Vegan Coaching

Plant-based Lifestyle Coaching

Are you ready to embrace a healthier, more sustainable way of living? As a vegan and athlete, I will guide you step-by-step on your flavorful plant-based journey. Whether you’re transitioning to veganism, optimizing your nutrition for peak athletic performance, or simply exploring the world of plant-based cuisine, you will be provided with the tools and knowledge to thrive.

Individualized Services:

Transitioning to Veganism

1. • Customized guidance on making the switch to a vegan lifestyle in a way that fits your goals and preferences.

   • Practical tips for replacing animal-based products, shopping for vegan essentials, and creating balanced meals.

What to Eat

1. • Education on nutrient-dense vegan foods, including protein-rich staples like lentils, chickpeas, tofu, tempeh, quinoa, seitan, soy curls, and textured vegetable protein (TVP).

   • Easy-to-follow meal plans designed to keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day.

   • Emphasis on combining foods to create complete proteins, like pairing grains and legumes or seeds to ensure optimal amino acid profiles.

Athlete-Focused Nutrition

1. • Specialized coaching for vegan athletes, leveraging my experience as a cycling athlete.

   • Strategies to manage protein intake and maximize recovery with plant-based options.

   • Insights on fueling your workouts and sustaining long-distance endurance with plant-powered meals.

Why Work with Me?

As a private chef specializing in vegan-forward cuisine, I bring culinary creativity to the table, making plant-based eating exciting and delicious. My personal health journey and cycling experience give me unique insight into the challenges and rewards of a vegan lifestyle. Whether you’re cooking at home or working with me to plan meals, we’ll focus on your health, sustainability, and taste.

Your Chef's Journey

After I retired from 20 years of military service, I faced a significant health challenge: stage 3 renal failure. Determined to take control of my well-being, I transitioned to a vegan lifestyle, focusing on plant-based foods that supported my healing process. The results were life-changing—I successfully reversed my condition, improving my kidney function to stage 1. This experience deepened my commitment to veganism and fuels my passion to help others harness the transformative power of food.