This is a story about overcoming a challenge.

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An illness in infancy made eating and drinking extremely difficult, shaping my early relationship with food. Throughout my childhood, I was a “picky” eater, and struggled to nourish my body in ways that supported energy and growth. 

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As I grew older, experiencing the connection between what I ate and how I felt, I became curious about what food really does for the body. How it fuels us, shapes our health, and influences how we feel. I learned that what we eat impacts everything: our strength, our recovery, and even our mindset.

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As an athlete, I’m especially interested in the gut microbiome. and how our diet affects our physical performance. The more I’ve learned, the more I’ve realized that true fitness starts from within.

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That curiosity led me to create The Gut Project– a research-driven initiative meant to share what I’ve discovered, and help others understand the incredible connection between what we eat and how we feel, perform, and recover. For me, it’s a reminder that it’s never too late to rebuild your relationship with food and your health from the inside out. And for anyone who comes across my work, I hope it serves as both inspiration and invitation to see food as a powerful ally. The path to strength, both physical and mental, begins with what we choose to put into our bodies.