Hi, I’m Alexis — the woman behind Healthy Ambitions. I’m a wife, a mom, and someone who’s battled hormonal weight gain, grief, autoimmune disease, and self-doubt… and come out the other side stronger, lighter, and full of purpose.
My journey with keto started in my 20s when I dropped 30 pounds while my husband was deployed and I was working full time, far from home. Keto helped me take control of my health when everything else felt uncertain. I returned to it after my pregnancy, but this time, weight loss was slow, and my body felt unfamiliar. Doctors brushed off my concerns with “you’re not that obese,” but I knew something wasn’t right.
Then life hit hard — COVID, my husband deployed again, work stress, and the sudden loss of my best friend. I spiraled into emotional eating and self-isolation. I felt like a shell of myself and was consumed by guilt, shame, and chronic health issues. But I knew keto had helped me before, and I clung to that one thread of hope.
On March 23, 2024, I made a promise to myself: I would show up for me. Not for a number on the scale, but because I deserved to feel good again. I started slow — low-impact workouts, logging my meals, cooking low-carb recipes my whole family would eat. Then I hit a plateau. But instead of giving up, I reached out for help.
With the support of a doctor who truly listened, I discovered I had a severe dairy allergy, thyroid issues, and multiple autoimmune diseases. I completely transformed my meals to be keto and allergy-friendly — no dairy, no soy, no eggs, no nuts. And the weight started to come off. More importantly, I started to feel alive again.
I’ve lost 70 lbs, kept it off, and finally feel in control of my body and my health. Healthy Ambitions is where I share everything I’ve learned — recipes, tips, workouts, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference.
If you’re struggling with inflammation, slow weight loss, or you just want to feel better in your body, I’m here to help. Download my free 7-Day Allergy-Friendly Keto Meal Plan — it’s full of the exact meals I ate during a 15-lb weight drop. And follow me on social for more support, recipes, and real talk from someone who gets it.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Let’s do this together.