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










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