summer banks, fns, sptcontent strategist
summer is a fitness nutrition specialist and ctta-accredited sports psychology therapist. she also holds a diploma in human nutrition. she has completed coursework on nutrition and nursing from stanford university, glenville state college, and shepherd university. summer is currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
over the last ten years, summer has researched and written over 5000 articles on diet, exercise, weight loss, nutrition and women’s health. while working with dietspotlight, she’s authored content for a range of popular websites, including:
- yahoo! health
- yahoo! finance
- yahoo! sports
- wisegeek
- fitday
- ehow
- buzzfeed
- medium
- quora
- nurx
- porch.com
today, summer works with doctors specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, weight loss, cardiovascular health, nutrition, mental health, general health, and healthy living.
she is a member of various organizations including:
summer has also struggled with weight loss. ten years ago she weighed 315 pounds and over time has lost upwards of 125 pounds. after a sudden weight gain in 2016, she was diagnosed with hashimoto’s disease, which can drastically slow metabolism. she lives every day with one mission, live the healthiest life possible, including choosing healthy foods, exercising, and practicing mindfulness.