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!