Hi, I’m Chelsea! A mom to three littles — 9, 6 and 4. A wife to a sweet, supportive stud muffin. A faithful fitness follower. A nocturnal nutrition nerd. And a motivating, macro coach!
I grew up with very poor eating habits (hello chips & soda!) and not much physical activity. I played a few sports in school, but my nutrition was awful. I vividly remember hiding my vegetables under a mound of ketchup or in my napkin so I could finally be excused from the table.
During my junior year of high school, I decided I wanted to lose some weight and feel comfortable in my own skin. I started Weight Watchers and completely revamped my eating habits. The weight started falling off. I began going to the gym for the first time and over a few months, I had lost over 30 pounds. I felt great! I had a level of confidence that had never existed before.
Throughout college, I continued to work out, but my nutrition started slipping (cue freshman fifteen!) and I was always striving to get in better shape. Post-college I really focused on healthy eating and frequent exercise, but I decided to go back to school for my Master’s degree. I was a young 20-something working in a restaurant while taking classes, which meant eating restaurant food ALL THE TIME.
I finally graduated and started teaching at a local high school. My love for fitness led me to a nearby gym where I became a part-time trainer. I taught group fitness classes and led 1:1 training sessions. I was working out more than ever, but I still had not achieved my ideal body composition.
In 2015 we had an adorable baby boy and by the end of the year, we moved to North Carolina. I found an amazing workout facility when my son was 9 months old. Burn Boot Camp was more than a gym, it was a fitness community filled with encouraging, like-minded women. I was hooked! I started working out in April and it was intense. Four months later I was happy with my results, but I wondered what could happen if I really dialed in my nutrition. I started following If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) and over the next 6 months I dropped 15 pounds and measured in just below 16% body fat. I was amazed at the changes my body made when I provided it with the right formula of food! At 30 years old, I was in the best shape of my life! I have since been a big believer in and proponent for IIFYM. It has led me to pursue the Level 1 Nutrition Certification with Precision Nutrition.
I’m now a support trainer at Burn Boot Camp, as well as an online Macro Coach — here to help you make the nutrition changes necessary to achieve your goals. My personal experience, nutrition knowledge, passion for helping others and dedication to my clients will set you up for success & results!
Chiseled by Chelsea 