I've been fully vegan for as long as I've been an athlete. I was hesitant to sign up for nutrition coaching for a long time because I felt like someone would judge me and that I would be considered less of an athlete for not compromising on what I eat. Black Iron Nutrition and Morgan never made me feel that way.
Read MoreI learned how to foster more mental toughness. I learned how to set better goals. I learned how to periodize my training when mountaineering goals and gym phases/goals don’t always align. The last week of the challenge I returned from Mt. Whitney and got my first invitation to the Age Group Quarterfinals. This has been a great 12 weeks!
Read MoreTo say that my coach has been a guiding factor in improving my health, my overall relationship with food and my food choices is an understatement. There were some tough love moments in the beginning where I was concentrating on tiny little measurements, not really seeing the overall picture and she had to keep me in check. I wasn’t eating enough of the RIGHT foods and she guided me through a reverse diet that had me eating more than I maybe ever have, all while seeing body composition changes, feeling good in the gym and feeling more myself in my body as a whole.
Read MoreWorking with Morgan and BIN for the last year has helped me find the balance of being able to enjoy meals and reach whatever goals I set out to reach. More importantly, I've built a foundation on nutrition and consistency that I can lean on when life gets busy. This last year I've seen several unexpected PRs in the gym and am excited for what's next!
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