Since an early age, I knew that I loved the 2 F’s: Fashion and Food. I taught myself to cook when I got married, and learned the traditional methods of cooking with the basic foods in the supermarket. I got into a routine of going out for a heavy dinner or two each week, and consumed every calorie imaginable. Enter weight gain.

I have a love of fashion and choose to stock my closet with some nice pieces that I want to wear forever. When this weight gain came over the course of a few years, these beautiful clothes did not fit any more. Some of these pieces were priceless and even vintage. It was heartbreaking.

I discovered that I was always tired and just attributed it all to stress and work. I exercised, too, so I assumed it was just the cardio tiring me out.

That was it. At this moment, I had gained 30 pounds and knew that I could not live like this any longer. But how was I going to get this done, with the overwhelmingly amounts of false information out there?

Research.

This was 10 years ago. I began to pour myself into periodicals, case studies, books and literature about clean eating, ingredients, clean beauty and lifestyle factors that actually work. Surprisingly, a lot of this information wasn’t what I would see in my every day browsing.

What I discovered was 1 major thing- I was unhealthy and was setting myself up for future diseases, skin issues and symptoms that some people end up with over time. I was funding marketing efforts that made me feel I was on the right path.

I made some major changes immediately and have never looked back. The 30 pounds came off, my skin cleared up, my body became the most fit and best it has ever looked, my energy skyrocketed, my mood elevated and I could fit into those vintage outfits again.

I started making better choices when I travel, I cook healthier and with unharmful ingredients, my exercise routing has changed and I take quality supplements that aren’t filled with junk.

My mindset is so clear and I feel fulfilled and actually free. I started designing my own clothes, I give style and beauty advice and really love the skin I am in.

Wellness is who I am, and my vitality is the longevity and happiness I have created within myself. My goal is to share this with all of you in hopes that you can learn what I have, and perhaps take a piece of information or two and implement it into your daily life. It takes baby steps, but the exciting news is this- once you get over small hurdles, it gets easier and addicting. You’ll soon find yourself as a whole being, comfortable in your skin, healthy and overjoyed to live this beautiful life.

That’s my wish for you.
Stay forever young, effortlessly. xx