I believe change is possible, even when obstacles seem insurmountable
As someone who’s battled my way back from a life-threatening and debilitating illness, I know firsthand what it is like to battle for your health. Within six months of being diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2002, I had a blood transfusion and reconstructive surgery from large, painful ulcers that developed on my face.
When my illness flared up again in 2009, I spent 10 months in and out of hospitals and emergency rooms. I knew surgery was my only option. But what followed was more than a year of painful recovery, additional procedures, and watching helplessly as my weight dipped to a dangerous 95 pounds.
At my weakest, I didn’t have the energy to stand and brush my teeth. Walking 50 feet felt like running a marathon.
Yet that long stretch of slow recovery also served as a meditation on my health. I thought about how out of touch I had been with my body before my illness:
I didn’t sleep enough and relied on caffeine to power through my days.
I would beat myself up whenever I ate something that wasn’t low-fat or skipped one of my twice-a-day workouts.
I was stressed and anxious all the time.
If I could recover from Crohn’s, I decided, I would transform how I approached my health and wellness. And I did.
You can do the same! I’m excited to help you make sustainable changes that extend far deeper than a dress size or a number on the scale. I’ll show you how to train smarter with weight training, why a nutrient-dense diet is optimal (and how to make it work for you), and how to cut back on the stressors and toxic elements in your life. Most importantly, I’ll treat you as more than the sum of your parts. I’ll treat you as a whole person, whose health potential is just waiting to be amplified. let’s get started!