I recently sat down with Courtney Byrd, one of the JCC's personal trainers and nutrition experts, to get her take on nutrition. Not only does she hold her Bachelor's degree in physical education from UNM, but she is also an NASM-certified personal trainer and one of only two certified Precision Nutrition coaches in the state. She possesses a wealth of knowledge in her field, and has some great advice for anyone looking to clean up their eats. Of course, with that said, you should always check with a doctor before making any major dietary changes. Read on to see what Courtney has to say about nutrition:
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| Courtney Byrd, NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Certified Precision Nutrition Coach |
JCC: Give us an overview of the Precision Nutrition model and how it works.
Courtney: Precision Nutrition is a habit-based program, and is not considered to be a "diet." It's all about learning habits to sustain nutrition for life, through making better choices. No food is considered "good" or "bad." One of the things that makes Precision Nutrition's program so successful for many people is the 1-on-1 coaching and the accountability that comes along with it.
JCC: What would be your #1 tip to someone fairly new to the concept of "clean eating"?
Courtney: I'd say when it comes to eating clean, the simple answer is to stick to whole foods. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains... eating real food rather than processed food is key.
JCC: Do you see any trends across the board regarding which nutrition habits are easiest vs. hardest to maintain?
Courtney: Not really. Each individual that I have worked with is so different, and everyone comes in with their own set of unique strengths and struggles. It really does depend on the client, and no two are the same.
JCC: For someone looking to improve their eating habits, what would you prescribe as your nutrition "recipe for success?"
Courtney: The two most important habits, in my experience, are to eat slowly and to stop when you're 80% full. Worrying about what you're eating comes with time, but these two habits really play huge role in a person's success.
If you would like to know more about how you can get yourself on the road to nutrition success, Courtney is available for 1-on-1 nutrition coaching. You can set something up with her through the membership office at the JCC, or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CoachCourtney
Courtney also has what has become a regular segment on 2 KASA Style. Here are a couple of videos to some of her most informative segments!
Forming Good Habits: http://www.kasa.com/news/kasa-mornings/tips-for-healthy-eating-habits
Healthy Fridge Makeover: http://www.kasa.com/news/kasa-mornings/what-to-and-not-to-have-in-a-fridge
Thanks for reading, and here's to another happy and healthy week!
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