Maria is our JustFit Client Spotlight. We chose Maria because she is a shining example of what commitment and consistency can do for you. Hear how Maria, a busy mom, wife, and high-school teacher has dropped inches and built strength. First, here is a review from Maria at the 9-month mark: Maria’s Yelp review: I’ve been working with Justine for about 9 months. I’ve lost pounds and inches and gained some serious strength. At 44 years old, I’ve never felt so happy about the way my body looks and feels. Justine is a great teacher and coach. She’s helped me understand the connection between food a ..read more

As a vegan personal trainer, I work with many clients with fat-loss goals on a vegan diet. Today, I want to share my top five tips for fat loss on a vegan diet so you can start right away! The process of fat loss can both be simple and complex. The science behind fat loss is simple… maintain muscle mass while being in a calorie deficit. However, learning how to eat to create that deficit for fat loss can be a challenge. With 12 years of experience as a vegan personal trainer, I’ll share what I’ve learned to help you lose fat on a vegan diet. Implement these Top Five Tips for Fat Loss on a Ve ..read more

Are you still deciding if a vegan personal trainer is worth the investment? Here are a few FAQ’s and answers that might help. Why would you hire a vegan personal trainer? Hiring a vegan personal trainer is hiring someone who is going to train you to get stronger (just like any other trainer) while teaching you how to fuel yourself with plants instead of animal products. That plain and simple is why if you are vegan I recommend hiring a vegan trainer. It takes a lot of learning and experience to rewire your diet when you go vegan. Take it from someone who is living the lifestyle and has had yea ..read more

First I should note, having a vegan personal trainer doesn’t guarantee you results. I know this might surprise you. Since you are investing in a trainer, it should automatically mean you are getting results right? One thing to remember is that your trainer isn’t with you 24/7 to keep an eye on you. So in the grand scheme of things, it’s actually up to your commitment to take their recommendations and apply them to your life. Your trainer studied how to help you get stronger and provide you with the info you need to succeed. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your sessions and get resul ..read more

Reaching your goals isn’t always easy. It often won’t happen quickly especially if we want them to stick. I’ve been working as a personal trainer for 12 years now and I’ve been a close witness to what truly works when it comes to clients reaching their goals. I’m here today to help you reach your goals. I have personally helped clients throughout their wellness journeys and have done so in many different ways. What I mean by that is every journey, schedule, dietary interest, and personality is different. So in that case, a different plan is set in place for each individual but here is the thin ..read more

Have you ever wondered how others perceive your veganism and your actions around it? Are you pushing people further away from it or planting seeds of the beauty of veganism? The real question today is how do we help people go vegan? I have thought a lot about my veganism and how my actions are being perceived, and this is my hope. I want to make sure that I am sharing my message in a way that doesn’t push people away but draws them in and makes them curious. The goal is to capture their attention and maybe inspire them. We can plant a seed even if they aren’t sold fully on the idea right away ..read more

I remember when I first went vegan, I wasn’t sure what to eat. I didn’t know how much to eat to get the right amount of calories or nutrients. Sound familiar? Transitioning to a vegan diet can be difficult at first because you have to relearn how to view food. Once you grasp a few concepts, it’s much easier and clearer. I’m here to give you some shortcuts through my own experience, education, and from working with vegetarian/vegan clients for the last 11 years. I want to share my top 7 tips to be a healthy vegan! Learn how many calories and how much protein you need. You want to make sure ..read more

You must be searching for a vegan trainer if you landed on this blog. Good for you for taking this step and researching! That means you are vegan or thinking about being vegan. This is a very important step in improving your health, as well as saving the planet and the animals. Hats off to you! Working with a vegan personal trainer If you’re wondering what it’s actually like to have a vegan trainer, let me explain.  Here is how I work with my clients as a vegan trainer: We discuss goals both in fitness and other wellness areas in your life. I then make a fitness plan for you.  I kee ..read more

Have you ever heard of NEAT? It’s a science acronym for – Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. To translate, it means get off your booty and move more and reap the benefits. Have you heard the saying “A body in motion stays in motion”? Well, I think of this often. There are times when I have to sit for various reasons, and when I sit, I relax. I also get tired, and often it’s hard to motivate myself. I save the sitting for the end of the day when it’s time to start shutting down and preparing for sleep.  The problem with sitting Sitting can cause a long list of health issues such as: Obe ..read more

Have you ever asked yourself questions like these?  Does being fit mean you are healthy? What does being fit say about you? What makes a fit body?   Let’s first take a look at the dictionary and see what it has to say… Definition for the word ‘Fit’ in the context of fitness: Adjective In good physical condition; in good health: – He’s fit for the race. Seems about right to me. Fit = health. But it seems the world of fitness may have skewed a few things over the years.  Society’s Idea of What Being Fit Means I think society’s idea of being fit means you are lean, shredded ..read more