About BearPal
Courtney Bear, FDN Certified Health Coach
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A Little About Me…
I got into nutritional coaching after following a flexible dieting/macro counting approach. I had great success, even in the middle of perimenopause, and people began asking me, “How are you doing this? How can I do this?” I have a bachelors and masters in science and technology and I could not answer them satisfactorily. I needed to know the ‘why’ and ‘how’ – the science and the application!
The program I was on did not provide me with any education beyond basic macro counting and some mindset optimization. After being on the same macro prescription for almost 6 months, my progress began to stall. This left me frustrated with the process. After listening to podcasts and doing my own research, I sought out education, community, and certification to to pay it forward and start helping others.
My Certifications
The journey started in 2017 and now I have:
- Nutritional Coaching Institute Level 1 and Level 2
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- Wellfitz Health Coaching Mentorship
- Health Mindset Coaching Certification
- Menopause or Athletes and Women are Not Small Men from Dr. Stacy Sims
- Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
- Fitness and Wellness certification from Pima Community College
For my ladies, I’m in my mid-50s and post-menopausal, so I have been where you are – or where you are heading – and I know how difficult it can be balancing your physical and health goals with work, family, and other stressors. My perspective gives me a unique ability to relate to the gals moving through life’s stages. I’ve been there and done that – school, career, kids, etc.
I’ve been Crossfitting since 2009 and I have my Level 1, Olympic Weightlifting, and Gymnastics certifications. I understand the need for proper fueling and recovery for performance-based activities or how to get you moving if you are not currently.
FDN Certified Functional Health Coach
I am a functional health coach and not a Registered Dietitian, so I cannot give you detailed food plans. And why would you want something so restrictive?! I am trained to recognize any conditions upon where you may need to be referred to the appropriate professional assistance. I network with other coaches and medical professionals, so I can utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to help us work through any special circumstances we may encounter. I’m always seeking more knowledge to help me be a better coach and human. I want to learn from you as a client as well.
My goal is to educate you on the process, so you can ultimately take charge of your health and well-being and meet your performance, aesthetic, or longevity goals.
BearPal Nutrition & Menopause Macros
SPECIALIZES IN...
I'm in my late 50s and menopausal, so if you are a female, I have been where you are or where you are heading. I know how difficult it can be to balance your physical and health goals with career, family, and other demands. My perspective gives me a unique ability to relate to the gals moving through life’s stages. I have struggled with hypothyroidism, gut dysfunction, and hormone issues. Things can get complicated in midlife. Approaching nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and rest with a functional health approach has changed my life. Through my journey, I learned that just food alone cannot fix your issues.
Whether you are concerned with performance, aesthetics, or longevity (PAL in BearPAL), we assess where you are and work on the underlying stressors that are holding you back. I started with macro counting (Menopause Macros), but the macros have become so much more than just calorie counting.
ABOUT
BearPAL Nutrition
What sets my coaching apart from others is an individualized focus on functional lab testing, targeted results coaching, education, and communication. You start at your current comfort level, and I provide an experience based on your needs and priorities. I want you to learn from the process. You have a right to understand your health and advocate for your needs in a complicated healthcare environment.
This is ultimately your journey, and I am here to help you along the way!
BearPAL Nutrition
PROGRAMS
Health Coaching Packages
Here we use functional labs and targeted coaching calls to stop guessing and restore the balance your body craves with personalized tools to help you age strong, healthy, and gracefully. Packages vary, and if you need something custom, including a la carte functional lab testing, contact me. Check out the programs here.
Educational Programs
I have a variety of educational content available as well. See here for current offerings. I'm also working on a dedicated course for the menopause journey.