Hey friends! My name is Christine Forsythe, I am a Registered Dietitian and certified chocolate lover! (Yes, those two things can mix!) I am originally from Oklahoma, but recently moved to Kansas City and I am absolutely loving it! My journey in health and fitness started at a very young age. I grew up in a seemingly “health-forward” household. Growing up, I thought “health” meant going to the doctor for my yearly physical, moving my body in the sports I was involved in, and eating the food my mom put in front of me. 

 

A huge part of my story, and what ultimately led me to pursue a path of healing, was this underlying sense that there was something “off” within my body. When I was in high school, and even early on into college, when all the girls around me had gotten their periods, mine was no where to be found. Not only did I have an absent menstrual cycle, but I also got painful and cystic acne for the first time in my life. These two imbalances combined lead me down a path of seeing doctor after doctor with no real changes in the way my body was functioning. The most I ever received was a prescription for the birth control pill, topical acne medication, and recommendations to “keep my weight in check.” Anything but helpful if you ask me!

 

Through taking a functional approach to my symptoms, I now live free of cystic acne and I get a regular monthly menstrual cycle. I understand how frustrating and confusing it can be to know you need to make changes, but not know where to start. That is where Elsie and I come in!