I’m Mariana Simon

My path to creating LiveWell: Nutrition with Impact is deeply personal. For years, I struggled with the exhausting symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: weight gain, insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, and intense sugar cravings. I understood the science of nutrition, but knowledge alone wasn’t enough to bridge the gap to sustainable change. Eventually, I faced a definitive choice: stay within my comfort zone and continue to feel unhealthy, or embrace a radical transformation. I realised that real change wasn’t just about food or external circumstances—it was about mindset. I had to choose between accepting a diminished version of myself or getting curious about how my life could be different. I asked myself two questions: ‘Who do I want to become?’ and ‘How do I want to live my life?’ That simple intention to experience a healthier life created the shift I needed. It empowered me to make the necessary changes and, ultimately, it transformed my life. On this journey, I learned that living well starts with repeated, consistent intentions that persist over time. It is these intentions that shape the mindset that empowers our healthiest choices.