07/22/2024
"For yrs I have struggled with keeping my weight at a number I felt satisfied with. And for a very long time I never loved my body or saw myself the way others did. I always thought I could look better or I wasn't skinny enough. Then once I hit my 40s not only did my weight bother me but my body was telling me things doctors couldn't. I knew deep down something was off I just didn't know what and it bothered me. After moving to Tx, I had seen one day driving through a parking lot wondering if maybe they knew the answer. But as a nurse, the results didn't confirm what most women in their 40s constantly ask their MDs for–is it hormones; So I had turned that idea off. My own P*P recently told me that I was fine. Well, it must've been fate as a few days later BeBalanced had a pop up table at the gym that I attend. After speaking with them then later formally meeting w my coach Yoleine,I committed to making some lifestyle changes that helped me not only lose weight but also helped relieve a lot of the symptoms I was experiencing. I will admit, I was skeptical at first but as the days went by, I started feeling different. I had no inflammation, no pain, my gut health was better & I felt better overall. Don't get me wrong, sacrifices were made & I can't say it was easy. What I can say is, I am more aware of what foods work well for me & what doesn't. I can fit into clothes that I haven't worn in yrs & I actually literally FEEL better. My mental clarity is better, no more inflammation, bloating, & as a plus, my confidence is better. My perspective on my own body image has also changed & I see myself differently than I used to. I have gained more gratitude & awareness that I naively didn't have before. I couldn't find a good before photo to compare to my current photo on the left but you can see a difference in my face. In the past, I avoided taking photos because of my insecurities. I'm still on my journey and I am so grateful Yoleine had been at the gym that night or I may have never reached out. Thank you Yoleine for guiding me along the way! My journey isn't over yet!!"
