I was diagnosed with a mood disorder in the summer of 2019. My first steps were getting my mind and me on the same page, then headed towards a better relationship. Soon after, I started figuring out what my treatment would look like and what I should add to my life, like therapy and support … More The relationship between nutrition and mood disorders
The SADdest Diet Ever Would you believe me if I told you that I have never heard of the word “vegan” until maybe my high school years? I’m not kidding. I personally never knew that there were people in the world that did not eat meat. Yes, I know that sounds crazy, but it had … More My Vegan Story: How I Went From SAD to Glad
If you’ve gone away this summer or are planning to go away anytime soon, you might be familiar with the “preparing for vacation” fears that so many of us go through. Personally, I always end up freaking out about bloat ruining all of my hard work at the gym or not fitting into the dress … More Four super easy ways to guarantee you will feel your best while on vacation
So, here’s my food journey that led to me losing 10 kg (22 lbs.) in 8 weeks without losing any muscle and without using any supplements or pharmaceuticals. Over 1 year later, the weight is still off. In late February of 2018, at age 46, I decided to compete in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament … More My Philosophy of Food helped me lose 10 kg in 8 weeks! + Five Key Weight-loss Concepts for Success