Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

I grew up a very creative child. I went to Montessori school and then from 4-8th grade, I went to an Arts School where I "majored" in piano and "minored" in art. My parents let me paint my bedroom walls so I was  able to express myself through drawing anytime and then there was extracurricular activities when I wasn't at swim practice - singing, playing piano, drama class or dancing. When I went to High School, it was a tough transition for me because I was quickly forced to learn information in a different way - through textbooks and lectures. I had a hard time retaining information that was spoken to me because I was such a visual learner. Although I am no longer spending my weekends making scrapbooks or collages, I feel as if my business keeps me super creative as I am always looking forward to a new project (ex. training plan s), I really love working with my nutrition athletes and I love figuring the best individual journey for my athletes.  A meal...

Karel and I are settling back into our normal routine again in Greenville, SC after our 5 day trip out west. It was so great to visit with our best friends, Gloria and Ken (and Frida) and to visit my Grandpa and his wife in Reno, Nevada. Karel and I always enjoy changing up the training environment so it was nice to do a few runs and snow sports at 4,500-9800 feet above sea level. But now we are back to the daily grind, training, work, training and home cooking.  Speaking of food, I just love eating at new places when we travel. It's the best way to feel like a local but to also enjoy good local food. I also enjoy simply eating around others. I love to yum over food that is home-cooked and prepared with love. We accomplished both during our trip so I thought I'd share some of our yummy eats. To keep our bellies happy during our travel, I packed a snack bag filled with healthy and satisfying snacks. It was a good thing that I had extra snacks because in ro...

Coaches   Imagine a facility where you can bring all of your athletes to train for a long weekend or a designated training camp. A facility that included endless beautiful views for a can't-miss train-cation.  Your athletes would never forget their one-of-a-kind top notch training experience because every workout starts from their doorstep in this all inclusive resort-like facility. Every meal is provided by a professional trained chef and is RD approved. You never have to worry about your athletes slacking on quality nutrition (or missing a meal from rushing from one training location to the next) as all meals/snacks are designed to nourish, fuel and satisfy the needs of your athletes (and their "reward" indulgences).  Rarely are training camps associated with simplicity but First Bourn has thought of everything so all you have to do is show-up and coach/train your athletes. High-end accommodations with private rooms for all athletes 25-50m pools 2 Co...

Yesterday morning we said good-bye to our East Coast to head to the West Coast for a few days of fun, activity and making memories.  Traveling is fun because you get to see new sights, eat at new places and make memories or learn (depending on your reason for travel). We have all traveled for a sad or personal reason and certainly those times are not fun. But no matter the reason for travel, having to take yourself into a new environment where your normal routine is off and things are out of your control, this can be extremely stressful.  I find the most important thing about traveling is to learn from each experience, be flexible and be prepared.  As athletes and fitness enthusiasts, our normal lifestyle is likely different from the majority of people who travel because we have specific eating and workout habits that we consider "normal" - not forced or difficult to accomplish on a daily basis. Perhaps you have found that things that are easy for you to ...

There is so much nutritional dogma out there and it's hard to go a day without feeling overwhelmed by nutrition and body composition.   On social media, TV, in magazines and pretty much wherever you go, nutrition is the most dominant topic when it comes to health, wellness, performance and disease. Of course, there is a great reason why we should focus on nutrition for it is the vital component in our life that keeps us healthy and well. But, would you be surprised if I told you that much of my work with athletes as a sport RD is clearing up confusion, worry, fear and guilt about eating and fueling a body in  motion? Can you be fit, healthy, strong, lean and fast and eat carbohydrates, drink milk, use sport nutrition products and eat before a workout? Probably not if you have been listening to the loudest voices in today's sport nutrition/diet industry.  Rather than learning about moderation, balance, mindful eating and nutrient timing, you may find yoursel...

When I was finishing graduate school at FAU to earn my Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology in December 2005, I found myself obsessed with sport nutrition. I was reading every book, research article and magazine I could access in the Exercise Science department. When I heard Krebs cycle, I got excited and when we discussed metabolism of carbohydrates or anerobic training, I could not get enough of the topics.  I became an endurance athlete in graduate school despite having very little time to train for anything. But after 4-years of collegiate swimming, something was missing from my student-athlete lifestyle and running and triathlons was my missing link.  In January 2005, I crossed my first marathon finish line and qualified for the Boston Marathon which I ran in April of 2006, 1 month before my first half Ironman and 7 months before my first Ironman. Yep, I got the endurance bug and it bit me hard. My boyfriend (at the time), Karel was along for the...

Far too many times, athletes who want results will try to rush the process of gaining fitness.  This is not far from the truth when it comes any individual who is seeking a positive (and healthy) change in the body composition.  As I think about individuals who jump from one diet plan to another looking for the magic fix, there is a tendency to think that one plan will solve everything - health issues, bloating, gas, inflammation, overeating, cravings, etc. Most magazines, diet plans and health-focused commercials want you to believe that you need fixing - you are broken, failing or desperate for change.  Thus, by changing this, eating that and eliminating these foods, you will feel better, be better and look better. Often times, athletes get wrapped-up into this diet-mentality thinking and stop seeing food for fuel but instead, see food as good/bad for weight loss. Despite the massive amount of calories we burn each day/week through structured traini...