Hey there, beautiful ones! Remember those wondrous days when metabolism felt like magic? As a child, my appetite was like a beast with an unending hunger. Every day after school was like an episode of ‘MasterChef: Kid Edition’. My speciality? Six (yes, SIX) pieces of French toast paired with a hearty side of scrambled eggs – 4 to 5 of them, to be exact. Who could resist?
Back in the day, despite gobbling up anything from candy to cakes, I rocked a fabulous 4-pack. All that running around and being super active had its perks. However, as life moved on, and I welcomed my adorable kids into the world, those scales started to tip, quite literally. Being a petite lady, I soon resembled the ever-lovable Oompa-Loompa – minus the green hair, but I did sing though!
The roller-coaster took a dramatic turn in my mid-twenties. Here I was, juggling motherhood, a budding writing career, and navigating the tumultuous tides of an ugly divorce. Fast food became my trusty sidekick – quick, easy, and oh-so-convenient. As the convenience stacked up, so did the pounds. Soon, I found myself at a staggering 200 pounds. Did I mention I’m just 4’11”? Yeah, my doc was pretty generous with the term ‘obese’.
In 2012, I faced one of the toughest challenges in my life. A stubborn staghorn kidney stone led me through a harrowing journey of five years and nine surgical procedures. I emerged from that dark tunnel, 60 pounds lighter, but with a sunken spirit. Bouts of depression and mania played their part, causing my weight to shoot up once more.
Then 2023 happened. 🥳
A huge revelation dawned on me: My body is a temple! Gone were the days of fast food. I gave red meat the pink slip (though I still had some flings with chicken). Funny thing? I even fell out of love with eggs! Nowadays, fruits, veggies, and tons of water are my besties. And guess what? This year, I dropped a whopping 40 pounds without breaking a sweat (literally)!
This transformation made me realize that healing is not just emotional or mental – it’s physical too. My binging episodes? All emotionally charged. Do you find yourself munching out of stress or sadness? It’s time to ask yourself some tough questions.
Curious about what’s triggering your eating patterns? Grab my free PDF, “30 Questions to Begin Your Transformative Journey“. And if you’re seeking guidance, hit me up! My ‘Blue Phoenix Rising’ program might just be the game-changer you need. Remember, true change begins with a decision. It’s up to you to break those stubborn cycles.
So, what say you? Ready to rise like a phoenix? Whatever you choose, know this: I believe in you, I love you, and I’m here cheering you on. 🎉🦋
Peace, love, and French toast (okay, maybe just the first two).
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