I was only 7 years old when I started to wear tankinis and one-piece swimsuits to cover my body. I was 9 years old when I started packing empty lunch boxes to school because I learned what a calorie was. I was 11 years old when I started doing HIIT workouts I found on YouTube until my FitBit let me know I had burnt 1,000 calories. I was 13 when I decided I’d go vegan so that I had an excuse to eat even less. For years and years, I let the number on the scale, my appearance in the mirror, and nutrition apps run my life. It wasn’t until I discovered lifting and a high-protein diet that I really feel that I was able to escape this mindset. I’m no longer driven by thigh-gaps and ab definition; I’m driven by a desire to improve my overall health. Having experienced this, I’m very passionate in my approach to personal training.Being a coach isn't just about workouts and diets; it's about fostering a mindset of self-care, balance, and appreciation for one's body—a journey I'm committed to walking alongside others.