Morgan Blanton, Personal Trainer & Chef Morgan Blanton holds a culinary arts degree from Southern Maine Community College located in South Portland, ME. He is trained in Classic Cuisine, Dietary Technology and has Diabetic dietary experience. He brings over 20 years of cooking experience to Carolina Weight Loss Center. Morgan tells his clients, “Meal changes do not have to be bland and boring. Learning new cooking techniques and discovering new foods will enable you to enjoy your newfound healthy choices.” Morgan has a green belt in Judo, a blue belt in Okanoan Shodokan Karate, and a green belt in Krav Maga. He also has background in Wrestling, Muay Thai and Bikram “Hot” Yoga. His goal is to motivate and empower his clients to break away from their unhealthy lifestyle choices and move forward with new ones. He realizes that every person has different fitness and nutritional needs and addressing them individually. Morgan, his wife and two daughters reside in Hickory, NC. He is a solid believer in the importance of volunteer work. He has conducted self-defense seminars for the following programs: YWCA Teen Parent program of Greater Portland, ME Rape Crisis Center of Maine, Domestic Abuse Shelter Network of Greater Portland, ME Hickory Foundation YMCA, Centro Latino Teen and Domestic Abuse program and the Rape Crisis Center of Hickory, NC. Morgan’s responsibilities include leading educational classes on the importance of using proper form while exercising. In these sessions, he also assists in determining what exercises are best based on every client's personal needs. Each of his classes finishes with 30 minutes of stretching and practicing proper breathing techniques. Morgan also offers his expertise to our clients on a personal basis. Those services include one-on-one personal training, meal planning, and cooking lessons. Morgan will be leading cooking classes periodically at Carolina Weight Loss Center as well.

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