Coach Kristen: Hi! I’m Kristen McDougle! I’m a Toledo-based Registered Dietitian. I graduated from BGSU with my Bachelors of Science in Dietetics in 2012, completed the 1,200-hr internship from Northwest Missouri State University and passed my national board exam in 2014. I recently completed my Masters of Healthcare Administration in 2020. I have been an RD for 6+ years and have experience in clinical nutrition, surgical and nonsurgical weight loss, sports nutrition, bodybuilding, and lifestyle coaching. I have been a lifestyle coach for 5 years now, and have competed in 2 half marathons, 2 NPC figure competitions, a powerlifting meet and nearly everything in between.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am committed to helping people un-learn the stress and obsession surrounding food, and to helping people live healthier lives by focusing on evidence-based practices & strategies in order to optimize overall health. Through intentionally improving energy, movement, sleep, digestion, mental health, and the relationship with food, I will help you achieve your goals healthfully & provide the support and tools you need to optimize health & happiness through sustainable lifestyle change.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a dietitian, I am qualified to coach a wide variety of clients, including those who may have a complex medical history, such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, diabetes, etc. who may require specific recommendations and attention towards their health. I have the ability to provide macronutrient-based nutrition prescription if your fitness or physique goals require this type of structure. The goals of lifestyle change are not only to achieve your specific nutrition- and fitness-related goals, but to eventually graduate and break free from toxic diet culture, yo-yo dieting, and food-related guilt & I am dedicated to providing education, support, and coaching to get you there!