As a health-conscious athlete, I know that what I eat determines how I feel on race day—and on every other day.
Still, after more than four decades of competitive success as a runner, multi-discipline cyclist, and triathlete, I know that my athletic achievements weren’t always the result of having an optimal nutrition plan in place. For many years, I faithfully subscribed to the established principles of sports nutrition, making grain-based carbohydrates the foundation of my diet. But I learned the hard way that that conventional wisdom isn’t always wise.
By the time I was in my mid 30’s, both my health and athletic performance were beginning to show the symptoms of a gradual, yet undeniable, decline. It all began with digestive difficulties that led to a stress hormone imbalance and, eventually, adrenal fatigue. Chronic inflammation, recurring knee injuries, and severe osteoarthritis almost permanently derailed my ability to run. After changing my diet, restoring my nutrient status, and modifying certain aspects of my lifestyle, I went on to compete as USAC category 1/2 cyclist, and as USAT and USATF All American.
If I can do it, YOU can do it!
Find Out What’s Right for You.
Improving my overall health and performance required a strategic—but simple—plan for eating, moving, and living well. Determining what’s right for your body will also be a process, one that I look forward to guiding you through.
While I can’t offer any instant or magical solution, I can offer a science-based, step-by-step process for identifying and understanding your body’s underlying needs—and achieving your personal health and performance goals.
A Little More About Me
In addition to a professional background that includes 27 years as a health writer and educator, I have more than a decade of experience working under the direction of functional medicine specialists. I am an NBHWC board certified health and wellness coach who has received training from the Primal Health Coach Institute, Precision Nutrition, and ph360. I am also an HCF Certified Toxicity and Detox Specialist.
Let’s Talk.
I help active women achieve peak health and performance by eating, moving, and living well. If you’ve been struggling to stay healthy, happy, and fit, find out what the Performance Prescription can do for you.
Start your discovery process by completing a brief intake form and scheduling some time to talk to me about how we can work together, bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Disclaimer
I am not a medical doctor, dietician, or licensed health care practitioner. I make no claims to any specialized medical training, nor do I dispense medical advice or prescriptions. The content I provide is not intended to diagnose or treat any diseases. It is for informational, educational, and motivational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for the advice, treatment, and/or diagnosis of a licensed health care practitioner.