Michelle Zuniga
Nutrition Coach at CrossFit Iron Horse

I have been active my entire life. Growing up in northern MN there was a lot of downhill skiing, skating and rollerblading with dance and competitive gymnastics thrown in. In college I picked up running and going to the gym, but it was mostly cardio. When my kids were young it was boot camp and distance running completing a couple of marathons. Fast forward to 2018. I moved to Chicago by myself for a job not knowing a single soul there. I knew of the community associated with CrossFit so I joined a box 2 blocks from my house to get regular exercise and hopefully make some friends. It was love at first sight.

I continue to do CrossFit today, not just because I get a little stir crazy without regular exercise, but because it is what will allow me to do the activities I want for years to come (ask me about curling sometime) as well as show friends and family that fitness is for everyone. Nutrition was a natural curiosity for me to go along with fitness. There are a lot of shiny objects out there on the topic that confuse people and it’s really not that complicated. Building healthy habits one at a time creates a lifestyle that is sustainable. So if I ask you if you’ve eaten your fruits and vegetables, now you know why.