10 Years Ago

10 years ago, January 2014, I was finally aware of my binge and emotional eating enough to do something about it.

But in my solution to help me heal I decided to join an online challenge...I had JUST singed up for a "cleanse" that left me $400 broke. I ended up going all in for a month with this "diet" with 2 shakes a day and also a fasting period with VERY limited calories.

At that point I was teaching 15 + classes a week & did NOT need to be in a calories deficit, but I was told this is how EVERYONE SIGNS UP and I had to do it this way.

Well, I ended becoming my unhealthiest weight & thought I looked strong, but was, in fact, NOT.

Since I couldn't afford this monthly cleanse, I went in & applied for yet another gym job & PASSED OUT during the job interview. 😳 needless to say, I didn't get the job .

From that point in my life, I sought out more holistic approaches to help heal my emotional and binge eating tendencies.

2 ways that helped me THE MOST

#1 Admit, you need help

#2 Set up your environment suitable for YOUR GOALS

What I do now is recommend ways to help people increase protein & fiber from a more holistic approach.

What I do is NOT a one size fits all and I KNOW we are built differently so it's important to acknowledge that....so the next time you are told...."this is what works for EVERYONE"...just question it and get to know the person helping you.

Are they hearing YOU or are they TELLING you what you need?

And babe, the ONLY weight you need to lose is the weight of other people's opinions or standards about you.

Be your own health advocate. Do your research. Ask questions & again please take the 2 tips that helped me.

Btw, I'm starting a new wellness challenge with some friends on Jan 8th, & this question keeps coming up. "Do I really ONLY eat from the YES LIST!?".... and my short answer is HECK NO.

I've believed in this 80/20 lifestyle for nearly a decade now & I would NEVER advise you to try to be perfect bc it could not only hurt you but it could send you in a downward spiral like it did for me.

I hope 2024 is full of healing & health for you.💚💚💚