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Our Staff

  • Shelby Robles

    BS, CHC Co-author — “The Lifestyle Guide”

  • Jazmin Hernandez

    CPT Co-Author — “Training With Intention”

  • Danielle DiCristofano

    RD Co-Author — “The Nutrition Book”

A letter to my former self

Remember when our only fitness goal was to get down to 150 lbs? We obsessed over the scale and used every fad diet trick to make it happen. But we didn't care about becoming stronger, both physically and mentally. So when we finally saw that number, there wasn't that sense of relief or happiness we thought we'd feel. Instead, we still avoided mirrors and shopping for clothes because they still didn't fit right. Where was the happiness that came from losing weight that everyone on social media portrays?
After we hit our goal weight, we were so eager to just live life. But the habits we picked up from those fad diets didn't teach us balance. Until one day, our scrubs just didn't fit anymore. When we got on the scale, we felt so ashamed that the number was the highest we've ever seen. I wish we knew back then what we know now: fad diets are toxic. They won't get you the look you want. And on the slight chance they do, they don't teach you how to maintain it. What we needed back then were lifestyle changes that we could keep up with....We needed intentional change.

Shelby Robles

A future reminder

As the years go by, you are going to have more responsibilities in life. You will further your education, climb up the ladder at work, and continue to grow your family. With each new role, comes even more duties. This letter is a reminder that you can't pour from an empty cup. It is important to take care of yourself in order to take care of your loved ones. Keep finding self-care in fitness. Training at the gym has been your way of maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself. It helps you unwind, reset your energy, and remember that anything is possible!
I know you will stay motivated with your fitness journey because it shows your girls what wellness can look like. As your girls grow up, they will not feel guilty for taking time for themselves! Keep leading by example. It's one thing to talk about being healthy, but demonstrating healthy behavior makes it even more real. The time you dedicate to your fitness normalizes that self-care isn't selfish. As a mom with a career and a never ending list of things on her to-do list, self-care matters even more.

Jazmin Hernandez

Gratitude Check-in

I’ve seen this "5-minute journal" floating around social media and was curious to give it a try. After the kind of year we've all had, I realized it's important to take the time to check in with myself. This is my self-reflection: I am grateful for receiving my bachelors in Dietetics and the opportunity to help others become the best version of themselves.
It is important to me that I use my license to help others. Creating personalized nutrition plans for clients makes this happen! There should not be one-size-fits-all diet plan because everyone has unique goals, fitness levels, and preferences. I am also grateful of my collaboration with The Fitness Clinician team to create a book on the key concepts for sustainable change. And most of all, I am grateful for my dog Murphy!

Danielle DiCristofano