Over the coming months I will be publishing stories written by E.A.T! clients who are courageous enough to share their journey and how it changed their lives.
This is Lorelei and this is her story.
Lorelei suffers from Colitis which was diagnosed around age 35 and was brought on by stress and an unhealthy diet. When she suffered an attack it would last anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks and her weight would drop because of her bodies inability to absorb the nutrients in her food. She was dancing through life dealing with 2 to 3 attacks per year that led to additional health problems including polyps in her colon. With every attack the polyps would increase and so did her chances of getting colon cancer. Statistically she was looking at 20 to 30% higher risk of cancer WITH EVERY ATTACK. This is real life scary stuff! I am happy to report that since Lorelei joined the E.A.T! program and made a serious commitment to her health, regular exercise and life style choices to reduce stress she has now been attack free for 15 months... and counting.
My name is Lorelei and I wanted to share my story and my journey. I know we all want health, happiness and all the things we associate with a good life. I finally decided I was tired of wanting and dreaming...I was actually going to really do this. Stop wishing I was someone else. I wanted to look at myself and like what I saw.
I have spent my life choosing to hide in the shadows. Growing up I wasn't fat nor was I thin. I did live with a fat kid image though. My younger sister and I went to what we refereed to "fat classes". Not feeling secure, feeling fat and at times like the ugly duckling. I was every one's friend and I so wanted not to be that girl. I wanted to have even one person say, wow you look great or you're hot. I wanted to be able to stand out and be the pretty one but I just couldn't.
I could rationalize what I ate, when I ate it and how much. I was rather proud of the volume of food I could eat. Looking back I wore this ability like some type of badge.
I wasn't the hot skinny chick, so I was going to be the fun, fat, less than average looking, ass kicking kinda gal...one of the boys. It was so easy to exist and exist and get by is what I did.
My self image was again being squashed.
Over the years I had tried doing weight watchers, going to the gym and creating some balance in my life but I believed I would never accomplish anything and gave up. It was only a matter of time before I would feel an overwhelming sensation to get back on the horse and try again. I would eat better and attend fitness classes but once again that damn horse kicked me off. When I really dig deep within I know there was no horse and the only person I was angry at was me.
I had created a horrible self image and didn't believe I could be anything other than this image . I only had myself to blame. I had believed in my "story" as it had been internally written by me and my perception of what other people thought and I wasn't prepared to re-write it. Quite a cumbersome book I carried for some 30 odd years. Thank god it isn't published.
My incentive or rather goal to really start changing and get back on the horse was my high school reunion in 2012. I wanted to look good. I started working out with Maki Fit in November of 2011 and I wanted to know more about what I could do to increase the weight loss. Believe me, if there were a pill to fast track it I would have bought it.
Of course all accomplishments come with a price - patience, perseverance and dedication. Three things I didn't believe I had or was capable of.
I ran into a friend who mentioned Lisa & BUC Fitness....the seed was planted.
I would go to the gym and the E.A.T! program brochure would be there but I had never paid attention to it in the past, then one day at physio, there it was again, that Lisa lady and EAT!. I felt like I was being subconsciously stalked by her. This time I decided to pick up the information, read it and re-read it.
Dammit. In that moment I decided I was not going to continue to live my life in fear and the "what if" but thought about "why not" and "what have you got to loose"?
I called and registered and my journey down the garden path took a HUGE left turn.
As I actually got to know this gal, talked to her and saw her accomplishments I was sold on her E.A.T! program. There are so many ads out there saying "get fit", "loose 20 in 20" and every other unimaginable tactic to "buy" into their programs, but I had the real deal talking to me about her story and the benefits of how she felt and the difference the program had made in the lives of previous E.A.T! alumni.
I started my E.A.T! program in Feb 2012 and it was no walk in the park. I was learning to be accountable to myself. This in itself took courage and strength as I had always been good at just sailing along but I couldn't let it happen this time. Each week I learned something new about food, it's relationship with me and other foods. I had to learn how to eat and when to eat. Yes, a strange concept and I struggled with it. I still wanted cookies and chips or cheese....(oh dear friend i miss you) but those were foods which kept me stuck and in a place that made me unhappy. Those were my trigger foods! Each week there were accomplishments, some larger than others but I always felt like I was progressing. One thing I learned were that the number on the scale were not always what I wanted to see but the physical measurements spoke volumes.
I began to look differently and feel differently. I had more energy.
When the 10 sessions were over I knew I needed more. I did not have the power to do this alone and waned some extra accountability. I felt great about this decision. For so long I made excuses, blamed others, hid and did not look at the underlying issues that had created my love affair and dysfunction with food. Food was the drug I used to hide and keep me stuck in old beliefs and untruths about myself. I fed my gremlins and had been for years. Trust me when I tell you that there were times I wanted to give up. I thought who the hell is she to call me out, and who the hell am I? Eating healthy and to lose weight is simple but it isn't easy. I was motivated by a strong need to feel better and look better. There were many days of frustration, sadness and stress but I had support. Support from Lisa and my E.A.T! alumni members. They do get it.
Every day and every week got easier. I asked lots of questions, asked how to modify recipes and kept in touch and connected with Lisa. My dedication rewarded me with lost inches and pounds. I was a BELIEVER...and part of my believing was being given the opportunity to assist Lisa in her next group E.A.T! session. I learned so much more being a part of this new class, and realized I had missed parts before as I was overwhelmed. I started to journey inside myself and look at the other pieces of me that were tied to my food choices. Never judge by a book by it's cover. The story within can take your breath away. I am down twenty pounds.
I am still in a state of learning and I do fall off the wagon from time to time but I don't see it as failing anymore and just part of life. I am smarter now and I am armed with tools to make better choices. Now when I look in the mirror I see a brighter version of myself and the shine comes from the inside out.
Lorelei trains with Maki Fit and won their client of the year in 2012 for her amazing transformation and accomplishments with her fitness training. Maki offers one on one fitness coaching and group classes. (and you may even break a sweat next to me as I am frequently visiting to work on my own fitness goals!)
The next E.A.T! class starts April 8, 2013.
Maybe the next story will be yours....
-L
This is Lorelei and this is her story.
Lorelei suffers from Colitis which was diagnosed around age 35 and was brought on by stress and an unhealthy diet. When she suffered an attack it would last anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks and her weight would drop because of her bodies inability to absorb the nutrients in her food. She was dancing through life dealing with 2 to 3 attacks per year that led to additional health problems including polyps in her colon. With every attack the polyps would increase and so did her chances of getting colon cancer. Statistically she was looking at 20 to 30% higher risk of cancer WITH EVERY ATTACK. This is real life scary stuff! I am happy to report that since Lorelei joined the E.A.T! program and made a serious commitment to her health, regular exercise and life style choices to reduce stress she has now been attack free for 15 months... and counting.
My name is Lorelei and I wanted to share my story and my journey. I know we all want health, happiness and all the things we associate with a good life. I finally decided I was tired of wanting and dreaming...I was actually going to really do this. Stop wishing I was someone else. I wanted to look at myself and like what I saw.
I have spent my life choosing to hide in the shadows. Growing up I wasn't fat nor was I thin. I did live with a fat kid image though. My younger sister and I went to what we refereed to "fat classes". Not feeling secure, feeling fat and at times like the ugly duckling. I was every one's friend and I so wanted not to be that girl. I wanted to have even one person say, wow you look great or you're hot. I wanted to be able to stand out and be the pretty one but I just couldn't.
I could rationalize what I ate, when I ate it and how much. I was rather proud of the volume of food I could eat. Looking back I wore this ability like some type of badge.
I wasn't the hot skinny chick, so I was going to be the fun, fat, less than average looking, ass kicking kinda gal...one of the boys. It was so easy to exist and exist and get by is what I did.
My self image was again being squashed.
Over the years I had tried doing weight watchers, going to the gym and creating some balance in my life but I believed I would never accomplish anything and gave up. It was only a matter of time before I would feel an overwhelming sensation to get back on the horse and try again. I would eat better and attend fitness classes but once again that damn horse kicked me off. When I really dig deep within I know there was no horse and the only person I was angry at was me.
I had created a horrible self image and didn't believe I could be anything other than this image . I only had myself to blame. I had believed in my "story" as it had been internally written by me and my perception of what other people thought and I wasn't prepared to re-write it. Quite a cumbersome book I carried for some 30 odd years. Thank god it isn't published.
My incentive or rather goal to really start changing and get back on the horse was my high school reunion in 2012. I wanted to look good. I started working out with Maki Fit in November of 2011 and I wanted to know more about what I could do to increase the weight loss. Believe me, if there were a pill to fast track it I would have bought it.
Of course all accomplishments come with a price - patience, perseverance and dedication. Three things I didn't believe I had or was capable of.
I ran into a friend who mentioned Lisa & BUC Fitness....the seed was planted.
I would go to the gym and the E.A.T! program brochure would be there but I had never paid attention to it in the past, then one day at physio, there it was again, that Lisa lady and EAT!. I felt like I was being subconsciously stalked by her. This time I decided to pick up the information, read it and re-read it.
Dammit. In that moment I decided I was not going to continue to live my life in fear and the "what if" but thought about "why not" and "what have you got to loose"?
I called and registered and my journey down the garden path took a HUGE left turn.
As I actually got to know this gal, talked to her and saw her accomplishments I was sold on her E.A.T! program. There are so many ads out there saying "get fit", "loose 20 in 20" and every other unimaginable tactic to "buy" into their programs, but I had the real deal talking to me about her story and the benefits of how she felt and the difference the program had made in the lives of previous E.A.T! alumni.
I started my E.A.T! program in Feb 2012 and it was no walk in the park. I was learning to be accountable to myself. This in itself took courage and strength as I had always been good at just sailing along but I couldn't let it happen this time. Each week I learned something new about food, it's relationship with me and other foods. I had to learn how to eat and when to eat. Yes, a strange concept and I struggled with it. I still wanted cookies and chips or cheese....(oh dear friend i miss you) but those were foods which kept me stuck and in a place that made me unhappy. Those were my trigger foods! Each week there were accomplishments, some larger than others but I always felt like I was progressing. One thing I learned were that the number on the scale were not always what I wanted to see but the physical measurements spoke volumes.
I began to look differently and feel differently. I had more energy.
When the 10 sessions were over I knew I needed more. I did not have the power to do this alone and waned some extra accountability. I felt great about this decision. For so long I made excuses, blamed others, hid and did not look at the underlying issues that had created my love affair and dysfunction with food. Food was the drug I used to hide and keep me stuck in old beliefs and untruths about myself. I fed my gremlins and had been for years. Trust me when I tell you that there were times I wanted to give up. I thought who the hell is she to call me out, and who the hell am I? Eating healthy and to lose weight is simple but it isn't easy. I was motivated by a strong need to feel better and look better. There were many days of frustration, sadness and stress but I had support. Support from Lisa and my E.A.T! alumni members. They do get it.
Every day and every week got easier. I asked lots of questions, asked how to modify recipes and kept in touch and connected with Lisa. My dedication rewarded me with lost inches and pounds. I was a BELIEVER...and part of my believing was being given the opportunity to assist Lisa in her next group E.A.T! session. I learned so much more being a part of this new class, and realized I had missed parts before as I was overwhelmed. I started to journey inside myself and look at the other pieces of me that were tied to my food choices. Never judge by a book by it's cover. The story within can take your breath away. I am down twenty pounds.
I am still in a state of learning and I do fall off the wagon from time to time but I don't see it as failing anymore and just part of life. I am smarter now and I am armed with tools to make better choices. Now when I look in the mirror I see a brighter version of myself and the shine comes from the inside out.
This is an admission to how I felt, how I feel now and a look forward at what I still want to achieve. It feels good to be heard and tell my story and I hope it sparks a change and possibility in the "what if" for someone else.
The next E.A.T! class starts April 8, 2013.
Register now to look and feel your best by summer and for LIFE!
Get from where you are to where you want to be and re-define your relationship with food and yourself.
Please note ALL class dates (this is a 10 session series)
April 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 6, 13 & 27 (No class May 20)
June 3, 10 & 17
Maybe the next story will be yours....
-L
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