I am a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, Workplace Wellness Consultant, entrepreneur, blogger, mom, friend, teacher, coach, partner, learner, and writer!

I am here to help support and encourage you to reach your goals whether it is to lose weight, have more energy, feel good in your clothes, be more confident, get rid of your belly, or break the plateau you find yourself in.

To help you proudly and happily live in your body and enjoy the life you have.

To help you feel good about yourself – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

There is nothing like it when all three are working together in synergy! 

“I decided I had to make some lifestyle changes that would allow me to be able to do what I can with the most energy possible…to love the life I live. I want to  travel, hike, swim, bike, do fun activities with my children, grandchildren (still waiting 😊) and my partner, and just feel really good!  So my health became very important to me.”

I realized there is no need to be extreme.  It is all about making small, mindful, lifestyle changes. It is all about balance!

Believe me, I am far from perfect and will indulge (cookies are my thing!), miss that walk or workout every now and then or even slouch on the couch.

But, now in my wisdom 😉, I have come to realize that as long as I am eating well, moving, and have the right mindset, life can be really good!

And that there is NO SUCH THING AS PERFECTION!  Get rid of the perfection mindset and you will have taken a beautiful step forward!

My years of research, education, and life experiences have led me to the conclusion that there are three pillars that are key to lasting change.

mindset, nutrition, & movement

The winning and proven formula is to ensure that your thoughts are not blocking your success; that you are eating the right foods while enjoying planned indulgences; and moving by doing something that you love to do!

All of this is covered in my 90-day signature program Focus on Healthy Eating and Mindful Living.

MY STORY

I have been a very competitive person: played basketball from elementary school to university, played touch football, soccer, and paddled.

I am a 3 time world champion in dragon boating, was top 5 in Vegas at an international figure competition, and women’s B provincial Golf champion (over 90 competitors). All of this after the age of 45!

I have been involved in competitive sports from the time I was 8 years old and loved it. And, have done numerous big hikes. However, my knees are paying the price!

My diet, training, and mindset all played a role in my ability to achieve what I achieved.

But, it was not all perfect! As an event ended, my weight would start to creep back up, my mood would start to dip, my body started to feel bloated and out of sorts, and my weight climbed!

I would then obsess about my weight, what I ate, and whether I trained or not. It drove my family crazy!

I decided to further research nutrition in order to learn what works and doesn’t; what is a myth and what isn’t; how it affects us physically, mentally and emotionally; and what a true lifestyle would look like.

This led me to becoming a certified Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach and to a better understanding of what balance means.

Then, within a year, a couple of friends of mine (both in their 50s) were diagnosed with cancer…they fought hard but could not beat it. I was devastated.

This pushed me even further to learn more about the powerful effects of nutrition, the impact of movement, and the role the mind played in helping us achieve health.

I wanted to Love the Life I Live!

I needed to start today and not tomorrow! One step at a time!

I have done and continue to do endless research on health and wellbeing. Everything points to incorporating a whole foods, high nutrient diet; moving, managing stress and anxiety; having positive relationships; and becoming mindful of everything – what we do, eat, think, and feel!

My GOAL is to empower you to make lasting lifestyle changes by developing a unique plan that fits you and your lifestyle…making it fun and enjoyable!

If would like to know more about how I can support you on your weight loss journey or your healthy journey, book a breakthrough call with me!

During this 1:1 coaching session, we will work together to:

1. Create a clear vision of the ideal life you will be living in your healthy, energetic body.
2. Uncover the hidden roadblocks that may be sabotaging your efforts to reach optimal health.
3. Leave this session renewed, inspired, and ready to take the steps needed on your health journey.

If you are 45 years of age and over, you are invited to join us in the Aging with Vitality Facebook group where you will find tips, strategies, motivation, inspiration and support on aging well!

Love the life you live,