I did it! You can too!
Let me introduce myself....
Hi, I'm Coach Linda, full name Linda Terjesen. I used my initials to create my company name, LTLTE, Learn to Love to Exercise. When I was younger I didn't like to exercise, but one day I learned to love to exercise. I'm so excited about what I learned, that I want to share it with you!
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Culture wants women our age to believe our best years are behind us, but it's a lie. Our best years are ahead of us! We just have to make them our reality.
LTLTE was founded based on my passion for nutrition, health & fitness. I struggled with my own weight in the past, and at age 58 I weigh 20 pounds less than I did at age 32 and I've maintained my weight loss for over 25 years.
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I keep increasing my strength and energy daily. I'm 5'4" and 111 pounds. Visceral fat 3%. Body fat 16.5%. It's daily work to maintain my weight and improve my body and health, and it's so worth it!
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I'm a Certified Nutritionist, Online Health & Life Coach, Weight Loss Expert, and a Certified Positive Psychology Coach for Women over 50.
Company Mission
To provide education about the importance of proper nutrition and consistent exercise while working from the inside out with integrating a growth mindset in order to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle and keeping the weight you lose off for good.
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Company Vision
To make the world a healthier place.
My Why
On May 27, 2006 I lost my only brother, Frank, at 45 years old to a sudden heart attack, and I dedicate LTLTE to him and the joy he brought me. If I knew then what I know now and if I could've helped my brother eat healthier and exercise regularly I'm confident he'd still be here today. I can't change the past, but Frank's memory is with me every day, and he's my passion for helping others improve their health.
My Background
I'm originally from Norway and I'm in better shape today at 58 years old than I was when I was 32. When I was 32 years old I weighed about 130 pounds. I had no idea how to lift weights, and I was working out double the time of what I do now. I thought I ate healthy, but I was wrong. At 58 years old I now know how to exercise effectively and I no longer struggle with my diet. At 5'4" I weigh 111 pounds. I feel amazing, fit into sexy clothes, have visible muscles, and tons of natural energy.
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I've suffered from sciatica several times, neck pain, knee and feet issues, and I'm postmenopausal. None of these issues bother me any longer.
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In 1989 was the first time I ever joined a gym at 22 years old. In 2008 I started practicing yoga. When I was in my early thirties I was 20 pounds heavier than I am now. My clothes didn't fit well, many of my jeans were too small, I didn't have much energy, and I certainly didn't feel good about myself.
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I changed and I can help you change too. The journey starts and ends in the head.
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Living healthy is daily work and the effort and outcome is so worth it.
It starts with making a decision.
How
I thought I knew how to lose weight, but it took me years to figure it out, and during that time I was extremely unsatisfied with the way my body looked.
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Like many things in life, living a healthy life is a process and it requires consistent effort and energy, but it's very worth it. The only one who can stop you from getting healthier is you!
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If you're struggling to lose weight and want some help, stop delaying, and make a decision to take care of yourself.
Education
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Bachelor Degree - California State University, Fullerton. Major in Human Communications, Minor in Spanish. Graduated with Honors, Magna Cum Laude
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Selected as the 2016 CSUF Commencement Speaker for the Human Communications Department
- Associate Degree - Saddleback College in Spanish. Magna Cum Laude
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Associate Degree - Saddleback College in Kinesiology. Magna Cum Laude
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Associate Degree - Saddleback College in Nutrition. Magna Cum Laude
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Certifications & Awards
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200-hour Yoga Alliance RYT, Saddleback College
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Yoga Teacher, Occupational Skills Award, Saddleback College
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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, Saddleback College & CPR Lady
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ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, Saddleback College
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Nutrition Certification, Saddleback College
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Coaching, Occupational Skills Award, Saddleback College
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Athletic Training, Occupational Skills Award, Saddleback College
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NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Course Completion
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Certified Positive Psychology Coach for Women over 50
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