The Story Behind Lmleats
My name is Luci and I created this Instagram account in 2018. My username Lmleats includes my initials and “eats” for my focus towards creating content in the food Instagram community. I initially created this space to share my food pictures from some of my favorite local restaurants. After going vegetarian in 2019, I became more focused and passionate about eating a healthier diet and quickly fell in love with health foods and dishes from all around my hometown in Saint Augustine, FL and throughout many different travel spots. After the Coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, I utilized my extra time at home and away from my dorm to create my own meals in the kitchen and share them with my followers. After making this change to my content, my audience grew drastically over the next year and into 2022 and I never expected to reach such a wide audience. This food Instagram community has become one of my greatest passions so far in my life and it has truly helped me to build a better relationship with food. I’m so grateful for every opportunity I’ve been able to receive from this creative social media space and I’m so excited for what’s to come!
The Journey to Becoming an RD
One important factor that led me to adapting this space to include my very own creations with an emphasis on nutrition was when I decided to pursue my college degree in Dietetics. Starting in 2019, I began my educational journey at Florida State University with the ultimate goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. As I continue to pursue education and experiences related to becoming an RD, I hope to use this space to share my personal journey and insight with others who may also be interested in this field of work.
Healing My Relationship with Food
This welcoming food and nutrition focused Instagram community has allowed me to heal my relationship with food and exercise. For about two years, I silently struggled with disordered eating and was truly unaware of the damage I was doing to my body as I thought I was the healthiest version of myself that I could be. As I have connected with many individuals in this space who share similar stories as me, I have become more open about my struggles with disordered eating and want to create a safe space for those who have also struggled or are struggling with their relationship with food.
Building a Community
One of the most beautiful things that have come about as a result of the creation of my Instagram account is the connections with a large, diverse community of like-minded individuals who also share a passion for food, content creating, nutrition, exercise and more. I’m so grateful to be able to connect with and inspire others to pursue a more balanced approach towards food, nutrition, and mindful movement!
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