Where does Be Well come from?

Not long after I started personal training in 2006, I created a fitness blog and ended each post with the sign off, Be Well. That's because I believe fitness is wholly about wellness. I don't believe in fad diets or workouts. The kind of work we do together is about lasting health and fitness, not about a quick fix that will ultimately leave you exhausted, hungry, and yearning to fall back into old habits and right back to where you started. We will focus on the right kind of fitness for your body that will make you feel your best. We will work on fixing your body's muscle imbalances which will ultimately help you to move better in your daily life.  It's about making a plan for your life, not for short periods of time in your life. 

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I think a huge part of confidence comes from feeling strong and capable in your body. When you focus on the right kind of fitness, it can completely change your life. Whether that means being able to power through your day at work, keep up with the demands of parenthood, and/or feel the accomplishment of finishing an endurance race for the first time, being able to count on your body to carry you through is the first piece of confidence. 

 

I'm ready to meet you where you are and make you feel good about working together. I will push you but I won't push you farther than what you're ready for. We might start with a crawl but we will end with a sprint, whatever that means for you!

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Intuitive Eating and HAES

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I believe in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I completed an Intuitive Eating PRO course with co-creator of Intuitive Eating, Evelyn Tribole in order to be able to bring its framework into my practice and help to dismantle diet culture. What is Intuitive Eating? It is defined as "a self-care eating framework which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought and it was created by two dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. Intuitive eating is a weight inclusive, evidence based model with a validated assessment scale and over 100 studies to date...The process of Intuitive Eating is a practice, which honors both physical and mental health. Intuitive Eating is aligned with Health at Every Size, because the pursuit of intentional weight loss is a failed paradigm, which creates health problems: including weight stigma, weight cycling, and eating disorders. All bodies deserve dignity and respect." (www.intuitiveeating.org)

 

If you would like more information about Intuitive Eating and working within this framework together, please email me at natalie@fitnessbynatalie.com for more details.

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Natalie McClure

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Natalie has been a NASM Certified Personal Trainer since 2006 and specializes in In-Home and virtual training. Natalie lived in New York City for 9 years, training in the smallest studio apartments to leading her boot camps in expansive Central Park. She currently lives in Portland, OR and  you can meet with her on your favorite device from anywhere! She also teaches corporate fitness classes and offers small group training. 

 

Natalie has been featured as a fitness specialist in Women's Health, Men's Fitness, and Allure magazines, and as a guest co-host on the fitness podcast, The Bodcast. In addition, she is a Behavior Change Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, CPR Certified by the American Red Cross and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre performance from Western Michigan University. Natalie has extensive vocal, acting, and dance training. She worked in NYC and was in the Broadway Show "Mamma Mia!" performing in over 300 shows with the company.

 

Natalie became a mother in 2016. She has had a specialization in Pre and Postnatal training since 2008, but after living through the experience, she now brings a personal perspective to working with mothers and soon-to-be mothers. Natalie loves helping women through the physical, mental, and life altering changes motherhood brings.