Not many people know this, but when I was 8 years old I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. It has been a constant struggle for me throughout the years. It seemed like no matter what I did, the weight just kept increasing little by little every year. I've never known what it's like to have the energy level of the average person. Sometimes I have felt like it's a huge win to just get out of bed and dressed for the day!
When I was 17 years old, I went in for my yearly check-up with the doctor and I was telling her about my frustrations with not being able to lose weight, my lack of energy and just wanting to FINALLY see progress. I will NEVER forget what this woman told me. She said "you just need to accept the fact that you will never be skinny." I left her office in tears and never went back to her. But sadly I let those awful words sink in. And for so many years I believed her. BUT NOT ANYMORE!
After having Charley, I realized that my weight was not just about ME anymore. She deserves to have a mom who can play, run and BE there for her. And I need to be able to teach HER how to live a healthy life. But before I can do that, I have to teach myself. The biggest thing that gets in our way is OURSELVES. Believing those thoughts in our head that tell us we can't do this. Oh, but WE CAN!
I am SO grateful for this opportunity to be a Coach and to help others STOP believing those lies in their head that tell them what they can and cannot do! We can do SO much more than we think we can, we just need to believe in ourselves! I believe in YOU! You CAN do this...you CAN make a positive change in your life that will bless you and your family! We can do this TOGETHER!
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