Although I was active as a child, my teen and young adult years were quite sedentary. I was basically living off good genes without a care in the world. After having two children in my early thirties, I was eager to get the baby weight off and started making regular trips to the gym (gasp!).

 

Although I began incorporating regular movement, it didn’t occur to me (initially) to make changes to my diet. As the years passed however, I started experiencing all of the uncomfortable symptoms of poor food choices: visible bloating, cramping that left me doubled over in pain, constipation, and a quickened pulse after eating. My symptoms were so bad that I often came home early from date nights and found myself taking loads of Gas X pills.

 

Bouts of depression started creeping in too, because I was no longer enjoying food and everything revolved around how to manage my debilitating symptoms.I knew it was time to dig in and start making changes to my diet. What was I eating that was causing these symptoms?

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After a few years of studying nutrition and putting my knowledge into practice, I was able to resolve my symptoms and usher in a much healthier, sustainable, nutrient dense diet.

 

I gained the confidence to try activities I had always dreamed of (insert side obsession with aerial arts) and it feels amazing to know that I’m protecting my body while I age.

 

My eating plans reflect an animal-based diet that focuses on healthy fats, quality-sourced proteins, and a variety of fruits and veg.