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Ending FOOD DRAMA, Colorado Springs, CO (2024)

09/14/2023

Progress is a journey, not a destination.

Success in fitness is not about being the best. It's about being better than you were yesterday. Keep pushing yourself, because every drop of sweat, every rep, and every healthy choice brings you closer to your goals. 💪💥
Remember, progress is a journey, not a destination. Celebrate every small victory along the way, and don't be discouraged by setbacks. Not all days will be perfect, but 60% effort is better than 0%..You've got this! Keep working hard, stay consistent, and keep moving forward. Watch yourself become the best version of YOU. 🏋️‍♂️🥗💯
Tag someone who inspires you to stay motivated and let's crush those goals together! 👊 "

06/21/2023

A Transformative Journey to Health
I have been on a 1 year transformative journey and made an incredible discovery that I couldn't wait to share. After struggling with elevated levels in my blood work for the past 8 years, I am thrilled to announce that, thanks to the guidance of the exceptional program from "Ending Food Drama," my results are finally normal! This program has been nothing short of life-changing.
"Ending Food Drama" offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, focusing on healthy eating, hydration, and regular physical activity, invaluable insights, and effective strategies that empower individuals to take control of their health.
What sets this program apart is its emphasis on developing a sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle. It doesn't rely on restrictive diets or quick fixes but instead encourages a balanced and nourishing relationship with food. By adopting the "Laura way of eating" I've discovered that nourishing my body with wholesome foods, staying properly hydrated, and incorporating regular steps into my routine have had remarkable results.The positive impact of "Ending Food Drama" extends beyond just the physical aspects of health. It addresses the emotional and psychological aspects of our relationship with food, helping individuals overcome challenges. This comprehensive approach has been crucial in achieving long-lasting results.

Ending Food Drama's easy-to-follow guidance and personalized support make it accessible to anyone seeking to improve their well-being. Laura's expertise, empathy, and genuine passion for helping others shine through in every aspect of the program. Her clear and relatable communication style makes complex concepts easy to understand and implement.
I can't express how grateful I am for the positive changes that "Ending Food Drama" has brought into my life. It has not only normalized my blood work but also improved my overall energy, mood, and self-confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone looking to transform their health and finally put an end to the food drama.
Thank you, for being a guiding light on my journey towards optimal health and well-being.

03/22/2023

Beginning strength training (compound exercises)

If you are interested in strength training, it is important to have a structured workout plan that incorporates a variety of exercises and challenges your muscles in different ways. Here is a basic strength training program that can help you build muscle and improve your overall fitness:
1. Warm-up: Before beginning any strength training workout, it's important to warm up your muscles to prevent injury. You can warm up by doing some light cardio, such as jogging or jumping jacks, and stretching.
2. Squats: Squats are a great exercise for building leg strength. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lower your body as if you are sitting down in a chair. Keep your knees in line with your toes and your back straight. Do three sets of 8-12 reps.
3. Deadlifts: Deadlifts work your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, bend down to grasp the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart, and lift the bar while keeping your back straight. Do three sets of 8-12 reps.
4. Bench Press: Bench press works your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Lie down on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, grasp the barbell with your hands shoulder-width apart, and lower the bar to your chest before pushing it back up. Do three sets of 8-12 reps.
5. Pull-ups: Pull-ups work your back and biceps. Grip the bar with your palms facing away from you and pull your body up until your chin is above the bar. Do three sets of as many reps as you can.
6. Plank: Planks work your core muscles. Get into a push-up position, but instead of lowering your body, hold it in a straight line from head to heels. Hold for as long as you can, working up to 60 seconds.
7. Cool down: After your strength training workout, it's important to cool down and stretch your muscles. Remember to start with weights that are comfortable and gradually increase the weight over time. And don't forget to fuel your body with proper nutrition, including plenty of protein to help build and repair your muscles.

03/13/2023

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining good health and well-being. It is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and can help prevent various chronic diseases. Here are some key principles of good nutrition:
1. Balance: A balanced diet contains a variety of foods from all food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources, and healthy fats. Eating a variety of foods ensures that you get all the essential nutrients that your body needs.
2. Moderation: Moderation is the key to a healthy diet. It's important to eat in moderation and avoid overeating. Eating too much of any one food or nutrient can lead to health problems.
3. Portion control: Portion control is essential to maintain a healthy weight. It's important to eat the right amount of food that your body needs and avoid overeating.
4. Nutrient density: Nutrient-dense foods are those that are rich in nutrients but low in calories. Examples include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources, and healthy fats. These foods provide the essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that your body needs to function properly.
5. Hydration: Drinking enough water is essential for good health. Water helps to flush out toxins from your body, maintain your body temperature, and keep your joints lubricated.
6. Avoid processed foods: Processed foods are often high in salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats. It's best to avoid these foods and opt for fresh, whole foods instead.
7. Mindful eating: Mindful eating involves paying attention to your food and eating with intention. It can help you to avoid overeating and make healthier food choices.
Remember, good nutrition is not just about what you eat, but also how you eat. Adopting healthy eating habits can help you to feel better, have more energy, and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. 🌱

02/08/2023

Why can’t I stick to my New Year’s resolution
We all start the year with our New Year’s resolution in place, ready to finally get healthy and really stick to our goals this time. We start January perfectly and keep that up for a few weeks.. then we decide that we might not be made for this. Why can’t we stick with it? Why is this so hard for just me?
When we approach the first of the year and try to do everything perfectly all at once it is too much! If you really want this year to be different start off small. Make subtle changes that you can implement for a few weeks. Once that feels natural then continue to add.. before you know it you will be well on your way to a healthier year and best part is you will be able to maintain your new lifestyle.

01/24/2023

Why am I not getting results, is there something wrong with me?

Are you tired of feeling like you are spinning your wheels?
To feel like you’re eating clean all the time and constantly skipping nights out with friends…to feel like you are always sacrificing.
To kill it in the gym week after week for what feels like no reason…
The blow your self esteem takes when it starts to feel like it must be that there’s something wrong with you...
Losing fat and building muscle is not magic. It’s MATH AND SCIENCE. It’s Thermodynamics.
You are unique… But you’re not *that* different.
If you’re not getting the results you want, then you need take a look at what you’re actually doing on a daily, weekly basis.

Don’t estimate it.

Don’t lie to yourself.

Don’t “I try to eat healthy”.

Don’t throw your hard work away on a “cheat day”

Don’t think intuitive eating works, honestly, measure it.

Once you know the truth of what’s going on you can make some decisions about how to move forward.

12/19/2022

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12/13/2022

Client testimonials:

My five year journey has been in different gyms, different states, and different stages of life. One thing that has kept me motivated is knowing I have a support system and a coach cheering me along even when I didn’t think I needed it. I have found you need to get a crew that will notice when you aren’t showing up and mix it up and have fun! Laura thank you for being that consistent rock that shows it’s a new lifestyle not a diet or quick fix. I am excited to get into the New Year knowing each year I keep seeing progress inside and out. Love you Laura and you’re truly talented in connecting with others to live a healthier lifestyles even miles away.

12/07/2022

My coaching style may feel unique
I believe in helping you get the body you’ve always dreamed of but I also believe to do that all aspects of you must be taken care of (mind, body and soul). The journey to a healthier you is not easy, so if you are not emotionally ok it can feel impossible. By showing you what your true potential is makes this journey not only easier but absolutely exciting! Do you know your potential? Has anyone shown you how to figure out what your true limits are? The new year is coming, what an amazing time to commit to your best version of you.

12/06/2022

Ten minute prep and 17 grams of protein! Swap for your favorite holiday breakfast!

11/22/2022

Client testimonials: My Journey with addiction to sugar and dealing with MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase).

MTHFR is what causes my side effects of inflammation, PCOS (polycystic) and Insulin resistance (I.R.). Before I met Laura and a functional medicine doctor, I was seeing a fertility gynecologist and western medicine doctors to help with my PCOS. The western medicine doctors had nothing to add to my health except take Metformin for I.R. and hormone drugs for menstruation and depression. Come to find this causes me not to methylate correctly and can cause more inflammation, blood clots etc.. So in other words, not the cure, just another prescription; This led me to gaining more weight and my health to go spiraling out of control. Before I knew it, I was just over 200lbs, blood pressure high, I was put on a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, eating 1000 g of sugar a day and having bad inflammation and painful days where I didn’t want to move. The final wake up for me was being put on more drugs; blood thinners because of a blood clot in my leg. I was sick!

What to do? I found and have been working with my functional medicine doctor and Laura, my nutritionist for about a year and a half. In this time my body has really changed and is still changing. I am off all western medicine because I don’t have high blood pressure, not on blood thinners and no more metformin or hormone drugs. Since I have been eating clean, off sugar and balancing my macros, (thanks to Laura)and put on the correct supplements to help my body methylate. I have lost 25 lbs and am still losing, menstruating regularly so my risk of stroke is lower. My energy levels and happiness is where it was when I was in my early 30’s. My goals are to be pain free, strong and fit, off my CPAP machine in a year and be a yoga therapy instructor by August 2023.

Suebee

11/13/2022

Don’t forget about recovery! L-Glutamine, L-Leucine, HMB.. 💪🏼

11/09/2022

Super excited to introduce a new team member! Our goal at EndingFoodDrama is to have a trainer that fits all needs and levels of fitness. Daniel will be able to assist you in all PT needs.. I’ll let you hear from him:
“Hi my name is Daniel, I’m a 22 year old Certified Personal Trainer and bodybuilder. Fitness has been my life the last 4.5 years. It is my biggest passion in life. Because of this I want to help out likeminded people and those that are just beginning their fitness journey! I can help with anything from beginner fitness to strength and conditioning, bodybuilding, and stage preparations! I look forward to training with you all! Excited to be joining EndingFoodDrama!”

11/08/2022

My Weight Loss Journey

It was time! I was ready to get serious about losing weight, again. This time, I was going to work with a nutritionist. This had to be the missing piece. I’ve tried losing weight on my own, and through a popular weight loss program. I did well for a short period of time, lost up to 10 pounds, but I was not consistent. So, in February 2022, through my daughter-in-law, I met Laura Sapanaro Calvetti, a nutritionist/personal trainer. My daughter-in-law’s body transformation was amazing, so I felt I found the right person to help me, however, we were in different states. How will working virtually work for me? I knew my biggest issue was how to eat properly; exercising was not as big of a problem. So, I was ready to give it a try. I knew I had to listen and do everything she said. That’s the only way I would know if this was truly working. So, sight unseen, and from word of mouth only, I put a lot of trust in her. Once I started, I stuck to the foods she suggested, I stuck to the supplements she recommended, and I stuck with the exercise programs that she wanted me to do. After 8 months, I lost 31 pounds and 27.5 inches!!! The accountability piece was huge for me. I am determined to continue this journey, periodically consulting with Laura so that I stay on course. I am happy with my progress and ready to continue the transformation. Thanks Laura!!!

Toni Gwinn-Fisher

08/23/2022

Motivation and Discipline
You are not stuck……
Motivation is temporary, it comes and goes.
Discipline is learned and created. When implemented correctly it lasts forever
Don’t be discouraged when motivation falls off (happens to all of us).
Focus on creating small, obtainable habits that will become what grounds you. This is how you produce results!

08/18/2022

Client testimonial: Deb Murray
My journey
I wanted to share this with you as it may help someone else. In June, 2019, I began suffering from some significant issues; I was overweight, began suffering from extreme fatigue and had a sudden loss of sight (one day fine, the very next everything was blurry). I had a feeling I knew what the problem was and saw my Dr. I got bloodwork done and on July 4th it was confirmed that I had Type 2 Diabetes. Not only that, I should have been hospitalized. My A1C was 12.6 and my blood sugar was in the 300 range. I was in critical need of medication and change.
Working with my Dr and a nutritionist, I went cold turkey on sugar, processed food, bad carbs and alcohol. Fun, right? I did not have a choice, and when faced with a critical health issue, you can either choose to keep going down the path you are on, facing potential death, or make lifestyle changes and develop better all-around habits. I began using my Peloton bike and found that I loved cardio and the messages the instructors shared spoke to me.
I lost weight and reversed my vision issues! However, I was still struggling. My A1C and sugars came down, but my goal was to get to a point where I did not need to be on Metformin anymore. I began to give in to old habits, eating some things that were not the best for me. I saw my weight start to creep back up slowly and felt like I was hitting a wall.
I knew I needed help. I reached out to the sister of a friend of mine, who is a nutrition and fitness coach (and a badass!), . We began working together in July 2021. She helped me focus on what my individual needs were: more hydration and sleep, less cardio (WHAT?), tracking my food intake and balancing my macros. I began to feel more like myself! The weight came off, I was sleeping better and the results showed in my bloodwork.
Once we introduced a specific strength training program, it all came together for me. Is it hard? Yes! Everyday. Is it worth it? Yes! As of August 1, 2022, I was able to come off Metformin as my A1C is now 5.3!! My cholesterol has been cut in half, and I am down 65lbs from my starting point in July 2019. Put in the work. You can do hard things.

07/24/2022

I've just reached 1.5K followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

07/23/2022

Easy, delicious, nutritious and 33 grams of protein

07/06/2022

Leucine

Leucine is an essential amino acid for protein synthesis. Leucine can be used to generate ATP. However, leucine can also regulate several cellular processes such as protein synthesis, tissue regeneration, and metabolism.

Leucine use shows improved Muscle Mass. Leucine may help heal skin and bones, increase muscle size and boost lean body mass (one reason bodybuilders often take leucine for muscle growth).

* Controls Blood Glucose Levels. Leucine helps people with diabetes by improving insulin secretion. ...
* Helps in Growth and Development. Children need leucine during growing years as it produces specific growth hormone secretion. ...
* Leucine Aids in Muscle Building. ...
* Aids in Weight Loss. ...
* Improves Skin Health.

L-Leucine assists greater muscle protein synthesis and allows the body to recover from exercise, perform better and counteract the negative effects of aging. Take 5g in the morning and another 5g in your post workout smoothie.

06/24/2022

Client testimonials

“Health and fitness can be complicated without the right trainer by your side. If you are looking for someone to help you change, no matter what fitness level your at, look no further. From workouts to nutrition, Laura can equip you with the tools needed to take steps forward in the right direction!” 💪🏼

05/19/2022

I remember our very first appointment…
“ I just want you to know that I’ll never NOT drink, can you make that work? “
I thought it was interesting that this was that important at the time but my response was “ of course”! I work mostly with behavioral training in the first few weeks/months. Creating new habits that a lot of time push out the old.. so we started down our journey together adding basic things like water, supplements, solid nutrition and workouts.. through this process she has lost 33lbs, and 30 inches, no longer has knee or back pain (which was chronic) and on her own through this process decided to quit drinking and now has been completely sober for over a year. Again that SMILE says everything! I could not be more proud of this beauty! 💪🏼🌱

05/05/2022

Another perfect example…
Food matters!
I use to run into kim almost on a daily basis at the gym. I could see this girl was working hard but was frustrated not getting any results. When she asked me about coaching I couldn’t have been more excited because I knew she would easily put in the work and she would follow nutrition advice given. She started in September and the results we have seen our incredible! We didn’t start off with the plan to become vegan (most of my clients aren’t lol) but we slowly moved that way.. the more she became plant based the better she’s felt. Her blood work supports that. When she started she was dealing with elevated antibodies which indicate high levels of inflammation. Her values have changed incredibly from thyroglobulin AB 27.6 to 4.6, and thyroid perdoxidase 126 to 98. Body composition is undeniable she’s lost 37.5 inches and 37 lbs….but my absolute favorite part is that SMILE worn with confidence. She’s a completely different human ❤️ 🌱💪🏼

05/03/2022

Still think food doesn’t matter?!
This beautiful client started end of July. When she came to me she was dealing with high inflammation, chronic cough, high cholesterol and struggling with diabetes (high A1C). We started by completely cutting out workouts (I know sounds crazy) she was a cardio crazy girl lol every day no matter what with no recovery. We took a few weeks to focus on nutrition and recovery. We started back to the gym with a different approach resistance training and non intentional movement. One month in cough went away and sleep increased. As of December cholesterol came way down to normal levels and A1C is a .1 away from normal. We obviously lowered cortisol levels because body fat was spilling off. This last four weeks we went vegan with a challenge.. you tell me what you see!?!?! Does food matter!? She down a total of 21.6lbs and 18.5 inches, and let’s not forget muscle up 1.9%. 🌱💪🏼

04/05/2022

If what’s ahead scares you and what’s behind hurt you… then look up

There is no easy part to transformation. The beginning is scary, full of doubt and fear but motivation is present. The middle of your journey might get boring and stale ..(motivation is gone). We rely on discipline and habit to pull us through. We start to reach what we think is the end to our goal only to realize that this journey is really just beginning, that there is no end, that this will be a continuous journey.. when it comes to health and fitness you will never feel like you’ve fully arrived, but you will see amazing changes along the way.

03/16/2022

Changing the way you eat starts with psychology, no the “why” behind your behavior. Once you know the “why“ you can replace it with a healthier option… 🌱💪🏼

03/10/2022

Watching what you eat and still loving it! Delicious breakfast idea, small adjustments to your old recipes can make BIG changes❤️🌱🥞

03/08/2022

YOU Control what your body looks like…
We have very little control in life.. but your body and your health is one that you can control!
1. What I eat
2. How I treat my body
3. What I do in my spare time
4. When I sleep
5. When I workout
Why wait till Monday … 💪🏼🌱

01/30/2022

Pictures Pictures Pictures
When you need reminders of how far you’ve come do not depend on your memory, or your own perception. It’s so hard to see ourselves and the progress we’ve made. When I looked back I was actually shocked! The first photo was about a year into lifting. I was strictly yoga and Pilates prior. Looking back I know I was strong but I was SKINNY! I knew when I started that this new journey would take time and consistency. I noticed small changes happening but needed to look back at pictures to really see! Lifting has given me a strength and confidence that I’ve never really had before. It reinforces that strengthening your body doesn’t just change the body… it will change everything about you! Take progress pictures and stay consistent.. you WILL see changes ♥️

01/19/2022

Changes that can be made in as little as four weeks!

The last four weeks were full of long gym hours and very structured diet. I had days that I felt like I was ready to take on the world and days that I wasn’t sure if I could walk to the car after workouts were done. Definitely challenging in many ways. Pictures posted are pre, week 1,2,3,4. I had this idea that I would not retie bathing suit bottoms so you could see inches lost (can see first few weeks) but had to adjust or these would be inappropriate pictures lol .. so definitely inches lost and body changes. First of the year cut complete 😁♥️💪🏼
Also maybe next year plan won’t be to do over the holidays 😒 lol