7 Ways To Eliminate Belly Fat On a Budget When Calorie Counting Fails
Do you wonder “Why can’t I lose weight?” I teach people how to lose weight and have complete control over their weight – part by science and part
We, as trainers, are all in either peri-menopause or menopause and beyond. We get it. We also know how to guide you through this stage of life best so you can feel empowered instead of powerless.
Being injured or feeling like your body is “broken” can be extremely discouraging. Through our initial complimentary assessment, we will develop a clear plan as to how we will help you overcome these issues versus just “modifying exercises” so you can develop confidence in your body’s abilities. We work with issues that range from chronic back pain, neck pain, or knee pain all the way through hip replacements, lumbar discectomies, fusions, hip replacements, shoulder repairs, and more. We can safely help you become stronger without risking further injury.
As a culture, women are exposed on a daily basis to the societal message that our bodies are not good enough. This has caused many women to have a history of dieting that has damaged their relationship with food and/or their bodies, leaving them confused and defeated. Some women may have struggled with prior eating disorders, or they may have been on a diet since a young age, which makes it very hard to know what is the “right” approach. Others may struggle with a disordered relationship with food, causing endless amounts of stress robbing chunks of their life. While we are not “anti-diet,” we are also not part of any culture (body positivity, HAES, or diet culture). With our background in clinical mental health, we help you become your best intuitive, self-led individual so you can be “culture-free.”
One of the secrets to bright health and longer lifespans is maintaining strong muscles. Why? Our muscles keep developing and growing until we are in our mid-20s. When we reach our mid-30s, the pattern reverses as muscle mass progressively decreases with age, at a rate of 5% every decade. When we don't work on strengthening our muscles, sarcopenia (muscle degeneration) occurs, which can lead to frailty by the time we're 75.
Some women know they are hypermobile, and some women, through our initial assessment, learn that they may have hypermobility spectrum disorder, which can lead to joint instability, pain, injuries, and instability. We teach clients how to understand their hypermobility and train effectively and optimally to avoid injury and actually build muscle. Believe it or not, those who do not understand their hypermobility also struggle with building muscle. Our complimentary assessment shows you the difference between unstable and stable movements.
People (both women and men) who struggle with body image issues generally try to improve their body image through weight loss. The truth is body image is not always about your body. Problems with body image are typically a sign of deeper wounds. Losing weight could improve your body image temporarily, but it's probably not the long-term answer you need. With our background in clinical mental health, we can help guide you to explore new ways to improve body image that does not rely on intentional weight loss.
This is a sensitive and nuanced topic. Many women seek out another diet plan or approach to achieve their weight loss goals. Many women have tried every diet from Atkins, to Weight Watcher, Noom, Paleo, Keto, elimination diets, and now Semaglutide (also known as Wegovy or Ozempic or Mounjaro). We do not have any one-size-fits-all program. We also help you determine if your current goal should be weight-loss-focused at all. We help women understand their relationship with food, their bodies, and their mental health to decide how to best proceed.
THINK Holistic Fitness is a semi-private “women only” training facility.
We are here to get one very specific job done – to help you achieve your personal goal of improved health, physical strength, injury recovery or healing from toxic diet or fitness culture. Through our rigorous initial assessments we find every possible barrier to your success and help you eliminate them so you can reach your goal and never have to “diet” again.
We invest everything we have in helping you reach your goal and will leave no stone unturned. We are committed to helping you in every way we can – even if it’s texting us at a restaurant when you are confused about a menu or helping you manage negative self-talk. At THINK Holistic Fitness we walk the walk and want you to know what that feels like so you too can be free of disordered eating, pain, inflammation, fatigue, body dissatisfaction and/or negative self image.
This is our calling.
THINK specializes in coaching and serving women who can’t figure out why they’re unable to meet their goals, including those who think they’re doing everything right. Many of my clients come to me at the end of their rope and ready to do whatever it takes to get back on track healthwise.
And if you’re perimenopausal or menopausal, you’ve just found your tribe! Most of our clients are between 40 -70 years young, although we train women ages 16-68, and they’re all in various stages of healing and building strength.
Hi there, I’m Jennifer, and I’m so excited you’re here!
FUN FACT! The info in this site doesn’t come from theory or some random ideas thrown together. It comes from over 15 years working with women – especially those who struggle with body dissatisfaction, emotional eating/binge eating, peri-menopausal and post-menopausal and especially those who feel uncomfortable in a regular gym setting.
I specialize in coaching and teaching women to identify the reasons for their inability to reach their goals, including those who think they are doing everything right.
I don’t believe in relying on willpower to succeed in transforming your body. Relying on willpower only leads to frustration, desperation and feelings of failure, guilt and shame. Instead, I have developed a very thorough system to analyze and identify exactly where the main problems and issues exist.
My name, is Kate Mitchell and I was born and raised in England. I’ve been happily married to Jonathan for 35 years. We have 3 great children, Daniel 29, Iain 23, and Sarah 19. I have lived in England, Pakistan about 14 years, and the USA for 19 years. I have a B.Ed and M.Ed and taught grade school for many years, I’ve homeschooled, sold beauty products, worked in administration, and been the domestic goddess at Chateau Mitchell.
My own journey into fitness started around 8 years ago when I was 55, I ran out of excuses and took ownership of that I was the only person who could change me. I signed up my husband and myself up for a one month “101” fitness course – naively thinking that was all it would take to learn everything!
Starting a few years before this I had begun to notice my parent’s aging and increasing frailty. Medicines – lots and lots of little white pills – taken 3 or 4 times a day were keeping them “going”. I realized that there was a huge difference between lifespan and healthspan. I decided I didn’t want to slip down a long slope of 20 years of fraility, feebleness, and increasing dependence upon others for help.
In researching healthy aging I discovered that it is never too late and it is possible to maintain and even improve my current health, strength, and fitness levels. I could extend my healthspan to within 2 or 3 years of my lifespan. In other words, I want to fall off the pull up bar and straight into my coffin!
3 years ago I got my Personal Training Certification from NASM, and interned at a CrossFit gym and got the CrossFit Level 1 Certification. 2 years ago I started coaching group HIIT classes but continued to spend time researching and learning online. I stumbled across THINK Holistic and reached out to Jennifer. I have had many “aha” moments learning from Jennifer – and I know I will continue to have them for many years to come. THINK Holistic is truly an Island of Excellence in a sea of gyms, studios, and trainers. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Jennifer and the ladies of THINK.
Consistency is a game changer. I have spent 8 years working out 3-4 times a week. During this time, I have been dabbling and experimenting with my nutrition. I’ve gone through extended phases of Paleo, South Beach, Renaissance Periodization, High Glycemic, Low Carb, Low Fat, Different ratios of Macros, Zoe, and most recently the Longevity Diet and Prolon. Each have something to recommend but through this process I have gradually found what works for me and enables me to keep my body fat lower and very slowly gain muscle mass. I love encouraging others on their own nutrition journey to find what works for them.
I pretty much like every exercise in the gym. I know that the movements I “dislike” are often ones I need to work on the most. I especially like to do movements that are not in the usual repertoire of someone my age such as handstand push-ups, pull-ups, or clean and jerk. I hope to make a good show at the Centenarian Olympics and I trust that you will join me there too!
At THINK, we meet you where you are. If you’re exhausted, unmotivated, discouraged, down on yourself or even literally falling apart, that’s ok. Because you’re not alone – and we know how to help you.
So how can you regain your energy and vitality, increase your flexibility and strength and start to feel good about your body again? It’s a whole-body process. THINK isn’t a lose-10-pounds-in-2-weeks type of place.
Not a local? Unable to meet in person? Not quite ready to sweat it out with us at THINK?
Maybe you’re interested in our online coaching program which includes seminars on the challenges we see popping up most frequently in the women we work with. Or you may need more intensive one-on-one health coaching.
THINK specializes in coaching and serving women who can’t figure out why they’re unable to lose weight, including those who think they’re doing everything right. Many of my clients come to us at the end of their rope and ready to do whatever it takes to get back on track healthwise.
And if you’re perimenopausal or menopausal, you’ve just found your tribe! Most of our clients are between 40-65 years young, although we train women ages 16-68, and they’re all in various stages of healing and building strength.
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