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April 1, 2021
the eat method / tem
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so how did I become a powerlifter?
I wanted to be stronger than my ex, and then I wanted so much more.
2015-2016
Injured Before My First Meet
A Goodlife Personal Trainer recommended powerlifting since I hated doing more than 5 reps per set. So, I hopped on a generic program that had me maxing out SBD almost every week for months straight… until I felt AND heard a nasty pop in my lower back. The worst part is I was only preparing for a mock meet.
2017
My First Competition
After months of recovery, I finally pulled the plug and competed. I knew nothing about powerlifting or competing (clearly), so I was pretty clueless. But I remember feeling extremely sore and literally taped up by my chiropractor. I genuinely didn’t want to stay in the sport until I met Mark.
2018-2019
High on Competing
As cheesy as it sounds, I fell in love with Mark and the sport. So much so, I was competing non-stop and it took a huge toll on my body. I was stuck in a diet cycle, and my weight kept going up. So, all I really looked forward to was lifting weights – and even that, I couldn’t get right.
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and how did THE EAT METHOD happen?
I was deported and living in a foreign country with limited access to a squat rack and nutritious foods.
The entire transition was a disgusting wake-up call that forced me out of my comfort zone in all parts of my life. In the first 8 months, I constantly reflected until I realized I always knew who I wanted to become. The problem was that I was too afraid to fail on the way there. I mean, let’s face it, that didn’t really go well with the beginning of my powerlifting journey.
I want to become a Registered Dietitian for competitive powerlifters.
More specifically, I want to become the first Registered Dietitian of the CPU. I want to be up there with the Strength Coaches working with National and World-level powerlifters.
So, I finally took the risk when I signed up for Mallory Rowan’s Sell on Social course. And The EAT Method, TEM, was born. Despite living in the wild with a Dell laptop from the early 2000s, I connected with powerlifters worldwide.
what is the eat method?
Sustainable and impactful nutrition coaching for athletes.
It’s about rebuilding your relationship with food after years of hearing bro science that never seemed to work. And it’s about developing a strong mindset and approach to nutrition so you can excel even when you’re not in competition mode. More importantly, it’s about doing the thing you’ve been telling yourself you were going to do.
Tap into your inner athlete and become better than the best.
and how can the eat method help?
When you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here for you.
Coaching
Think about if strategy and structure got married – that’s exactly what you’re getting here. And this is exactly what most competitive powerlifters prefer because regular troubleshooting and discussions help increase their chance of success.
Consultations & Follow-Ups
You’ve got the structure, hands-down. You can stay accountable to a program, troubleshoot the small stuff along the way, and you don’t need to be checked in on. The only thing you’re missing is that evidence-based strategy and direction.
Here’s a little bit about how I coach the way I coach
Enough is Subjective
When I was younger, I didn’t always have access to the “perfect” meal. Sometimes lunch was just a mango and rice. And you know what? My mom always reminded me that some food is better than no food. I carry that lesson into my coaching today—because too many athletes skip eating altogether when the option isn’t ideal. You don’t have to wait for perfection to fuel your body. We work together to find realistic, attainable ways to eat enough for you, right where you are.
Process > Outcome
For years, I was married to a specific weight class—so much so that I had tunnel vision. It held me back, because I was only focused on “making weight” instead of asking: What can I gain from the process? What can I carry into other parts of my life? Now, I coach athletes to see the bigger picture. Yes, we work toward your goal, but the real win is the habits, self-awareness, and resilience you build along the way. Those are the things that last long after the meet is over.
Brutal Honesty
I used to think that white lies and sugarcoating helped cushion the blow and brutal honesty was… mean and unnecessary. But I learned the hard way that when no one is willing to say what’s really going on, nothing changes. I actually perform better when someone directly tells me what sucks, what’s working, and what needs to be done. So that’s exactly what I do for my athletes. Most ask for it, and the rest end up appreciating it.
Coaching is a Collaboration
When I first started coaching, I thought I had to have all the answers. That pressure nearly kept me from working with athletes altogether. But I learned that coaching works best when it’s a two-way relationship. I can bring the science, the structure, and the strategy, but athletes need to bring their effort, communication, and openness. The more you put into the coaching process, the more you get out of it. That’s how real results happen.
More than an Athlete
When I first started lifting, I thought all that mattered was training and nutrition. But life is bigger than your macros and the weight on the bar (sorry not sorry!). Your stress, relationships, work schedule, and mental health all matter. I’ll never coach you like you’re just a set of numbers—because you’re a whole person, and your program should reflect that.
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The Butter Dish
“I think eating more is quite subjective.. the reason why I put that on my bio is that a lot of powerlifters have gone through numerous weight cuts.. but they’re lifting a whole lot more and it’s getting harder to reach PRs or their goals.”
Imperfect Nutrition
“I don’t think a lot (female powerlifters) will confirm it but a lot of it root in body image because it’s a weight class sport. There’s a lot of overtraining, undereating, and the female athlete triad..”
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