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Wellness Through Nutrition
Eight years into her wish to make lives better through nutrition, Michaela Caton finds solace in the natural world, illustrated here as she practices yoga in the woods with her companion, Benji the outdoor cat in Raleigh, N.C., on Aug. 27, 2023. For Caton, nature's tranquility mirrors the nourishing essence of nutrition, providing an ideal setting for self-care and well-being.
Caton and her neighbor together made a personal collage that speaks volumes about her aspirations and dreams in Raleigh, N.C., on Aug. 27, 2023. This collage is a vivid representation of her personality: the butterfly in the upper left corner, a cherished symbol of her grandmother's influence, and in the lower left corner, a portrayal of her future dream home on a farm. In the center top, she envisions herself with butterfly wings, indicating that she wants to be someone like her grandmother in the future. The boy in the top right corner is the future husband she hopes to meet, while the lower middle and lower right segments portray the children she wants to raise—a family of two boys and a girl.
In her with promoting healthier lifestyles, Caton trying to use social media to teach people how to be healthier in Raleigh, N.C., on Aug. 27, 2023. Carton is recording a nutrition video instruction for Instagram Reels and her YouTube channel. She has been doing this for about two months. In this video, she is teaching people how to make a healthy blueberry banana smoothie, she is willing to inspire others on their journey toward better health. Her aspirations include launching her own channel to reach an even broader audience.
Caton and her neighbor Cheryl McGuire team up for another nutrition video in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 2, 2023. Caton and McGuire laugh together as they review their video creation. Not only are they making videos together, but they're also marketing and planning the video together. Their collaboration is filled with joy.
Caton provides remote nutrition consulting from her home office in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 11, 2023. As part of a health company's benefits program, she offers guidance to individuals with existing medical problems to help them make dietary changes.
Caton is fueled with a passion for pursuing a healthier lifestyle. She heads out to work at a local coffee shop in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sept. 11, 2023., where she continues her willingness to inspire and educate. Even on the move, her commitment to her passion never stops.
Caton takes a relaxing float in a pool in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Aug. 27, 2023. It's a moment of rest after her busy week helping others lead healthier lives. Her life is all about balance and well-being, and she hopes her work can inspire people to take small steps toward a healthier life.