ABOUT CAROL
Carol Arredondo, AKA “Mama Carol” is the founder and owner of Transform By Food. In 1988, Carol recieved her college degree from USC Dental School in Los Angeles, California, but her spirit of ambition did not stop there. It was only just getting started. Throughout her career of working as a registered Dental Hygenist for 35+ years, she has developed herself as a competitive athlete and coach in the fitness world. Her mantra to become the “best possible version” of her self propelled her to accomplish multiple marathon runs, triathalons, Spartan races, local Crossfit competitions, mutiple Bodybuilding awards, PRO CARD, and even a NPC Sword Award as a 50 year old Bikini Competitor.
Depsite her athletic success, she has also seen the lows of weight fluctuations throughout seasons of life. As a wife, parent, professional, business owner, and caregiver to her mom, she has understood every part of the phrase “life happens” as it pertains to overall wellness which led her to realize that fitness is not founded in genetics, but in the day to day lifestyle one creates for their body.
After having her two daughters, Casey and Calah, her life’s mission has become centered on helping others overcome challenges standing in between themselves and their greatest potential. Since then, she has been refining what has become the Mission Statement of Transform By Food: To "Transform the body, mind and spirit through food, exercise, and meditation’”. No gimmicks, no quick fixes, just intentional disciplines. So, why would anyone need the programs? Well, because if achieving results were truly as simple as following the motto - everyone would do it! With clear intention, Carol designed Transform By Food to educate, train, and guide you in a practical way to achieve the overall best version of yourself, for life!
“All glory and honor to God who has given me the ability to serve others, care for my body, and share hope in all circumstances of life.”
— Carol Arredondo
THROUGH THE YEARS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MARATHONS & TRIATHLONS
BIG SUR MARATHON AT AGE 25
PIER TO PEEK MARATHON IN CALIFORNIA
LA MARATHON AT AGE 51
SPARTAN RACE
MUD RACE & MORE
RUNNING
CAROL LOVES TO JOIN SPUR OF THE MOMENT 5K’S, 10K’S, AND RACES. HER FAVORITES ARE NONPROFIT RACES THAT JOIN COMMUNITIES AND ATHLETES TOGETHER FOR A CAUSE. MOST RECENTLY, SHE HAS SUPPORTED THE LET IT BE FOUNDATION BY PARTICIPATING IN THEIR 5K RUNS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER.
BIKING
INCLUDING “DEATH RIDE” IN LAKE TAHOE WHICH CAROL COMPLETED 3 OF 5 MOUNTAIN PASSES IN A GRAND TOTAL OF 132 MILES OF VIGOROUS TERRAIN. SHE CLAIMS TO THIS DAY THAT ALTHOUGH IT WAS CHALLENGING, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST BRAVE COMPETITIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
BODY BUILDING & BIKINI COMP
2001 1ST PLACE BIKINI SHORT CLASS
2001 1ST PLACE INBF LA. NATURAL MAYHEM CHAMPIONSHIP
2017 NPC MUSCLE CONTEST 1ST PLACE / OVER ALL SWORD CHAMPION
2017 NPC MUSCLE CONTEST 1ST PLACE OPEN & MASTER BIKINI
2017 INBF LA NATURAL MUSCLE MAYHEM CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST PLACE MASTERS BIKINI
2022 WNBF MASTERS BIKINI 2ND PLACE
CAROL TRANSFORMATION IN HER 30’S
As a full time wife, mom of two young children, professional, and caregiver - Carol was able to achieve a transformation that won her 3rd place in the 2001 Pure Protein NPC
CAROL TRANSFORMATION IN HER 40’S
Although life is full of ups and downs, Carol’s transformation during her 40’s is proof that the body is able to overcome challenges at any age.
CAROL’S TRANSFORMATION AT 56
Currently 57 years of age, Carol has taken the “Fit at 50” challenge to a whole new level and continued to use her own principles from the Transform By Food Programs to maintain overall wellness. Her continued progress has only encouraged her to empower others that fitness and well being have less to do with genetics and more to do with daily disciplines.
