25 Facts About Me

In case you were wondering here are 25 (mostly) interesting facts about me, you know, so you don’t have to wonder anymore!

The Not So Interesting Facts:

• I was born in 1977
• I am married with two baby boys, 21 months apart, one dog and a cat
• I live near Charlotte, North Carolina
• I grew up in Southern California and Arizona
• I am a Certified Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach

The Far More Interesting Facts:

• I have been overweight my whole life
• I used to weigh 328lbs
• I had gastric bypass surgery in 2011
• I lost 164lbs over the course of two years
• I did not get skinny or cure my fatness with weight loss surgery
• I have a genetic fat disorder called Lipedema

The Facts That Made Me Who I am Today:

• I have moved 54 times (The house I live in now is the longest I’ve stayed anywhere- 9 years!)
• I went to 14 different schools (I went to one school for three whole days!)
• I pursued an acting career in Los Angeles and NYC in my early 20’s
• I didn’t meet my father until I was 28 years old
• I got married and divorced in my mid 20’s
• I have battled infertility
• I have had a miscarriage
• I have had two successful pregnancies
• I was verbally, and sometimes physically bullied and abused by my step-father growing up
• I was the object of someone’s (fat) fetish (mistaken for love) and didn’t realize it until years later
• Between 2013 and 2015 I completed over 30 races including several Spartan Races, Road Races, Trail Races and two Triathlons
• I am the proud mom of 2 boys who were born 21 months apart
• I have had the privilege of helping thousands of women love themselves more, care for their bodies better, and let go of perfection to live their best happy, healthy lifestyle

Who I am Today:

• I have no regrets
• I do not live in fear of failure, success, judgment or harm
• I recognize my strengths and my weaknesses
• I forgive myself for my faults
• I love myself for who I am

Who I want to be Tomorrow:

• A published author
• The host of my own TV show
• Faster, Stronger, Better
• More AWESOME
• Inspiring even more people to live their own I’mperfect Life