Lauren Daly Age: 24 Education: BS in Nutritional Science from Pepperdine U. Certification: Certified Personal Trainer from National Academy of Sports Medicine Experience: Three years

When you meet Lauren, 5 feet 10 inches and a very trim 145 pounds, and find out she went to Pepperdine, the all-time California school in Malibu, it’s easy to assume that she has always been the proto-typical California girl like the Beach Boys always sang about. Not true.

In high school Lauren weighed over 200 pounds and distinguished herself more in the classroom than in the gym. After arriving in Los Angeles, she quickly learned that the California crowd doesn’t look great just by accident and got busy on a makeover. She started working out, learned how to eat right, and loved how it made feel.

Her interest in nutrition increased, and resulted in a change in major from international business to nutritional science. Even though most of her classes were now with pre-med students ( Pepperdine is a serious place), she was still an honor roll student.

Combine her nutritional knowledge with an excellent personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and three years of full-time training experience, and you have a complete package. Whether your goals are weight loss, strength, or general shaping up, Lauren is an excellent trainer.