Seasons of Hardships
When I say I'm healthier at 38 than I was at 18 I ain't lying how's this for a #throwbackthursday and YES this is my senior photo from exactly 20 years ago!!!
I was one of the few people in class who never got "senior pics" taken. I had just got back from Spring break and it happened to be picture day for everyone (except for seniors) ....
So picture day it was for me that day!
Tbh I barely had passing grades and was probably told 100x to get pics but my senior year was weird anyhow... My parents divorced and my mom married one of my guy best friends dad, so yup we were brother sister our senior year (hi Matt). It was a weird Brady Bunch situation.
Being the class clown I was, I had a lot of fun being a goofball but when I was sad or depressed I didn't know how to act so I turned to food for emotional support.
That year was really hard on me in other ways too, but I developed a Binge emotional eating disorder that then lasted over 10 years.
I'm so grateful I got involved in a health career bc it eventually led me to where I am today.
Anyway, this post wasn't meant to go this deep, but that pic of me just reminds me of that year.
Anyhow, there are always seasons of hardships friends, and I'm not immune to it either & if you are going through something now all I can tell you is you are NOT ALONE and it's also OK to seek help & surround yourself with the RIGHT relationships.....and most of all KEEP TRYING!!
The harder the struggle the bigger the win it can be on the other side.
Why Gut Health?
Well I did it, I signed up for something I was super nervous about.
Tbh, I feel like I eat clean ENOUGH, I workout the right amount of time, get enough sleep and drink enough water, have pretty amazing poops DAILY...so WHY would I sign up for a new nutrition program all about GUT HEALTH!?
2 reasons...
#1 I KNOW the impact that the dietary changes I've already experienced from our following our programs & I KNOW this will help my clients too...and YES, I want to do this WITH THEM. #accountability
#2 After research on how much gut health affects EVEYTHING, I'm personally going to do this to see what food sensitivities I might also have because YES, I have digestive issues (I mean ALL the issues) during my period. From what I've researched, I FINALLY want to take responsibility for the choices I make around food because if I can feel % ...ALL the time, then that would be a game changer!
So here we go!!!! If you are nervous about doing this program ...SAME! So that's why I want YOU to know you won't be alone! There's a group of us starting this on April 4th! Wanna do this WITH US?!
Click on the Virtual Health Club form here and I can send you some info about it!
#wecandothis #guthealthmatters #WeAreWorthIt
Easier
It's easier to be jealous than accepting.
It's easier to stay the same than change.
It's easier to point out someone's flaws before your own. It's easier to have a fixed mindset than a growth mindset.
It's easier to think you live in scarcity over abundance.
All things I practiced & believed daily...until I joined network marketing. Well as I used to call it... a PYRAMID SCHEME.
I realized I was DONE BEING STUCK that and I wanted to live the life that these "lucky" people were living.
Turns out they weren't lucky; they just had a really good work ethic and didn't let the opinions of others crush their dreams.
And here I am (in this pic) ... on my 5th... or 6th earned trip that my business paid for.....and leaving in 2 weeks for the next one!!!!!
Did I sell my soul to the Devil? Nope?
Did I have to learn that helping people get healthier required me to show up and work FOR VERY LITTLE was worth it in the beginning? YUP.
Would I choose a different path looking back????? Yeah, I wish I would have started this right out of HS!!
But tbh, I wasn't mature then & would have quit. I would have let the naysayers or the previous quitters talk me out of it.
Almost 8 years later, I'm STILL here, and I'm glad I share this with others because we are worthy of THIS!!!!
Don't talk yourself out of another great idea, if you are curious reach out! We are gearing up for HUGE program launches in March, May and July....you do NOT want to miss out! This business has changed my whole life, and who knows, it might just change yours too. #healthyandwealthycoaching
CommUNITY
Eddie's so impressed btw, I know I'm blessed when it comes to having a supportive partner & I know not everyone has that in their life. (Before Eddie, I didn’t have that either).
I think that's why I was so drawn to creating a culture of support & acceptance (no matter beliefs or background) & that's the reason I love love love about our accountability groups.
We ALL need not just ONE PERSON in our corner, but we need a whole COMMUNITY. #ittakesavillage
If you are in my group, or considering my next Challenge just know I got yo back(& so does our commUNITY)!!!!
We will cheer you on when you have doubts or self limiting beliefs & you can always my borrow my belief and confidence in you until you see it in yourself. All ya need is time and consistency, both (God Willing) is in your control.
Reach out ASAP tho, we have 6 days before we start!!!!!!!!
#springcleanyourhealth #thesweatlifewithsarah #sweatwithsarah
Week 3/4
Week 3/4: Today & tomorrow I'm meeting up with new friends (I met on the internet) who are joining my groups and/or are also interested in Coaching and it makes me realize how much has changed since I made that SAME decision back in 2014 to join.
I waited almost 2 years before I FINALLY made MY OWN health a real priority.
The reason I didn't join wasn't because of the cost, or if I questioned this actually worked.
The REAL reason I didn't jump at this was because of LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN MYSELF.
Truly when we start in on ANYTHING new, there is this self doubting voice that ALWAYS comes up and I'd like to say here's the ONE THING to do in order to overcome self doubt...but there's not one thing you can do. The real answer is EVERY DAY you have to make a choice and ask yourself:
Am I going to live in fear and hide or am I going to live in love and show up?
I am not the same scared, broke, insecure, nail biting, binge eating, panic attack, anxiety driven girl I was 8 years ago.
Today I am proud of both myself then and now because without those struggles I wouldn't know how to Coach someone who might be going through the same.
I want you to know that while yes it's hard to make changes, it's ALWAYS worth it.
You will BECOME the person you always wanted to be, but only if you are willing to say YES to opportunities that scare you.
To START before you are ready means nit knowing the outcome but WILLING to TRY.
And if you need the guidance and support I will meet you in person, email, text, zoom...whatever that is for YOU because this journey does NOT have to be lonely.
I got you boo next group starts March 7, can I save you a spot?
#healthyandwealthycoaching #sweatwithsarah #thesweatlifewithsarah
Some Days
Some days I workout and have a superfoods shake for lunch, and some days I decide to take a rest day and have a bagel at the coffee shop.
It feels good to have this FOOD freedom.
I've learned HOW TO implement healthy habits without guilt or shame or punishment by over exercising, and dude, I want EVERYONE to experience this.
These nutrition programs have helped me to have a healthy body image & if you have ever struggled with bingeing and emotional eating too I invite you to check out my SPRING CLEAN YOUR HEALTH group that starts March 7th.
For the first time ever I'm hosting nutrition seminars on Saturdays at 10am est. where we listen in TOGETHER and learn from my favorite nutritionists.
NO, I'm not the pro here, but I'd love to link arms with you and learn WITH you.
This has truly changed my life & it might just help you too.
#foodfreedom #healthyandwealthycoaching #thesweatlifewithsarah #sweatwithsarah
There's GOTTA be a better way....
Hey friend, I posted this on my socials earlier but I wanted to give you a little more inside look at what I meant. Because you might be one of those people watching me & also thinking, "Is there a better way!?'
This is my story of finding that better way & if you have ever struggled with emotional eating, using exercise to out-train a bad diet, or have been financially struggling then please take 5 minutes to hear me out.
I couldn't add on ONE MORE THING...but I decided to not repeat another year of SUCK. I HAD to hope that there was a BETTER WAY.
When Eddie was working fulltime and I would drive him to work at 5:15 am so I could get to the gym to teach a 6am class, I thought, there's gotta be a better way.
Or the time When I called the gym to say I couldn't come in bc I was in the hospital due to intense pain from cysts on my ovaries & they replied with, "You need to find your own subs." They scolded me for not being responsible. Yea, I thought, there's gotta be a better way.
Or the time I opened up my own studio and taught so many classes my body was always achy & sore and most months we weren't even breaking even. Yup, AGAIN, I thought there's gotta be a BETTER WAY.
I know some will judge me for saying this, but YES, becoming an Online Coach solved ALL of my problems. This WAS the BETTER WAY for me.
I retired Eddie from his job. I stopped working for gyms that didn’t care about me & I overcame panic attacks, nail-biting and binge eating because of that ONE DECISION.
Was I scared to do it? Ummm yup... but I was MORE scared of repeating those years of SUCK.
I was DONE watching from the sidelines other people live the life that I WANTED.
Say what you will about working ONLINE, but I think it's frickin awesome, and if you have ever thought about it, then let's have a conversation about it.
Who knows, this could be your BETTER WAY too. Ya never know, until you try.
With that said I invite you to hear my 5 minute story of how I am NOT the same person I was and exactly what I did to change my story.
If you watch part of it and you want to change your life for a BETTER way too then just reply to this email or fill out my form here
I am ALWAYS on the other side of the screen & I am here to help you not just find, but CREATE this better way TOGETHER.
Special from the Ordinary
There's no one in this world that I would rather take selfies in front of a chain linked fence with. #poetry Love you Eddie Placencia
I hope everyone in this world finds a friend who creates special moments out of the ordinary with them.
That to me is true love, when you can find laughter in the mundane, gratitude in the messes & magic in what is #marriedmybestfriend #sarahandeddie #loveisachoice #loveisanaction #happyvalentinesday