Author Archives: Laurenmbaker

There is so many beautiful things that happened this year, none of which I planned on doing when I mapped out my gap year. I originally decided to obtain my certification to give nutrition coaching. However, once I finished that exam and gained self efficacy, I saw a new side of myself I had neverContinue reading “Growing into the woman I was meant to be.”

Gap years are so much more than just time off school, an opportunity to get community service hours, obtain certifications, or travel. Don’t get me wrong, these things are crucial to make sure you don’t remain stagnant over the duration of the year. However, I believe the most beneficial use of time during this yearContinue reading “The Year of Finding You”

Although I loved the prompt for this months blog, I had something too exciting not to share instead. Finally, after 9 long months of rigorous studying and dedication, I passed my certification exam to be a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. This has allowed me to take on over 10Continue reading “Becoming A CNC Through NASM”

When I had first moved to Tallahassee from 1,000 miles away, it was quite a culture shock, to be honest. I had no friends, no familiarity, and no idea what this town had to offer. One of the best decisions I made was joining a gym here for my health and to meet people inContinue reading “Meeting My Rock”

In order to achieve my goals, I have been tackling my NASM course as soon as I wake up in the morning. I don’t even touch my phone or entertain any other thought. This has allowed me to get into the habit of putting all of my focus on one thing, no matter how earlyContinue reading “Getting real with my progress”

Despite feeling on top of the world after graduating, and as if I could get through anything if I could survive high school, I feel much more resilient now. Living on my own as an independent for the first time has presented me with more challenges than I could have ever imagine, but I’ve neverContinue reading “November Reflection on Graduation”

The most surprising thing about my GAP year experience is how things ended up falling into place, but not how I expected them to. For example, my original plan was to complete an internship under a dietitian so I could learn more about the human body in terms of food science. Instead, I became theContinue reading “Humbled through flexibility”

If you had to come up with something you share in common with every single human being on this planet, it might be challenging, right? Things that may come to mind is that everyone sleeps, breathes, and moves. However, let’s get even deeper. What allows people to sleep, breathe, and move? Energy. The body needsContinue reading “The Pursuit of My Niche”

Lauren Baker, the 11 letters that serve as my identity. However, I find my true sense of self in my passion for service. From the core of my bones to the bottom of my soul, I want to help others find balance in their life starting with how they fuel their body. Since my freshmanContinue reading “Identity Bound to Service”