My Story

Hey! I'm Char-Lee, Intuitive Eating Coach

I'm a Christian, a wife, a mother, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and an exercise physiologist. And girl, let me tell you... I have been on a journey. Years ago, in a effort to prove my worth, I pushed myself to manipulate my body shape and size. My identity was wrapped up in my performance at the gym and my ability to eat a "perfect" diet. I stressed about my ability to stick to my plan all day everyday. If I made "good" food and exercise choices, then I was good. But when all the restriction and militant exercise became too much, I broke down. I couldn't keep up. I'd something that wasn't on the plan or missed a workout. Then, I completely fell apart. One bite of something would turn into hours of eating everything that was off-limits. When the guilt and shame became all encompassing, I would punish myself by eating more food until I was physically ill. This cycle put so much stress on my body that in 2015 I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that left me with severe fatigue and joint pain. My identity was shattered. I couldn't hold onto a barbell and my "perfect" diet had failed me. I thank God for this wake up call! After this diagnosis I learned about intuitive eating and I started surrendering my health to the Lord. God has shown me my true identity, freed me from the bondage of body obsession, shown me how to live whole and well.