Eat real food. Move daily. Live well.
About Me
I earned a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science at Oregon State University and was lucky to compete on the rowing team for four years during my time at OSU. I had always been active and ate what I thought was “healthy” food, but while competing at a Division I level, for the first time, I had a deep appreciation for optimal nutrition driving my athletic performance. I could see how the things I put in my body were either giving me energy or compromising my performance and recovery. After college I wanted to find a way to integrate my love of whole foods nutrition and fitness, and spread the word that holistic health is NOT about dieting, supplements, and weight loss, it is about honoring your unique set of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to achieve optimal health. I went on to earn my certification in Integrative Health Coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, as well as a Nutrition Coaching certification through Precision Nutrition, and a CrossFit L1 certification. I have a specific interest and personal experience in guiding clients through food intolerance using elimination diets, Paleo and Primal nutrition theories, and getting to the root cause of chronic disease symptoms through diet and lifestyle modifications.
My approach
I create a supportive environment that enables you to articulate and achieve your goals. I apply a concept called bioindividuality, which means that every BODY is uniquely different and what is healthy for one person may not be for another. I believe that food is so much more than just fuel; it is medicine. With this philosophy, I aim to change the lives of my clients by reducing risk factors for disease, and helping them achieve strength and vitality so they can LIVE WELL.
What is Health Coaching?
How are Health Coaches different from Registered Dietitians or Nutritionists? Health Coaches use a process called motivational interviewing to find the “why” behind a desired health change. While Registered Dietitians are very knowledgeable about nutrition science, Health Coaches utilize nutrition knowledge, lifestyle modifications, habit change strategies, provide support and accountability, and can be an advocate for clients navigating a healthcare system that is not focused on root causes, but band-aid solutions. A health coach puts the client in the driver seat of their own health concerns, and empowers them to make lasting lifestyle changes through a balanced holistic approach.
My Blog
- December RecoverySleep, stress management, stretching and proper nutrition are all essential parts of recovery, and ultimately proper recovery is the foundation of peak performance. In other words, the better you recover, the better you perform. If you’ve ever wondered why youContinue reading “December Recovery”
- How to Overcome Resistance: DO“We unplug ourselves from the grid by recognizing that we will never cure for restlessness by contributing our disposable income to the bottom of Bullshit, Inc., but only by doing our work.” –The War of Art by Steven Pressfield HaveContinue reading “How to Overcome Resistance: DO”
- How much protein do I really need?I overheard someone saying the other day that “we don’t actually need that much dietary protein and our bodies will synthesize what we need”. This isn’t entirely accurate, and I want to clear up some questions about how much proteinContinue reading “How much protein do I really need?”
Let’s Connect
Please call for an appointment: Angela Miller 503-754-3225 or eatrealfoodmovedailylivewell@gmail.com
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