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 seem to 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 thought I had managed started spiraling, and by the time I hit my late 40s, my health wasn’t just slipping—it was in serious jeopardy. My energy was dwindling, my confidence shaken, and, my weight eventually ballooned out of control.

Then came the diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes. I’ll never forget the shock of that realization. I had always been a healthy person, so how did I end up here? And when a routine pre-employment physical revealed dangerously high blood sugar levels, I knew something had to change—immediately. That moment became my wake-up call, the spark that finally pushed me to take back my health.

I started small. I focused on understanding my body and giving it what it needed—not depriving it or following fads, but truly nourishing it in a way that worked for me. I educated myself, embraced metabolic health, and stopped looking for quick fixes. Instead, I created simple, sustainable habits that I could stick with.

The results? Life-changing.

I lowered my A1C from 11.4 to 5.2, lost 82 pounds, and, more importantly, gained back my energy, my confidence, and my zest for life. I didn’t just lose weight—I reclaimed my health, my freedom, and my future.