Why Push ups and Pancakes?

Why push ups and pancakes? Because I am a big fan of both.
My name is Kristin and I've been a Certified Personal Trainer for more than twelve years. I have been teaching fitness classes (body sculpting, circuit training, cardio kickboxing and more) for almost twenty years, and my first "real job" after college was as a nutrition consultant. I wrote a weekly column, "Healthy Living", for the Napa Valley Register for five years. Except for some freelance writing, my entire professional life has revolved around fitness and helping people live healthier lifestyles.
Now for the pancakes part. I love them, preferably with melted butter and sugar on top...mmm.... That's right, I am a fitness pro and if loving pancakes is wrong, I don't wanna be right. And it's not just pancakes, get between me and my ice cream at your own risk. As far as I am concerned, nothing is ever forbidden, everything is okay in moderation. It's all about balance.
Personal trainers are not perfect. I have met many people who assume that all trainers work out seven days a week and eat only fish and steamed veggies. Ha! I am a wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, auntie, cousin, trainer, teacher, writer, and friend. I am way too busy to even think about being perfect. I gained 60-70 (not a typo) both times I was pregnant. I think it made me a better trainer, because I've had to lose weight and get back in shape just like my clients.
My life and career have taught me quite a bit about fitness, exercise, health, nutrition, and weight loss, and that is what I am going to share in this blog. I love push ups and I love pancakes, and right here you'll find a little bit of both.