About HAYC

I’m Nicky the creator and owner of this here blog Healthy As You Can. Once upon a time, back in my college years and twenties, I used to be stressed and obsessed about my health. The funny part about it is that I was completely unhealthy, despite this obsession.

I remember sitting at my desk, looking at my swollen feet, too scared to go to the doctor to find out why an unpregnant, 20 something-year-old would be dealing with a condition like that at such a young age.

I couldn’t believe that I could be so young and so unhealthy. Like when did this happen? I agonized over my health constantly but never really made any lasting changes.

I mean sure I would go on unrealistic diets, swearing every time that this time it would stick but it didn’t of course. More than anything, I just stressed out about my health.

But making any real changes? Umm, yeah, no thanks.

Fast forward to now. I no longer stress and obsess about being healthy. I mean clearly, it’s important to me or I wouldn’t have started this blog but I no longer let it be an idol. Now, as I continue on my journey, healthy living is more about freedom, enjoyment, and learning (I’m a big nerd!).

And the funny thing is, the less I stress about my health and just enjoy the process, the healthier I become.

I am far from my ideal weight and I’m not in perfect health but I have made a lot of strides since my twenties:

– I’ve lost over 50 pounds

– I’m no longer on Metformin

– No longer pre-diabetic

– No longer depressed

– Swollen feet are gone!

– Regulated my cycle

– PMS symptoms greatly alleviated (cramps, mood swings, bloating)

– Skin conditions greatly improved

– Been told by my clinic that I have perfect blood pressure and cholesterol 

I’ve found the less you obsess and the more you lean on the Lord for guidance, the easier healthy living will become.

I’ve been able to make small sustainable changes over the years which have lead to great results in my health.

Getting healthy is about getting as healthy as you can, little by little, and letting those changes add up.

And of course, health is not just about weight loss or physical health. Mental, financial, and spiritual health are all equally important.

Who wants a healthy body but a broken mind…or a broken wallet…or a broken relationship with God?

So we are going to talk about all of these things plus I’ll be sharing products that will help you on your journey to better health!

Why I Started Healthy As You Can

I created this space because I know how overwhelming it feels to want to change but not know where to start. That’s where I’ve been and sometimes still am.
When you’re dealing with ADHD (diagnosed or undiagnosed)— inconsistency,  procrastination, self-doubt, lack of self-worth, impulsivity, emotional overwhelm, and burnout are all common emotions fwhich makes getting healthy that much harder. And makes you not even want to start because why are things going to be different this time.

But here, we celebrate small steps.
We focus on building habits that fit your real life — not some impossible standard.
And we give ourselves grace for the messy middle parts of the journey.

Health isn’t just physical.
It’s mental, financial, emotional, and spiritual too.
And if any one part is struggling, the others feel it.

At HAYC, we’ll work on all of it — together — one doable step at a time.

If you’re ready to get off of the health obsession merry-go-round and just focus on getting as healthy as you can, one small step at a time without the guilt and stress, then you are in the right place.

I’m so glad you’ve decided to stick around!

If you’re new here, then start with this post on How I Easily Lost 4 Pounds In A  Week.