My Wellness Journey Begins

Like a lot of you I struggled with my weight and self image from an early age. My weight was up and down. My mental health seemed to follow along. At times I’ve been dangerously underweight and dangerously overweight.

There were always reasons and excuses for this. Some seemed valid at the time but looking back they were almost always excuses. Life happens all the time. Boyfriends come and go. Loved ones get sick, pass away or both. Beloved pets die. Hometowns change. Careers start over. Life rolls on.

Through it all I remember feeling my best mentally and physically when I focused on how I felt, not how much I weighed or how I looked in the mirror. But with the pressures of society it was hard not to focus on how I looked in the mirror. Probably most of us have an unhealthy obsession with the mirror if we’re honest with ourself.

None of us should be ashamed of looking different. But celebrating extreme weights, over or under, is dangerous. It’s not all about feeling good about yourself. These are serious health issues. Don’t get me wrong, you should feel good about yourself and embrace your differences. But accepting unhealthy extremes is dangerous.

After years of struggles and seeing the toll it took on me personally and the people who love me, I knew I couldn’t accept being unhealthy any longer. I decided to embrace the things I couldn’t change and work on the things I could. That led me down a long and winding road into health, fitness and nutrition.

With lots of ups and down, twists and turns, and all that come with a journey like that I finally arrived at a place on the road where I’m happy. And I’m a better person for having traveled the roads I have. Being healthy physically and mentally has allowed me to be there for the people I care about most, including myself.

I’m not ashamed to say that I make my health and wellness a priority these days. It’s not being selfish. How can I be there for others when I can’t be there for myself?

Over time my friends and family noticed positive changes in me. They started asking me what I was doing. They encouraged me to share what I was learning with other people. That’s why I started this site.

My goal is to help and inspire you along your journey. I’m doing my best to regularly write articles, post journal entries, and share educational and inspirational content. I’d like to eventually create my own educational courses, and maybe a membership area. A girl can dream!

Occasionally I’ll recommend goods and services with a belief they will be helpful to you on your journey. When you purchase recommended products through my site I make a small commission. You will never be charged extra. Most of the time you’ll even get a discount. I know this bothers some people. I’m sorry! But this site requires significant time and energy to keep going. And all commissions are aimed at keeping this valuable content free.

Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about my journey. I look forward to helping you along your journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity.

Are you next?

It wasn’t easy, but I saw my body and mindset change so much that it kept me going. For the first time ever, I totally believed in myself and knew I could lose weight. I’ve gotten out of my comfort zone and experienced a whole new life I never thought I’d have.
Sophia P.
It’s not always going to be easy to achieve your fitness goals. If you get lost along the way, just remember this: Anything worth having doesn’t come easy. You have to dig deep and work hard, and most importantly, never give up.
Emma B.
My weight loss journey started for the wrong reasons. Honestly, I just wanted a boyfriend and to look good. I’ve realized losing weight is much more than that. My confidence has improved, and I’m healthier than ever. Now, I feel like I’m capable of anything, with or without a man.
Olivia P.
The reason my husband and I couldn’t get along was that I stopped loving myself. Everyone became more important than me, and fast food became my way of life. Now that I’m down 85 pounds, my husband can’t keep his eyes off me. That feels amazing, and I feel great.
Amelia G.
I learned to eat to live, not to live to eat. Health is one of the few things where it’s OK to be selfish. It is all about you. Whatever it costs, it’s worth investing in you. It’s a sacrifice a mom has to make, not only for herself, but for her family.
Charlette W.
In the end, it’s not about the weight you lose, but about the life you gain. I wanted to be a mom one day. I wanted to move without pain. Now I’m living not just existing.
Ava G.
Find your motivation to change. For me it was getting sick and not being there for my kids, but it could be anything. Once you find that reason, commit to it. Don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way.
Mia A.

There’s NO Right Time

The best time to work on becoming the healthiest version of you is now.
It’s never too early or too late to begin your fitness journey.

Motivation comes from within.
I’m here to help you find it.