My world - My intro

My name is Jamie Free. I am a certified nutrition coach and certified personal trainer. I am also an owner of a nutrition store in Franklin, TN call Max Muscle Cool Springs. Most people associate me with building size but my whole life is about fueling the "machine". No, i do not think of myself as some sort of cyborg who uses diesel fuel but treating my body as less of a playground and more of a semi-temple keeps everything working properly.



My goal with any client is to incorporate their schedule into a eating plan that helps them achieve a goal. Its not taking everything away and making it only sustainable for a short period of time. Once you add back the things you take out you tend to balloon and then its aback to the start. I also try to work some life coaching in if applicable but i by no means have the answers for that. Humor is another thing i bring in because habits are humorous and I have many habits, most poeple think im just strange but its the mechanisms that bet me though the hard cravings.



One, i grew up a semi-fat/ "husky" kid. Now adults think chubby kids are cute but i in fat took alot of heat for being overweight. There are two ways an over weight kid can go. The first is continue on, take the abuse and be that way for their life. Second option, and only option for me was to do something to change it. Initially, this made me express my displeasure with the crap i was given by getting into fights. Beat some kids up and that dies down. Then, when i grew out of that, i began playing more sports. I had always played hockey and baseball but the intensity of football did two things for me. I was able to take alot of that aggression out and it taught me how to workout. I was a 200lb 6 grader when i started. I played d-line. Then with working out and a much needed growth spurt, i was a 230lbs linebacker and running back by the time high school was over. My personality, type a, high mach, led me to continue pushing my limits. Maybe a slight but of ocd as well, lol.

Two, i look at food as fuel. I am a health professional. My job requires me to be in the best of shape. Finding ways to make my abdominals show, even when i am at higher weights, is important. Now, i have been eating clean so long that i dont have crazings any more. My cheat day consists of eating better than most do on a good day but understanding the process is key. Thats the logic i have. Its not about a diet but about eating for a lifestyle. With healthcare costs the way they are, we owe it to ourselves to be around longer without medications. Eating for health, while not flashy, is the only way to ensure I will be around for my kids, whenever they come around.

I have changed my life around with the help of good support from family and friends. One thing that helped me get through the darkest of times is the book, THE SECRET. In reality, this book isnt anything more than believing in the positive in every situation. Its the ability to see sunshine through the storm. It takes time to get the best in life but if you are willing to learn and grow fromthe journey, your life can be rich no matter how much money you have.

I am here to help people, i know that is why i was put here. Do i want to make money and support a family? Yes, above all though, doing what i love, helping people reach and exceed goals makes me feel like i can be better. Anyone can do this, its a matter of support, accountability, and living for others. That is what i charge you all.