Harley Pasternak

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[edit] Harley Pasternak

Harley Pasternak (born August 6, 1974) is a Canadian personal trainer, public speaker and author best known for the 5-Factor Diet, a popular diet and fitness lifestyle that advocates eating five meals a day, each of which must include five components (lean protein, carbohydrates low to moderate on the glycemic index, 5-10 grams of fiber, healthy fats and a sugar free beverage), as well as completing 5-Factor Workout, which requires a minimum of only 25 minutes, five times a week.

[edit] Education

Pasternak holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, an Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario and American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.

Harley has worked with some of the top celebrities in Hollywood, including:

Alicia Keys

Eva Mendes

Jessica Simpson

Kanye West

Kate Beckinsale

Orlando Bloom

Mandy Moore

Nia Long

Jane Fonda

John Mayer

Vanessa Williams

Katherine Heigl

Eve

Michael Chiklis

Rachel Weisz

Sophia Bush

Halle Berry

Zach Braff

Val Kilmer

Robert Downey Jr.

Ben Foster

Jim Caviezel

Benjamin Bratt

Stephen Dorff

Common

Eliza Dushku

Rick Fox

Sanaa Lathan

Donald Faison

Tracee Ellis Ross

Minka Kelly

Jeff Goldblum

Enrique Murciano

Brendan Fraser

Claire Forlani

LL Cool J

Juliette Lewis

Milla Jovovich

Ray Liotta

Kenna

Gabriel Macht

Jordana Brewster

Miley Cyrus

Jason Segel

Adam Brody

Angela Bassett

Teresa Palmer

Jimmy Fallon

Paul Rudd

Kimora Lee Simmons

Ellen Page

[edit] Public Speaking

Pasternak is a popular speaker throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil for organizations such as: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Town Sports International, International Health and Racquetball Club Association (IHRSA), Club Industry, Proctor & Gamble (ThermaCare, Oral B), Unilever (Slim-Fast), Precor, Department of National Defense, The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, the Canadian Health Food Association, Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine, Can Fit Pro, University of Toronto, and York University.

[edit] Books

Harley's first book, 5-Factor Fitness (Putnam, 2005) was a number one top seller in its category at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and German editions have also been released. Hs second book, 5-Factor Diet (Meredith, 2006) made The New York Times Best-Sellers list.

[edit] Press

In his capacity as a fitness and nutrition specialist, Pasternak has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Access Hollywood, Extra, VH1, E!, The Jane Pauley Show, and America's Next Top Model as well as made multiple appearances on The Today Show . I

Pasternak and the 5 Factor Diet have been featured in publications such as Star,Us Weekly, In Touch, Shape, Woman's World, People, Glamour, Elle, Allure, Men's Health, Jane, Fitness, Seventeen, Self, Marie Claire, Teen People, the New York Post, the LA Times, and the Washington Post. [1]