before 2014

I grew up playing just about every sport — basketball, softball, soccer, swim team, and my all-time favorite, ice hockey. Movement was a big part of my life, but nutrition? Not so much. I ate a lot of fast food and processed snacks, with no real understanding of how what I ate impacted how I felt or performed. Most of the messaging I heard around food was about eating to look a certain way — not to feel good or fuel my body.

2014

 A few difficult life events, the pressures of being a teenager, and the pull of diet culture all collided, leading me to develop an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise. What once felt joyful became a way to manage stress and control my body. Therapy helped me begin the healing process but it took time, and I still didn’t feel at peace with my body.

fall 2019

By this point, I felt more at home in my skin than before, but I still struggled with comparison. When I wanted to make healthy changes, I struggled with knowing where to begin or what to change — and if I didn’t see results quickly, I’d get frustrated and give up — only to try again a few months later.
When I did go to the gym, I’d fumble around with the machines for an hour. (Proper form? I didn’t know her!) Even though I was in a better headspace, I still didn’t know how to care for my body. I didn’t understand how to eat to support my energy, or enjoy indulgences in moderation, or balance movement with recovery.

summer - fall 2020

Like many others, the pandemic hit me hard. I stopped working out, drank more than usual, and ended up at my heaviest. I was stuck in a toxic job, constantly stressed, and the only time I felt I could unwind was with a drink in my hand. Most nights, I was too exhausted to cook, so takeout became the norm.

winter 2020

That winter, I made a change. I joined a gym and started working with a personal trainer once a week. I began exercising consistently and cooking at home more often and quickly started to feel (and see) the difference. Most importantly, I discovered the joy of taking care of myself.
Still, I had a lot of questions — how long should I train for? How much protein do I need? What exercises are most important? That curiosity turned into a passion. I left my job, got certified, and began helping others navigate their own journeys with fitness and food.

now

Today, I’ve built both internal and external strength — and I honestly can’t believe how long I lived without knowing how to properly care for and fuel my body. Now I move and eat in ways that support my health, energy, and happiness.

And the best part? I’ve helped hundreds of women around the world do the same. Together, we’ve built empowering relationships with food, movement, and our bodies.