Tired of trying to find the next diet to reach your goals and having trouble maintaining for the long term? What if mindful, healthy nutrition is the answer to what you are looking for?
Meet 12th State Nutrition
Chris Eschbach, PhD
www.linkedin.com/in/chris-eschbach/
Chris guides individualized nutrition coaching for success using a common sense approach,. That approach is supported by scientific and applied aspects of wellness, weight loss, fitness, and sport performance with the goal of providing a low stress path to success related to nutrition and health goals.
Chris has an athletic background and a PhD in Exercise Physiology. His approach combines scientific knowledge with personalized care, ensuring tailored nutrition plans for clients. He prioritizes accountability through regular check-ins and goal tracking, fostering motivation and success. With a holistic mindset, he creates evidence-based strategies, adapting to clients' needs while emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes.
Career Highlights
- Ph.D., Exercise Physiology; M.S. Human Performance; B.S. Zoology
- Nutrition and CrossFit coach
- Senior Manager, Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting
- Director, Biometrics Laboratory Valencell Inc. 2012-2022
- Founder, Human Performance Laboratory (2002)
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science at North Carolina Wesleyan College 2011-2012
- Chair, Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance Meredith College 2009-2011
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Meredith College 2001-2011
- 50 time overall race champion
- 7 time Ironman triathlon finisher (4 World Championships)
- Amateur National Champion Long Course Triathlon
- Ironman Triathlon PR: 9:24
- Half-Ironman PR: 4:02
- Olympic Distance Triathlon PR: 1:51
- Marathon PR: 2:40
- Captain, Western Illinois University Swimming and Diving Team