My Story...
As I walk through life, I'm realizing that life changes rapidly. Whether it's losing someone you care about, children growing up faster than one expects, start of empty nesting, marriage changing as we age, never really knowing if tomorrow is granted, hormones changing, adapting to a new area from moving, there are so many things that affect us.
One of the things I find in life so interesting is that when we think we have it down, change happens. We can prepare, make adaptations, or we can fold. I have been a health coach for the last 6 years. Growing up, I never thought myself as a leader but one thing is true if you tell yourself you are one, you will be one. I had a friend who told me "I believe in you", "You are a leader", ....she kept pouring belief in me. One of the things I realized is that I didn't have to stay where I was. When I was told that I'd be pregnant before 16 and never amount to anything, I used it to drive me to have a better life, to live a better life.
One of the people I treasure in my life is my husband for loving me, caring about me and always wanting what's best for me. He knew my health was having complications and wanted me to reach out to someone for help. I did. I never thought it would be more than just my health though. My blood pressure was getting out of control, sleeping only 3 hrs, and no energy to give. I reached out to a friend and she helped me. After putting my head down (Oct 12, 2017: 15th wedding anniversary), made a few changes and I started seeing changes. I had more energy, I was running/playing tag with the kids, and my marriage was more positive. I still felt I needed to check on a sleep study. I made an appointment 10/19/17. Dr asked what I was doing and then told me that I didn't qualify for a sleep study. I looked puzzled I'm sure. She said that she asks people to do what I was doing and they won't. She looked me in the eye and said keep going. Go help 10 people, 10 more and don't stop. I left that appointment feeling so charged. I kept going. After 5 months, I hit my goal weight (145 lbs; Lost 40 lbs 50"). I have been maintaining ever since.
I only share this because I was giving up, feeling hopeless, and I didn't know what to do. I'm thankful that someone cared enough about me to share the gift of health. But there's more....mental health has so many doors that we must filter through. So thankful for the community of leaders I've gained that helped me through.
Now it's my turn to help others. It's my passion to help others know that there is a better life, a better way to live. If you are reading this and think you are stuck, can't change, doubt, whatever it be...we really should talk. You deserve to write the next chapter in life. You hold the pen. I'm waiting on standby. Please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm waiting...
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