Sunday, July 12, 2015

Happy, Healthy, Strong is the new "skinny"

HAPPY, HEALTHY, STRONG is the new "skinny"

If you follow me on Facebook, you may have recently noticed that for one week I posted pictures of myself that I had otherwise not posted because I felt they were unflattering. I told the world I love myself, I love my body and here is me having a great time in my body!
  
Shortly thereafter, you may have notice me post an announcement re-launching my It Works business!  You may have wondered, "Well if she's so happy with her body, why is she posting this stuff about gimmick weight loss?"

Allow me to clarify. :)

I love myself. I love my body. I encourage you to live in the moment and love yourself and your body.  Example? "I can't pull off wearing a swimsuit?" Do you own a swimsuit? Do you own a body? You're set!

However, over the past year and a half I've been through a lot.  My mother passed away very unexpectedly.  My daughter had major school changes.  I lost a job.  I had (and thoroughly enjoyed) 16 weeks of unemployment.  I was blessed to be offered TWO jobs and have the opportunity to choose where I wanted to go. I moved out of my comfortable neighborhood into a brand new city; changing Ashley's schooling again.  I've had financial stress.

I'm not looking for sympathy, again, I've been extremely blessed through it all.  However, it has taken a toll on my mind and body.  Stress, lack of movement and not taking care of myself have put me in a position where I'm now incurring health issues and I don't feel "good". 

So now I'm making small changes, one at a time, to try to improve my personal situation. The first change was being honest with the people closest to me about what's going on with me emotionally and physically.  Then there are two more changes:

First, I'm using my line of It Works supplements again.  I'm sleeping better. My stress level is down and I can focus more at work.  I'm not beating myself up over not eating like a certified nutritionist every day.  I'm detoxing, I'm balancing my body and its helping my mind. I'm trying to learn to make better food choices and take more physical steps, moving more. This helps me be a healthier, happier me. 

Second, I've re-launched my It Works business. First because I know how much these products helped me before and I am excited to see how they'll help me again.  Second because I've had off and on financial stress since I've stopped running my It Works business.  I'm not "pushing product" on my friends or trying to lose friends by selling to them.  I'm offering a health and financial life change to the people in my circle.  It's not mandatory, its just an offer. :)

I've just turned 35. A friend and I joke that we are "15 years to 50," which is accurate.  My mother was 54 when we lost her.  Her health was in poor condition for a LOT of reasons; the least of which was needing supplements. Her finances were a mess and it stressed her out constantly.  54 is less than 20 years away for me.  I would like to live long enough to see my daughter turn 35.  I deserve that.  My daughter deserves that. My mother never had the chance.  I would like to really LIVE those years and that means being HEALTHY and being HAPPY and being financially able to do the things I want to do and want my daughter to be able to do!

So if you hear me say something about my business, or post something on Facebook about my business, remember that I'm still a person, I still love who I am right now and encourage you to do the same!  Just know there is a reason "why".  My health, my longevity, my daughter, my financial peace.  These are all my "whys". 

So watch me or join me!  Either way, I'm happy you're in my circle. :)

Also....
None of my products are a gimmick; they're all botanically based, non-GMO and super healthy for you.  Many of your know our primary product is the Ultimate Body Applicator. Its a really cool, first to market thing - and if you haven't used them, they're incredible.  You might see some people referring to them as "skinny wraps." This is because technically, they can make your body "skinnier." You likely won't see me refer to them that way. Because "SKINNY" isn't the goal.  Healthy. Comfortable. Happy. Mentally and Physicall Able. Those are my goals!  What are your goals?  Let me help you as others have helped me. :)

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