I'm passionate about helping people find an approach to nutrition that works in their real lives, not just during the easy seasons.
I'm Coach Lauren
A little about me
I'm Coach Megan!
If I could ask every person I meet their life story, I would. I love hearing about your favorite fruits. I love learning about your best vacation. I think every person has an interesting story to tell. My own story has lots of different little stories, but for this short bit I will tell you my macro story.
I stumbled on to macros almost accidentally.
After my third sweet babe was born I was maintaining the highest weight of my adult life. I couldn’t figure out how to lose the weight. I ate “clean.” I made sure that all my chocolate chips were “dairy-free.” I even tried to limit my “eating window” with intermittent fasting. Why were some people able to lose weight, but I never could?
I jumped headfirst into macro tracking because it made sense to me. I no longer had to look at food as “good” or “bad.” I just got to look at whether or not it fits into my macros for the day. This opened a whole world of “food freedom.” It also helped me lose and maintain 70lbs.
I love coaching people with Summit Health because it allows me to share some of the joy that I have found in a healthier lifestyle. I once thought I would probably never run again because even walking a short distance hurt my feet too much. In March of 2020, I ran my first marathon. I love helping people realize the moments they thought were impossible are actually possible.
I love my husband and my three kids.
I love being outside, hiking, biking, walking, running, and gardening.
I love reading a good book.
I love a good Netflix binge.
I love cooking, then listening to a podcast while I do the dishes.
Hey you
What we choose to feed our minds significantly affects what we’re capable of on “game day” – whether that’s in sport or in life.
HEY! I'm Lauren
I grew up in Owatonna, MN and was always active. I played hockey for 10 years, competed in multiple sports, and never thought much about nutrition or structured exercise. I figured staying active was enough. That changed in college when I saw a picture of myself that I didn't like. Wanting to make a change but not knowing where to start, I jumped to extremes—eating around 1,100 calories a day, cutting out entire food groups, and doing endless ab workouts. While I saw some initial success, I quickly found myself stuck in the cycle of restriction, binging, and frustration that so many people experience when they're trying to improve their health without the right guidance.
Everything changed when I walked through the doors of CrossFit Holdfast in 2016. For the first time, I learned that fitness and nutrition weren't about being skinny, jacked, or fitting into anyone else's box. I learned about strength training, macros, and sustainable habits, and became fascinated by how nutrition can help people feel, perform, and live better. The more I learned, the more passionate I became about helping others avoid the confusion and extremes that I experienced.
As a coach, I love helping people connect their goals to something bigger than a number on the scale. Maybe losing weight means finally signing up for a 5K with your daughter, booking the cruise you've been putting off, or feeling confident enough to say yes to opportunities you've been avoiding. Yes, we'll work toward the weight-loss goal, but the real win is getting to live the life that's waiting on the other side of it. My favorite part of coaching is watching clients build the confidence and habits that allow them to stop letting a scale determine whether they're happy.
These days, my own health journey looks a lot different than it did when I first started coaching. As a mom, I've learned that health doesn't have to be perfect to be effective. You'll usually find me meal prepping simple family meals, freezing pancakes for future breakfasts, and bringing my toddler with me to the gym. It's not always pretty, but it's real life—and I believe that's where lasting health is built.
I'm passionate about helping people find an approach to nutrition that works in their real lives, not just during the easy seasons. My goal is to help clients build the knowledge, confidence, and habits they need to feel their best and fully live the life they want.
Let me tell you my story!
