I am a 40 year old mom to a beautiful 2 year old boy, a wife, a dental hygienist and now a blogger. I have been passionate about health and fitness for 15 plus years. I have suffered from anxiety and depression since the age 13. When I started focusing on my diet and working out, it did more for me than anything else. I am so passionate about sharing my journey in the hopes that it may help someone else.

Becoming a mother has changed me in so many ways. All for the good. For so long I feel like I have lived in a shell, afraid to really take a chance in life. But something changes you when you go thru the challenges of pregnancy, and then delivery and then the biggest challenge, raising a happy and well rounded human. I have a long way to go with that third one, but after growing a healthy baby and then birthing that NINE pound-er, I gained a different confidence.

For so long I was focused on my external appearance even though I knew true beauty came from within. I bought into the “idea” of what beauty should look like, and spoke negatively to myself when I didn’t measure up to “said-standard”. Until now.

At 40 years old, I am finally embracing who I am. The love I have for my child woke up the inner love I needed to have for myself. And with that shift also came weight loss, confidence, and a better sense of who I am. As a mother I have a lot to teach my son, but he sure has taught me more than I ever thought possible.

My hope with this blog is to share my journey. Share what has helped me, what inspires me and connect with others. Life is really all about connection and I can’t wait to connect with you!