HOW I GOT HERE

Hi and welcome to my website. This is the part where you get to know me a little bit.....

 

I'm Crystal.  The Nutritionist behind urban fuel nutrition.  My life hasn't always been about healthy habits. I was a very picky eater as a kid and my diet was full of refined sugars, processed foods and void of nourishing foods. I ate chocolate chip muffins for breakfast, kraft dinner for lunch and chicken fingers and french fries for dinner.  My parents tried, but I would go without before I would eat anything healthy.  This diet continued for me until I was 25 and battling every issue under the sun. 

 

My journey to health started 12 years ago after becoming a Registered Massage Therapist in 2005.  I was having a number of digestive issues, fighting major exhaustion, lack of motivation, irritability, brain fog, migraines, acne, insomnia and stabbing stomach pains. I had no drive to accomplish anything big or small....all at the age of 25!

 

After countless doctors appointments, scans and procedures I was diagnosed with IBS [Irritable Bowel Syndrome], Chronic Fatigue and Depression. I did not stop there to just 'accept' these conditions - I continued to find an answer to WHY I had these symptoms and problems rather then just accepting and living my life with them.  

 

So my researching began: I went in for food sensitivity testing and tested positive for a number of foods with the short list including peanuts, celiac's disease [wheat & gluten] dairy, corn, eggs and sulphites. I was feeling defeated and had no idea what to eat. I focused on all the food I could not eat rather then the food I COULD eat.  I changed my eating and my lifestyle habits to focus on getting better.

 

Over the next couple years, it was a battle when I went out to dinner or weddings because I couldn't take one little bite of that mouth-watering blueberry cheescake that surrounded me on all sides of the room. I would excuse myself until the room was cleared of dessert plates that were probably all licked clean. This experience opened my eyes to the challenge that not only I had to face but also for families that had this similar problem. I also wanted to omit the amount of refined sugars, preservatives and artificial colouring that are put in our foods. I decided that it was time to create gluten-free and guilt-free baking for people that not only have the same restrictions, but also for the ones who want to enjoy a more healthy dessert.  

 

So the planning began! My goal was to create gluten-free, guilt-free, egg-free and dairy-free cupcakes that everyone would love....restricted diet or not.  gf squared [gluten free - gulit free] cupcakes started and was a huge success.  Now, I have accepted being gluten, egg and dairy-free. I do not have to battle fatigue, migraines, insomnia, excruciating stomach pains or bloating. I no longer excuse myself from the table but grab my own dessert from my purse and enjoy the company around me....because why should anyone go without!?​

 

Fast forward to 2 years later I registered for the nutrition program at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.  I stopped baking cupcakes and focused on learning how to live a happy, healthy, balanced lifestyle. [I want to continue to share my cupcakes, so my gf squared ebook will be available soon! Make sure to sign up for updates to know when it will be available]. 

I know what it’s like to feel the low of lows but that’s why I’m here! That’s why I do what I do.  I am here to motivate you to succeed and reach your goals.   I want you to have plenty of energy  because let’s face it - we do not live a vibrant happy life when we battle low energy and health problems.

How we treat our bodies - including what we fuel it with - significantly impacts how we feel and function and I want to share what has made me live a completely different life!

 

I am the Registered Holistic Nutritionist behind Urban Fuel Nutrition based out of Ottawa, ON but my education on living a vibrant life is not limited to the Ottawa area thanks to the access of modern technology.  

Consultations can be done in person, by email, skype or facetime.  

 

I am also still an active Registered Massage Therapist treating humans and horses.

 

In addition to my private practice, I am currently working on nutrition and fitness workshops.  

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Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

HOW I CAN HELP YOU

'WHEN WE SHIFT OUR ATTITUDES,

WE CAN CHANGE OUR ENTIRE LIVES'

HOW WE TREAT OUR BODIES - AS WELL AS HOW WE FUEL THEM, SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTS HOW WE FEEL AND FUNCTION