I dont have a huge weight loss story to share with you but rather a health journey: :) *Just had my check-up with my Rheumatologist, who congratulated me on my new healthy habits: said you look great, keep doing what you are doing, you have a hold on this Fibro!!! I have waited so long to walk out of his office and NOT be told to try a NEW medication....instead, I will continue drinking my Shakeology and exercising!!! Just another reason I love being a Beachbody Coach, I literally get paid to keep myself healthy and fit while helping others change their lives! I became a Beachbody coach to make healthy changes in my life. As a busy working mom who wrestles with pain and fatigue from fibromyalgia, I believe a healthy diet and daily exercise, will help me live a more enjoyable lifestyle with my family. I have suffered from this condition for over 12 years. Some years and seasons are better than others. Recently I have started going to acupuncture and drinking Shakeology, that has relieved enough pain and fatigue to start exercising a little. I first started slow with walking, and Yoga. My first Beachbody program was Tony Horton’s Ten Minute Trainer. Due to lack of time for myself, and needing a program that would not overexert my muscles and leave me more sore than I began with. I worked myself up to Turbo Jam with longer workouts, then Hip Hop Abs, les Mills Combat, T25 and my new favorite PiYo! One of my goals is to become stronger and build muscle tone. With daily exercise and stronger muscles, I will combat the daily fatigue and pain. I still struggle with making time for myself and getting the energy to push myself. When I am stressed, I tend to put myself last. I am learning that that is not a solution anymore…a healthy mom is a happy mom! Then there’s Shakeology….when I saw the ingredients on the bag of Shakeology, I just laughed in amazement! For so long I had tried to treat my symptoms of Fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression with natural herbal remedies. Oh, the money I would spend on those! I took many different pills and vitamins every day. You see, I have never been the type of person that thinks it’s okay to take medication for an untreatable condition. I believe the body can heal if it is given the “right materials”. Shakeology has the “right materials”. It has been 7 months since I started drinking Shakeology, I have more energy, my digestive system is the most regular it has ever been, my hair and skin are healthier, and my mood is better. Shakeology has given me a way to change my life. I now have energy to exercise. I sleep better because I exercise. I am in less pain because I have nutrition, exercise, and sleep! Much like Beachbody coaching, Fibromyalgia has three vital behaviors to follow: 1) Exercise, 2) Nutrition, 3) Sleep/mood. In other words, if you are not doing all three together, it’s not going to work! Realizing this, and that I am responsible for how I feel, was an eye opener. If I don’t take care of myself, why would I feel good? Why wouldn’t I be in pain, depressed and tired? So I made the commitment to myself to exercise and keep moving. Some days are better than others, but I don’t dare give up. I am so thankful for my supportive team keeping me on track. My goal is to inspire and help other Fibromyalgia sufferers. Let them know there are other ways to deal with the pain. I need it financially and spiritually. Being a Beachbody Coach, is part of my journey to becoming everything I was intended to be, to living a healthy lifestyle, to healing myself and others just like me. Craig Smith
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:33:22 +0000
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