It’s strange how a single moment can quietly change everything. For me, it wasn’t a lightning bolt—it was a fog. A brain fog so thick, I found myself wondering if dementia was contagious after a stressful trip helping my parents. That unsettling experience—the loss of memory for daily tasks and even past events—was a jarring wake-up call.

It wasn’t just about needing a quick reset anymore. It was a profound realization that something fundamental had to change in how I cared for myself—starting with what was on my plate.

A Personal Remix

That chapter of my life, grappling with my own memory issues and witnessing my parents’ journey with dementia, became the catalyst for what I now call my Remixology journey. This wasn’t a diet—not in the restrictive, joyless sense. It was a decision to completely remix how I approached food.

I started tracking what I ate, not obsessively, but with intention. I removed sugar and grains—not as punishment, but as an experiment. I wanted to know: could food alone—no workouts, no supplements—reset my body and mind?

The Beautiful Results

The results were astounding. Within six months, I’d lost 32 pounds. But more importantly, a clarity emerged. My digestion improved. My energy came back. My mood stabilized. Even my skin and sleep transformed.

It was a revelation: health begins not at the gym or the pharmacy, but at our fingertips—with the choices we make before food even touches our lips.

My lifelong love of cooking—baking cookies with my mom from her Joy of Cooking, savoring textures and flavors—took on a new dimension. It was still about oil, flour, and sugar… but now I was looking at every ingredient through a new lens.

Why I Had to Share

I realized this wasn’t just a personal transformation—it was a method that could help anyone. The remix approach works because it’s flexible. It meets you where you are and nudges you toward where you want to be.

You don’t need to overhaul your pantry or master gourmet cooking. You just need to be open to experimenting—and trust that small, consistent changes create lasting results.

How to Start Your Own Remix

Here’s how to begin, right where you are:

Swap, Don’t Sacrifice
Look at what you ate yesterday and ask: how could I make this just a little bit better? Maybe it’s adding berries to your cereal, swapping mayo for avocado, or sneaking veggies into your pasta sauce. It’s about finding nourishing alternatives that still satisfy.

Embrace Whole Ingredients
Choose foods in their most natural state—vibrant fruits, colorful vegetables, quality proteins, and healthy fats. These are what your body actually recognizes and uses.

Listen to Your Body
Food is feedback. Does that sugary snack crash your energy? Does a whole-food meal leave you feeling vibrant and sustained? Pay attention. Your body is always talking.

Cook with Joy
Rediscover the pleasure of preparing your own meals. Try new spices. Explore different cuisines. And remember—setbacks aren’t failure, they’re just part of the remix.

Build Your Support System
Share your goals with friends and family. Find a buddy to try new recipes with. A little encouragement goes a long way.

The Heart of Remixology

My journey—sparked by a personal health scare and deepened by love and loss—led me here. Remixology is a space to share what I’ve learned, to inspire and empower others to take their health into their own hands.

You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Every meal is a chance to choose better, feel better, and live better.

You just have to start looking at things a little differently—
one ingredient, one meal, one day at a time.

Here’s to health, happiness, and a remix that’s uniquely yours. 💛