Nannette is now a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (graduate of NHI in San Diego) and is continuing on to become a HHP/Holistic Health Practioner.
30 years ago I was a fitness trainer who looked "fit and healthy" on the outside but inside I wanted to die!
In my late teens I may have looked "fit and healthy" from the outside, but inside I was suffering and generally unhappy with who I was as a person. I was a perfectionist who constantly compared myself with others. I was my own worst enemy, my own worst critic. Eventually, as I continued down the road of higher expectations, with no ability to embrace the "good" in me, I lost touch with who I really was. I felt so out of control internally that I began to choose food and exercise to be my comfort and my control externally. I took this behavior to the absolute extreme, and developed a serious eating disorder called anorexia and bulimia. I was a trainer helping people look better, but it was through the eyes of a young woman who knew very little about taking care of herself.
At age 21, on Christmas Eve night, when most people are celebrating the holiday season, I truly wanted to end my life! I saw an article in the newspaper about a woman who had recovered from her own eating disorder, and was now helping others overcome their battle. I called her that evening and soon began the journey towards physical and emotional health. Through my journey I have learned a very valuable insight that I want to share with you: you, as a person, are so much more than just what you look like on the outside. I worked ten years to overcome my addiction and I consider those ten years invaluable to who I am as a trainer and speaker. I now have "Heart" and "Passion." The truth is, when I got in touch with my heart and my uniqueness, I began wanting to take care of myself. It was a natural progression.
My journey has been so much more than overcoming an addiction. I learned that the decisions we make to change ourselves need to come from the inside out. I have found great joy in helping many people create a lean, healthy body, while empowering them to create a healthier, more full life as well. I believe that once a person can begin to listen to themselves and see the areas where they are stuck, they can then get a clear direction as to what they need to move forward, and they will begin to see lasting change in themselves.
My passion and heart is about helping people to create a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime! I created my Small Group In-Studio Training and Wellness Coach Boot Camps to be a fun and encouraging environment where people of all ages can come and learn proper techniques while enjoying their journey towards a healthier life. My public speaking curriculum is designed to educate and empower you for success, while instilling a sense of hope and freedom to carry you through a life designed to enjoy!
Nannette is a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Educator who began managing a health club in Covina, CA at age 17 and has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Her certifications include:
In addition to the above certifications, Nannette has completed several course-works in Nutrition Fundamentals and Resistance Training. She continually augments her education through mentorship and collegiate courses with some of the top rated doctors and fitness experts.
Nannette is also a wellness coordinator for JuicePlus+, a whole food fruit and vegetable supplement, for which she oversees a team of over 100 people committed to educating people about their health and nutrition. She has risen to the upper levels in the company quickly and continues to educate and equip hundreds of people in their journey to health and vitality.
Nannette was responsible for the introduction and implementation of a revolutionary fitness program for Aerojet ElectroSystems in Azusa, CA, which she spearheaded for 6 years in addition to creating several fitness programs for local community centers.