I was a small town girl with big dreams at heart...
My journey:
About me:
[TW: Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating] I was a 'runner' and dabbled in the modelling space in my teens.
I vividly remember this photo being taken and feeling unhappy with my body (now, in a much different body, I look back at these photos and think what the heck was I thinking?!). That my friends is when I learnt about body image.
I also got into running for all the wrong reasons. My running was fuelled by unhealthy intentions including managing an obsession pre-occupation with my weight and fear of weight gain. Of course, being so 'dedicated' with my running (or I should say obsessive), I became quite good at it, despite being under-fuelled.
Where did diet come into this? Well, you see, as I was always trying to 'fix' my body, this also meant I would research every diet under the sun. Keto, paleo, 'clean' eating, you name it. Because that's what was in our face growing up.. right?
I guess this is where fast forward a few years, upon graduating, I decided to study nutrition & dietetics to add even more 'fuel to this fire'... Little did I know that studying this degree would quite literally change my life. It opened up my eyes to what a positive and healthy relationship with food (and my body) can look like..
I vividly remember this photo being taken and feeling unhappy with my body (now, in a much different body, I look back at these photos and think what the heck was I thinking?!). That my friends is when I learnt about body image.
I also got into running for all the wrong reasons. My running was fuelled by unhealthy intentions including managing an obsession pre-occupation with my weight and fear of weight gain. Of course, being so 'dedicated' with my running (or I should say obsessive), I became quite good at it, despite being under-fuelled.
Where did diet come into this? Well, you see, as I was always trying to 'fix' my body, this also meant I would research every diet under the sun. Keto, paleo, 'clean' eating, you name it. Because that's what was in our face growing up.. right?
I guess this is where fast forward a few years, upon graduating, I decided to study nutrition & dietetics to add even more 'fuel to this fire'... Little did I know that studying this degree would quite literally change my life. It opened up my eyes to what a positive and healthy relationship with food (and my body) can look like..
The Beginning..
Healing isn’t linear, and I’d be lying if I said I never struggled anymore. But I don’t carry the same weight of guilt or pressure I used to. I’ve come to realise that food and body peace isn’t about perfection - it’s about perspective.
It’s about learning to quiet the noise and come back to what truly matters; how you feel, how you function, and how gently you speak to yourself in the process.
These days, I focus less on rules and more on rhythm. I acknowledge that nutrition is a spectrum. It's okay to enjoy your favourite foods. Yes, food is fuel, but it’s also joy, social connection, culture, and so much more.
I also recognise that our bodies aren’t meant to stay the same forever. They change & evolve, just as we do, and that’s not something to fear, but to accept with compassion. Your weight ≠ your worth, and you are certainly not your teenage self (nor should your body look like it anymore).
This is why I’m so passionate about the work I do. With personal connection and lived experience, if I can help even one person take their first step towards a gentler, more nourishing relationship with food and their body — to fuel fully, not fearfully, then I’ll be one happy dietitian.
It’s about learning to quiet the noise and come back to what truly matters; how you feel, how you function, and how gently you speak to yourself in the process.
These days, I focus less on rules and more on rhythm. I acknowledge that nutrition is a spectrum. It's okay to enjoy your favourite foods. Yes, food is fuel, but it’s also joy, social connection, culture, and so much more.
I also recognise that our bodies aren’t meant to stay the same forever. They change & evolve, just as we do, and that’s not something to fear, but to accept with compassion. Your weight ≠ your worth, and you are certainly not your teenage self (nor should your body look like it anymore).
This is why I’m so passionate about the work I do. With personal connection and lived experience, if I can help even one person take their first step towards a gentler, more nourishing relationship with food and their body — to fuel fully, not fearfully, then I’ll be one happy dietitian.
My journey:
About me:
The Now..
"A balanced diet means prioritising wholefoods
whilst still making room for enjoyment".
whilst still making room for enjoyment".
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