About Me

Welcome!

My name is Vanessa McLaughlin. I am a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and a public speaking teacher at Penn State University. I taught fitness classes and was a personal trainer for 20 years, working my way through college and law school, but it grew into much more. I live in Pennsylvania, with my husband, two sons, and our dog.

I’ve followed my husband’s career all over the world: New York City, North Carolina, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Morocco. I was lucky enough to teach fitness classes and personal train wherever we lived. However, when we settled in one place, I returned to working full-time September 2014, using my degrees in communications and law.

After 35 years of dieting, of restricting and binging and punishing workouts, I said enough! I changed my mindset, my identity, and my perspective around dieting and food. I now believe my body is good, and I want to treat it that way. 

I used to believe in diets, even worked for a diet company!! I did every diet since I was 13 years old, and "healthified" every recipe, that never tasted as good as I wanted it to, and never satisfied me. 

Now, I'm changing this blog to reflect my new perspective, I'm taking courses towards a dietetics degree, and I'm on TikTok educating others about intuitive eating, self care, and believing our bodies are good. 

In my spare time I enjoy being with my husband and two boys, reading, walking, binge watching great TV shows, and enjoying life!

My goal is consistency with my nutrition and fitness. I recently turned 50, and have learned to stop comparing myself to others, but focus on my own health and happiness! 

I want to help everyone feel vibrant and confident!  For more , subscribe to my blog, connect with me on Instagram or TikTok and check out my humor, health, and hustle!