To begin, if you only know one thing about me, let it be this... I love food! Sound familiar? I usually find I’m not the only one who feels this way. We all have our reasons for loving food and we all utilize it in different ways. The interaction we develop with food, just like any other relationship, can change with our mindset and commitment. Think about it. We eat at least three times a day. That means we must think about and interact with food morning, noon, and night, every day of our entire lives! If that is not considered a relationship, then I don’t know what is.
Not too long ago, I began to realize I had been taking my health and body for granted. Having been very active growing up and living in a family where meals were typically prepared for me, I never gave much thought to the foods I put in my body. I never appreciated how those foods were fueling my life. Having neglected this very important relationship, it started to take its toll, not only on my appearance, but on my overall well being. I noticed a decline in my energy, productivity, and self-esteem. Things I had never run short on in the past. It was during this time that I began re-shaping my mentality on food and discovered my passion for nutrition.
Food became fuel. Therefore, I grew to love it even more, not for its taste or comfort, but out of a deep appreciation for how it allowed me to live. I regained my energy and zest for life through this nutritious approach to living. This led me to find another passion in endurance sports. I began training and racing in triathlons and marathons. I was living in a way I had never done before. I was setting goals and confident I could achieve them because my body and mind were being continuously nourished, allowing me to strive towards my fullest potential. I have now completed a 140.6 mile Ironman triathlon, am starting my career as a registered dietitian, and am living life with intention.
I want to empower and educate people how to treat their bodies with respect and love, so that they may go forward to lead more effective, energetic lives and thrive in their own skin. I realize not everyone’s ambition is to pound countless miles on the pavement, but each person has their own “Ironman” so to speak. Something that challenges them in a positive way, leading them to energetic & passionate living. By cultivating a relationship with the body and fueling it properly, we can each begin to find our drive and realize our truest potential. I hope you will keep Getting Hungry with me here on the blog!
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