Malia has a strong interest in working with special populations and those who feel alienated by the traditional fitness scene. She writes evidence-based health and weight loss content for both online and print publications. Currently, she is a full-time health writer and part-time trainer, contributing to outlets like Muscle and Fitness, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, GetHealthyU, WorldLifestyle, ZLivingTV, and MyFitnessPal.
Malia works with physicians, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists and fitness professionals to develop web content, instructional materials, and news articles to help people set and reach their weight loss goals.
Connect with Malia on Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter, or visit her website The Daily Diet Tip for more weight loss support and tips.
Malia has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a master's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is also an American Council on Exercise certified health coach (CHC), certified personal trainer (CPT), weight management specialist, and fitness nutrition specialist. She is a graduate of the National Institutes of Health Medicine in the Media program.
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