About me

I’ve shared my professional bio, personal story, and thoughts on making choices that impact your health. I am passionate about helping others achieve optimal health. Please feel free to contact me!

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PROFESSIONAL BIO

Laura S. Garrett, RDN, PFT, CES, is based in Collin County, Texas. She is nationally recognized as a nutrition and fitness expert.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University (class 1994). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School (class 1997). She also completed her dietetic internship there.

Laura has been certified for personal training through The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and the American Council on Exercise. NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) has also certified her.

Additionally, Laura is certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the Biomechanics Method by Justin Price.

Laura has been working with clients one-on-one since 1998. She has published her insights online as NutrActive since 1999 and has been blogging as Consequently Fit since 2018. In 2020, she expanded her practice to include remote training. This allows her to work with clients from any location. The C-Fit app can be customized to meet each client’s nutrition and fitness needs.

Credential Summary:

RDN = Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
PFT = Personal Fitness Trainer
CES = Corrective Exercise Specialist

MY STORY

I developed an interest in nutrition and fitness at a young age. I was always involved in sports, played outside until sunset, and rode my bike wherever possible. I was always doing something active.

The overall tweaking of my nutrition habits began at age 12 with the removal of sweets. A year later, I committed to eliminating other junk foods. Keep in mind my age. My parents were highly concerned. This was in the eighties. Healthy eating was not a widespread public concern back then. Regardless, I held to these changes because I just felt better.

Around the same age, running became an interest, although not quite a passion. I distinctly remember my first 1-mile race. I collapsed after crossing the finish line. I felt like I was about to die! Today, I have completed a few marathons and several half-marathons. I still love running in my fifties. If nothing else, it helps keep up my overall well-being.

My diet consists of many whole fruits, veggies, grains, healthy fats, and being a pescatarian (a.k.a., “vegetarian” that eats fish). I have maintained a junk-free diet, although chocolate does stop my sweet tooth.

THE PHILOSOPHY

I believe health is directly related to the choices we make. Like it or not, every choice you make daily affects your health. I hate labeling choices as good or bad. In reality, there are some positive outcomes to the right choices =”good.” There are some adverse outcomes to the wrong choices = “bad.”

Here’s what I mean. Consistently choosing to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day will result in well-documented poor health outcomes:

There is an increased risk of stroke and brain damage. Various types of cancer are also on the list. Shortness of breath, coughing, and chronic bronchitis can occur. Emphysema can develop. Heart disease, heart attack, and high blood pressure are concerns. And the list goes on and on.

Smoking’s effects are well documented. No one can say the effects are positive. Hence, this is a bad habit. On the flip side, regular exercise effects health in a very positive way:

Increased lung capacity, improved cardiovascular functions, stronger and more toned muscles, decreased body fat, and better cognitive health. These are all positive effects. Thus, regular exercise has to be considered a good habit.

I prefer not to label life choices as “good” or “bad.” But, it’s clear that some choices are generally better than others. My goal as a dietitian and fitness trainer is to help you make positive choices. These choices will support your journey toward achieving good health. Together, we can work on making sustainable decisions that aid your well-being for a lifetime.

MY FAITH

The “About Me” would not be whole without writing a statement about my faith.

I am a Christian. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior. He is the only ticket into Heaven.

We are all sinners in this broken world.

Jesus paid the price in full. He died on the cross for our transgressions. Three days later, He rose from the dead.

He knew no sin but took on ours so that we can know everlasting life.

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32

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