How Functional Nutrition Broke My Cycle: The Turning Point

Recently I opened up about my years of disordered eating, the IBS diagnosis that felt like a dead end, and how that struggle became the fire behind my purpose. If that resonated with you, thank you for letting me know. I read all of your comments, and your stories remind me why I do this work.

Today, I want to share the turning point: how I finally broke free from that cycle. It wasn’t another fad diet or quick fix. It was functional nutrition, the approach that finally gave me answers and tools to heal. But truthfully, it took me a long time to figure it out.

After years of restricting, binging, and feeling defeated, I hit a wall. My body was screaming for help, but conventional advice wasn’t cutting it. It wasn’t about counting calories or eliminating food groups forever. It was about listening to my body and addressing the root causes. That’s when I discovered functional nutrition.

Here’s what changed everything for me:
Blood Sugar Stability: I didn’t know what it was called at the time, but those years of restriction and binging had wrecked my insulin sensitivity. Functional nutrition taught me to eat balanced meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber at every meal. No more 3pm crashes, just steady energy that helped me to think clearly for the first time in years.

Nutrient Density Over Restriction: Instead of “no carbs,” it was about choosing real foods: colorful veggies, quality proteins, and fats like avocado and olive oil. I finally made peace with food because I recognized that it was nourishing me, not punishing me.

The Mind-Body Connection: Stress from body image battles was fueling inflammation. Simple things like walking outside and prioritizing sleep became non-negotiables. My hormones started to regulate, and the cycle broke.

It took time and consistency, but I healed. I gained confidence in my body, not despite it, but because I understood and appreciated it. That freedom is what I want for you.

In my final post of this series, I’ll share my mission today, and how these lessons shape the way I coach women just like us, and why functional nutrition is the game-changer we need.

If you’re tired of band-aids and ready for real healing, let’s chat. Book a complimentary discovery call here, and we’ll explore your goals together.