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Train with Jane: Personal Trainer

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.

09/18/2025

You’ve seen magazine and internet articles with titles like this:

“The 5-Second Flat Belly Trick!”

Or:

“6 Days to a Six-Pack!”

Just, no.

Belly fat isn’t eradicated quickly, nor is being “totally shredded” always the most productive health goal.

However...

Some types of belly fat are associated with health risks.

Visceral fat—that’s belly fat found deep in your abdomen, surrounding your internal organs—is linked to chronic inflammation, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disorders.

(Subcutaneous fat—the padding just under the surface of the skin—is relatively benign.)

Luckily, the healthy behaviors that help you lose belly fat for aesthetic reasons will also help you improve your health and reduce your risk of disease.

They look something like this:
👉🏻 Consume a diet centered around minimally-processed foods. (This makes it harder to overeat, and easier to feel satisfied and meet your nutrition requirements.)
👉🏻 Find movement that you like and will do regularly. (Consistency > just about everything else.)
👉🏻 Eat slowly and mindfully. (Helps improve mind-body awareness so you can more easily eat the right amount for your body.)
👉🏻 Practice self-compassion. (Sure, it sounds woo-woo, but it’s linked to healthier eating, more consistent exercise habits, and lower rates of anxiety, depression, and perceived stress.)

Not exactly clickbait, huh?

But consider: How many people actually do these things… day in and day out?

(Statistically, less than 3 percent of Americans meet the basic qualifications for a “healthy lifestyle.”)

My point: If so few people can do just the basics, how likely is it that you’ll be able to do something that’s even harder? Especially when you’re just starting out?

(Like those advanced, “cutting edge” nutrition or fitness protocols that “celebrity models and Marvel heroes use.”)

The reality...

Fat loss tactics don’t need to be complicated. In fact, the “boring” stuff totally works—and is a lot more doable (and certainly more sustainable) than pretty much any “extreme” plan.

09/17/2025

How long does it take before you get excited and realize that THIS time, you will be able to stick with it and keep making progress?

For this client, 3 weeks.

There's only one way to figure out how long it will take you.
Let's get some new habits and systems in place before the winter doldrums and holiday activities start.

09/16/2025

Ingredients
Yield:
4 servings
8 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt and pepper
3 large shallots, sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
5 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other creamy white beans, drained
1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 4 ounces), plus more for serving
1½ cups tightly packed basil leaves, preferably Genovese
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Preparation
Step 1
Heat 6 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-low in a 12-inch skillet or small Dutch oven. Add the pine nuts and, when the oil starts sizzling, stir occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes; turn off heat. Stir in the turmeric and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl.

Step 2
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high in the same skillet. When warm, add the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until just softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and when sizzling (about 1 minute), stir in the beans and stock. Bring to a simmer then turn heat down to low.

Step 3
In a few additions, sprinkle in the cheese, stirring vigorously to combine. When the cheese has melted into the broth and the mixture looks creamy, season to taste with salt and then turn off the heat. While the beans are still hot, tear the basil leaves (or roughly chop, if you prefer) and stir into the beans.

Step 4
Serve hot, in bowls or on plates, drizzled with the sizzled nut oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and more black pepper and grated Parmesan, if desired.

09/15/2025

Many clients may ask me about calories or how to “tone,” but how often do they ask questions about bone health and osteoporosis?
Not enough!
54 million adult Americans are at risk of breaking a bone. You probably already know that people who have osteoporosis should do weight-bearing exercises to slow the degradation and ease the effects. However, most people are given no more explanation than that.
This degenerative bone disease can make seemingly mundane activities—like carrying groceries, walking the dog or hugging grandchildren—risky.
Many older clients with this diagnosis start off timid and reserved in the gym as they question their abilities and lose trust in their bodies. As their trainer, my job is to figure out what kinds of exercise to suggest, as well as how to offer emotional support for the fear and uncertainty that this diagnosis can bring.

Osteoporosis is the most metabolic bone disease, marked by decreased bone mass and structural deterioration of tissue, leading to bone fragility and a greater likelihood of fractures, especially of the spine, hip and wrist. Osteoporosis occurs for a number of reasons, including family history, nutritional and gastrointestinal problems, and sedentary lifestyle.

Putting stress on the axial points of a bone activates bone cells called osteocytes, and engaging these cells alters the balance between bone formation and resorption in favor of formation, called osteogenesis. In short, bones will adapt based on the demands placed on them. The result? Stronger, denser bones.

And while most things erode with use, the musculoskeletal system does not. The more we use our muscles and bones, the stronger they get.
Weight-bearing activities are the best for achieving this.

09/14/2025

Ingredients
Roasted Brussels Sprouts:
3 cups Brussels sprouts , ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Roasted Butternut Squash:
1 ½ lb butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed (Yields about 4 cups of uncooked cubed butternut squash)
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Other Ingredients:
½ cups pumpkin seeds
1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions
Roasted Brussels sprouts:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Make sure Brussels sprouts have trimmed ends and yellow leaves are removed. Then, slice all Brussels sprouts in half. In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt (to taste), and toss to combine. Place onto a lined baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in the oven at 400 F for about 20-25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be nicely and partially charred but not blackened.

Roasted butternut squash:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease the foil-lined baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In a medium bowl, combine cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded),1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and toss to mix.
Place butternut squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once half-way through baking, until softened.

Note: You can roast both Brussels sprouts and butternut squash on 2 separate baking sheets at the same time, on the same rack in the oven – that’s what I did. Also, you can often buy pre-cubed squash!

Assembly:
In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries, and mix to combine.

09/13/2025

One of the biggest steps in losing weight and leading a healthy life is eating more mindfully.
However, most “diets” don’t even touch on the subject of mindful eating. Mindful eating refers to listening to your body’s own hunger and fullness cues.
It also refers to understanding what types of foods you truly love, and which foods aren’t worth it to you.

Ready to become a more mindful eater? Awesome!

Check out 4 steps you can take starting today:
1. Learn what non-nutritious foods are truly your favorites, and which ones aren’t. I’ll be honest, this takes an incredible level of honesty and vulnerability inside, but once you learn which foods you truly love, and which aren’t your favorites, it becomes easier to eat mindfully.

2. Only eat when you feel true physical hunger. If you feel intense cravings for a particular food or type of food (like sweets), chances are you’re feeling a craving versus true hunger. When you do feel hungry, practice eating slowly and enjoying your food.

3. Stop eating when you feel satisfied, before you feel stuffed. Pay attention to your fullness levels while eating, and stop eating when you feel satisfied, before you’ve reached the point of being uncomfortably full.

4. Be present while eating. Put away distractions (yes this includes your phone and the TV), and simply enjoy your meal. If you’re eating a food from a package (like crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.), be sure to use a bowl or plate to portion out how much you want to eat, as opposed to eating directly from the package.

Which of these steps can you practice today?

09/12/2025

Research tells us that stress-relieving strategies include making a concerted effort to minimize stressors, engaging in meditation and physical activity, and nurturing strong social relationships.

That’s good advice, but it ignores the common plan that many of us resort to: the “comfort food” strategy. (Which, used judiciously, can be a good strategy, comparatively speaking.)

Unfortunately, many comfort foods are full of fat and sugar, leaving people feeling lazy and sluggish, depressed about their bodies, and disappointed in themselves. And the outcome can be weight gain and an increased risk of obesity. In other words, just more to feel stressed about!

The good news is that our diets can actually help. While it’s generally a less than ideal plan to eat for psychological reasons, there are beneficial ways to use food to manage or prevent complications from stress.

Promoting Happiness Hormones
Chronic stress can reduce levels of serotonin, the body’s “feel-good” hormone. Serotonin is thought to be a key moderator of mood, appetite, sleep and memory. Some foods that may increase serotonin contain high levels of tryptophan, an amino acid needed to produce this “happiness hormone.
Incorporating tryptophan-rich foods into a daily nutrition strategy is often advised as a way of raising serotonin levels and countering stress and depression.

Nutrition strategies may also be aimed at decreasing the intensity or effects of stress-induced conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and insomnia. For example, potassium-rich foods can assist in lowering blood pressure. Some herbal substances, such as chamomile, may lessen anxiety and depression, and there is some evidence that foods like tart cherries may improve sleep quality through production of melatonin.

Managing stress & nutrition is a key component to my Total Transformation program! DM me to learn more.

09/11/2025

Ingredients
1 pound 12 ounces tomatoes, roughly chopped, divided
1½ cups red lentils, rinsed
4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 large basil sprig plus 1 cup roughly chopped basil
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoons sugar
1teaspoon dried oregano
Black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
¾ cup heavy cream (Or use a plant based milk.)

Preparation
Step 1
In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine 5 cups water, about 1 pound of the tomatoes (no need to be exact) along with any juices, the lentils, garlic, basil sprig, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, sugar, oregano and several generous grinds of black pepper. Cook on high for 4 hours.

Step 2
Remove and discard the basil sprig. (It’s OK if it falls apart.) Whisk the soup vigorously to help the tomatoes and lentils fall apart and become smooth.

Step 3
Stir in the remaining tomatoes and chopped basil, plus the lemon juice and the cream. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if necessary. The soup will thicken as it cools; add more water as necessary for the texture you like.

09/10/2025

Ingredients
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups farro (12 ounces), rinsed and drained
1 lemon
3 mini (or Persian) seedless cucumbers (7 ounces)
1 small head radicchio (or fennel or something you like)
⅓ cup packed finely chopped dill
4 boneless wild salmon fillets

Preparation
Step 1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large straight-sided skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add onion, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until starting to turn clear, about 3 minutes. Add farro, sprinkle with salt, and cook, stirring, until the pan is dry and the farro smells toasty, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2½ cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, zest the lemon into a large bowl, then squeeze in its juice. Cut the cucumbers in quarters lengthwise, then slice into ½-inch slices crosswise (you should have 2 cups); add to the bowl. Quarter and core the radicchio, then thinly slice into ¼-inch strips (you should have 3 cups); add to the bowl. Add dill, remaining tablespoon of oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the bowl, and toss until evenly coated.

Step 3
When the farro is done, season the salmon with salt and pepper. Uncover the farro. Most of the water should be absorbed and the grains should be al dente. Set the salmon on top of the farro in a single layer, skin side up if applicable. Cover and steam to desired doneness, 6 to 7 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the heat. If your salmon has skin, grip a corner with a paper towel and peel off and discard; repeat with the remaining fillets. The skin should come off easily in a single piece.

Step 4
Divide the farro and salmon among bowls, flaking the salmon into pieces if you like, and top with the cucumber salad.

You can eat this hot or cold!

09/09/2025

Most people HATE throwing away food.

This is a real dilemma people struggle with—even when it's the best choice for their health.

After all, lots of health-conscious adults find themselves in situations where they’re nearing the end of their meal (and appetite), but they still have more food on their plate.

Not quite enough to put in Tupperware for later, but enough to trigger guilt if it were scraped into the compost.

So they just eat it. (Food is easier to swallow than guilt, apparently.)

Obviously, if this happens frequently enough, it can really get in the way of progress.

But it’s important to know that cleaning your plate isn’t just a “bad habit.”

Many of us grew up in households where “don’t waste anything” was an important value.

For either financial, environmental, or ethical reasons, you might’ve been encouraged (even forced) to “finish your plate.”

Maybe you were regularly chided about starving children as you pushed broccoli around your bowl.

So we finish our plates (and maybe our kids’) because that’s what feels most “right” or familiar.

Which is fine unless you have a competing value. (Such as: “I want to listen to my body.”)

So what can you do?

When you consider how to deal with what’s left on your plate, your values might clash.

On the one hand, you don’t want to waste anything.

On the other hand, maybe you're practicing eating to 80 percent full, or learning to listen to your appetite and fullness cues.

Frustratingly, there’s no perfect answer. (Sorry!)

But here's how I coach it.

I remind people that both answers waste (or waist) the food.

Either way the food is not being used for good.

Becoming a human garbage can does not honor the value of food.

But the right answer depends on what value is most important to you.

By helping you clarify your values, you are empowered to make intentional choices aligned with what matters most to you.

But, if you occasionally nip that last bit of eclair off your partner's plate, (not out of the trash, lol) then that's ok too.

Hope this helps.

09/08/2025

Story Time:

219 BC.
Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, sends Xu Fu, an alchemist and explorer, on an expedition.
Mission: Find the elixir of life—a magical potion that can bestow eternal youth and cure all diseases.
Xu Fu is dispatched with 3,000 virgins (I have questions), and off he goes.
After nine years of searching, Xu Fu and his crew return. A giant sea creature sabotaged his fleet’s path, he claims. (Really, for real, he claims.)

Thus, no elixir.

This makes Qin Shi Huang angry. Xu Fu is sent back out again, this time equipped with warriors who can destroy inconveniences like giant sea creatures.
But Xu Fu never returns. (Legend has it, he found Japan, and got cozy.)

We continue to do pretty poorly at the actual habits and behaviors that we already know will reduce disease risk and increase longevity, no elixirs needed.

For example, a survey conducted by the CDC showed that only 6.3 percent of people engage in all five of the following health behaviors:

🚭 Don't smoke

🏃🏾 Meet aerobic exercise recommendations

🍷 Consume no or only moderate amounts of alcohol

🛌 Sleep at least 7 hours per night

⚖️ Maintain a “normal” (BMI)

Add a couple of health-promoting nutrition behaviors to that list (eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, limiting ultra-processed foods) and that group of adherents gets pretty small.

But the number 1 "hack"?
It’s something tech bros can’t buy, big pharma can’t replicate, longevity hustlers can’t sell, and—thankfully—giant sea creatures can’t sabotage.

Good relationships, turns out, are the ultimate longevity hack.

In fact, one of the longest running studies—the Study of Adult Development out of Harvard Medical School, which has been tracking participants for over 87 years (and counting)—found that strong relationships were the biggest predictor of not only life satisfaction but also longevity.

(Relationships were even more predictive of these outcomes than social class, wealth, IQ, or genetics. Genetics!)

So, call up your friends, schedule a road trip to see your friend in France and live long & prosper! 🇫🇷 😎 😂

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09/07/2025

Wait—isn’t that counterintuitive to, like, everything a health and fitness coach is supposed to preach?

Yes, being a good steward—a responsible, respectful, diligent caretaker—of your body is important.

Yes, being kind and self-compassionate towards yourself matters too.

But loving the way you look, all the time?

Completely optional, and non-essential.

I'm talking about the radical concept of body neutrality.

Body neutrality is a mindset that encourages people to focus on how their bodies function rather than how they look.

The goal of body neutrality work isn’t necessarily to feel “positive” about your appearance all the time (though it often helps reduce feelings of self-criticism). Rather, it aims to cultivate a more neutral, respectful stance towards your body.

In practice, this looks like:

✅ You exercise and eat nutritiously—not because it makes you look a certain way, but because it makes you feel strong and vital.

✅ You still have treats, but you don’t eat them to excess—not because you’re afraid of “getting fat,” but because they don’t make you feel good, physically.

✅ You don’t always love all aspects of your body, but you don’t let that stop you from enjoying your life; improving your appearance doesn’t “earn” you the right to be happy.

✅ You might still care about how you look, but you broaden your self-concept so it also includes your other contributions and your inherent worthiness as a human.

🤔 What’s something you’ve been wanting to do, but you’ve delayed because you’re waiting until your body looks a certain way?

Maybe it’s going to a beach. Or getting back into a sport. Or updating your dating profile or the photos on your professional website.

Whatever it is: Stop waiting to achieve the “ideal” body in order to be able to do the things that matter to you, and start them now.

Do the things you love today.

Find one thing you’ve deprived yourself of, and do it—even if it’s a small dose, and even if you don’t feel “ready.”

Re-teach yourself that you don’t need a certain body shape or size to allow pleasure, adventure, opportunities, and joy into your life.

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