Hi, I’m Jessica and I’m a Marine Corps brat, certified holistic health coach, a cat mom, a runner, a peanut butter lover and a shoe addict.
I started this blog in January 2011 after graduating from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a holistic health coach as a way to help others – especially busy military wives – find a realistic healthy balance.
Three years ago, I went through a mini-midlife crisis. (Can it be considered mid-life when you’re only 28?) I had just gotten married and was packing on the pounds. When I finally hit 160 – on a 5’0″ frame - I knew I had to do something. I worked my BUTT off, losing a combined 300 lbs (35 of my own and 265 of which was my ex-husband).
I had a lot of challenges going on during that time – my family was far away (which wasn’t abnormal – I did grow up in the military – but still hard), I was going through a divorce, I was starting school again, I hated my job and I felt all alone.
But I made it through, and that’s why I wanted to write about healthy living – especially for military spouses, girlfriends and significant others. I know how busy/crazy/insane your life is.
Why ‘Deployment Diva’? Well, having grown up in the Marine Corps – and having dated several in that branch – I found myself living the military life every.single.day. In the past 10 years alone, I’ve gone through probably a dozen deployments all together. No two are alike. And I believe anyone who’s gone through one and survived should claim the ‘diva’ title.
In the Summer of 2012, I found myself in the midst of a deployment with a soldier I had started dating about 7 months earlier. While it might have been another deployment, this time its was in the midst of Army life instead of Marine. My goal was to maintain a positive attitude during deployment and share the tips and tricks I use myself to find a realistic healthy balance with all of you.
My mission is to help YOU have a #healthydeployment whenever it comes around. It’s not just about surviving … but thriving, even when we think we can’t.
Contact info:
twitter: @deployment_diva
Facebook: Deployment Diva
email: deploymentdivas@gmail.com
Disclaimer:
While I am a certified holistic health coach, I am not a medical doctor, dietitian or nutritionist. All views made on this site are my own. Please consult a physician before embarking on any fitness or dietary journey. If you are interested in my health coaching services, please send me an email.
Any products supplied by a company for review will be disclosed in the post. I reserve the right to deny reviewing a product or service if I feel it does not serve myself or my readers.
With that said, I am PR friendly. Please feel free to drop me an email!
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on said:
I know someone who was in the army and I feel for you women! It must be so hard to not see your loved one for so long! I really did not understand the military or the military lifestyle AT ALL before I met this person…but now I feel like I have a much better understanding of our troops and how much them and their families put up with. I’ve always supprted the troops obv, but now I can REALLY say that I thouroughy and full support what our boys (and girls) go through! I’ve been told that “it’s a way of life” and a lot of people (esp the ones going to battle) actually love it. Good luck with everything!!!
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on said:
Thank you, Stellina! It really is a “way of life” – And it’s really been my whole life! It’s hard to think of a time when it was any other way.
I wish more people could see how difficult it is for the families. Thank you for being there for your friend and willing to learn!
Thanks so much for your comment on the Sisterhood of the Camo Pants’ blog.
I’m fairly new to blogging, and I truly appreciate the feedback!
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