 teaspoon chili powder to taste
1 teaspoon cumin
1 29 oz can diced tomatoes
2 14 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups cubed sweet potato
1½ cups frozen corn
Juice of 1 lime

Soak oats in warm water at least 2 hours. Drain.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, oregano, and chili powder. Cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, 1½ cups water, kidney beans, sweet potato, and drained oats. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 30 minutes, until oats and sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir in corn and heat 5 minutes. Finish with fresh lime juice.
Makes 4 servings.

𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧. 💪🏼

02/25/2026

Garlic isn’t just flavorful… it’s powerful.

It’s rich in polyphenols and organosulfur compounds that have been studied for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and heart-supporting benefits. Research links garlic to support for cardiovascular health, blood pressure, metabolic function, and more.

But honestly?
I’m not roasting garlic for the clinical studies. I’m roasting it because it makes simple food taste incredible.

Give me roasted garlic, roasted spaghetti squash, and roasted broccoli and I’m a happy human.

Simple ingredients, cooked simply and chosen for nourishment and flavor. 💯

Easy. Inexpensive. And bonus… no vampire problems. 🧛‍♂️😆

You can roast everything together in the oven, but I do love my little garlic roaster that I’ve had for years.

There is something magical about soft, caramelized garlic you can mash into just about anything.
(Mashed cauliflower with roasted garlic? Yes please.)

02/24/2026

This was shared in my private Facebook group and with permission, I am sharing here.

There are so many reasons people add someone like me to their team; to help them navigate the ins & outs of managing stress, getting better sleep, eating to support their goals, and getting physically stronger.

An in-person client for a long time, this client added the Total Transformation to help manage all her stresses during all the chaos in her life.

Speaking of stress and chaos, the number one reason people finally schedule me into their lives is they know they would not actually show up for themselves without an appointment. They initially may think they can't schedule another thing but like magic, after a few sessions with me they realize that when they take care of themselves a little they are more productive, less stressed, and able to take care of themselves and others better.

Whatever your reasons may be to seek help, quit waiting. This time next year you will be sad you didn’t get started now.

02/18/2026

𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟. 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬. 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘.

Be honest.

You come home from a long, exhausting day.
You’re hungry.
You’re tired.
You’re not interested in negotiating with yourself.
Both baskets are sitting right there on the kitchen counter.
Which one are you grabbing?

Exactly.

This isn’t about willpower, it’s about what’s easy.

All day long, environments shape behavior:
👉 Lines on the road shape how you drive.
👉 Grocery stores put staples in the back so you walk past everything else.
👉 ATMs force you to take your card before your cash.
Environment drives action.

And tired-you?

Tired-you always chooses convenience. (me too!) 😂

If chips are visible and fruit is buried in a drawer, chips win.

If the plate is big, you fill it.
Big plate = big portion = more eating.

You’re not weak.
You’re human.

So set your kitchen up for success:
✔ Keep fruit front and center
✔ Put trigger snacks out of sight (or out of the house)
✔ Use smaller plates
✔ Portion snacks instead of eating from the bag

Enjoy chips at a party.
Not as your Wednesday night survival strategy.

Let your environment carry some of the emotional weight because discipline usually fades by 6pm.

02/17/2026

🦴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲

We talk about fat cells.
We talk about hormones.
We talk about willpower.
But what if your bones are part of the story?

🦴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.
It works hard to maintain whatever weight you’ve had for a while.
That’s called 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀.
To do that… your body needs to know how much you weigh.
Almost like there’s an internal bathroom scale built in.

🧬 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻.
More fat → more leptin → brain reduces appetite.
Except… that system isn’t perfect.
(Obviously.)

🦴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁.”
Healthy bones appear to sense body weight pressing down on them — thanks to gravity.
When body mass increases, bones may trigger signals that help regulate appetite and restore previous weight.

Your skeleton may be acting like a weight sensor.

🪑 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁…
When you sit for hours, your body weight is supported by cushions, chairs, and couches. Your bones aren’t fully bearing the load, which raises a fascinating question: If bones help regulate weight, what happens when we stop loading them? 😵‍💫

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. ✅
𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. ✅
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. ✅
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱. ✅
All increase gravitational pressure through the skeleton and your bones respond to that load.
(We already know this from bone density research.)

💡 𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
It may also be about 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.
Move your body.
Lift things.
Let gravity do its job.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🦴

02/16/2026

One day I was at the French market when I saw the largest head of cabbage EVER and it looked like it was harvested about 5 minutes prior, and I paid less than 2 euros for it!! So I brought it home and started thinking about what to make.
I made this huge pan of cabbage rolls and still had most of the cabbage left! 😅 I had 4 meals out of this!!
Stay tuned for future cabbage adventures. 😂

1 head cabbage
A little olive oil
1 cup rice
2 cups lentils
4 cups veggie broth (or water)
1 bunch carrots peeled and grated
1 onion or 2 shallots diced
Spices you like. I used Pepper & More & Italian seasonings. You do you.
2 ⅓ cup tomato sauce (I used a jar of pasta sauce) 🤷‍♀️

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F

In a medium pot, saute the onion and carrot in a little olive oil until softened a bit. Add the rice, lentils, seasonings of your choice and broth or water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, drop to a simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender.

Meanwhile, prepare the cabbage leaves. Cut off the base and pull off the few external cabbage leaves. Then pull off leaves until you get to the number of leaves you need and the size leaves you want. Wash the cabbage leaves and then add to a large pot. Boil for 5 to 6 minutes until soft and drain excess water.

Pour about ½ cup of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish (9×11 or 9×13). Spread it out over the bottom.

To make the cabbage rolls lay down one or two leaves of cabbage (depending on how big your cabbage was) and then scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of filling. (PS...taste the lentils and rice to see of you need more salt or anything.) Fold the sides up and roll over. Place in the baking dish nice and cozy and repeat until all are made.

Cover with the remaining tomato sauce and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cabbage looks baked and the sauce no longer looks wet. You can also go rogue and add some cheese on top. 😁
Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping them out.

I bet I spent less than $5 on the entire dish and like I said, had 4 meals out of it!

Let me know how you changed this up to suit yourself!

02/15/2026

You’ve heard of the “all-or-nothing” mentality.

(Maybe you struggle with it.)

But what about “negative lumping”?

The term "Negative Lumping" describes a somewhat similar mindset:

It’s when people dismiss valuable progress because they don’t fully achieve a goal.

Instead, they lump the endeavor into the “failure” category, just as if they’d made no improvements at all.

Sound familiar?

In my experience, it happens with many of my clients.

Here’s an example of negative lumping:
“I failed to hit my 10,000 steps/day goal again this month,” says my frustrated client who averaged 9,400 steps a day (which is TWICE the number of daily steps they were getting 6 months ago)!

Here’s the problem with negative lumping…

This mentality might cause you to give up altogether—even though your efforts are indeed helping.

For example...

► Scenario 1: “The Near Miss.” They view a near-miss—almost achieving their target—the same as a far-miss. (They wanted to lose 10 pounds but lost 8, and feel discouraged instead of proud.)

► Scenario 2: “The Comparison Trap.” They devalue their own accomplishments because they “weren’t as good” as someone else’s. (They lost 10 pounds, but their friend lost 14.)

Of course, me just telling them they should feel differently isn’t likely to help.

This is where having an experienced coach can really make a difference. I help you to:

👉🏻 Look for what’s working and consider how you can do more of that. The more
solutions you look for, the more you will find. In particular, look for triggers and
reminders that can help you remember what to do before you do it.

👉🏻 Remember that we are training your brain to look for success! Celebrate each bright spot so that your brain learns that these new behaviors feel good.

02/14/2026

Roses are red. 🌹
Dumbbells are heavy. 🏋️‍♀️
If you skipped leg day🦵
Coach Zuli is ready. 🐾

Consider this your Valentine from us: 🩷
Do your workout. 💪
Eat some chocolate. 🍫
Pet your dog. 🐾

02/13/2026

A consistent walking routine is good for what ails you…
But are you doing it well?

Walking is fantastic. I love walking. Zuli loves walking.

But if your results have stalled, here’s why 👇

1️⃣ You never change the intensity
A casual stroll is lovely for mental health.
But if fat loss or fitness is the goal, you need some brisk.
Try intervals:
👉 1–2 minutes fast
👉 1 minute easy
Repeat.
Short bursts = bigger metabolic impact.

2️⃣ You walk the exact same route every time
Your body adapts quickly.
Same pace. Same terrain. Same effort. Same results.
Switch it up:
• Hills
• Trails
• Sand
• Urban hikes
• Different parks
New terrain = new muscle demand.

3️⃣ You skipped strength training
This is the big one.
Strong glutes, hips and core =
✔ Walk farther
✔ Walk faster
✔ Fewer injuries
✔ Better posture
Muscle supports movement.
Cardio alone won’t build it.

4️⃣ You “earned” extra calories
A long walk can increase hunger. That’s normal.
But “I walked so I deserve ___” can quietly erase your deficit.
Fuel your body.
Don’t reward your workout with sabotage.

5️⃣ Your goals are unrealistic
“Walk every day for an hour” sounds great… until life happens.
Set small wins.
Stack them.
Build momentum.
Consistency beats intensity.

6️⃣ You keep saying ‘tomorrow’
If it’s not scheduled, it’s optional.
If it’s optional, it gets skipped.
Put it on your calendar.
Or get a dog.
Dogs do not accept excuses. 🐕‍🦺😂

Walking is powerful.
But pairing it with smart programming, strength training and structure?
That’s where real change happens.
Want help making it strategic instead of random?
You know where to find me. 💪

02/12/2026

We almost always choose the path of least resistance.
So if you want to eat healthier… make that path easier than the drive-thru.
I made a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 batch of veggie soup in the Instant Pot.
It took a whopping 5 minutes of cook time but tastes like it simmered all day.

Lunch ✔️
Dinner ✔️
Two containers in the fridge.
Two in the freezer.

These containers go straight from freezer to microwave. No defrosting. No excuses. How easy is that?

It took about the same amount of time to make six meals as it would have taken to make one.

This is how long-term habits are built.
Not with motivation.
With smart systems that make the healthy choice the easy choice.

Healthy eating is not about willpower.
It is about removing barriers.

Clear the path. Make the better choice the easier choice.

– Trainer Jane 💛

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