Who Is This Coach?

My son and "daughter- in- love" are reading Dr. Seuss books to my infant granddaughter. Apparently they are the perfect cadence for impressing speech on babies and promoting early reading. I mentioned to them that I had a Seuss book called, My Book About Me. Did you have one growing up? I LOVED it! This book prompted the young reader to fill in the pages about him/herself and their environment. 
How many freckles on your face?
How many stairs in your house?
How many shoelaces on your shoes?
Trace your hand here.
Trace your foot here.

I still have the book, tho it's a bit adulterated.
My younger sister took the liberty of writing and tracing over all of my answers with her own.
Today, that is hilarious to me....at the time I wasn't too happy.

A few months ago I made the assumption that you know me pretty well by now. But then I thought, Do you? So today I'm going to share a bit about "who" exactly is coming into your inbox each month. I don't have an epic story to share. I'm just an ordinary middle aged woman, but it is my story, nonetheless.

I was raised in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago/LaGrange IL. 
I'm one of 5 sisters, second youngest.
I came of age in the 70's.
Truly had a wonderful childhood.
Graduated from college in 1985/Nursing.
Married David in 1985.
Practiced Mental Health Nursing for 27 of my 32 years in nursing.
Subbed for school nurses for 4 years.
Spent one year as a lunchroom lady in my kids' grade school (what a hoot!).
Raised 3 kids with my husband.
I have lived in the same house for 30 years with no plans to move.
I have VERY good friends whom I treasure.

Received my nutrition therapy certification in 2015.
Graduated from Institute for Integrative Nutrition/Health Coaching in 2016.
Opened my Coaching practice in mid-2016.
Moved to my awesome office space (an old Service Station from 1925) in 2019.

I am a new Grandma to Selena/December 2021.
My mom is still living/My dad passed in 2017.
My sisters are the most amazing women I know.
My kids inspire me and I am their biggest fan.

I'm short- just 5'1"
I'm an appropriate weight for my height due to intermittent fasting.
I have brown/graying hair- I have never dyed it/never will.
I walk about 4 miles 6 days/week.
I do strength training 2x/week.
I'm transitioning to eating less animal products.
I'm thinking about enrolling in the Forks Over Knives certification program.
I drink A LOT of water and eat broccoli every day.
I am intentional about aging well and with grace.
I'm a woman of my word. If I tell you I'm going to do it...I do it.

I am a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
I live to serve Him and others with sacrifice and generosity.
I spend the first portion of my day reading the Bible, praying and worshipping.

I'm not a big traveler, but I do enjoy seeing America.
I would rather drive than fly.
I will never travel outside of the USA.
I love to read.
I do NOT have a green thumb.
I like old music from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's.
Just got a record player/love vinyl!
I'm not on social media.
I love listening to true crime podcasts.
Jon Courson is my favorite online pastor.

I'm pretty sensitive.
I love to laugh.
I got my sense of humor from my dad/all my sisters are quite funny too.
I try to hold my "stuff" pretty loosely, tho sometimes I can become quite attached.
I wish I was more organized (I've become less organized without kids at home).
I try not to watch too much news.
I love cloudy days.
I don't love day light saving time.
Too many sunny days in a row stresses me out (I know...sounds crazy).
I love my clients and I love being a Coach!

Ok... I think that's enough about me.
What about you?
Are you willing to email me and tell me who you are? renee@yourfoodfight.com
I would really love to know! 

Until next time!

Renee