I want everything yesterday. I want to be OK with where I am. I always feel like I should be further along. Can you imagine the sense of urgency this brings on? That said, I want to share the process of change and awareness that I've been going through. The result has been pretty amazing, but the process was, and continues to be, beautifully sluggish.
Here's what happened...
In November 2009 I went on a quest to regain my health. I started out 20 pounds heavier, with a lot of fatigue and aches and pain. I was fighting pre-diabetes, Lupus, arthritis, obesity, and a leg ulcer that would not go away. I was, and still am, very overweight. With that came sickness, hospitalizations, and a very miserable me.
When I started I had no idea where this path would lead, but here I am 10 months later, wise and energized. :)
As part of my change, I went to school. The Institute for Integrative Nutrition gave me an education that changed me both inside and out, thanks to amazing teachers, lectures, and students. We all sat in New York's Lincoln Center learning how we've botched up our nutritional system and in turn our health as a whole. I learned how my body works and how to teach others the same. I came away with a spring in my step and a license to teach about health and wellness.
When I started I had no idea where this path would lead, but here I am 10 months later, wise and energized. :)
As part of my change, I went to school. The Institute for Integrative Nutrition gave me an education that changed me both inside and out, thanks to amazing teachers, lectures, and students. We all sat in New York's Lincoln Center learning how we've botched up our nutritional system and in turn our health as a whole. I learned how my body works and how to teach others the same. I came away with a spring in my step and a license to teach about health and wellness.
When the tide turned...
They were replaced by fruit. I added greens and whole grains, kale, collards, kasha, brown rice, quinoa, and loads of fresh vegetables and lots of water. I added more fresh fish and legumes. Mind you, this is a crash course to health. I was really sick and did not want to be subject to any more doctor or hospital visits.
What I know now...
I can feel good and have energy all day. It took the better part of a year to find out how to do this well. I finally have a regimen that works for the rest of my life. My body is finally getting what it needs to be healthy and happy. I'm down 20 pounds and I'm not worried about food all day. I enjoy a lot of really delicious healthy foods, I continue to lose weight, and I can show up for my daily life. There is more peace.
I love where I've come to. I feel hopeful. My body is changing inside and out, and I could not ask for more. If you don't have your health, I'd encourage you to consider some minor changes in lifestyle. Reconnect.
Peace...
Verlette
Peace...
Verlette
