M2 Coach
Casey Mendrala
Casey holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Movement Science from Springfield College and is a certified personal trainer through ACE and NASM. When not working or training, Casey loves to disconnect from the hustle and bustle by spending time outdoors and embracing nature with her dogs.
Education
Bachelors of Movement Science from Springfield College, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Crossfit Level 1, Crossfit Endurance/Aerobic Capacity, Crossfit Gymnastics, NASM Personal Training, ACE Personal Training
Casey holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Movement Science from Springfield College and is a certified personal trainer through ACE and NASM. She is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 and 2 coach, certified in Sleep and Stress, as well as a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) with the Nutritional Therapy Institute.
Additionally, Casey has earned multiple CrossFit certifications, including Level 1 and 2, Endurance, and Goal Setting. With a competitive background as a D1 soccer player, regional-level CrossFit athlete, and endurance racer, including podium finishes in triathlons and three official 100-mile finishes, Casey brings both expertise and experience to her coaching.
For Casey, the most rewarding part of coaching is helping clients become the version of themselves they aspire to be, unlocking new levels of performance they didn’t think possible. She loves working with clients who are open-minded, willing to have honest conversations, and focused on health or performance goals. She also has a soft spot for those new to the fitness and nutrition world, guiding them through foundational learning and growth.
When not working or training, Casey enjoys disconnecting from the hustle and bustle by spending time outdoors, hiking in the woods, and embracing nature with her dogs!
Client Testimonials
Laura Wilson
"My experience with M2 has been everything I wanted and need! I'm so thankful for the complete overhaul of not just my nutrition, but also my lifestyle and mindset!"
Brandi Naylor
"Since working with Casey and M2 I've seen major changes in many aspects of my life. I'm hypothyroid so my energy levels, mood, and appetite have always been a struggle despite being regulated with medication. Over the past few months, my energy levels and mood have stopped swinging wildly. I'm eating a ton of food without packing on a bunch of weight and have had tons of PR's in the process. I can't stress enough how much better I feel!"
Rodrigo L.
"Casey was critical in helping me build the habits AND fueling tactics to put my body through a 1,000km solo bike adventure, and while crossing the finish line, feeling like I still had PLENTY of gas in the tank!"
Casey's Posts
The Hardest Type of "Transformation" | Part 1
This post is a two part series about the longer journey to happiness that sometimes happens in nutrition coaching. Part 1 will deal with a hypothetical journey of a client signing up and their physical and emotional journey. Part 2 will deal with a REAL LIFE version of that journey with 4X Crossfit Games athlete Mekenzie Riley. A small preview of Part 2 can be found at the end of this post.
How to Track Macros | Protein
Did you know there is a difference between the weight of food when it’s raw and when it’s cooked? Raw food loses on average 25% volume once it is cooked as water evaporates away. That water loss will vary depending on cooking method, how long you cook your food, the amount of water in that food, etc, but for simplicity sake, let’s call it 25%. This can make accurately tracking your macros for protein a little tricky. We've outlined some of the common mistakes people make when logging your macros into MyFitnessPal and a few easy ways to avoid those missteps in the future.
