Sarah Fragoso
My Paleo Journey began in February of 2008 when I had hit rock bottom as far as my health was concerned. After the birth of my third little boy, Rowan, I was overweight and suffered from several minor but annoying health issues from constant painful swelling in my legs to depression. I began to work out at Norcal Strength and Conditioning and after learning about Paleo from Robb Wolf and Nicki Violetti, my paleo journey began! I found it difficult at first to manage my new found path to health, take care of my family, AND try to find time for me, but with a bit of re-prioritizing and an awesome support network, Paleo is no longer a diet for me but a lifestyle. Click here to see my before and after pictures and to read a bit more about my story.
A few years into my paleo adventures and I continue to be a busy mother of three, to Coby, Jaden and Rowan, wife to my amazing husband John, a trainer for Norcal Strength and Conditioning, and well – still totally human! When I’m not playing with the boys, hanging out with the hubby, or in the gym, I’m usually in the kitchen creating my latest family friendly paleo meal! During my own paleo journey I have learned a lot about how to successfully feed a family paleo and this blog is a chance for me to share with you some of the paleo related tidbits, stories, and advice that only comes from experience.
Here’s where you can find my books!
National Best Seller: Everyday Paleo
Children’s Book: Paleo Pals, Jimmy and the Carrot Rocket Ship
Soon to be Released: The Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook
As always, Enjoy!
Sarah
Hi there – I’m Dain. I do all the technical/nerdy stuff for Sarah and produce the Paleo Talk podcast. I began experimenting with paleo while training with Robb Wolf in 2006. I was 220 pounds and wearing size 44 pants. I also was in a deep battle with alcoholism. Quite simply – change my lifestyle or likely be dead by 30. Through practical application of paleo living in addition to physical training and a program of recovery I now wear size 31 pants and am generally a nicer person to be around.
I met Sarah around 2008 while training at NorCal Strength & Conditioning – she had this crazy idea of starting a blog about her nightly dinners. Whatever. “Ok sure I’ll help” I said.
Wow – the little soccer-mom photo blog has become a Google first-pager! I don’t think either of us had any idea it would become so popular. Thank you all.
It is my goal at everydaypaleo.com to “keep the lights on” as well as contribute to the realistic application of this lifestyle for regular folks that Sarah so wonderfully illustrates, every day.
Fitness has been a big part of my life for nearly 18 years. Like most people I discounted the value of nutrition for a good deal of that time, instead believing that I could just train harder to make up for the crap I ate. My Paleo journey is almost 4 years old and I can’t even explain to you how much better I am for it. My capacity in all aspects of my life, from husband and father to trainer and life coach, is improved.
I’m not a trainer who got into this industry simply because I like to workout and want to be in the gym all day. My true passion is in the sciences of biochemistry, musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and psychology behind nutrition and fitness. Helping regular folks find extraordinary results is what gets me out of bed in the morning. Hopefully my contribution here will help you change your life.
Katie the Wellness Mama
Katie, the “Wellness Mama” is a wife, mom of four and Nutritional Coach who blogs at WellnessMama.com. Her passion is helping others achieve better health through nutrition and natural living. When she’s not writing or serving as Chaos Manager for her four small children, she can be found gardening, kettle-belling, scuba diving, painting, enjoying the great outdoors or sipping a strong cup of coffee. She’s also a mom-preneur, running the natural products company HerbalKatie.com.
Dana Post – Director of Operations
Dana Post is a devoted mother of two boys and proud fire captain’s wife who lives in Kitsap County, Washington. She moved to western Washington in 1999 from her hometown of Redding, California. As an alumni of University of California, Davis, Dana has a potpourri of career experiences: everything from ministry to marketing, medical office to sales. With degrees in psychology and education, Dana is most proud of her accomplishments as a stay-at-home mom, elementary school teacher, and currently as an experienced, successful Realtor. (www.YourKitsapHome.com) Her top passions are her faith, her family, her real estate, and her love of the Paleo lifestyle. She has been strict Paleo since January 2011 and is thrilled to now be an official member of the Everyday Paleo Team. Dana’s entire family has never looked or felt better! How they cook, live and play has been permanently transformed into even more active and joyful living. As Sarah Fragoso’s new assistant (aka: Director of Operations… Support Staff Chair… Lifesaver…), Dana is excited to share her genuine Paleo passion with others and to help build a growing, thriving Paleo community.
Karen Acker – Public Relations
I’m Karen, a wife and mother of 2 young children, all of whom are just starting down the Paleo path. Although I’m new to the Paleo life, I’m no stranger to diet restrictions and reading labels – my daughter was born with galactosemia, a genetically inherited metabolic disease discovered on her newborn screening. Teaching my kids how to make healthy food choices is part of my everyday life, and for my daughter these skills will literally save her life. I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Everyday Paleo team!
In my previous (before-becoming-a-mom) life, I earned my BA in Journalism & Public Relations from CSU, Chico, worked in sales in the fashion industry and media relations for a professional sports team. In addition to all the mom duties I enjoy I also voice radio commercials, and for the past 12 years I have helped my husband run his business.
When I want to get away, you can find me at the lake on my houseboat with my family, at an Oakland Raiders game or at the beach in Orange County. Fun fact: I speak Swedish! Älska livet!