Coach Andria - FOUNDER

coach andria C.s.N.C. , C.N.C.

LOOK and FEEL like you EAT was founded out of pure hope I could help others see that most of their day-to-day struggles could be improved through nutrition and lifestyle modifications.  

I was told the following by "EXPERTS":

  • “You’ll need Zoloft to manage depression”

  • “You’ll need Ambien and Lunesta to help you sleep”

  • You’ll need Ativan to ease your anxiety”

  • “You’ll never be athletic due to an autoimmune disease”

  • “You’ll never process food or filter toxins properly due to missing organs / autoimmune disorder”

  • And the biggie… “You’ll never conceive a child naturally”

Seemed like I heard “you’ll never” every time I tried to get help.

The struggle was REAL.

I was SO tierd of feeling like a “medical mystery”

But……

Not only did I prove them all wrong on every single bullet point, I far exceeded even my own expectations. I no longer suffer from the major symptoms of depression and severe anxiety (to be transparent cognitive behavioral therapy alongside my nutrition and lifestyle shifts played a part in this one), I no longer suffer from insomnia, I run races, I lift weights and I do yoga on a regular basis. In this process, I was also able to heal my body from the damage inflicted by an eating disorder and years of unconscious damage. I have my autoimmune blood disorder under control and I am the proud mother of not one but two beautiful healthy children. In your face to those who told me I couldn't! 

My biggest obstacle by far was reversing my infertility issues. I was told by several experts that the only way for me to conceive would be IVF. I went through ALL the tedious testing, the hormones, the hope, and the disappointment. When I was told IVF was the only way, I decided to dive into a more natural route myself. I turned my nutrition completely around and that's when EVERYTHING CHANGED. With the guidance of my own amazing Functional Nutritionist, testing, my own investigations, education, and a lot of consistency and commitment….within a year I was pregnant - naturally. All because I healed my body and changed my nutrition and lifestyle. How amazing is that?

I knew then and there I wanted to help others see what was possible through the power of nutrition, the power we all have within ourselves to optimize our lives. I healed my ailments through nutrition. No one told me that was possible, but I'm here to tell you I am living proof it is. I wasn't aiming to cure some of the ailments that got cured along the way, they were simply a bonus of changing the way I ate and lived my life. It's mind-blowing when you see how AMAZING you feel - you realize just how bad it was before. 

I knew this was my path from that point on. To help others get to the place I was. I wanted to shout what was possible from rooftops! I started diving into the Health Coaching part of this healing equation. 

Why didn't I go the practitioner route? I get asked this A LOT!

 The hardest part of my healing journey wasn't the dietary changes (even though I went from vegetarian to omnivore) or even the protocols (even though I had a heavy load) it was the lifestyle changes. The stress, depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, self-confidence, being a busy working mom, learning how to be consistent, movement, sleep, drinking enough water, habits, routines, and my disordered eating...all those everyday LIFE challenges were my biggest hurdles to true healing. So I decided to go the Health Coach route and help people not only learn how to nourish their bodies but also help with well,...life, and how to make it all work even when those perceived or very real obstacles present themselves. 

It was scary taking the leap from corporate to this new career now a mom of 2 kiddos and a mortgage but it was my calling. I dove into my studies and courses and received my main certifications in Sports Nutrition (CSN), Health and Nutrition Coaching (CNC), and Consistency Method Coaching (CCC). I am currently finishing up two additional certifications: Mind, Body, and Nutrition (PNL1) and Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery. I have numerous hours of study, seminars, classes, etc. in addition to those certifications (not to mention the actual experience). I am consistently eager to grow my depth of knowledge on how to help people not only implement but understand. I believe if you have the education behind it all you can create lifelong changes and success. The thing that helps me most in my coaching is the life experience behind it all and my passion for helping people build the life they want.  

Why choose me over others?

I think the difference is I truly care and I look to form real relationships based on trust. I’m invested in your success and I have a no BS policy. You get me fully committed you your success. I've walked the walk and I continue to do so.

Nutrition and reframing can heal SO many things that it would be such a shame not to give them a chance. Let me show you how amazing you can FEEL naturally. Put in the work and the results are seriously impressive. My passion is helping others, I truly believe I was put on this earth to better people’s lives. I'd love to have the opportunity to help better yours. No BS...no gimmicks, nothing but healing help that comes from the heart. Learning and implementing the techniques I now teach CHANGED MY LIFE.

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions you may have.