Fast forward to high school. I was active and mostly ate what I craved, but I was still very self-conscious of my body and diet. But again, most girls were! It was “normal”. During these years I became very into health and nutrition.

Once I went off to college, I experienced weight gain related to simply getting older, and became stuck in the restrict-binge cycle. I noticed my clothes fitting tighter and started to feel even more uncomfortable in my skin. 

My sophomore year, I decided it was time to get "back on track" with exercise and dieting. I changed my major to nutrition. Because I wasn’t already obsessed enough with food right? 

I was in school to help others eat healthy, yet I had an unhealthy relationship with food. I counted every calorie I ate, overexercised, and was constantly anxious about food. This obsession being healthy (which was ultimately all about my body size) was actually unhealthy. 

My senior year, I discovered intuitive eating and realized a there was a better way. I didn't have to track every bite and restrict food to live healthfully. I decided to change. I stopped counting, started listening to my body, and slowly built body trust.

I started eating more, exercising less, and ditched the scale... and this helped rebuild my metabolism. I was finally able to enjoy food and social events without anxiety. I thought about my body less & started to feel more confident in my skin.

Today, I'm a "normal" eater. food is no longer stressful, it’s just food. I no longer worry about every calorie. I feel amazing and have more energy than ever. I want you to know this is possible for you too. You can feel free around food, become confident in your skin, and create the life you deserve.