About
I am a wellness coach who recently turned 50 and bought my first bikini in over 17 years! (My daughter turns 17 this year, so you may notice a correlation there!) I was never athletic growing up and only became interested in wellness in 2005 when I was diagnosed with Colitis. I was determined to get off of over $200 in month in medications and find a natural way to ease my symptoms with dietary changes. With the help of a fabulous Gastroenterologist who also was more interested in homeopathic remedies than writing prescriptions, I have been in remission for over 10 year now.
In 2011, I almost lost my Dad due to complications from a routine procedure. It was discovered at that time that in addition to cholesterol and heart issues, he had a hereditary blood disease, Factor V Leiden, making him prone to blood clots, resulting in an emergency triple by-pass.
Because the blood disease is hereditary, my siblings and I all had to be tested. It turned out that I also had a mild form of it, and now I, too, was prone to clots, in addition to heart disease. I was also about 20 pounds overweight and had high cholesterol.
And so it began--I did not want to die--at the time I was only 42 and I had a 10 year old daughter.
In 2011, I almost lost my Dad due to complications from a routine procedure. It was discovered at that time that in addition to cholesterol and heart issues, he had a hereditary blood disease, Factor V Leiden, making him prone to blood clots, resulting in an emergency triple by-pass.
Because the blood disease is hereditary, my siblings and I all had to be tested. It turned out that I also had a mild form of it, and now I, too, was prone to clots, in addition to heart disease. I was also about 20 pounds overweight and had high cholesterol.
And so it began--I did not want to die--at the time I was only 42 and I had a 10 year old daughter.
Me-January 2017
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As part of my wellness journey, (and throughout my entire life!), like most women, my weight has fluctuated 10 to 20 pounds on either side of the scale. I have tried just about every program out there, all which work great at first, but then the program either fails me or I fail the program!
About 2 1/2 years ago I found my "place". An online program that was based on nutrition, a variety of workout options AND accountability with a group of women just like me to stay on track. I started posting about my walks, runs, healthy meals, and people would say "I should join you" so I started inviting them. As a result, in 2015 I started a Women’s Walking group, somewhat by accident, and I was so inspired by the women that joined me in my walks, that I decided to pursue various professional certifications, including a certification in Lifestyle & Weight Management, so that I could share my journey and help others…. |
Recently, I was part of a test group for a new program that was truly life changing and has resulted in me being in the best shape of my life--ever--at 50--and I have ABS! I have never had abs before!
The women who join me "virtually" and on my walks inspire me to work harder, stay on task, and focus on my goals, regardless of their "place" in their wellness journey. Women just like me. And you, too. As you prepare for another day, another week, another month, another year, remember that it's never too late to change the course of your age, your wellness, or your heredity! |
Me-May 6, 2018
My 50th Birthday!
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