Food is love and love is food.
Like most people in this industry I grew up being very active and playing sports. Played every sport under the sun and enjoyed being outdoors. Fell in love with the weight room in 7th grade and have been obsessed with the human body ever since. Ended up playing softball in college, where I was introduced to CrossFit through an internship. I was immediately hooked! Ended up opening a gym with my husband and later started competing.
During my active life I have always had a love for food. I believe it is a way to show/receive love, communicate, and learn culture. I always made extra effort in the gym and figured this was enough, my performance abilities were capped out. Wasn't until Shan Hawkins came to give a lecture at our gym that I realized this was what I had been missing. 2 years down the road and my performance soared. I was excelling in things I always found difficult and got some nice body composition changes as well!
Restricting myself always ended up in a weekend bender of far too many calories than I would like to count. Macros is an inclusive way of eating. Allows you to have your treats while giving your body everything it needs to be healthy and happy. Counting macros has allowed me to learn my body's needs while still giving it the things it craves. Nutrition is about balance and finding a healthy lifestyle that works for you. I am passionate about helping people learn their balance and teaching them to live the life they have always wanted.
Alyssa Wheelis
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
USAW Sports Performance Coach
CrossFit Level 1
BS of Exercise Science