Val’s story

Before starting my journey with Alia, I was in a very unhealthy and unhappy state - I was constantly having issues with my relationship with food, and mental health. I did not feel confident at all, always putting myself down with negative thoughts about myself. ⁣⁣

I have tried many different diets and different ways to lose weight but I would constantly fail and gain the weight right back, therefore putting myself back into that vicious cycle. ⁣

⁣I was so ready to get out of this funk. I wanted to feel comfortable in my own skin and make sure that I sustained that feeling for the long run. Then I looked to Alia, someone who I knew I could trust and have known for a few years, even before she became my coach. ⁣

Fast forward 7 months later— Though this process has been far from easy, I have been able to see the upside to “losses” and have celebrated so many more wins than I expected with this journey. ⁣

⁣Now, I am confident in my own skin - proud of how far I have come in this journey and beyond happy with my progress. ⁣I have learned that how you feel in your own skin is way more important than a number on the scale. I have learned there are no bad foods. I have learned that even if you going off track for a few days it will not impede on the progress you have made over the weeks/months of your journey. ⁣

⁣My mental health has taken a turn for the better and I have gained great habits to help with that. ⁣

⁣I have fallen in love with challenging myself, pushing myself to be stronger than I ever thought I could be both at the gym and with my relationship with food.