Hi! 😊 Thanks for stopping by.  I’m thrilled you’re here. I’d like to take a moment to share a bit about what led me to starting this blog—so you can better understand where I’m coming from and, hopefully, feel inspired on your own journey…

From Rock Bottom to Renewed: How I Took Control of My Health and Transformed My Life

My weight challenges actually began as far back as my late teens, but back then, they were minor and didn’t negatively impact my health or daily life. In fact, I was very healthy throughout most of my adult years.

But as I got older, things began to shift. The small struggles I had managed when I was younger started spiraling, and by the time I hit 50, my health wasn’t just slipping—it was in serious jeopardy. My energy had dwindled, my confidence shaken, and, my weight had ballooned even more out of control.

Then came the diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. I’ll never forget the shock of that realization. I had always been a healthy person, so how did I end up here? I failed a physical due to dangerously high blood sugar levels and it was clear that I HAD to change—immediately. That moment became my wake-up call, the spark that finally pushed me to take back my health.

I started different this time though – I had a clear goal: to lose fat, not lean muscle (what little I had left), and finally break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting that had defined my adult life. Over the years, the constant losing and gaining back had taken a toll and I lost most of my lean muscle. Especially as we age, preserving our lean muscle is even more difficult and absolutely critical to our healthspan so I couldn’t afford to waste any time, I had to do it the right way and for good this time.

Instead, I focused on truly understanding my body and what it needed to thrive. I embraced metabolic health, educated myself, and shifted my approach to one built on nourishing my body—not depriving it. I followed simple, sustainable habits that helped me lose the fat while maintaining and building lean muscle. Most importantly, I found a system that was flexible and easy to fit into my life, making it something I could stick with for the long term.

The results? Life-changing.

I lost 82 pounds, lowered my A1C from 11.4 to 5.2, got off my diabetic and high pressure medications, and now have the energy to live an active lifestyle with confidence and a newfound zest for life.  And MOST importantly, I’ve maintained that weight loss almost effortlessly (something I was NEVER able to do before) and reclaimed my health, my freedom, and my future.