How it all got started

Throughout all of my life I have been interested in health, nutrition and fitness. I have been a vegetarian all of my life and have been conscious about how what I put into my body affects how I feel. I have noticed changes in my moods, physical appearance, energy levels and happiness based on how I have fed my body - both nutritionally and emotionally. I spend much time reading labels and recipes and figuring out how to live healthily; however, I also enjoy eating, and am keen on making healthy food without compromising on taste.

My other passion is fitness, especially running and racing. I think the keys to health involve a combination of eating well, knowing how to feed your body and listen to what it needs, and being active -- doing what your body was designed to do: move.

My desire in life is to help people live a healthier life, feel good about their bodies and feed them properly. As part of this, I want to help athlethes ensure that their nutrition is allowing them to perform at the best of their abilities, and their training is not hampered by poor diet.

I decided to start a blog after a visiting my cousin. We were discussing how everyone has a gift to share with the world, and that this gift is evident in whatever you are passionate about. This gift or talent is what brings joy to your person, what gets you excited and what makes you light up when you think or talk about it. For me that passion is nutrition, health and fitness. My cousin and her partner inspired me to share my gift with the world, as I also pursue my calling: becoming a nutritionist. I have spent a lot of time studying, reading and thinking about nutrition, and have knowledge that I would like to share.

In health and happiness,

- Sonja