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My Story
San Diego Nutritionist
My foray into nutrition began as a child and would periodically resurface throughout my life. As far back as I recall, I didn’t enjoy food or eating all that much. Like a typical child, I wanted to run around and play. Food only seemed to slow me down. I also didn’t really care for the taste of most foods. That all changed when my mother offered me a Twinkie (think sponge cake filled with cream if you’re not familiar). That I would eat! Since it was better than eating nothing at all, I quickly developed a preference for sugar in my formative years.
I got older, but I maintained this preference for sweet foods. I used them to feel full, when I was down and needed cheering up, when things were going well, when I wanted to celebrate, etc. There was always an excuse to eat sugary junk food. I would minimally eat “real food.” I used foods when I was happy and when I was sad.
My mom worried that I was malnourished (looking back, I’m sure I was) and even took a job at my elementary school where she made sure I wasn’t throwing out the lunch she packed for me after only a few bites. It was no fun being watched at lunch and being sent back to the lunch table with the better part of a sandwich to finish as if it were prison food. ☹️
Other things I dealt with along the way include…
👉 Never sleeping well and trouble getting up in the morning
👉 Poor concentration – reading comprehension was the toughest
👉 Chronic headaches – I just never felt good!
I used to fantasize about being in the hospital since I felt sick and didn’t want to have to take care of myself.
I was quickly catapulted into nutrition after passing a kidney stone while in graduate school for social work. And exactly 2 weeks later, I passed another stone from my other kidney. Since kidney stones are believed to be related to diet, I made some dietary changes almost immediately. I certainly didn’t want to go through that kind of pain EVER again! The pain in my side felt like I had sprinted a full marathon without any preparation or training whatsoever!
Over time, I made even more dietary changes after feeling like I initially had gone a little extreme. I made some readjustments, and all was good until I was dealt another blow by my dentist. One holistic dentist told me that my “cavities are increasing at a frightening rate.” After having suffered from lifelong dental issues (you name it, I’ve had it done more than once), it seemed like I couldn’t do anything right. Too much pain and discomfort, tens of thousands of dollars, and multiple teeth were lost in the process. I’ve been accused of not brushing enough, brushing too hard, not brushing long enough, not flossing properly, etc. But no matter what I did, it was never the right thing.
At that dental appointment, I decided to take my health back. Enough was enough. There had to be a way to prevent my health issues rather than to just deal with them whenever they arose. Doing some research, I found an inspiring book called Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. And it was written by a dentist in the 1930’s! This book inspired me to go back to school for a masters in nutrition, and to get to the bottom of my health issues once and for all. 😃
Since then, I’ve improved my health and have better understood my motivations to eat. I see how junk foods are purposefully made to addict us to them, how misinformed we are by various health claims, and how our environment shapes our eating habits. I’ve also vowed to help other people with their food challenges, especially since food is something we need to survive (unless of course you’re a breatharian).
Professional Accomplishments
I have been helping people in numerous capacities for over 15 years. I bring a unique approach in that I am a nutritionist, health coach, psychotherapist and life coach. I am sensitive to your needs (including physical, emotional and spiritual) and I will help you understand and work through your unique challenges. I combine modalities to treat you holistically since nothing in the world exists in isolation.
I hold the following licenses, degrees and certifications:
- Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN)
- Licensed Masters in Social Work (LCSW-R)
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
*I’ve also been featured in SD Voyager.
Working Together
I always start by listening to you. I want to hear your unique story, what you’ve been through, and where you…
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Hello there!
Every knows they should eat better. But it’s not always easy to know what you should be eating instead. And when you do know, making better choices isn’t always easy to sustain.
Since we eat and drink multiple times per day every day, it only makes sense that it has a HUGE impact on us. It not only dictates our health, but also affects our moods, energy levels, and even the way we think 😳 In fact, what we put into our bodies is not only burned for fuel. It quite literally becomes part of our bodies. What is your body made of?
Many of us have been pumping cheap gas into our bodies (not literally I hope). We do it to save a few bucks, in the name of convenience, or because we simply don’t know any better. I mean, today’s world of so-called “eating healthy” has gotten more confusing to navigate than ever before!
If you’d like to turn your health around, then you’ve come to the right place! If you’re ready to really dive in, then contact me now for a FREE Sugar Breakthrough Call to see how we might work together 👍
Before and After!
Before
People come to me feeling like they have little to no control of their health. They’re usually discouraged and feel like nothing works. Sometimes their approach is too rigid, other times it’s too loose. Either way, they’re not happy and not getting the results they want. And so their health suffers…
After
Working with me, people are empowered. They not only learn more about food, but also their bodies, minds and feelings. Together, we find a healthy approach that is both sustainable AND enjoyable. I’m in their corner, doing whatever I have to do to help them become healthier from the inside out.
How can health be measured?
Weight loss
Losing weight is helpful for so many reasons besides looking good. Losing just 5% of your body weight can work wonders. It can ease pressure on the joints, cut risk for diseases like cancer, prevent type 2 diabetes, improve cholesterol, decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, reverse insulin resistance, improve mood, decrease inflammation, etc.
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SMARTER Goals
Having clearly defined goals is particularly helpful when you’re trying to improve something that may be more subjective in nature. Not having goals is akin to aimlessly wandering when you’re trying to get somewhere. Let’s figure out where you’re going and find the best way to get there. We’ll also dive deep into why you want to turn your health around in the first place.
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Rest
You’ll rest easy knowing that you’re on the right track. This can happen literally too if sleep is a challenge! If you’re sick and tired of feeling, well, sick and tired, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s work together to help you create a virtuous cycle where the taste of success (pun intended) will help you live the live of your dreams!
View MoreHere's what people I've worked with are saying about me...
“If it weren’t for Jack I would still be waiting for my life to be exactly right before taking the necessary steps to improve my health. Working with Jack was very eye opening and educational. I had significant positive improvements in my health within the first couple of weeks. I highly recommend working with Jack.”
Dave
“Jack Grabon was able to hold me accountable because we worked on a plan together and he was so kind. He customized the program to start off slow for me so that I could gain confidence through a few winning accomplishments. Because of Jack I’m able to get through the day without a nap!”
Barbara
“Jack is a very compassionate, highly knowledgeable and competent coach who is passionate about helping others thrive and achieve their fullest health and wellness. His easy demeanor and skilled guidance were very helpful in discovering new aspects in my own journey to attain a higher level of overall wellness. After just a few weeks of working with him, I noticed a significant improvement in my quality of sleep, energy and focus at work. I would highly recommend Jack for anyone who is serious about receiving expert and tailored advice on how to up-level their own health! Go Jack!!”
