Elina embarked on her American adventure in 1998, leaving Latvia at the age of 10 with her family.

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She's not just fluent in three languages – English, Ukrainian, Russian – but also fluent in her passion for fitness and well-being. But here's the plot twist: Elina wasn't always into fitness. It might surprise you, but Elina was once 50 pounds overweight and struggled with self-image from age 12. Yet, she dreamed of becoming a dietitian at the age of 14 to overcome these challenges.

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Elina's first venture into the digital world was as the creator of the popular Instagram account from 2012-2013 sharing exclusive recipes and inspiring her followers to make healthier choices.

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She's been happily married for over 16 years to the man she fell in love with at 18, and they have 2 amazing sons born in 2010 and 2013. During both pregnancies, she stayed active and maintained a super-clean diet.

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Elina used to hate running as a teenager but discovered her passion when she ran with her 5-month-old son in a stroller. Today, she enjoys 10-mile runs just for fun!

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In 2018, Elina faced a major setback when she tore her ACL in a skiing accident. But she recovered like a true athlete, valuing movement and exercise more than ever.

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Elina's fitness journey began 13 years ago when she stumbled upon one of many fitness channels on YouTube, instantly falling in love with fitness. While graduating with a degree in Psychology from UC Davis, her heart belonged to fitness, evident in her elective choices – anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

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After earning her certifications and moving from Seattle to Cali with her family, she knew it was time to make her dreams a reality. In 2019 she launched Fitnello Fitness Instagram account, and FITNELLO was born in December 2019.