From 328lbs, to triathlete, to mom of two boys 21 months apart, (at 40 years old) Andrea has experienced a bazillion ups and downs in her relationship with herself and her body. She lives in a body that is the result of morbid obesity followed by drastic weight loss, then pregnancy, and most recently a diagnosis of lipedema, a degenerative fat disorder. Yet her relationship with her body and her commitment to her health and happiness is stronger than ever.  Andrea is an international leader in positive body image, and healthy living, who inspires women to love themselves and care for their bodies, from the inside-out.She is the creator of I’mperfect Life® (ImperfectLife.com) and the 12 Rules for Living an I’mperfect Life, which are the foundation for her philosophy and methodology for living a truly, happy, healthy, lifestyle.Her story and philosophy have been featured in iVillage, PaleoMag, Fit Women’s Weekly, as well as other print publications. She has also has appeared on Charlotte Today (NBC) and WBTV (CBS) as well as multiple syndicated radio shows where she has discussed everything from how she learned to love her “ugly” body, to proper form while doing an air squat.Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube