About Me

I am not a doctor, biologist, nutritionist, or physiologist. I am not a physical exercise technician, scientist or science researcher. I have a degree in journalism and communication and formal acting training. But more than that, I am passionate about anything and everything health related.

If I had to pinpoint where and how this interest was born, I would say it was during childhood with the example of my parents. They were both extraordinary in their own right. My mom already trained with weights at a time when it was unusual for women to do so; they both fasted on Sundays, a practice that is now talked about due to its purported health and longevity benefits; and my dad read articles about supplementation and had a supplement shelve in the kitchen.

There were never any sugary cereals or fried things at home and my school had instructions not to feed me any processed foods with preservatives. My birthday parties might not have been too popular amongst the other kids, but my childhood was an extremely happy one. I never felt deprived of anything or ostracized by my peers. If  anything, I felt different, special, in a good way. I am incredibly thankful to my parents for the choices they've made, which I am sure not only had a big impact on my health, but also determined my own choices as an adult.

A quarter of a century later, I am a strong advocate for several lifestyle practices which I have adopted and maintained consistently: a diet of whole non-processed foods, exercise (a combination of strength training and some form of cardio), adequate and restful sleep, meditation, supplementation, as well as some form of intermittent fasting, sauna and cold therapy. These ideas resulted from the extensive reading of books and scientific articles, hundreds of hours of listening to podcasts, but also from experimentation over time. I believe that everything should be personalized and that nobody knows their body better than themselves. We just have to learn how to listen to it.

Taking care of oneself is an act of generosity, not selfishness. I do not agree with the affirmation I often hear that "we are all going to die" used to justify harmful behaviors. The goal is not to escape the only certainty in life, but rather to make sure that the time we have is of quality. It is not just about extending your lifespan, but improving your health-span. This means acquiring habits you learn to love for the feeling of well-being that they provide.

I live by the 90-10 rule: I follow my healthy habits 90% of the time and allow myself to stray from them 10% of the time, especially when it comes to food. Those who know me well know that I love to eat and I don't eat small portions.

I love croissants, Neapolitan pizza and ice cream. But I wouldn't be happier if I had these foods on a daily basis. The fact that I only indulge in them sporadically makes them that much more special and enjoyable.

About two years ago, I started thinking about how I could lend a dimension of purpose to my knowledge, so that others could potentially benefit from it. I would often have friends and acquaintances ask me for advice on health-related topics and find myself launching into it with enthusiasm. And that was how the idea was born of taking a health coaching course and starting a health coaching business, which I believe to be the future.