So here's my first attempt at writing a blog. Bear with me as I try my hand at writing something interesting enough to hold someone's attention and entice them enough to come back for more! Feels a little strange to be writing with the pure intention to entertain and inform others and expecting them respond in a positive way - seems a bit narcissistic. But here I am and there you are (hopefully). :) Just looked back and realized I wrote "writing" three times in the past three sentences - so much for interesting! Anyway, let's get to it...
After several months of studying with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) - which has been a pure pleasure (who knew I could actually "enjoy" studying!?!) - I am finally ready to put my nutritional knowledge and words into action. Ever since I attended massage therapy school (ASHA) in Atlanta, Ga. back in 1997, I have loved giving friends little health tips here and there and developed a deep passion for nutrition and the desire to assist others with their food choices and habits. It was one of those friends that really gave me the push I needed this year to look into how I could best support others and make a living at the same time. Thank you Aine for your belief in me.
Before I ever thought about getting into any sort of health profession, I had struggled for years with my own health concerns (okay - being fat). Back in High School I put on a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. I look back now and am convinced I was just going through puberty and having boobs kind of freaked me out. Nonetheless, with the weight gain came the low self-esteem and self-loathing and I immediately jumped on the diet roller coaster. Started out with NutriSystem - powdered eggs anyone? Moved on to Slimfast - NEVER filled me up - and so on. I felt like I tried everything and I just kept putting on the pounds. I was so focused on what to eat, what not to eat, don't eat - that I was making myself miserable. I would say it took me a good ten years before things started to click and I knew that I needed to make some changes. I gave up on dieting - decided to eat what I wanted in a more conscious way - and really started living. I also rediscovered how much I enjoyed moving my body and I didn't need to drag myself to the gym to do that! Meeting my husband Blake is what ultimately set me free. To find someone who believed in me and loved me - warts and all - changed everything. He gave me the confidence to get into ASHA and supported me throughout that year and continues to support me in all that I do. And here we are, 11 years of marriage later with two beautiful children whom I hope to pass down my love for others and for self through real food and real human -and spiritual - connections.
So there's a glimpse into my life and what brought me to where I am today. This is an exciting new chapter in my (our) life and I can't wait to see what unfolds. My hope is to take as many people as possible on this journey of self-discovery and community through eating well, discovering true self-acceptance and taking the time to sit back and enjoy this one life we are given. Join me, won't you?
After several months of studying with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) - which has been a pure pleasure (who knew I could actually "enjoy" studying!?!) - I am finally ready to put my nutritional knowledge and words into action. Ever since I attended massage therapy school (ASHA) in Atlanta, Ga. back in 1997, I have loved giving friends little health tips here and there and developed a deep passion for nutrition and the desire to assist others with their food choices and habits. It was one of those friends that really gave me the push I needed this year to look into how I could best support others and make a living at the same time. Thank you Aine for your belief in me.
Before I ever thought about getting into any sort of health profession, I had struggled for years with my own health concerns (okay - being fat). Back in High School I put on a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. I look back now and am convinced I was just going through puberty and having boobs kind of freaked me out. Nonetheless, with the weight gain came the low self-esteem and self-loathing and I immediately jumped on the diet roller coaster. Started out with NutriSystem - powdered eggs anyone? Moved on to Slimfast - NEVER filled me up - and so on. I felt like I tried everything and I just kept putting on the pounds. I was so focused on what to eat, what not to eat, don't eat - that I was making myself miserable. I would say it took me a good ten years before things started to click and I knew that I needed to make some changes. I gave up on dieting - decided to eat what I wanted in a more conscious way - and really started living. I also rediscovered how much I enjoyed moving my body and I didn't need to drag myself to the gym to do that! Meeting my husband Blake is what ultimately set me free. To find someone who believed in me and loved me - warts and all - changed everything. He gave me the confidence to get into ASHA and supported me throughout that year and continues to support me in all that I do. And here we are, 11 years of marriage later with two beautiful children whom I hope to pass down my love for others and for self through real food and real human -and spiritual - connections.
So there's a glimpse into my life and what brought me to where I am today. This is an exciting new chapter in my (our) life and I can't wait to see what unfolds. My hope is to take as many people as possible on this journey of self-discovery and community through eating well, discovering true self-acceptance and taking the time to sit back and enjoy this one life we are given. Join me, won't you?
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