Have You Met Jeannine

I've known Jeannine for years.  She has a warm, generous spirit about her as well as a passion for living a healthy, balanced lifestyle.  Along with two Moms, Jeannine recently launched the company "triEmbrace".  Always juggling children, family and her company in stride, read on to discover some of her thoughts on motherhood.






Facts

Name/Age  Jeannine, Age 43

Marital Status/How Long You Have Been Married  Married, almost 11 years
Children/Names & Ages  Austin, age 10 and Carson, age 7

Questions
What has been your most memorable moment since becoming a mom?
Tough to pick one! A memorable moment was when my youngest son, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes, received an award for exemplary character at Diabetes Camp.  It was a moment where I realized that despite his daily challenges, his spirit and approach toward life touches others in a positive way.  In that moment, I was reminded that challenges we face in life can also be perceived as gifts – they provide us with life lessons, strength and wisdom.

What surprises you most about motherhood?
How quickly my children are growing - their tiny, chubby little legs, now long and lean, practically reach the end of their beds. Also, how different my children are from each other – same womb yet one is water and the other is fire.

What inspired you to start your company "triEmbrace"?

I began a career in health coaching for various reasons. I grew up with an understanding that food can be medicine. I had the blessing of growing up around some pretty amazing cooks. When I started my own family, cooking and preparing real food became a passion of mine.   I found that friends would ask for recipes or advice on how they could make healthier meals for their loved ones and the idea of helping others began to blossom. My son’s diagnosis was devastating but he benefits greatly from my ability to recognize how food affects the body. I realized that health coaching was a career I should consider and started the journey in 2009. I believe that we’re living in a world where the relationship between food and lifestyle are significantly out of balance yet the two have a tremendous impact on our overall health and well-being. Having the opportunity to help clients achieve better balance in their lives and to show them the healing properties of real food is a joy for me.  The creation of the new company I have started with two friends, called “tri Embrace”, affords me the opportunity to do more in the community. We work to empower and educate adults and children about the importance of balance in our lives as well as on our plates.  Our mission is to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle that is flexible, fun and ultimately rewarding.

What are your favorite tips for eating healthfully?

Eat foods that are in season. Eat locally whenever possible, encouraging a way of eating that emphasizes plant-based foods is the key to better health.

What advice would you offer new moms?

Go gently with yourself! Despite all the advice family members, friends and even strangers are giving you – go with your gut. 

Little Details

My go to meal on a busy day . . . Homemade Smoothies – loaded with nutrition.

I can't live without . . . Dark chocolate

Book I've read most recently . . . Michael Pollen’s “Cooked”

Favorite pair of jeans . . . Lucky or AG

Best drugstore find . . . Epsom salts and recently, the hair product, Potion #9 

Learn more about Jeannine, "triEmbrace" and their services at http://triembrace.com/.