My wellness journey began during one of the most demanding seasons of my life.

While serving on Active Duty as a newly appointed Marine Corps Officer, I gained more than 60 pounds during pregnancy. Between poor nutrition, little physical activity, and the demands of military life while also caring for my then-toddler, I faced a challenge I'd never experienced before.

I was accustomed to discipline, leadership, and overcoming obstacles. Yet, for the first time, I didn't know how to reclaim my own well-being.

With just six months after giving birth to meet Marine Corps height and weight standards, the pressure was real. And despite having people willing to support me, I was too embarrassed to ask for help.

I knew how to lead others. I was still learning how to care for myself.

The Turning Point That Changed Everything

My transformation began unexpectedly—with a fitness magazine.

What started as curiosity about women's fitness and nutrition quickly became a passion for nourishing my body, building strength, and creating sustainable habits.

I moved away from restrictive, low-calorie eating and endless cardio, while also breastfeeding my newborn and caring for my toddler, and embraced balanced nutrition, strength training, and consistency.

The results didn't happen overnight. But something more meaningful happened along the way.

I stopped chasing a number and began investing in the woman I was becoming.

More than fifteen years and another baby later, that commitment remains part of my life. My journey has taught me that lasting wellness isn't about perfection, quick fixes, or starting over.

It's about understanding your body, shifting your mindset, and making intentional, realistic choices you can sustain.

Turning Personal Experience Into Professional Expertise

Today, as a retired Marine Corps Officer, Certified Master Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Transformation Specialist, Women's Coaching Specialist, and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, I combine my lived experience with specialized professional training to help women navigate their own wellness journeys.

As the Founder of Faithfully Fit & Frugal (F3) and creator of the internationally recognized F3 Signature Nutrition Program™, my mission is to make nutrition, fitness, and whole-person wellness more approachable for women balancing demanding lives.

Because I understand what it's like to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and frustrated—even when you're someone who's accustomed to getting things done.

You don't need another unrealistic standard to meet. You deserve trusted guidance, practical resources, and a wellness approach that respects the life you're living.

My journey began with a personal challenge. Today, it has become my purpose: helping busy women discover that caring for themselves isn't something they have to earn.

It's an investment in themselves they're worthy of making.

Keep WORKING.

F3. LET’S WORK.