Hello, I’m Alli Aldaz.

I’m a designer, researcher, and creator of the “Susie & Q” Thursday comic.

I study how nutrition, movement, and habits shape the way we feel, and how small, consistent choices can change everything. My work blends science, story, and design to help people make sense of health in a world full of conflicting voices. Over the past few years, I’ve spent hundreds of hours exploring the connections between food, energy, mindset, and daily routine. I’ve learned that real progress doesn’t come from extreme plans or all-or-nothing thinking. It comes from understanding how your body works and building systems that support you even when motivation fades. Each week, I share bite-sized lessons on nutrition, habits, fitness and health in my “Susie & Q ” Thursday comic. You can follow along and get my weekly comic and newsletter here → [Sign up for The Susie & Q Newsletter]

You can find me elsewhere on Instagram and Youtube.

How Susie & Q Newsletter Helps You

Most of what I study and share comes back to one question: how can we eat, move, and live in a way that supports health and getting the both the physique and mentality we desire? I look at nutrition, movement, and habits through both modern science and ancestral wisdom, then translate what I learn into thoughts and lessons that you can apply to your life.

I don’t believe in chasing perfection or restriction. I don’t believe in puritanical diets. I believe in learning how your body actually works and building a way of living that supports it.

Core topics that you will see me illustrate

Nutrition & Metabolism

  • ancestral eating and modern adaptation
  • nourishment, hunger, and satiety
  • metabolic flexibility and digestion

Movement & Strength

  • calisthenics and mobility
  • strength training and longevity
  • movement as daily medicine

Mind & Body Connection

  • habit formation and consistency
  • stress, anxiety, and nervous system health
  • stoicism and mindset

You can start by reading my latest comic strips or joining the Susie & Q Newsletter.

About Me

Here are a few things that have shaped who I am and the work I do.

Health challenges.

  • 2025: I had a completion pneumonectomy of my right lung following a recurrence. You can find my “Life after Pneumonectomy” blog here.
  • 2016: I had surgery to remove the middle and lower lobes of my right lung after being diagnosed with carcinoid cancer
  • 2018 – 2023: I lived with and overcame SIBO/GERD/acid reflux
  • 2012 – 2016: I lived with and overcame panic disorder.
  • 2005-2020: I lived and overcame binge eating/disordered eating

Design and creative work.
I’m the founder of Pindoll Designs LLC, where I design race car liveries and automotive custom design and branding for clients across the country. I work at SS Customs as their in-house designer during the weekday hours.

Travels.
I’ve recently fallen in love with traveling. I’m endlessly curious about how people live, eat, and create around the world.