I am a former D1 and professional athlete and fitness competitor. Sports and athletics are in my blood. I began my professional training career at a well-known luxury gym in Orange County; I progressed to owning my own business and competing in many NPC fitness competitions soon after. Catching the eye of several well-known brands, I earned the title of sponsored athlete and began fitness modelling as well as being a brand ambassador. With my 15 years of experience as a certified trainer and strength and conditioning coach, I strive to bring my clients the best programming for their fitness go ..read more

My journey in health, wellness, and fitness has been a transformative odyssey defined by resilience, perseverance, and a steadfast commitment to personal growth. It all began at the tender age of 5 when I immersed myself in gymnastics, honing my agility and strength over a span of 2 years. However, it was my transition to competitive cheerleading with the Flyers All-Stars that truly ignited my passion for athleticism and teamwork. As a team member for 5 years, I excelled as a stunt base, clinching numerous gold medals, including 2 national championships and an international accolade. Unfortuna ..read more

I grew up with no education in fitness or nutrition. We ate cheesy frozen fish sticks, boxed mashed potatoes, and canned green beans. I had my son at 20 and was over 200lbs. Through a series of events, I worked part-time at a gym daycare. I worked out a little and ate kind a healthier and my weight fell off. During this time, my friends did not understand my newfound passion, and I was ostracized and made fun of for my food prep, time at the gym, and going to bed early. I struggled with isolation and self-love even though I felt great and knew I was making healthy choices for myself and my son ..read more

I have a business degree, a public relations Diploma and my nutrition coaching certification from Precision Nutrition. I chose Precision Nutrition for my Nutrition coaching certification because I liked their approach to nutrition as the program goes far beyond nutrition science and focuses on the psychology of behavior change and a more balanced, holistic approach to fitness and nutrition which I believe is much needed in the fitness and nutrition industry. I have almost finished my ISSA (International Sports Science Association) Certified Personal Trainer Certification, I just have to get my ..read more

The idolization of a skinny physique for women, often influenced by Western beauty standards, has promoted a society that values short-term weight loss and slimness over strength and overall health. To achieve this, many people put their long-term health at risk for short-term gains, unknowingly and ironically, making it harder to sustain a lean physique long term.  In this article, we will explore why the emphasis should be shifted from skinny to healthy to achieve long-term success, the significance of gaining lean muscle to increase basal metabolic rate, and why diet foods are not help ..read more

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They say that 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. The thing is both your nutritional needs and metabolism (how fast your body converts food into energy) CHANGING with AGE. Yet, I hear it all the time from women who continue to struggle with weight and other medical concerns as they enter their 40s. I can’t tell you how many times I hear “I eat healthy every day and still can’t seem to lose the weight!” When I ask how much protein they are eating, they have no clue. Women over 40 need protein more than ever(as well as healthy fats) to keep their metabolism going. The thing is “ You ..read more

One of the mottos that guide me on my personal fitness journey and advice that I share with my clients early on in their journey, is to block out the noise. I consider “noise” to be any distraction, unsolicited opinion or element that stands in the way and creates unnecessary resistance between you and what you want to achieve. When I started my fitness journey 14 years ago at the age of 14, shortly after losing my mom to breast cancer, I had so many people in my ear telling me things like “Be careful not to overdo it “and “You don’t want to get too bulky “and the famous “Be careful or you’ll ..read more

This is the ultimate question we’re all trying to find the answer to. This includes an infinite number of sub-questions like: How long do I work out? What and when do I eat? How much protein should I consume? Will carbs make me fat? What’s a “healthy” fat and “bad” fat? So where does one even start? Just opening the doors into the fitness abyss can be extremely intimidating to people. This alone is the reason why many don’t start a fitness regime, to begin with. It also doesn’t help when mainstream media demonizes a particular diet strategy one day and then praises it the next. First fats ar ..read more

You have worked too hard to let your summer body fade going into the fall and winter. How do you maintain your summer body long after summer? I have 5 strategies to practice in order to stay focused and preserve your summer physique. Prioritize weight training with the goal of progressively getting stronger. Muscle is what creates the look of definition, having more muscle will also make achieving and maintaining a leaner physique easier as increased muscle mass allows you to burn more calories both in and out of the gym. Focus on a consistent diet. Read nutrition labels and be aware of what ..read more