Train with Jackie

Train with Jackie Functional Health & Nutrition Coach & NASM Certified Personal Trainer

10/11/2025

⚠️ I've started warning new clients to set aside a budget for new clothes... because they'll be needing it.

Health & fitness aren't confined to the 4 walls of a building they call a "gym." It's woven into everyday life. When you...
09/22/2025

Health & fitness aren't confined to the 4 walls of a building they call a "gym."
It's woven into everyday life.

When you're healthy and strong, you can walk miles in flower fields without getting tired.
You can bend down to smell the prettiest ones without back pain.
You can reach the bottom of the stem to snip the full length of the flower.
You can kneel to the ground to admire each petal and maybe even the bugs on the ground (if you're into that).

Picking flowers with your family becomes an enjoyable bonding activity instead of a painful memory of trying to keep up with everyone else.

I train hard so that I can experience life at its full capacity. Health is more than a gym session. It's living fully, finding joy in each moment, and learning how to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

This is not only why I train, but also why I coach other women to do the same. Life isn't fun if I'm the only one able to experience it; I want YOU to experience it, too.

If you're struggling to physically keep up with those around you, let's chat.

09/17/2025

5 ways to level up your at home workouts without increased weights...

1. Tempo
Try a 3-5 second eccentric on your exercises

2. Pause
Add a pause at the most difficult part of the movement

3. Pulse
Add a pulse in the most difficult range of motion

4. 1.5 Reps
This tip is great for ANY exercise!

5. Staggered Stance or Single Leg
Go from bi-lateral to unilateral... your limbs will thank you.

Let me know which of these you plan to use on your next home workout!

POV: I walk into the gym early on a Friday morning, and 3 of my beautiful clients are there independently but working ou...
08/29/2025

POV: I walk into the gym early on a Friday morning, and 3 of my beautiful clients are there independently but working out at the same time.

While these ladies don't know each other, my heart was truly filled to have such dedicated women in the same room working so diligently on their goals. I'm so overwhelmed with gratitude for their commitment to their health goals and the trust they've placed in me to lead them.

This moment humbles me and makes me take a step back to realize we're truly all in this together. I'm so grateful to God for how He's blessed my business with INCREDIBLE women who are working on improving their lives. Whether in-person or online, my clients give meaning and purpose to my life, and I love being able to show up every single day to do something I'm SO passionate about.

08/26/2025

You see the workouts.
You see the weight loss.
You see the wins.

But what you don’t see is the time, thought, and care poured into every client behind the scenes.

Coaching is so much more than workout sets and macros. It’s remembering your health history, adjusting for your flare-ups, and thinking through every protocol tweak.

I’m tracking patterns in your sleep, stress, and symptoms.
I’m adjusting for injuries, equipment availability, and your vacations.
I’m reviewing labs, dialing in your nutrient goals, modifying your workouts, and checking in when you’re dealing with difficult life circumstances.
Because real coaching goes beyond the program.

I don’t take your trust lightly. When you work with me, you get a coach who knows your health history, honors your individual goals, and is constantly working to move you forward — mentally, physically, and metabolically.

It’s not just a plan. It’s a partnership.

08/25/2025

Her TSH dropped from 5.0 to 2.3, and she didn’t use medication to do it.

This client came to me feeling tired, puffy, and frustrated with not having any energy to run around with her grandkids.

So we took a functional approach:
✔️ Added key nutrients (selenium, iodine, zinc)
✔️ Prioritized resistance training 3x/week at home
✔️ Got her into a consistent sleep routine
✔️ Focused on nervous system support and blood sugar balance
✔️ Built sustainable habits to reduce stress and improve energy

She feels clearer, lighter, stronger, and more like herself — and her labs prove it. 💪🏼

Oh, and she's lost 26 pounds!

If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but your body doesn’t feel like it… there’s a better way. Click the link in my bio to fill out a consultation form.

08/21/2025

Hot flashes? Mood swings? Sleepless nights?

Have you tried lifting heavy things and putting them back down?

💥Muscle is your metabolic BFF💥

The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest.
Translation: lifting weights = turning your body into a hormone-friendly, fat-burning furnace.

Women in your 30s and 40s, this is your window. Build muscle now, and your future self will thank you with:
🦴 Stronger bones
🥵 Fewer hot flashes
😴 Better sleep
👖 Jeans that still fit after a weekend with cheese

Basically, strength training is the closest thing we’ve got to a midlife magic potion, and it comes with muscle tone.

Cardio is cute.
But muscle is the real menopause makeover.

08/19/2025

Dramatic? Maybe.
But also… literally true.

Muscle mass isn’t just for looks. It’s metabolic gold. It protects your joints, supports your posture, boosts your immune system, and helps regulate blood sugar. Got insulin resistance, low energy, or stubborn fat? Lifting can help with all of that.

In a crisis? Your body will break down muscle to keep you alive. So the more you’ve got, the more resilient you are.

Maybe we’re not dodging bullets daily (unless you count PMS or your boss' phone calls), but being strong physically builds strength mentally, too.
It gives you a buffer against burnout, injury, and aging.

So next time you think lifting is just about vanity, remember that muscle might just catch the metaphorical bullet for you one day.

Food I made this week that didn't take 2 hours of shopping, prepping, cooking, and eating ->1. Greek yogurt with strawbe...
07/30/2025

Food I made this week that didn't take 2 hours of shopping, prepping, cooking, and eating ->

1. Greek yogurt with strawberries and granola (30g protein, less than 2 minutes to prepare)

2. Turkey burgers, mashed potatoes, frozen veggies (20g protein, 20 minutes to cook)

3. Coconut lime chicken with rice and broccoli (35g protein, 20 minutes to cook)

4. Teriyaki chicken with cabbage & veggies (35g protein, 25 minutes to cook)

5. Ground beef with cabbage and veggies (30g protein, 15 minutes to cook)

6. Spinach with cherries, peaches, feta & walnuts (I had protein on the side, 5 minutes to prepare)

7. Banana protein pancakes with Greek yogurt & bananas (~20g protein, 10 minutes to cook)

8. Coconut vanilla ninja creami 😍 (10g protein, done with the press of a button)

07/28/2025

I help you feel ALIVE, confident, healthy, sexy, and strong and give you the tools you need to maintain your results on your own forever.

I help my clients:
🥗 Understand nutrition
💪 Build strength, muscle mass, and endurance
❤️ Improve heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol panel
📉 Lose weight
⚖️ Improve body composition
🩸 Understand (& optimize) their blood chemistry & hormones (specifically thyroid, adrenals, & insulin resistance)
💊 Understand why & how to strategically supplement
🍴 Improve digestion, eliminate bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and acid reflux
💤 Improve quality & quantity of sleep

And so much more. I take a comprehensive approach to all aspects of your health and won't leave a single stone unturned until you feel like you're thriving.

07/25/2025

Hint: It’s not another supplement or harder workout… it’s a morning walk.

Before the caffeine hits, before you scroll your phone…
Take yourself outside for a 10–20 minute walk.
Here’s why this simple habit can be a game-changer for fat loss:

🚶‍♀️ Improves insulin sensitivity – Helps your body use carbs more efficiently instead of storing them as fat.
🌞 Morning sunlight = better circadian rhythm – This regulates hunger hormones (like ghrelin and leptin), supports better sleep, and reduces cravings later in the day.
🔥 Increases daily energy expenditure – Non-exercise activity (NEAT) matters way more than you think for sustainable fat loss.
😌 Reduces cortisol – Starting your day with calm, not chaos, helps prevent stress-induced fat storage (especially around the belly).
🧠 Boosts mood + focus – You’re less likely to turn to food for energy or comfort when you’re mentally clear and emotionally balanced.
📉 Builds momentum – A morning win sets the tone for the rest of your choices throughout the day.

👉 If you’re training hard, eating clean, but still feel stuck… this might be your missing link.
Try it for a week and watch the ripple effect.

07/23/2025

Client: "I know I'm your fave."
Me: *rolls eyes so hard I hit a new PR*

But she's still always early, enthusiastic, trains hard, and follows her protocols, so I tolerate her 😉

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Veracity Fitness
Greenville, SC
29607

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Monday 5:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 4pm
Thursday 5:30am - 4pm
Friday 5:30am - 12pm

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