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In 2002 I decided i no longer wanted to be the way i was (out of shape, unhealthy, overweight, and tired). i did Something about it! I changed COMPLETELY! i Started on a Journey, eating well and exercising, And in 12 weeks i had lost an impressive 40 lbs.

i worked hard to Maintain this healthy lifestyle, even when i encountered some minor setbacks in the form of surgeries to repair a hernia followed by having to remove a swollen lymph node from my groin.

then the ball dropped! january 2005 i was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, Kidney Cancer. At 27 years old, i had a portion of my left kidney removed and by the grace of god i was cleared from cancer. i get periodic mris to ensure that i remain clear. This was my first experience where i used exercise to combat stress.

my focus on health and fitness continued as i attended the bergen county police academy and became a police officer in January of 2006.

i found my passion for running and in april 2007 i ran my first 1/2 marathon in long branch, NJ. i competed in my first sprint TRIATHLON in september of 2007 as part of my training plan for the Philadelphia full Marathon (26.2 miles) that I completed In november 2007. training and competing became addicting.

in 2009 a recurrence of swollen lymph nodes that required removal led to a staph infection that landed me in the hospital for 4 days. From the hospital bed, i signed up for my first 1/2 ironman. the increased challenge of competing in endurance races was thrilling and in just 4 short years, i went from beginner triathlete to ironman, completing ironman florida 2011.

After years of tending to my physical health I once again was in need of something to help with my mental health. after a sequence of unexpected events as a police officer, I needed to rely on exercise to heal. After retiring from the police department in 2012. i decided to take my passion and turn it into a career.

This lifestyle, that began in 2002, has developed into something I am extremely passionate about: exercise, fitness and nutrition. i am eager to help others achieve whatever goals they set out to accomplish.