My Health Story
Knowing there was an answer, I kept asking doctors, “What’s wrong with me? I’m broken.” Their advice was typical, “eat less, lose weight and exercise more,” all with a look that included concern.
Once upon a time, before I hit my 40s, I was a fit, lean athletic person. This is who thought I was but over time I started to lose that part of my identity. Why? Because I found myself wrapped in a very thick blanket of extra padding, fat, and it changed how the world treated me and how I felt about myself. Each morning, unhappy with my lack of energy, worries about my future health and dismayed over getting dressed, I felt helpless and disgusted. I repeatedly wondered, ‘what happened?’
The simple answer is that I let myself get lost. Not just my body but my whole being. It all took place between adulthood and middle age, the care-free life and motherhood, busy business days and an over-scheduled, over-committed existence. Emotional and mental strains spilled over into food and physical ailments, and vice versa.
Yet, I never gave up, and kept looking for my answer. It began with a frame of mind, being ready, finding the right inspiration and or course, support. Radically changing the way I ate and thought led to losing 100 lbs over a year and kicking prescription medications. Still on my journey (aren’t we all?) I decided to help others - coaching, writing, cooking, teaching!
Bio & Education
Currently on my third career, there is a lot of background that goes into making me the best person and coach I can be. Read my full bio.
