Laura Garrett

MY STORY

At a very young age, I developed an interest in nutrition and fitness. I had always been involved in sports, played outside until the sun went down, road my bike wherever I could. Simply put...I was always doing something active.

Beginning with the elimination of sweets around age 12, the overall tweaking of my personal nutrition interests began. Just a year later, I committed to eliminating other junk foods like French fries.

Keep in mind my age at the time and, as you may well imagine, my parents were highly conce ed. This was in the 80's. Healthy eating was not much of a popular public conce at that time. Nonetheless, I held true to these changes in eating habits because I just felt better.

Around the same young age, running became an interest, although not quite a passion. I distinctly remember my first 1-mile race. I literally collapsed after crossing the finish line. I felt like I was about to die - LOL!

Today, I have completed a few marathons, several half marathons and really just love running, if for nothing else, to maintain my overall well being. My diet consists of lots of whole fruits, veggies, and grains and being a pescatarian (a.k.a., "vegetarian" that eats fish). Ovo- and lacto- could be added into the "tarian" as I do regularly incorporate eggs (ovo-) and dairy (lacto-). So, my label is more like ovolactopescatarian. Try saying that fast repetitively!

PROFESSIONAL BIO

Laura S. Garrett, RDN, LD, PFT, is based in the Collin County, Texas area and nationally recognized as a nutrition and fitness expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University (class '94) and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center at Dallas Southweste Allied Health Sciences School (class 1997) where she also completed her dietetic internship.

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

THE PHILOSOPHY

I believe health is directly related to the choices we make.

MY FAITH

The "About Me" would not be complete without writing a statement about my faith. I am a Christian that believes in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior and only ticket into Heaven. We are all sinners in this broken world. Jesus paid the price in full when He died on the cross for our transgressions then rose from the dead three days later. He knew no sin, but took on ours so that we may know everlasting life.