Top 10 Things I Learned From The Faster Way to Fat Loss, And You Can Too!

This is a very vulnerable and transparent post for me to write and I have a lot to say... so please be patient and read through this. Not to sound cheesy, but this really could change your life. If you read my post, “A Wellness Journey…”, you know why all of this is so important for me to share with you. If you haven't read that blog post yet, please do.

I’ve been active and athletic my entire life. I had two c-sections and a hysterectomy. I did a lot of cardio and my version of “strength training”; I felt and looked great. I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease when I was 30 years old.

In January, 2018 my discs completely collapsed and in April, 2018 I had a spinal fusion. My surgeon performs his spinal surgeries going through the patient’s abdomen. Yes, that’s four abdominal surgeries cutting though my muscles each time. While I was considered a poster child for the surgery and recovery, my doctor required me to wait almost six months to start any core or heavy lifting workouts.

Then, menopause decided to hit hard. Uggh.

I continued to work hard doing the same cardio, eat salads and not eat carbs (ok, other than chocolate) but I still didn't feel great, my fitness level wasn’t where I wanted it and that dang belly fat was lingering. Considering all of the obstacles, I suppose I could’ve used them as excuses to give up on my health and wellness but, nope, not me.

Although I wasn’t giving up, I was very discouraged. One day, while scrolling through Instagram, I read a blogger’s post about Faster Way to Fat Loss (FWTFL). While I read post after post about her success and what a life changer it was for her, the skeptic in me didn’t check into it for quite some time. I kept doing what I knew and I wasn’t getting anywhere.

Feeling like I had nothing to lose, I finally gave in and signed up for a 6 week round of FWTFL. I learned things I thought I knew everything about but was obviously wrong. After the first 6 weeks, I went on to their VIP program. I have an amazing coach, Loren Mattingly, that motivates and inspires me every day. It seriously was the best $199 I have ever spent and I will live the FW lifestyle for the rest of my life.

So, what is it? No, it’s a diet. It’s a lifestyle of balance with nutrition, fitness, health and wellness the priority.

THESE ARE 10 THINGS, OF MANY, THAT I LEARNED AND YOU CAN TOO!

1. We can help prevent disease like cancer and diabetes.

2. I can eat carbs and what carb cycling is.

3. Nutrition is key!

4. What whole food nutrition is and why processed foods are so bad.

5. Why gluten and dairy are not good for my belly.

6. What macronutrients are and why I should track them.

7. Workout for only 30 minutes, lift heavy and don’t overtrain.

8. How intermittent fasting works and that I won't starve doing it!

9. Stress hormones and adrenal fatigue are real and their play in weight and fat.

10. Don’t pay attention to the scale!

WHAT DID IT DO FOR ME?

• I’m doing what I can to help prevent disease.

• My energy is up leaps and bounds.

• I sleep through the night.

• I look forward to workouts.

• I don’t crave processed foods (ok, maybe chocolate!).

• I’m stronger and more fit.

• My clothes fit better and most of them are too big.

• I have support from other women just like me.

• My skin, hair and nails look great.

• Those horrible menopause symptoms have decreased significantly.

If you’re struggling like I was, or you just want to feel better about your health, PLEASE reach out to me. I would love to talk with you about your wellness journey. You can also click on this link to get to the FWTFL site that dives deeper into the what, why and how. I want everyone to have a chance to feel good, prevent disease and look good too!

You can do this, I know you can!

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