"If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up!"

AleaMarie

Hey everyone! My name is Alea, I live in WA state and this quote has helped me stay on the right path. For too long it has been the same story over and over again. I'd lose a bunch of weight, only to gain it right back. Well, enough is enough! I'm not gonna quit this time. This is a change for life. My health is in jeopardy. What was the lightbulb moment for me? Well, let's start here.

I was diagnosed with MS back in 2007. It wasn't until now that I came out of denial and accepted the fact. I started taking medication earlier this year, injections, and thought "hey, this isn't so bad." That's until my body got cranky and started to reject the treatment. I was tired, frustrated, had no energy and depressed. I already have a low tolerance towards medication and the injection I was on, was the safest on the market. I was not willing to sign up for another medication that could cause liver failure or heart failure! I didn't know what to do, but I knew I needed to get healthy.

In the midst of this, I had been gaining weight, not eating properly, and smoking. Yeah, smoking. Something that is not acceptable for MS patients to do. Studies have shown that it makes symptoms worse.

Then one day, my friend reached out to me with an opportunity to be a health and wellness coach. I didn't know where to start and didn't think that could be me! After all, I'm overweight and have terrible habits. Then something happened when I was introduced to the community of like minded people. I started to see inspiration from all different people, all different walks of life, all striving for the same thing. To live a happy and healthy life. Everyone was so positive and welcoming and we were all developing ourselves from the inside out. It was (is) amazing!

Since I started being a health and wellness coach, 9/5/16, I've been making small, smart choices consistently over time to make radical changes. I have more energy, more focus and I have hope! I've lost 11.6lbs and 10.4in, quit smoking, quit chocolate, and I'm eating clean everyday!! AND I've inspired 5 other people just this month towards a better future! There's nothing better in this world than the feeling of helping others succeed to their greatest potential by believing in them and leading by example If I can do it, anyone can! And I love to share that

Well, that's me and my story hehe
Feel free to add me! I'm always looking to meet new people to be inspired by and be held accountable to.

Until we meet again, here's my closing quote.
"The major key to your better future is YOU." - Jim Rohn

corazombie

Thanks for sharing your story. Keep up the awesome work.