About
One day I stared at myself in the mirror and thought, “How did this happen to me?”
If you’ve been there, I see you. That point in life can feel raw, overwhelming—and like an insurmountable turning point.
Right then, I realized I was the only one keeping myself stuck, and I was the only one who could choose to make a different decision.
I wasn’t always healthy. At my heaviest, I weighed 270 pounds. I tried every diet out there—some “worked” for a while, most didn’t. Then a preventable medical issue landed me in the hospital. That was my wake-up call.
Back then, I felt shame, frustration, and self-blame. Deeply. But what I discovered changed everything.
Over time, I lost 140 pounds and have kept it off for more than a decade. But more than that, I found clarity, strength, and myself. I didn’t just shed physical weight—I let go of the emotional weight that had been holding me back. I didn’t just change how I looked. I changed how I lived.
That’s why I created Noble Alchemy—not to say “Look at me,” but to say, “You can do this too.”
Whether you’re facing a health scare or just tired of feeling out of sync with your body, this space is here to help. You’ll find tools, tips, stories, and strategies that are doable, sustainable, and—most importantly—feel good.
I share free weekly blog posts. I record weekly healthy cooking demos on YouTube. I design cheeky health-inspired t-shirts so you can wear your wellness. And I wrote a book that tells my full story—The Awakened Body: How I Lost 140 Pounds, Found Myself, and Those Magic Shoes—coming Fall 2025.
I’m not here to sell hype. I’m here to help you cut through the noise, have some fun, and take real steps toward lasting change.
Why “Noble Alchemy”?
Because transformation is about more than weight loss.
Noble—because you deserve a journey with dignity.
Alchemy—because healing is part science, part magic, and all transformation.
You don’t need a perfect plan—you just need a starting point. Subscribe here for free weekly posts landing right in your inbox—on food, movement, overall wellness, and recipes. And/or subscribe (and Like!) on YouTube so you don’t miss any cooking demos.
Just truth and tools.
That before-and-after photo? It’s proof that change is possible. But what matters most is what you can’t see—the confidence, peace, and strength that come from reclaiming your body and your life.
Welcome to Noble Alchemy.
Welcome to your transformation.
Fresh Whole Foods
Think you’re eating healthy? You might be shocked at how much junk is hiding in plain sight—disguised as food.
No more fake “healthy” choices. No more junk disguised as nourishment. Just fresh, whole ingredients that fuel your body and taste amazing.
I cover this in depth in my book, including an entire chapter on breaking free from food that keeps you stuck and shifting to truly healthy eating. You’ll never see food the same way again—and it’ll be better.
If you’re ready to upgrade what’s on your plate and how you feel, you’ll want to read The Awakened Body.
My Accountability Partner & Fitness Buddy
Meet Olive, my active senior Lab/Shepherd mix. She may have a little gray on her muzzle, but she’s still the queen of getting me out the door. Those “what about me?” eyes make it nearly impossible to skip a walk — and that’s the point.
An accountability partner (2 or 4 legged) can be the key to turning good intentions into real movement. When you find activities you actually enjoy, moving your body stops feeling like “exercise” and starts feeling like freedom.
I share why having an accountability partner has been such a big part of my success in keeping joyful movement a daily practice HERE. And for more on joyful movement, you’ll find an entire chapter called Stronger Than Your Excuses in my book The Awakened Body.
Coaching
I’m here to help.
There’s no pill, shot, or hack that will pull you through. Getting healthy and losing weight is hard work—but coaching can make it easier.
Sometimes it’s best to work with someone who’s lived it, who understands the emotions and challenges you’re facing. Coaching gives you the extra support, clarity, and motivation to keep moving forward—whether you have one question, five, aren’t sure what to do next, or just need a boost of inspiration.
I offer coaching options to fit different needs and budgets, so you can get the right level of support without overcommitting.
Click the button and tell me what you need. Let’s get you moving toward your goals.
Tune Inward
Your body is constantly communicating with you — sending signals about what it needs, what it rejects, and how it’s responding to the choices you make. But with jam-packed schedules, media overload, and the constant noise of modern life, most of us don’t even notice the messages.
When you slow down and give yourself the space to listen, you start to recognize the patterns: the foods that energize you versus the ones that drain you, the activities that make you feel alive, and the moments when stress or imbalance is calling for attention. This awareness is the foundation of lasting health.
I share practical ways to reconnect with your body’s signals via meditation HERE and via breath HERE. And if you want to explore these concepts more deeply, you’ll find them woven throughout The Awakened Body — especially in the chapters Awakening Body Wisdom and Cracking the Secrets to Holistic Health.