I am from Florida. I just left my job in sports nutrition to pursue my dream of helping those with obesity lose weight permanently. I studied some German in undergrad, but it is rusty! I love to exercise, eat, cook, play sports, drink, explore, hike, take my dog for walks, play computer games, bike, etc.

I have always been interested in weight loss, but my new passions are preventative health for retired athletes and the mental side of food choices/addictions.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I took a trip to Germany, and I always though a friend would come with me. However, I decided to go alone. I met some of the most amazing friends while I was there. I hung out, enjoyed people's time and stories, drank, explored and learned about Germany and myself. I found that staying with people who were locals gave me a much richer experience of the places I've visited. I have sense surfed in Edmonton, Chicago, and Louisville and hosted a few people from around the world.

Couchsurfing is my favorite way to travel even if it's simply to meet up with other surfers.

Interests

• cooking
• fitness
• exercise
• working out
• movies
• video games
• reading
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• sports
• beaches
• nature
• meeting people
• exploring
• nutrition
• making friends
• musicals

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Queens of the Stone Age, Tool, Avett Brothers, Half Alive, Portugal. The Man, Twenty One Pilots

Movies: 5th Element, Dark City, Star Wars, Lucky Number Slevin

Books: Ender's Game, The Book by Alan Watts, The Foundation, Angels and Demons

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lost over 100 lbs (~50 kg).

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a wealth of trivial knowledge, nutritional science and good laughs. Purchased drinks with which to imbibe. Depth of conversation. A pretty unique outlook on health and life. Nutritional Counseling/information.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I cook and love to get to know people. I am easy to please and grateful for people's generosity. I am clean and don't require much. I intend to spend most of my time exploring, whether that means hanging out or sending me on my way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Germany

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States