WELCOME!

Hi friend. I am so excited you are here! Read below to learn more about why I started this blog, who I am, & why I am here!!

If you are new here, hey, hi, hello, my name is Mikayla but everyone calls me Mik! If you are an OG – welcome back friend!! I am originally from a small town in Vermont but currently reside in FL. I am 21 years old. My favorite food is pad thai. If you don’t like pad thai…I’m sorry we can’t be friends (kidding, not really) hehe. I am obsessed with all things peanut butter. I love puppies. My favorite flower is the sunflower. My favorite color is yellow. I love being out in the sun. I love adventuring and exploring new places. Beach days & boat days are the best days. Traveling makes my heart happy.

Okay, okay, enough about me and more about why I started this website!! If you’ve stumbled across my website, you likely found me through my Instagram page mik.lives.happily (formally known as mik_food_fitness). I started these social media platforms to share not only my passion for health & fitness, but to share my struggles with IBS, food intolerances, and gut issues.

My challenges and struggles with gut health/food intolerances over the past few years are what molded me into the person I am today (cliché but true). I’ve had to overcome some extreme obstacles. I’ve faced adversity. I’ve been told I can’t. I’ve been at the lowest of lows. I know how it feels to feel incredibly alone. I know how it feels to feel inadequate. I know what it’s like to want to shut everyone out and to resist help from those that care about you. I know the feeling of wanting to give up. I know what it feels like to want to stop fighting, BUT… I also know what it’s like to keep fighting. I know how it feels to be on the other side of adversity & to overcome obstacles you never thought you would. I know how empowering and strong you can feel when you choose to keep moving forward, when you choose to keep going, and when you don’t give up on yourself. That’s why I am here. That’s why I have this platform. I know what it’s like to feel like you can’t, but I am here to tell you that YOU CAN and YOU WILL.

My platforms are meant to be a source of empowerment and positivity. They’re here to show you that no matter what you may be going through – this too shall pass. There are always brighter days moving forward. I want you to feel valued. I want to show you that you matter. Your struggles are not something to be ashamed of. Your struggles will NEVER define you. Your worth does not come from your appearance, your job, a grade in school, etc. Your value and worth come from within YOU. You get to decide whom you want to be, what you want to do, and how you want to live your life.

I strive to live a happy and healthy life every day. For me, this means moving my body in ways that feel good through various forms of exercise. This means eating foods that my body loves, craves, and desires. This means living my life free of control. This means making memories. This means chasing my dreams. This means cherishing small moments. This means loving unconditionally. This means staying true to my morals, values, and passions. This means never giving up on my dreams. This means surrounding myself with like-minded, supportive, and uplifting people.

Why am I telling you this? I want to help YOU do the same. I want to show you that anything is possible when you put yourself first and follow your heart. Do you wanna find YOUR happy & create YOUR best life? Let’s do it together.

Stick around because there’s so much more where all of this came from. Be sure to click the “Blog” tab or head on over to my Instagram to learn more (recipes, workouts, travel tips, empowerment & positivity, lifestyle posts, etc.) Want to see something else? Email me at mik.food.fitness@gmail.com – let’s chat, I’d love to hear what you have to say!!