About – Candace in Motion

I’m Candace, and my health journey is deeply personal — because poor health has cost me a lot. It’s slowed down my hobbies, stalled my career, and impacted my family life. I’ve spent years trying to feel better in a body that often felt like it was working against me.

My struggles began early, with bad eating habits in childhood and constant fatigue through my teens and adulthood. I was tired all the time, and no one had answers. Doctors told me to eat less and move more — but when you’re exhausted and in pain, that’s not helpful. I dealt with chronic muscle tightness, bursitis in my right knee, and bounced between physical therapy sessions starting in my early twenties.

Eventually, I got answers. I found out I had hypothyroidism in 2011, but my first doctor told me I was “within normal range” even though I felt awful. In 2024, I finally did my own research, found a new doctor (a naturopathic), and started treatment that worked. My energy returned, and without changing anything else, I lost 5 pounds.

I also got diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at 40, which made everything make more sense — including why I struggled with consistency, motivation, and follow-through. Depression and ADHD had been silently running the show for years. With therapy, Adderall, and apps like Finch, I finally feel like I’m gaining some control over my life.

For food, I stopped counting calories and ditched MyFitnessPal. Instead, I focus on eating more protein, fiber, and nutrients using Cronometer — and it works without burning me out.

Exercise has been trial and error. I’ve quit countless routines because they were boring or too hard on my body. But I remembered I used to love biking. After 15 years off a bike, I got a used GT Avalanche 3.0 hardtail and started riding again. It was brutal at first — I’m 100 lbs overweight and seriously out of shape — but it’s getting easier. My dream? To ride forest trails for 5+ miles and finally hike Mount Monadnock with my family (I’m the only one who hasn’t).

Fitness isn’t a race for me — it’s about showing up, learning, and adapting to what my body can actually handle. Some days I ride, some days I strength train, and some days I just try to manage stress. But I’m moving forward, and that’s what counts.