I’m a personal trainer and weight management coach with years of experience helping others achieve their fitness goals, but my journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Back in 2023, I was in a very different place, struggling with binge eating disorder—a deeply personal battle that I know many can relate to. My relationship with food was complicated, tied to stress, emotions, and a cycle of guilt and shame. For years, I thought I was weak, blaming myself, but I learned that binge eating disorder isn’t about willpower—it’s a way of coping with emotions when you don’t know how else to handle them.

As a personal trainer since 2017, I knew the importance of health and wellness, but my own struggle brought me to a breaking point. It wasn’t just about my body; it was about reclaiming my happiness and mental health. Seeking help and starting therapy was life-changing. I began to replace secrecy and shame with self-compassion, embrace mindful and intuitive eating, and discover healthier ways to cope, like journaling, exercising for joy rather than punishment, and practicing self-care. Healing hasn’t been linear, but it has been transformative.