About Me

Hi! I’m Yanik—a 58-year-old wife, mom of three, and passionate wellness coach for women in midlife.

My husband, Carlos, and I live in sunny South Florida with our rescue pup, Harper. These days, our home is a little quieter—my son Nico is now a freshman at the University of Alabama, my daughter Manuela is a practicing attorney in Nashville, and Emilia is living her best life as a junior at Florida State University. This season of life looks different… and I’m learning to embrace it fully.

Like many women in their 50s, I hit a point where my body stopped responding the way it used to. Despite doing all the “right” things, I was gaining weight, feeling tired, and honestly frustrated. It was easy to blame hormones, stress, or just getting older—but deep down, I knew something had to change.

My turning point? When my black sweatpants became my only comfortable option.

That’s when I discovered the FASTer Way to Fat Loss—and everything shifted.

Through a strategic approach that includes macro tracking, carb cycling, strength training, and intermittent fasting, I finally started seeing results again. But more importantly, I felt like myself again—strong, energized, and confident. Yes, the skinny jeans came back… but so did my confidence and clarity.

And I knew I couldn’t keep this to myself.

Today, as a Certified FASTer Way Coach, I help women 40+ cut through the noise, stop guessing, and finally find a sustainable approach that works with their bodies—not against them.

This isn’t about restriction or extremes. It’s about balance, strategy, and real-life results.

Through The Fit and Healthy Diaries, I share practical tips, honest insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at what this lifestyle actually looks like in real life—because you deserve something that fits your life.

If you’re tired of starting over… feeling stuck… or wondering why nothing seems to work anymore—I see you. And I’m here to help.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Thanks for being here—I’m so glad you found me.