Hi! I’m Ivan, and I am a nutrition coach and personal trainer. I love Crossfit, Martial Arts, and Soccer. Fun fact about me: I was born in Argentina, lived 14 years in New Zealand, and recently moved to Spain. (I hold 3 different nationalities, how cool is that?)

I got into coaching a few years ago. I felt that I always wanted to do it, but I was not brave enough for some reason. Growing up, I played soccer, and I was always very much into sports. However, when I got to my teenage years, my life went downhill very quickly. I started hanging out with the wrong crowd and went from a sporty kid to a problematic kid. Substance abuse, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor eating habits followed. By my mid-20s, I had anxiety and depression. I started to gain weight, and by age 35, I was 220 lbs (the heaviest I had been in my life). My beautiful daughter was born, and I quickly realized how out of shape I was. I couldn’t do basic things with her. I told myself enough is enough, and I tried every magic diet out there, but I always ended up back at the same point or worse. Until I understood the problem was not how much or what I was eating, but why. I couldn't stop binging or develop a healthy relationship with food. Finding a balance was key for me. I got back into being active, and now you can find me either playing a friendly game of soccer or at a Crossfit gym trying to achieve things that I never thought I could.

That is why I joined My Body Tutor. They do not offer magic pills or restrictive diets, and you do not have to travel with a small scale to weigh your food. You learn how to change your habits for the better, improving your relationship with yourself and the people around you. It gives you more confidence without having to give up your favorite foods or outings. I am so happy and proud to be part of this family.