Our story
I am VERY passionate about health and wellbeing. How can you function in your work, relationships or life without feeling good in your body? I started out as an actor and filmmaker but also started teaching yoga as my passion for helping others grew. Becoming a Health and Nutrition coach was a natural shift for me as my desire to help others deepened. I started reading about the link between Nutrition and Health when I was ten years old. Along with my film career I continued to learn about health and nutrition. I started on my yoga journey when I was in theatre school. Having a consistent yoga practice helped me to see the value in having a healthy body.
When I started on my path as a yoga teacher my primary intent was to help people. I thought if I helped people to connect with their bodies I could help make people healthier. Years into teaching I realize that true health requires much more than just how we move our bodies. It's what we eat, how much we sleep, our mindset, our relationships, supplements, mindfulness, self care and our connection to ourselves. What works for one person doesn’t work as well for another. There is a need to tailor an approach to each individual because all of us are unique.
The sudden passing of my husband the fall of 2012 caused my whole world view to shift dramatically. It’s a tragedy that has shaped how I live and the work I choose to do. After his death my whole body shut down and ultimately my thyroid and adrenals weren't functioning. I've spent years trying to get my health on track. I suffered from sleep disorders, chronic joint and back pain, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, and embarrassing skin issues. I went to several doctors and naturopaths but had little success.
It was the suggestion of a friend in the summer of 2017 that caused a complete turn around in my health. Within 6 weeks all my joint and back pain was gone, my skin cleared, my energy and zest for life was back! After 5 years of searching for a solution it took one conversation to turn my life around. I wake up every day grateful for my friend's suggestion. She helped me get my life back on track. Once I started coaching I created Bye Bye Sugar. My first client was me. I lost weight, gained even more energy and mental clarity. Everyone who has gone through Bye Bye Sugar has experienced weight loss, better sleep, boost in energy, a reduction in stress levels and better mood.
It is my sincere hope that I can help others to find hope and healing. Our body is our home. We need our body to be healthy so that we can enjoy life to its fullest. I hope that you find the information on this page useful. Feel free to message me for group or individual coaching. xo Julie
