Today we’d like to introduce you to Mariaeugenia Galvis.
Mariaeugenia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
It all started two years ago. I saw a video about the link between bad eating habits and cancer. My brother just passed away from cancer and that video caught my attention. After that, I read several books about nutrition and learned how the food you eat impacts your body and your cells for better or for worse. I just changed the way I used to eat cooking more at home, buying less processed food, eating more salads and vegetables, working out and being more active. I realized then, that it wasn’t that hard to include better food in your diet. Even my kids began to eat more veggies and fruits every day. This new way of eating changed my life. Having more energy, feeling stronger, better mood and keeping a healthy weight is amazing.
I was really enjoying cooking and baking at home. I found meal prepping so convenient and easier that I began to look for new healthy recipes to try on, including juicing veggies. Friends and family loved my meals, and my kids love it when we bake cakes and cupcakes together (all in a healthier way).
One day, a good friend said to me: Maru, you know about nutrition, go and get a certification as Health Coach; which I got it eight months later. Later on, I got another certification as a Personal Trainer. I even created my own website and Facebook page, Vida Sana Con Estilo, a place where I share tips, recipes, thoughts, events and my own experience trying to inspire readers to find balance in their lives through healthy eating, exercise and green lifestyle. I started working with people helping them to achieve their health goals. But my clients and readers started to complain that it took too long to shop, cook and portion their meals and getting tired of eating the same meals every day.
I told myself that if I love cooking and nutrition, let’s combined these two things and do something greater for them. And that’s how Healthy Bitez by Maru was born. I cook for you so you can meet your health goals and do YOU.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Of course, It hasn’t been a smooth road. Being a single mom and an entrepreneur at the same time is not easy. I started from zero, with a low budget but with plenty of opportunities to do things better. This is a highly competitive business but I’m a stubborn woman and by stubborn I mean persistent and tenacious. From the first moment, I knew this is what I wanted to do and I’m working hard to reach each business and personal goal. This is also my advice for other women: be stubborn and follow your instincts.
We’d love to hear more about Healthy Bitez by Maru.
A few months ago, a customer sent me a message that made me smile and feel so proud about me and what I do. He said: “Maru, thanks for the food, has been awesome… it’s been a lifesaver”. This is exactly my purpose, change people’s life but through food.
My business is about meal prep and cold-pressed veggie juices. I create a healthy meal plan for people with a busy schedule, for those with a health condition or just need to lose weight but they lack time to cook for themselves. Most of the time, they just don’t know what to eat. I personalized the meals, cook, prep and deliver so my customers can meet their health goals without extreme diets… just eating right. And I’ve seen amazing results on them.
I’m very active on social media. Now, people call me “the lady of the meal prep”, or “the lady of the juices”. They even see me on any store and say, hey: I follow you on IG, I would like to try your detox plan.
I think what sets me apart from other competitors is that I go beyond just cooking and prepping. I coach my customers, I care for them and make sure they reach their goals.
So much of the media coverage is focused on the challenges facing women today, but what about the opportunities? Do you feel there are any opportunities that women are particularly well-positioned for?
As women, I think we have set a precedent. We are showing to the world how far we can go when we have a goal in our minds. Entrepreneur women are starting their own business journey with great results. Let’s just create our own opportunities and support each other. And if you need help, just ask.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.healthybitez.com
- Phone: 2148504657
- Email: healthybitez09@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthybitezdfw
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthybitezdfw
Image Credit:
Valentina Meza Kohnenkampf
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