How did I get here? Let’s go back to around 30 years ago. I’m a Desert Storm veteran, having spent 4 ½ years in the US Air Force as an inflight refueler. During that time, I realized that I couldn’t get enough of everything that had to do with nutrition, science, and biochemistry, so I decided to study dietetics and nutrition, eventually obtaining my Masters of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition.

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When I became a registered dietitian, I floated around for a while, taking per diem jobs while I found my way, including working in hospitals, (which I quickly realized wasn’t for me), teaching nutrition courses at Johnson and Wales University, and working on a consultant basis in HIV/AIDS clinics and drug and alcohol rehab facilities. I finally found a perfect fit working in the nutrition division of a research company, doing nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research. I did all sorts of nutrition counseling, from weight loss to medical nutrition therapy, as well as coordinating numerous research studies, particularly related to weight loss, women’s health, and endocrinology. What I discovered along the way is that, while I enjoyed helping my clients achieve their immediate health and weight goals, what I really loved was witnessing their mindset shift, knowing that they’ve developed new lifestyle habits that will stick with them for the long haul.