I spent years dabbling with the newest diets and whatever the sexiest products on the market were at the time. I developed an awful relationship with my food, the gym, and my body. I was  living in constant fear that if my diet wasn’t perfect, or if I missed one day of training, or didn’t eat super “healthy” every day that I would get fat and lose all of my progress. I was a cardio queen and a slave to the gym— training for multiple hours a day, twice a day. Looking back, I don’t know how I did it. This unhealthy obsessive behavior stripped me of any joy associated with nutrition and fitness that I once had. It wasn’t fun anymore. As a result, I threw my internal health way out of balance, tanked my metabolism, and developed a thyroid disorder that rocked my world. This was one of the most pivotal moments in my journey. I was sick of the bullshit and chasing the instant gratification. I was sick of feeling like I was working so hard, and not seeing the results I wanted. I knew that I needed a massive change and reality check.

I committed to truly learning and understanding how the human body works. I then completed my bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics from Illinois State University, and later completed my postgraduate studies and Dietetic Internship through the University of Northern Colorado. I made a commitment to myself to use my education and experiences to help others who may be struggling in the same way I was.