"I’ve always loved health as long as I can remember, but I’ve not always been healthy. I was overweight as a child and then again as an adult. I struggled with anxiety and depression. I’ve faced hormonal imbalances and gut dysfunction, and bad habits mastered me instead of me mastering them. When I got saved and started walking out my salvation daily, I began to learn the dynamic connection between faith and health. I came to know through personal practical experience the power of God's word and prayer when it comes to changing habits, thoughts, motives, and actions. It is Through Him—through Jesus and the indwelling presence and help of Holy Spirit—that I gain the courage, strength, insight, desire, ability, and motivation to continue leading an overcoming lifestyle. For most people, change is easier said than done. We say we want to change, but when it comes to the action part, we tend to resist it or really struggle with it. Paul says in Romans 7:15, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do, this I keep doing.” I can relate to this! Can you? This is where I as a biblical health coach come in. I become your partner, encourager, and educator to help you on your path of healing, health, and wellness. I can help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. I am deeply passionate about health and wellness and seeing God’s people walk in the promises of His Word. It takes courage, tenacity, discipline, bravery, determination, diligence, patience, perseverance, and most of all, faith. But the rewards are well worth it! My desire is to share with others the knowledge of how faith in God, lifestyle, exercise, attitude, and nutrition create a synergistic effect, resulting in increased health and wellbeing and a more joyful and purposeful life. In coaching, the decision to change, to set goals, or to take action steps is always up to you. It’s not about me holding you accountable; it's about you holding yourself accountable. It’s about determining what you value and implementing small, sustainable steps to align your decisions, actions, and thought processes with those values. And when what you value lines up with what God values and you start implementing that, your life and your health will be transformed! Personally, I do my best to “practice what I coach.” The best coaches and educators are those who can speak and relate from experience, not just from head knowledge. I incorporate prayer and praise, exercise, mindfulness, and nutrition into my daily routine. I love playing tennis, swimming in the ocean, and hiking, not only for the exercise but also for the sheer enjoyment and joy it brings. I also love to cook and bake and you can often find me in the kitchen experimenting. In the mornings, I start my day with a cup of coffee and quiet time with God, getting clarity, direction, and encouragement for the day."