More About me
I am a midlife transformation expert who turned 50 just a few years ago and bought my first bikini in over 17 years! (My daughter turned 17 that same 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…. |
When I started experiencing peri-menopausal symptoms, I decided that I was tired of my hormones controlling my weight, my figure, my emotions, how I looked~essentially controlling my life. I had long been "in tune" with how certain foods effected my body and how I felt from my experiences over the last 10 years learning to control my Colitis naturally through lifestyle modifications including diet and stress management. I figured if I could learn to control that without medications, I certainly could learn to manage perimenopause and eventually menopause the same way.
And I was right! As I was approaching my 50th birthday, 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 joined me "virtually" and on my walks inspired me to work harder, stay on task, and focus on my goals, regardless of their "place" in their wellness journey. |
Me-May 6, 2018
My 50th Birthday!
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Women just like me.
And you, too.
And inspired me so much, that MISSION:midlife Wellness Studio was born and my "part-time" gig became my full-time "retirement" career.
Now I want to share what I have learned with other women~women just like you. I am redefining middle age for all women~women who see midlife as a new beginning, not the beginning of the end. I would love to have you on the journey with me. Midlife does not have to mean a "battle" with our bodies that is impossible to win! You CAN beat menopausal symptoms--I sure am--and I am going to show you how, 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!
And you, too.
And inspired me so much, that MISSION:midlife Wellness Studio was born and my "part-time" gig became my full-time "retirement" career.
Now I want to share what I have learned with other women~women just like you. I am redefining middle age for all women~women who see midlife as a new beginning, not the beginning of the end. I would love to have you on the journey with me. Midlife does not have to mean a "battle" with our bodies that is impossible to win! You CAN beat menopausal symptoms--I sure am--and I am going to show you how, 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!
