Lexi

Collins

Lexi came to us in 2022. She had suffered for over 10 years with Crohn’s disease, a chronic auto immune condition that doctors said she would never heal and would be dependent on medication for the rest of her life. She was experiencing depression, anxiety and huge self-confidence issues. Growing up as a gymnast, she adopted self destructive behaviors that led to eating disorders and body dysmorphia.

Over 2 years, Lexi developed a new positive relationship with food and exercise, learned how to nourish her body and fell in love with cooking. Lexi is now medication free and does not experience any symptoms related to Crohn’s disease. She has been able to create many new life experiences and relationships that continue to increase her new found confidence.

Lexi’s Growth

Lexi’s Process

  • One of the most powerful ways to change a client’s relationship with food and nutrition is teaching them how to cook. Turning cooking into a learning creative practice breaks the cycles of anxiety, as their skill develops. We simply taught Lexi how to cook nutritious meals and have fun doing it.

  • We taught Lexi how to create meals that not only tasted delicious but also prioritized her gut health. Through exploration, she developed her own collection of recipes and ingredient knowledge. After a year of experimentation—balancing elimination, substitution, and the introduction of new elements—we created a diet that alleviated her Crohn's disease symptoms.

  • The hardest part of the process was supporting her to slowly change how she viewed herself. We worked on improving her self-talk and internal limiting beliefs through honest conversations, self reflection exercises, journalling and meditation. This consistent practice created the space she needed to step into a new version of herself.

  • Going beyond the 1on1 relationship with a coach, we encouraged Lexi to engage in activities with a group of people. Our goal was to break the self-isolation, social anxiety and low self-esteem cycle by helping her feel welcomed, supported and connected with new people. This practice helped her rebuild her identity and have the courage to take on new challenges.