I've been active my whole life and because of the disciplines I learned early and continue to apply to my fitness & nutrition I don't suffer aches, pains, prescriptions, fatigue, etc.  

     

     I come from a big unhealthy Italian family who socialize around food - eating for any reason or none at all.  Having food at the ready and enough to feed an army was something to be proud of, along with cleaning your plate no matter what.  I was put on my first diet when I was 10 - counted calories = 1,000/day to be exact and lost 10 pounds that first month.  I became obsessed with what I put in my mouth or more accurately didn't.  I was already into gymnastics; started tumbling in 3rd grade and as I raised in the ranks so did the pressure to stay thin. We weighed in every Saturday and I worked out 5 hours a day.  Those habits continued well into my teens; I struggled with eating disorders, diet pills, and body image. When I was rushed to the ER at 16 to find I was on my way to kidney stones, I began to study nutrition...

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     I've been a dedicated student ever since.  I made it my business to develop a healthy lifestyle and continue to educate myself...  Sharing what I've learned with everyone I train...

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     I started lifting weights at 14.  Years later, though I was the most fit in my family, few would heed my advice. So in addition to acting, I decided to get my certification as a personal trainer (at 35) and have enjoyed helping them and others since.    

 

I opt for private gyms; in order to be an environment with serious/dedicated members.  I also consider in-house sessions(?) 

 

I am devoted to being the best I can be, in order to live a high quality life, with as much mobility and wellness as humanly possible. 

  

     I strive to set a great example for my clients and friends and don't ask anything of anyone I don't ask of myself, eventually...  You can do this! :D