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About Me
Established in 2000
Rachel Lavin is a certified personal trainer who has worked at some of the most elite health clubs in New York City. She has a holistic approach that includes nutrition, motivation, and training.

Blogs
A Body Neutral Approach
People come in all shapes and sizes. The horrifying information that we pass on to our clients so they believe that if they aren’t on a strict diet and exercise program, they aren’t “Healthy”. The danger of yo-yo dieting is harder on the body than carrying ten extra...
Ditching Diet Culture for Self-Love
We're starting the New Year off strong after a 2-week break! In this week's episode Lindsey sits down with Rachel Lavin (@rachellavinfitness). Rachel is an Author, Personal Trainer, and Health Coach. In her book, The Doughnut Diaries, she dives into her...
Christmas Dinner Won’t Make you FAT!
It’s that time of year again where we are all making the usual, yet untrue and unkind, statements about our holiday eating and weight gain. I am sure you have either heard a family member, co-worker, neighbor, friend, or you say some of these or all of these...
Body Shaming – Are You Guilty?
Accepting people who have bigger bodies is more than long overdo, we are at DEFCON 5! It’s a huge problem in our culture. Why can’t people accept that those of us who come in bigger bodies are not lazy, full of disease or unhealthy. If you really believe that then you...
Do We ALL Have Anxiety Now?
I don’t know about you, but I have been experiencing anxiety/panic attacks for over a year and it’s driving me crazy! I hate them! They happen at the most inopportune times. What is the solution? Is my only choice to go on medication? I am only speaking for myself,...
Breaking Body Biases Podcast
Episode 65: The Doughnut Diaries & Body Love with Rachel Lavin Sep 12, 2022 In this week's episode, we connect with author, personal trainer & WIFA ambassador, Rachel Lavin. We talk about Her book The Doughnut Diaries Body Image and Body Love Things we'd love...
Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone – Podcast 274
Episode 274 - Rachel Lavin - Author of The Doughnut Diaries/Personal Trainer/Certified Life Coach “I turned 40…I was so tired of being unfulfilled…Whatever the “new thing” was, I tried it…Any diet is a repackaged restriction…” “It’s never too late to be happy. What is...
Rachel Lavin Interview on “The Grapevine Live” Podcast
Join Melissa Merkle as she talks with Fit Pro, Rachel Lavin, about her new book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘈 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 12 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 0. Rachel will share the message of her story and the steps she took to write her first...
Rachel Lavin on WIFA Waves Podcast
On episode 52 of WIFA Waves, Lindsey talks with Rachel Lavin. Rachel is a WIFA Global Ambassador and author of The Doughnut Diaries: A Personal Trainer's Tale of Being Every Size From 12 Through 0. She and Lindsey share their journeys to and advice for achieving...
Menopause, Such a Dirty Word!
It has started!!! I don’t know what this is exactly, but I do know that I feel different. This isn’t going to be another fact ridden blog about peri menopause, hot flashes, hormones, and everything in between. Today I’m writing a blog about how I’m feeling; in a word...
Rachel Lavin Discusses her New Book at M. Judson Booksellers on June 18, 2022 from 10 AM to Noon
Greenville, SC – Rachel Lavin will present at the Pop-Up Event, taking place at M Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29601 on Saturday June 18, from 10 AM to Noon. This event is free and open to the public. Rachel will be discussing her...
How Important is the Time of Day that you Workout? – Part 1
I keep writing about how amazing our bodies are and its constant changing needs. I assure you this is true. During my last eight years while living in New York my routine was pretty strict. We would get up at 4:30 AM to make sure I had time to shower and have a good...
Book Reviews
“Rachel Lavin is truly a New Yorker – you can tell her dry wit from the first chapter and picture yourself having the same experience in the grocery store… that alone is worth reading ‘The Doughnut Diaries!'”
— Robert Solis, Senior Designer at Izod, American Luxury Menswear Stylist, and Influencer
“I like to call Rachel’s book a necessity for anyone who is struggling with being image-conscious. I highly suggest that you read this uplifting, informative book that also expresses Rachel’s great sense of humor. Each passage in the book is not only very true, but will hit the spot for readers as they relate to Rachel’s journey on how she successfully overcame the dark side of what we’re led to believe we should look like.”
— Tonijean Kulpinski, CBHC, BCHP, AADP, and Bestselling Author of the Stop Battling Disease & Start Building Wellness Book Series
“Rachel Lavin has been every size imaginable and she has learned how to maintain a healthy body while still eating doughnuts! Want to know how she does it? You can eat it all up in ‘The Doughnut Diaries!'”
— Christy Whitman, New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, and Certified Law of Attraction Coach
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