Fitness started as a hobby for me as a teenager, but everything changed during a Nutrition 101 class my freshman year of college. That’s where I learned key fundamentals like calorie deficit, calorie surplus, and how the body actually loses and gains weight. For the first time, fitness felt simple and controllable.

I applied what I learned and lost 35 pounds. After that, I shifted my focus to building muscle and eventually gained the weight and strength I wanted. I made plenty of mistakes along the way, but through personal experience, college classes, and certifications, I built an approach that’s both effective and sustainable.

Before getting into fitness, I thought workouts had to be miserable and dieting meant giving up all your favorite foods. I’ve since proven to myself that getting in shape is far more achievable than most people think, and now I want to help others who have the same misconception I once had.