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Train with Jane: Personal Trainer

I am an ACE and AEA certified Personal Trainer and certified PN Nutrition Coach, Sleep Coach and Health Coach. Welcome! You don’t need more information. Period.

I am a Total Transformation coach who helps you become the whole person you want to be. You are already drowning in the information you have. You need to implement what you already know, and you need help figuring out where to start and how to do this. You need better questions. You need someone to hold up a mirror. You need someone to celebrate (and point out) your successes. You need a coach AND

a mentor. You need someone to do for you what you are busy doing for others. (Kids, employees, co-workers... the list goes on!)

You come to me for clarity. For transformation. For change that sticks. I help busy women become the kind of person they actually want to be — sharp, self-aware, and grounded in the real messy business of living life to the fullest.. I offer the kind of coaching that gets you thinking differently. When you work with me, you will feel physically and mentally strong, capable of taking on any challenge without worrying that your energy level or body weight will get in the way of your goals. I provide on-line training for busy women who need to build health & fitness into their life, without it taking over. This is a daily, comprehensive program designed to take the guess work out of your health & fitness journey, offering accountability and guiding you to a state of complete wellness

We will consider the multi-dimensional thriving of you as a whole person in your whole life. Not just body fat percentage and blood work, but also factors like how you think, feel, live, connect to others and how you connect to yourself. Included in my programs are strength workouts, conditioning workouts, mobility workouts and guided rest & recovery days. There are daily accountability nutrition check-ins. Every calendar day will be right at your finger tips for easy access anywhere, any time. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer for 20 years, a certified master TRX trainer, a Precision Nutrition certified coach, an AEA certified teacher and Masters Swim Coach, and a PN Certified Sleep Coach. I am a former professional athlete, who has been a coach and mentor for most of my life. As a seasoned professional, I know what works and what doesn't work enabling me to guide you through the quagmire of (mis)information out there and coaching you with science based knowledge and experience. Weight training and good nutrition are for everyone. Strength, power, and mobility. Proper engine fueling. Joyful daily movement. Physical confidence. These are some of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. They’ll help you live longer and better, feel and perform optimally, and as a bonus, help you walk tall and look fabulous well into old age.

09/08/2026

The kids are back in school. Summer schedules are winding down. Maybe—just maybe—you've suddenly got a little more time for YOU?

And perhaps you're thinking it's time to get back on track.
Before you go looking for the perfect diet, the perfect workout plan, the perfect eating schedule, the perfect number of carbs, or whatever the internet has decided is THE ANSWER this week...
Stop.

There is no perfect diet.
There isn't even one “best” way to eat that works for every woman, every lifestyle and every stage of life.
What does exist are "good-enough" habits that you can actually keep doing.

Eating more protein.
Eating more plants and fiber.
Strength training a couple of times a week.
Moving your body most days.
Getting enough sleep.
Managing stress.
And learning how to do all of that while still having dinners out, vacations, birthdays, holidays and a LIFE.

That's really what my Total Transformation Program is about.
It's not a diet. And it's definitely not a 30-day challenge where you overhaul your entire existence on Monday and are sick of the whole thing by Thursday.

We have a full year to work on nutrition, strength, sleep, stress, mobility, perimenopause and menopause strategies, recovery and all those seemingly small habits that make a very big difference over time.

Some days you'll nail it.
Some days you'll do the bare minimum.
Some days life will completely blow up the plan.
That's okay.
We're looking for progress, not perfection—and we're building something you can actually live with long after the program is over.

Because, as I said in my last post: The year is going to pass anyway.
If the return to a more normal fall routine has you thinking maybe it's time I started taking better care of myself, send me a message.
You don't need the perfect diet.
You just need somewhere to start. ❤️

09/07/2026

Since it's Labor Day weekend, let's put the poor maligned potato on the grill. 🥔🔥
Parboil some small potatoes, toss them with a little olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and smoked paprika, then grill until crispy and charred around the edges. Finish with fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon and a little Parmesan if you'd like.
Potato. Grill. Crispy edges.
Nobody had to drown anything in cheese sauce, and nobody had to eat a sad plain potato in the name of “health.” 😂

Crispy Grilled Garlic-Herb Potatoes 🥔🔥
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs small potatoes, halved — or larger potatoes cut into chunky wedges
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley or whatever herbs you like
- A little grated Parmesan, optional
- Lemon wedges

Directions
Parboil the potatoes in salted water for about 8–10 minutes. You want them beginning to soften but still firm enough that they won't fall apart on the grill.
Drain them well and let them dry for a few minutes. Toss with a little olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
Put them directly on a medium-hot grill, cut-side down. Grill about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they're tender inside with gorgeous crispy, charred edges.
Toss with fresh herbs when they come off the grill. Add a little Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon if you're feeling fancy.

09/06/2026

Psyllium husk. Not exciting. Surprisingly useful.

If you're trying to improve your cholesterol numbers, here's one of the decidedly unsexy things that may actually help: psyllium husk.

Psyllium is a soluble, gel-forming fiber. Once you consume it with water, it forms a gel in your digestive tract. That gel helps trap bile acids so they're eliminated instead of recycled. Your liver then needs cholesterol to make more bile—which can help lower LDL, the “bad” cholesterol.

And this isn't the latest supplement fad. The cholesterol benefits of soluble fiber from psyllium are well established enough that the FDA permits an authorized heart-health claim for it.
Psyllium has some other nice tricks, too. Because it absorbs water and adds bulk, it can help keep you regular. Fiber can also help with blood-sugar control and may help you feel fuller longer.

One very important catch: WATER. Lots of it!!

Psyllium absorbs a tremendous amount of liquid, so this is not something you take dry and hope for the best. Follow the directions on the product and take it with a full glass of water. Inadequate fluid can actually create a choking hazard.

If you're new to psyllium—or fiber in general—start small and increase gradually. Your digestive system may have some rather vocal opinions if you suddenly go from very little fiber to a whole lot. 😂
And if you take medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist about timing, because psyllium can affect the absorption of some medications.

Is it magic? Nope.

But combined with an overall diet rich in vegetables, fruit, beans, whole grains and other high-fiber foods, it's a very simple little addition that can have some legitimate benefits.
Sometimes healthy really is pretty boring.
And boring is just fine when it works. 😉

09/05/2026

The Great Tomato Explosion of 2026 continues. 🍅😂
At this point, I'm pretty sure I'm harvesting tomatoes faster than one human being can reasonably eat them — although I'm certainly giving it my best shot.

This Puttanesca Chickpea-Tomato Salad is a ridiculously easy way to put them to work. It's fresh, salty, briny, filling and requires very little effort — always a win in my book.
Nutritionally, there's a lot going on here too: tomatoes provide vitamin C, potassium and lycopene; chickpeas and white beans add plant protein and plenty of fiber; and the olive oil provides healthy unsaturated fats (and you don't need a gallon of it!).
Add quinoa if you want to turn it into an even heartier meal, or just grab a bowl and a fork.
Because apparently the tomatoes aren't going to stop growing just because my freezer is begging for mercy. 😂🍅

09/04/2026

My Total Transformation Program has always been my most popular program — and for good reason.

It’s a full year.

Before you think, A YEAR?! — that year is going to pass whether you do anything differently or not. So why not use it to become stronger, healthier, more energetic, and more confident in what your body can do?

And no, this is not a “change your entire life on Monday” program.
We work on nutrition, strength, sleep, stress, mobility, perimenopause and menopause strategies, recovery, and all those little daily habits that add up to a healthier life. Most of that takes about 20 minutes a day.

You’ll also have my app, with workouts and activities laid out for you — strength training, mobility and flexibility, cardio, HIIT, yoga and recovery.
Some days you may have an hour.
Some days you have 15 minutes.
And some days the win is simply taking a walk after dinner.

It all counts.

You do not have to exercise for hours every day to get stronger. In fact, for many women, two good strength-training sessions a week can make a real difference when they’re combined with regular movement, adequate protein and consistency.
The goal isn't perfection.
The goal is to keep moving forward.

And you won't be doing it alone. I’ll be there with you, coaching you, answering questions, adjusting things when life inevitably gets in the way, cheering you on — and occasionally employing my own special brand of humor when you need a little push. 😉

If you've been thinking, I really need to start taking better care of myself, send me a message.
The year is going to pass anyway.
Let's make something good happen during it.

08/18/2026

What is your WHY?

There are as many reasons to be fit and healthy as there are people.
To look better? Sure.
To feel better? Absolutely.

But here's the question I think matters more:
What do you want to be able to DO?
I don't train just so I can perform well in the gym, I train so I can say YES to life.

Can I climb 400 steps at 7,000 feet to the top of Moro Rock with my daughter and still have enough breath left to enjoy the view? ✅
Can I kayak in Iceland? ✅
Can I hike up to the Passerelle de Mazamet—a suspension bridge hanging 70 meters over a gorge—and then actually have the nerve to walk across the damn thing? 😂✅
We've done that one both ways, by the way: the short route is only 670 meters...at an average 19% grade. 😳✅
Can I paraglide off the cliffs in La Jolla? ✅

And apparently, the question I needed to add in 2026:
Can I hike Mont Ventoux carrying TWO GALLONS OF WATER and a chair while sheep are being herded all around me...and then, if I accidentally "free-fall" down a goat path, am I strong and resilient enough to bounce back and keep going? 😂✅
(That's a long story!)😂😂😂

Because here's the thing:
Being fit doesn't mean every adventure goes perfectly.
Sometimes you misjudge the trail.🙋‍♀️
Sometimes the mountain wins a round.
Sometimes you're hauling two gallons of water over a mountain while surrounded by sheep and you begin to question some of your life choices. 😂
Sometimes you end up looking at something and thinking, "Well, this seemed like a much better idea before I started."

That's part of the story.

Strength, endurance, balance and mobility aren't just things we work on for the gym.

They're what allow us to travel.
To explore.
To climb the stairs.
To take the harder trail.
To try the ridiculous thing.
To carry the water.
To dodge the sheep.
And to get back up when the ridiculous thing doesn't go exactly according to plan. 😂

I don't work out because I want my life to revolve around fitness.
I work out because I want my fitness to make my life bigger.

My WHY?

Live a Great Story.

What's yours?

08/17/2026

Hi. Coach Zuli here. 🐾

Apparently Mom thinks she takes me for walks.
That’s adorable. 😅

As you can see from my handy guide, walking a human requires patience, persistence and frequent sniffing breaks.
But I do it because my human needs exercise. 😂

Walking is actually one of the best forms of exercise you can do. It’s good for your heart, helps lower blood pressure, burns calories, and it can even help lower that blood sugar spike after you eat.

Mom says I also have to tell you that walking can be exercise AND recovery.
I don't really know what recovery means. I assume it means stopping to sniff the same bush for 4½ minutes.
Mom listens to audiobooks while we walk.
I sniff things.
We both have hobbies.

And your walk doesn't have to be long to count! Ten minutes counts. A little walk after a meal counts. Another little walk later counts.
Apparently humans have this weird habit of thinking that if they can't do a BIG workout, they might as well do nothing.
Dogs do not have this problem.
We see an opportunity for a walk, WE WALK.

So put on your shoes, tether yourself securely to a responsible dog, and get outside.
No dog?
That's okay. You may walk unsupervised.
Just say hi to the dogs you meet along the way. (Ask their humans first!)
Or volunteer to walk a dog at your local shelter. You get exercise, the dog gets a walk, and everyone gets to sniff things.

Well, maybe not everyone. 😂
Love,
Zuli 🐾

08/15/2026

It’s zucchini season, people. Take advantage. 🥒

Zucchini is one of those foods that gives you a whole lot of nutritional bang for very few calories. It’s mostly water, so it contributes to hydration, but you’re also getting fiber, potassium, vitamin C and other micronutrients. And because it adds a lot of volume to a meal, it can help make a plate feel substantial without adding a ton of calories.

You may have seen some of the recent chatter about zucchini and metabolism. I’d take the dramatic headlines with a grain of salt. No, zucchini is not going to magically “boost” your metabolism. But foods like zucchini absolutely fit into the bigger picture of metabolic health: more plants, more fiber, good hydration, and plenty of food volume while leaving room in your calorie budget for the things that matter most—including enough protein.

And perhaps zucchini’s greatest nutritional benefit this time of year:
It is ridiculously cheap.
Or, if you have a gardening neighbor who made the classic rookie mistake of planting six zucchini plants, it is free. 🙋‍♀️😂
— Trainer Jane

08/14/2026

Especially in hot weather, hydration doesn’t have to come only from what you drink. You can eat some of your hydration, too! Watermelon and cucumber are both more than 90% water, and tomatoes aren’t far behind. They also naturally provide electrolytes like potassium and magnesium, along with plenty of other nutrients.
So this watermelon gazpacho gives you fluids plus some of the minerals involved in fluid balance—all in a cold, ridiculously refreshing bowl. It doesn’t replace water (or an electrolyte drink when you’ve been sweating buckets), but hydration is about your whole diet, not just how many water bottles you emptied today.
And on a hot summer day, I’m perfectly happy to eat some of mine with a spoon. 🍉🥒🍅💦

07/03/2026

Time to forget those mayo-madness potato salads and try this bright and fresh recipe that keeps me invited to potlucks year after year. (Did you think it was my sparkling personality?!?) 😂

Because I made it up, there are no exact measurements. I started making it and then wrote down what I thought I did. Welcome to my world but it works! 🤷🏻‍♀️

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