I was the poster gal for what not to do
How did I get here? The hard way. Fortunately, you don’t have to.
I'm Robin J. Schwartz. I was a journalist and promotional writer: Sony Music, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Playbill (not Playboy, though I would happily have written for them too. Their articles really were great.) I worked 20-hour days. For years. Until I pounded myself into the ground. Would you expect a car to run without gas or oil? Of course not. But that’s what I did to my body.
See if this resonates: Overachiever. Only child. Father died when I was very young. Boundaries weren’t encouraged, or respected, in my family. So it’s not surprising that it took some hard lessons before I found my balance.
Like most people, my genetics aren’t perfect. I was the short, fat, ugly unpopular kid. I spent much of my adult life weighing more than I wanted, though a few years ago I figured how to solve that problem — no drugs or extreme deprivation involved.
So, genetics: Diabetes and heart disease run in my family. I have neither — partly because I’ve always eaten healthily. I like fruits and vegetables (except broccoli — though I adore broccoli rabe with garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and a secret ingredient. I can teach you how to make this and other delicious items). I also like meat. And fish. And chocolate. I walk a lot. It feels good, it's great weight-bearing exercise that makes your bones happy and it's often faster than public transportation. (Small things really do add up to big results: Everyone thinks I’m at least 10 years younger than I am.)
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A CUP OF TEA & A GOOD BOOK
If you’re looking for someone to tell you what to do, that’s not me. I don't dictate; dictating leads to rebellion. What I will do is draw on a broad range of knowledge, working with you to find healthier alternatives to what you may be doing now – alternatives you'll actually use. I have years of experience asking questions, delving gently, uncovering insights and answers. Everyone’s answers are different – this is not a cookie-cutter process – which is why my coaching is personalized. Call it bespoke Health & Lifestyle Coaching. What it means, in practice, is helping you learn, a little at a time, how to live healthier happily.
Sound like the kind of coaching you’re looking for? GET IN TOUCH. I'd love to hear from you.