01/28/2026
Last year, I hit a point where my body felt like it was failing me.
For the past 11 years, I’ve trained consistently and eaten fairly well, but last year I realized I could be doing better. Not more… just better. More intention with my meals, planning ahead, and more attention to food quality.
In the fall, I found out my hormones were out of balance, especially cortisol — the stress hormone — and that shifted everything. I had spent years believing that pushing through, hustling harder, and getting it done no matter what was the answer. I ignored the signs for a long time… until my body found other ways to speak.
That season brought anxiety I hadn’t felt in years, appetite issues, unintentional weight loss, and the constant feeling that something was wrong.
I finally realized it was time to stop fighting my body & start supporting it
Over the last few months, I’ve slowed down. I’ve protected my boundaries (esp with work), prioritized winding down, and created more calm and safety in my days. I focused on consistent sleep, nourishing foods, movement that felt good, and I’ve almost completely removed alcohol from my life.
Slowly, things started to shift.
Now, in January, I feel like I’m coming back to life 🥹❤️
My training feels strong again!!!
I’m lifting heavier, feeling less fatigued, and my appetite is BACK BABY — which matters more to me than I can explain. I love food and enjoying meals, and losing that part of myself was hard.
My weight has stabilized, and I’m the heaviest I’ve been in years — and I’m proud of that.
As a fitness & nutrition coach, people often think we don’t battle with ourselves. Like we have everything on lock all the time. But we struggle too 🫶🏼
If you’re reading this and feel like your body is failing you too, pause & listen.
Sometimes it’s not broken — it’s asking you to slow down and give it what it actually needs.
