Growing up in New York, I had addictions to carbs, sugar, and basically anything sweet and processed. Later on in life, these habits caused me to have major anxiety, thyroid problems, menstrual discomfort, rapidly thinning hair and no energy. As much as I worked out and thought I was eating “clean,” I could not drop the last 10 lbs. no matter what I tried – the programs I signed up for, training two hours a day – nothing was working. Cravings would take over causing binge eating on the weekends. I ended up seeking medical attention and was prescribed thyroid, anti-anxiety, and anti-depression medications. The doctor did not once ask me anything about my lifestyle, what I was eating, what I was doing for my mind and body, like it was irrelevant. Though I was trying everything from fat burning supplements, hair supplements, and eating what I thought was a balanced, healthy diet (lean proteins, complex carbs, fresh juices, etc.) I felt worse and worse every day. I kept thinking, “Something has got to give, I can’t live the rest of my life like this!” It was a vicious cycle.
Even as a little girl, I realized everything I ate had a direct connection to how I felt, but that still didn’t stop me. It was like I was possessed! My stomach had a mind of its own and I would unconsciously end up in the kitchen snacking on whatever was available to satisfy that craving. Constantly thinking life would be boring without my treats, I would justify rewarding myself with food that tasted so good but would make me feel so bad. How is that rewarding?! My thyroid, hair, anxiety and periods continued to get worse. My hair was getting so thin I couldn’t even wear it down. I wasn’t feeding my body nutrition, it was all empty calories. Not just empty, but damaging. My adrenals were cooked, and I was constantly inflamed. Sick and tired of being sick and tired, I wanted to get to the root of the problem but I had no idea where to start. I remember feeling lost, scared, and alone.
THERE IS ALWAYS A SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM!!!
I started to see a Holistic practitioner, Carol, who ended up saving my life. She taught me how to eat! So excited, I started right away! Feeding my body real nutrition, the craving disappeared and I started feeling different. I was happy and ALIVE again!!!
In 2004, I started a Nutrition Masters program at Florida International University. I was struggling to pass my organic chemistry classes and was working at the same time. My social life was non-existent and there was no balance. At the end of class one day I asked my professor, “When this is all done, where will I be working?” Grateful for her honest answer, she said “In a hospital, and you will most likely have to take on private clients.” Instantly, it was super clear to me that this was not my path either.
Finding a Holistic Nutrition School was clearly the path for me. I completed the Integrative School of Nutrition program in 2009. By the time I graduated, I completely healed myself, wasn’t on one prescription, maintained my desired body weight in a healthy way, my hair was growing back and I couldn’t be happier! I felt better at 27 than I did in my entire life’s existence.
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