You cannot put me in a box
First generation Dominican Afro-Latina. Bronx Native. Rugby player. Former teacher. Product of NYCHA.
Yes to all of these. Duality. From Daddy Yankee to Vybz Kartel playing in my headphones while squatting, I’m just a regular degular girl who wants to help others feel better, whether it's through coaching or sharing a recipe.
ABOUT YULY
EDUCATOR NOT INFLUENCER
As someone who transitioned out of a traditional school setting, but is still in education, it is important to highlight that educating and advocating is what I do IRL and online.
Education was of high value in my household and in return is something I took seriously and actually enjoy. We all know the term life long learner, but how many of us truly live life through that lens? Whether I’m researching data for a project, reading about new training techniques, or taking a workshop to learn more about herbal healing through food, education is at the root of it all.
How a Caribbean Based Diet
Changed My Fitness Lifestyle
As someone who has dealt with stomach issues her entire life, including IBS which does not have a cure, it was always hard to mimic the way most fitness influencers eat. I can’t stomach traditional protein shakes, pre-workout and definitely do not enjoy eating boring foods.
After trial and error, journaling how foods make me feel, and countless hours of feeling sick, nauseous and eventually becoming afraid of eating certain foods, I had an epiphany. Growing up in a Dominican household, the food my mom made never made me sick.
We ate lots of root vegetables, stews, and rice.
I decided it was time to get back in touch with my Caribbean roots but in a more *health conscious* way that took my fitness goals into account and that’s how we got here. Replacing pancakes and waffles for plantains and yuca. Replacing half a plate of rice with a quarter plate of veggies but still eating the rice I love.
eating rice with dry chicken breast is not the life I want to live.
Came from the newfound energy derived from a Caribbean-based diet and how much fuller I felt.
Caribbean cuisine naturally excels in the art of balancing macronutrients and a lot of dishes are naturally gluten and dairy free. Beyond the physical benefits, the Caribbean-based diet deepened my connection to all Caribbean culture and it encouraged me to want to embrace and learn more about our rich Taino history - whether you’re Dominican, Haitian or Puerto Rican or Jamaican (amongst many other present day islands) you have indigenous Taino Arawak blood in you.
Our people were kind, gentle, and even honored Yuca/Cassava as a divine entity. When eating yuca I feel directly connected to my indigenous roots, all while still getting my protein in with some eggs to stay on track with my active lifestyle.
One of the remarkable shifts in my fitness routine
learn how to cook
Over 30+ recipes crafted with bold island flavors, hearty stews, fresh seafood, and just the right amount of spice. Learn how to fuel your body without compensating on flavor or throwing off your fitness goals!
IBS-FRIENDLY
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THIS IS WHAT CHOOSING YOURSELF LOOKS LIKE
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