After suffering a hip/ low back injury during training in August 2018, I found myself unable to sit, stand, or sleep comfortably. It took a few minutes of feeling sorry for myself, and angry about the interruption to my training before i realized i finally needed to focus on what I COULD DO to become a healthier, happier human.
I decided to make nutrition my primary focus for what was really the first time in my life. Sure I had tried templates and one-on-one coaching in the past in hopes of periodizing my nutrition like a Renaissance man, but those efforts had not impacted my skills and abilities to really change my nutrition in a real way at all. I needed a coach who was willing to take the time to text me on how to use a macro tracking app, a coach who was willing to text me ideas on what meal might cover the 60g of carbs i had left at the end of a day, a coach who was willing to fix my broken sleep patterns, and consistently help me assess my hunger levels and adjust macros as my training progressed as my recovery from injury progressed. M2 matched me with the PERFECT coach for me.
I could not have asked for a better fit. Casey Dolan answered my every question with patience, skill, and knowledge any time I needed her.
Casey helped my heal and rebuild my body from the inside out while I happily utilized CF methodologies in gymnastics, bodyweight, and accessory work to begin working on the physical mechanics of moving better. Match made in heaven for me. When I originally started, all I wished for was for my injury to heal and to get back to the training I loved so much. I was mentally prepared to commit to that process for a year if need be. I absolutely NEVER imagined that 5 months later I would FEEL so amazing.
As a Masters CF athlete (40+), and having CF 7 years now, I have NEVER moved this well or felt this good. Recovery is so fast, my body moves so fluidly, my sleep so improved. If you would have sent me this note from the future, I would have told you to "get outta here, get real". Well folks, it is 100% real. I will FOREVER preach, to those who ask, to get your nutrition squared away BEFORE and AS anything else happens during your health and fitness journey. Quite literally, ALL other aspects of you life will blossom in ways you didn't expect because of how good you body, mind, and spirit will feel from the satisfaction of having done this for yourself. I will also tell you, that the people you love in your life will see your leadership by example, and follow you because you will now know how to teach them to walk a similar path. Thank you so much M2 Performance Nutrition and Casey Dolan for your ripple effect on my life!
