9 months ago
65
12
Posted On: January 28th 2026, 09:26 pm
Like so many people in the wellness space, my own health journey is what led me to pursue nutrition as a career.
I was a healthy kid, but in my teen years my relationship with food took a dark turn. I became extremely restrictive — I refused to eat at restaurants, was determined to stay under 1,400 calories a day (while working out 5+ days a week), and food took up about 90% of my brain space.
It “worked”… until it didn’t.
I started bingeing, lost my menstrual cycle, and avoided social events just to not be around food. I remember thinking that eating plain butter sounded amazing because my body was so desperate for calories.
To add fuel to the fire, I was exposed to toxic mold in my college dorm. I was sleeping 10+ hours a night but couldn’t function without 3–4 cups of coffee. New symptoms kept popping up, yet doctors told me nothing was wrong.
Around 19, I finally sought help for my eating disorder — and thank GOD I did, because being free from that has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. But healing wasn’t instant. I gained weight rapidly due to extreme hunger that wouldn’t go away even after eating thousands of calories a day. My body was rebounding hard from years of restriction. Let me tell you, body image was tough during this time but it taught me so much about myself and detaching from societal norms and internalized fat phobia.
During that time, my health issues worsened and I later learned I had PCOS and insulin resistance. I worked with multiple functional providers — some helped, some didn’t — but through their support, my own research, and a LOT of trial and error, things finally began to shift. This was the true catalyst for pursuing a career in this field.
All of this to say — if you’re dealing with health issues, disordered eating, or feel like you’re at war with your body… it can and does get better. 🤍
I’ve poured 7+ years into higher education so I can support others through similar experiences, and I’m so honored to get to do this work!
I was a healthy kid, but in my teen years my relationship with food took a dark turn. I became extremely restrictive — I refused to eat at restaurants, was determined to stay under 1,400 calories a day (while working out 5+ days a week), and food took up about 90% of my brain space.
It “worked”… until it didn’t.
I started bingeing, lost my menstrual cycle, and avoided social events just to not be around food. I remember thinking that eating plain butter sounded amazing because my body was so desperate for calories.
To add fuel to the fire, I was exposed to toxic mold in my college dorm. I was sleeping 10+ hours a night but couldn’t function without 3–4 cups of coffee. New symptoms kept popping up, yet doctors told me nothing was wrong.
Around 19, I finally sought help for my eating disorder — and thank GOD I did, because being free from that has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. But healing wasn’t instant. I gained weight rapidly due to extreme hunger that wouldn’t go away even after eating thousands of calories a day. My body was rebounding hard from years of restriction. Let me tell you, body image was tough during this time but it taught me so much about myself and detaching from societal norms and internalized fat phobia.
During that time, my health issues worsened and I later learned I had PCOS and insulin resistance. I worked with multiple functional providers — some helped, some didn’t — but through their support, my own research, and a LOT of trial and error, things finally began to shift. This was the true catalyst for pursuing a career in this field.
All of this to say — if you’re dealing with health issues, disordered eating, or feel like you’re at war with your body… it can and does get better. 🤍
I’ve poured 7+ years into higher education so I can support others through similar experiences, and I’m so honored to get to do this work!
Comments (12)
More posts
