My Why

When starting my journey to a new healthier lifestyle, I put a lot of thought into my why! I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and knew the longer I waited, the more I was putting myself and health in jeopardy! I knew the basic fundamentals to get it done, just needed to get from talking about it and put it into action! With starting my life over and my kids grown, it was time to focus on ME for the first time in over 30 years!

Joined The Gym:

I did what most people do when they want to start a new healthier lifestyle and lose weight. I joined a gym, which got me moving on a fast paced program and gave us some strict yet good clean eating fundamentals. But a week into it, I was struggling and new I needed help! I had a 'facebook' friend that I had been watching her journey using some amazing health and wellness supplements and decided to reach out! First and foremost I wanted to taste the famous ‘Pink Drink’. So I ordered a sample and tried it, then I ordered the product. Less than a week on the products I had the energy I needed to not only get me through my long day at work, but also to keep my commitment to keep showing up at the gym.

Secrets

I wasn’t telling anyone that I had joined this company. I was almost embarrassed to let anyone know I had bought into this MLM / Direct Sales Company. So when I was posting about my journey it was all about eating clean and working out. I lost 20 pounds in my first six weeks, and then another 20 pounds in my second six weeks. After having lost 40 pounds and several inches the transformation was very noticeable. People were reaching out to me wanting to know what I was doing. I had a choice to make, I could just say I was working out and eating better, or I could tell them about the products I was using. The other choice I had to make was since I had signed up, but wasn’t working it as a business, do I send everyone that was reaching out to me to my upline, or just accept the fact that I loved the products and the company and take that leap of faith and work it as a business.

Continued Success

I continue to be active without the gym by walking and hiking on weekends. Doing small workouts and stretching at home as well as utilizing my health and wellness products. I have lost another 30 pounds with the help their help, keeping me on my journey of extra energy, better sleep, stabilized moods, and my blood sugar and lipids and leveled. No more highs and lows so no more binge eating or cravings for junk, sugar and high calorie items.

New Goals and Passion

Since starting this journey my why as evolved, I have a new found love and passion for health and wellness, being active and helping others. I enjoy and look forward to going on my walks and hikes, meal planning, prepping and eating clean and healthier. I feel honored to share my story and how I got where I am today. I feel blessed to be able to inspire, encourage, motivate and help anyone who is ready to start their journey to a healthier, happier, more active lifestyle.

I’ve done my first 5K, signed up for several Charity Walks, have another 5K scheduled and am always looking for unique and fun ways to stay active! I am working just as hard on my personal development of Mind and Soul with talking workshops on self, health, and nutrition. I am more positive, focused, driven and love that I have my life back! My next step is to take all that this journey has done for me and share it with everyone I know and grow my business and add financial freedom to my list of accomplishments.

No matter where you are in the process I am here to encourage and inspire you to be all that you can be. If you are ready to start your journey please contact me.

Ms. Shannon

**Repost/Original Written March 2016**