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JoyfullyFit.com >> My Story
 Before I started working out seriously in 1992, I participated for five years in an aerobic class meeting three times each week. This increased my level of conditioning from poor to good. In 1992, I was 3 months pregnant with my fifth child when I began doing resistance training and flexibility exercise (yoga) in addition to cardiovascular workouts. With strength training, I found that I did not experience the low back pain that I had with my four previous pregnancies during the last trimester.
My sixth pregnancy, three years later, at age 44, was my most enjoyable as I was so much stronger due to the increased level of exercise. Over the years I have continued to work out 6 to 7 days a week for the most part and the quality of my life has improved dramatically.
Before getting in shape I had difficulty keeping up with the demands of raising a large family while home educating. After becoming fit I had the energy to take up tennis and spend 1 to 2 hours every day practicing in addition to my usual workout. Exercise gave me a way of relieving the stress of raising 6 children and helped me to persevere through 16 years of homeschooling.
Practicing yoga, Chi Kung, and Tai Chi several times a week benefits me in many ways. The ones I appreciate most are being able to breathe much more freely, having more energy, sleeping well, and relief of stress and tension.
The Lord Jesus Christ has been an invaluable source of strength on a daily basis since I became a Christian at age 31. He gives me peace in all circumstances and also the courage to persevere . His love is real and powerful! "The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices and with song will I praise him." Psalm 28:7
I would love to help you change your health story and your life through dietary excellence and healthy lifestyle choices.
Contact me today to arrange a time to talk about your goals and how I can help you achieve them. Call me at 352-514-1305 or fill in the form at the bottom of the page. Change your life, starting today!
Verna Groger, RD
4511 N.W. 16th Place
Gainesville, Fl 32605
Home: (352) 374-7907
Cell: (352) 514-1305
MISSION:
I desire to provide nutrition and fitness information that can promote optimal health as well as aid in the treatment of disease. I seek to inspire, encourage, and empower individuals to make wise choices in the areas of diet and physical activity.
EDUCATION:
Received Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Community Dietetics with honors, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, June 1978.
Registered Dietitian since 1978. Licensed to practice in the State of Florida, license ND4770
August 2004: American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor #600307
May 2005: National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
May 2006: Certified with the Aquatic Exercise Association as an Aquatic Fitness Professional
2004 to 2006: Developmental Skills Training, Institute for Health Solutions, San Francisco, CA
7/08 to Present: Member of Santa Fe Healthcare Toastmasters and Gainesville Toastmasters,
received Competent Communicator award in December 2009
5/09: Certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Certified Class Instructor, and Registered Examination Proctor for the National Restaurant Association
WORK EXPERIENCE:
8/79 to 9/82: Employment as a dietitian, various positions.
9/89 to 9/05: Home Educator
8/05 to Present: Own and operate www.JoyfullyFit.com and Strategic Health Solutions
11/06 to Present: Member of Solution Mentors Community, Institute for Health Solutions, San Francisco, CA
7/07 to Present: Dietitian for Haven Hospice, Gainesville, FL
PERSONAL DATA:
Interests:
Health education, knitting, tennis, self-improvement, Bible study, gardening, cooking, reading, and hiking.
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For more information, call Verna at 352-514-1305
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