That pivotal moment as a 9 year old was when I first became aware of my body’s weight, my first meal plan, and the idea that food could be “good” or “bad.” Like so many of us, that early exposure to diet culture shaped decades of my life – I tried it all, from fad diets to every over-the-counter product on the market, always searching for something that would finally make me feel enough or give me the results I wanted.

It wasn’t until my early thirties that I decided to take my health into my own hands for real – through education, rather than another quick fix. I studied a diploma in Nutrition through the Nutrition Institute, became a qualified Health Coach Practitioner with IIN, and further qualified in Sports Nutrition. I’m currently continuing my education with a Platinum package through Trifocus Fitness Academy, deepening my studies in personal training, life coaching, and sports nutrition.

Along the way, in 2015, I started an Instagram account called The Healthy Process — originally just a diary to keep myself accountable on my own health journey. Over time, it grew into a community of people who share my love for multidimensional health: breaking free from diet culture and looking at wellness as a whole, not just food and exercise.

A huge part of what I believe comes down to mentality. So much of this journey, especially around fat loss, isn’t really about the food or the workout. It’s about the mental roadblocks: the all-or-nothing thinking, the “I’ll start Monday” mindset that keeps so many of us stuck before we’ve even begun. The Healthy Process is about breaking that cycle – building a healthier relationship with food, movement, and your own mind, one honest step at a time.