I Didn’t Grow Up Knowing How to Eat Well or Work Out
Breaking the Cycle: I Didn’t Grow Up Knowing How to Eat Well or Work Out
I didn’t grow up knowing how to eat well.
I didn’t grow up knowing how to work out.
I didn’t understand how to fuel my body, move with purpose, or take care of myself in a way that supported strength, energy, or emotional health.
I had to teach myself.
And it didn’t happen overnight. It took years of unlearning old patterns, trial and error, and choosing—over and over again—to show up for myself. Especially during my time in the military, I began to understand the importance of discipline, physical strength, and mental resilience. That’s where I first started to value movement.
Now, one of my greatest joys is watching my kids discover physical activities that make them come alive—soccer, swimming, running, or simply playing outside. Watching them move their bodies freely and happily reminds me how much I missed out on in my own childhood, and how far I’ve come.
Today, I move my body because it feels good. Because it helps me show up for the people and things I love. I fuel myself with food that nourishes me—not because I’m trying to control or restrict, but because I’ve learned the hard way what happens when I don’t.
My relationship with exercise and food is deeply personal. It’s taken time, healing, and intention. But I try, every day, to model something different for my kids—a version of life I didn’t even know was available. One where we honor our bodies through nourishment and joyful movement.
Weightlifting, especially, has carried me through some of the hardest seasons. It’s not just about building muscle—it’s about building me. My strength. My clarity. My emotional stability. The weights don’t lie. They’ve humbled me, challenged me, and helped me grow.
Movement, to me, is self-respect.
It’s not selfish.
It’s essential.
And recovery matters just as much. That’s where food comes in.
As someone with celiac disease and lactose intolerance, I’ve had to become hyper-intentional about how I eat—not just to avoid feeling sick, but to actually thrive. Learning how to eat to support recovery and energy has been a game changer.
It’s not always easy. But it’s worth it. Because when you start thinking of food as fuel and movement as medicine, the overwhelm starts to fade. You start to see the path forward.
So here’s my invitation:
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I’d love to hear your story. I’m cheering you on.
Caressa 🥑
