If you had met me when I was 13 years old, you probably wouldn't recognize the girl I was.
As my body began to change, so did the way I saw myself. I became deeply insecure, and without realizing it, food became my comfort for everything. Whether I was bored, stressed, happy, or sad, I always turned to food. Because I grew up eating highly processed foods, I didn't even know what it felt like to truly nourish my body. By 13 and 14 years old, I weighed around 200 pounds. I hated shopping because I never wanted to see the size on the tag. I avoided stepping on the scale because I was embarrassed by the number, and I even hid food because I didn't want anyone to think I was eating more than everyone else. Looking back, I wasn't just struggling with my weight—I was struggling with my confidence, my habits, and the way I viewed myself.
Around 16 years old, I finally reached a point where I knew something had to change. I'd gone to the gym before, but I was never consistent, and my nutrition never matched my goals. I'd work out, then go home and eat far more than I'd burned. I felt stuck in a cycle that never seemed to work. So I stopped waiting for motivation and started showing up for myself. I began making healthier choices one habit at a time. It wasn't perfect, and it definitely wasn't overnight, but then something incredible happened—I lost my first five to ten pounds. That may not sound like much, but to me, it felt impossible. For the first time in years, I believed that maybe I really could change my life.
From that moment on, everything shifted. Fitness became about so much more than losing weight. It taught me discipline, confidence, resilience, and how to take care of the body God gave me. Instead of turning to food for comfort, I found purpose in challenging myself, building healthy habits, and becoming stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. That journey completely changed my life, and it's the reason I became a coach.
I don't coach because I've always had it figured out. I coach because I know what it's like to feel stuck. I know what it's like to start over every Monday, to feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice online, and to wonder if you'll ever become the person you want to be. My mission is to be the coach I wish I had when I was younger. I want every girl I work with to know she doesn't have to figure it all out alone. Together, we'll build healthy habits, create lasting confidence, and work toward becoming the strongest, healthiest version of you—not just physically, but in every area of life.
Because if I could change my life, I truly believe you can too. 🤍
