Author Archives: Natalie Jeckel McGee

About Natalie Jeckel McGee

Natalie Jeckel McGee coaches and mentors young women on the art of living a mindful, healthful, and beautiful life. She also moonlights as a commercial print model and on-camera commercial actress. A voluntary vegetarian, Natalie believes that healthy and nutritious meals are the key to a healthy and energetic you. She chooses organic foods whenever possible and also enjoys preparing vegan meals on a weekly basis. Having learned her culinary skills by watching Food Network, Natalie also believes anyone can cook. When she’s not cooking, coaching, or in front of the camera, Natalie loves creating a peaceful environment, crafting, reading, listening to podcasts, practicing yoga, jogging, and recycling. Natalie earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in administration. Check out Natalie’s website www.yourbestbeautiful.com. Follow her on Twitter or read the beautiful blog.

5 Books that will Increase your Food IQ

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

With so many resources available to provide information about health and nutrition, I want to share some of my favorites! These are books that have challenged and changed my views on the way I see food and my diet. Some … Continue reading →

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Do you know what’s in your food?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

Hi everyone! I’m happy to be back on the fit50 blog this month. Let’s talk labels. Food labels that is! I’m not talking calories, fat, carbs, proteins. (That can get a little complicated because everyone’s caloric intake and dietary needs … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for Making a Change to your Diet

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

Over the past few months, I’ve shared with you my own personal food revolution. We’ve talked about diet as a noun, types of food diets, and organic foods. This month, I’m sharing 3 quick tips for making a change to your diet. You … Continue reading →

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In Search of Organic

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

Organic. It’s a word popping up on food labels in supermarkets everywhere. Two years ago I began to wonder why. That’s when my personal organic food revolution began. Before I took the organic plunge, I read {a lot} to try … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Just a Regular Eater. Okay, I don’t know if the last one is actually a label, but there are so many different food diets out there that it can sometimes be confusing. I’m not exactly into labeling … Continue reading →

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Diet :: a noun

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

Happy new year everyone! I’m sure you’re hearing a lot about making resolutions right now. Read more. Start running. Eat better. Find a new job. And… (insert drum roll) diet. Well, have I got a 2011 resolution for you: Don’t. … Continue reading →

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Introducing our first guest blogger, Natalie Jeckel McGee

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Natalie Jeckel McGee

Hi everyone! I’m Natalie, an actual real-life friend of fit50 founders Chad + Katie! They’ve asked me to guest blog for them and I’m really excited about it! Before we get to the good stuff, let me tell you about … Continue reading →

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