How Did I Get Here?

I talk a little about my passion for Health Coaching and how I got here in my “About Me” blurb.
I don’t really talk much about my own journey, though.
I am a Little Person - I have achondroplasia dwarfism. I am lucky that I don’t have any complications with my back or joints. However, that is certainly outside of the norm for many with my condition. I have had some back and hip pain as well as neck pain throughout my adulthood, but it has been mostly brought on by excessive weight. Being only 4’ tall, any extra weight I carry is particularly hard on my body. This is one of the reasons I have such a passion to help other Little People find optimal health, because I understand firsthand the damage, discomfort and pain it can cause.
I was in a very toxic marriage for ten years and also carried and birthed three babies during that time. The combination of those two things led to some significant weight gain. After the divorce I decided to get ahold of myself and make my health a priority - both mental and physical. I started eating better and hired a trainer. I finished my degree at Tulane University in Health and Wellness.
Losing 40 pounds and working on my mental wellbeing has made me a totally different person than I was when I was married. Now I get to work with others and help them find the REAL them, underneath all that shame and blame.