"Strength doesn’t come from what you can do;  it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t."

I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years, but my weight loss journey started long before that — at just 8 years old. Growing up in a Hispanic household, everything revolved around food — celebrations, comfort, connection, emotions. When my father passed away, food became the one thing I felt I could control… and the one thing that controlled me. By age 12, I was over 120 lbs and considered obese for my age. But even then, I knew I wanted to change. My mom bought me a membership at our local gym, and I’d tag along with her every chance I got. I spent years hiding in the cardio section, intimidated by weights, terrified of people watching me, and constantly looking for the “perfect diet.” I read every blog, took my mom’s Hydroxycut when she wasn’t looking, starved myself, binged, repeated — and every result I achieved was temporary. Nothing stuck because none of it was sustainable. Everything changed when I met my husband. He introduced me to macros — the method behind how your body actually uses food. I finally had real tools for real change. But… there was a problem. His plan was flavorless, repetitive, and honestly felt like just another diet. So I made it my mission to bring flavor back into our life. I started experimenting with recipes, finding nutrient-dense, macro-friendly swaps for our favorite meals, and learning how to make healthy food taste like real food. Before long, even my daughter — who was eight at the time, just like I was when I started struggling — started to crave our healthier versions. I began meal prepping for a few friends and local gyms, and it quickly grew into something bigger than we ever expected. That growth is what gave birth to ShredSkiz. But the more people I met, the more I realized something important: this journey isn’t just about food — it’s about healing. I’m a huge advocate for addressing our inner wounds, our triggers, and our emotional relationship with food. Once we learn that food is energy, not emotions… everything shifts. That’s the heart behind ShredSkiz — helping people build confidence, reach their goals, and heal the broken food stories they’ve been carrying for years. This is my story. And now — it’s your turn. Are you ready to write your SHREDSKIZ story?