Initially I was apprehensive as I had previously experimented with numerous fad diets that never yielded any lasting success or visible results. I decided to take the plunge at two months postpartum, and it turned out to be a transformative experience.

Little did I know what I would gain throughout this process. In all my nutrition experimenting, I never worked 1:1 with a coach. That's been a game changer for me, the consistent feedback and perspective has been so helpful. Maybe it's maturity? Maybe it's magic? But I've actually enjoyed this process, and was able to drastically shift my perspective to feel like this really can be sustainable for me. That it's not just about the challenge, but really the long haul..for life.

I had actually finally accepted my body at its current size and realized that my mental health and body image  was way more important than the number on the scale. For the first time in as long as I can remember I was actually fueling my body properly!  And more importantly, doing it because I WANTED to.

I came to Black Iron Nutrition as a serial dieter, always just wanting to cut down my food to ‘look like I do CrossFit’. Instead we’ve spent 4 years building up my metabolism through eating more food, prioritising recovery and building my strength and fitness. I learned that in order to do well in CrossFit, you REALLY need to eat a lot.