When I got sober, I wasn't prepared for the almost immediate sugar cravings that ensued. It was as if I was playing “whack-a-mole”, where I'd kick one addiction just to have another one pop up.
I’d been lying to people about my sobriety-- telling them the reason I didn’t drink was because I was a ‘health nut' , so I knew I'd have to figure out strategies to curb my cravings or else risk being "found out".
I read voraciously on the subject of nutrition, learned more about addiction, addiction transfer, dopamine, and the role of pleasure centers in the brain and I uncovered the inextricable link between my food and my mood. I learned how managing my stress, prioritizing my sleep, and focusing on moving my body worked synergistically with a healthy diet to create a lifestyle I no longer wanted to escape from and I began to view my body as a human-animal that needed my care, my respect, my love, and my attention.
I’ve spent 20 years building a healthy relationship with myself, and I became a certified health coach in order to share everything I've learned with YOU. Because what I've really uncovered is that it's not about the food (not really); but rather, it’s about the way we feel about ourselves that moves the needle when it comes to our health.
Let’s ditch diet culture and find food freedom… together. I can't wait to get started!
