I love writing. In fact, I have a personal goal is to be published some day. I never thought I would be a “blogger,” but it has allowed me to bridge gaps, build connection, and so much more. Here is what I hope you take from my blog posts.
Constant learning and educating.
Complete transparency. I was not the best student in grade school or even in college as an undergraduate. I excelled in the classes I was passionate about. Otherwise, I always did enough to pass, but it was never with my full potential. It wasn’t until I was in my first graduate program that I learned why I struggled. The classes didn’t teach me in a way that I could learn.
There are many different learning styles with the 4 most predominant being visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic. Known as VARK or VAK, this model suggests that each person has just one style of learning. The consequence is detrimental because it posits that one’s potential is linked to their learning style. What we know today is that students would benefit far more by learning through various methods. Most classes require reading and writing, and thought I love both, they weren’t conducive to my learning.
There was one specific class, nutritional biochemistry with Dr. Bryan Walsh, that changed everything for me. When he taught, I learned. Not only did he draw out what he was talking about in detail, his talking points solidified the knowledge. He connected the visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetics. In doing so, I excelled. Bottom line: success in learning comes from multiple learning styles, and I love to learn.
But sharing what I learn…that fills my heart tremendously. I see clients with complex cases, and in each case many of the same questions and concerns arise. Each blog allows me to continue teaching beyond a 1:1 session, providing more resources for deeper learning and growth. I hope you take from my blog post that I am listening, I care, and I am dedicated to helping you learn so you can achieve your health goal.
I write what I know.
My personal health journey is what led me into the field of functional nutrition. I have struggled with obesity, body dysmorphia, autoimmunity, GI issues, stress and anxiety, and symptoms associated with perimenopause. Just to name a few!
In supporting a client on her weight loss journey, she suggested that I “don’t know how hard it is to stick with a weight loss plan during the holidays”. The truth is I tipped the scale at 210 pounds, my heaviest, at the age of 25. In hopes of providing guidance, I wrote my blog 10 important strategies to prevent weight gain during the holidays, as they were my own personal guideposts for success.
My weight loss journey was met with extremism; I counted every calorie in/out, weighed myself three times a day, measured myself by pant size, and worked out at the gym 2-3 hours a day. I counted calories in everything — salads included! If I dared to have a glass of wine or indulge in a dessert during a holiday party, I resigned to having blown my week and the need for longer workouts the next day.
My relationship with weight is complex. Part of it comes from a learned model of behavior, while education has taught me how heal, learn and grow. Hence, this year my focus is on how to let go of food guilt during the holidays. Weight gain, just as with weight loss, is multi-faceted as many factors contribute to both. I know that you can honor your weight loss goals and still have your cake and eat it, too! Success comes in being consistent with diet and lifestyle factors.
I blog about my experiences, shared experiences. And these shared experiences allow me to better connect with you. I write what I know.
I blog for you!
What do you want to learn more about? I am here for you! Let’s talk about what you want to learn more about and how I can help you!