Meteor Client: Mary
I reached out to Kelsey because I was having severe abdominal pain after every meal, on top of other digestive issues, and could tell something wasn't right. I had been to see my gastroenterologist who put me on medications, but initially it was a very conspicuous powder in a large tub and then they were large horse pills. Frankly, I didn't find either of them particularly helpful. I wanted to minimize or eliminate my need for medications and get to the root of the issue, which I assumed was diet and digestion related.
Prior to working with Kelsey, It was hard to get excited about eating because I didn't know if my body was going to accept or reject the food. It was hard to travel for the same reason - I didn't want to be on a road trip to visit family in Virginia and be in crippling pain if I had to eat a meal on the road. I also struggled with sleep, concentration and mood, which I didn't realize until they had improved so significantly.
There would be days where I could go without eating, and then other days where I was insatiable. I couldn't pick up on any patterns, and I always had cravings whether it be for salty potato chips, or sweets. It made it difficult to stick to a healthy diet.
There are so many successful take-aways regarding my nutrition since working with Kelsey, but a huge one for me is the idea of the performance plate. Even my fiancé knows now that I need half a plate of veggies, a quarter of a plate of protein and a quarter of the plate as carbs. I also learned I am a volume eater - so I appreciate veggies even more because I can eat a lot of food without having a huge impact on my calories for the day. Another huge success for me has been being able to eat a consistently nutritious, but ever changing diet. Previously, I would find myself restricted to particular kinds of foods, and eating the same things on a rotating schedule - it was so boring! With all that I have learned from Kelsey I have the freedom to be creative and eat fun, interesting and satiating foods!
My nutritional focus now has changed again, and Kelsey is rolling with the punches. She is helping me support my hormonal needs through nutrition since I have decided to discontinue hormonal birth control after leaning on it for years to help with symptoms of endometriosis. Regarding performance, I have so much more energy and while no longer a competitive athlete, changes to my nutrition have made it easier to have the energy and focus to get my morning workouts in before long 10hr days at work. Kelsey has also helped me with dietary decisions for hiking and backpacking trips, where the ability to carry a lot or food, or prepare melas is limited, but the importance of digestion and energy is critical.
If you’re considering applying to work with Meteor Nutrition - Take the leap and give yourself a chance to feel better, move better, sleep better, look better, and perform better. Regardless of your goals I know Kelsey has the skills to help you achieve them, but your commitment is key too.