I got my life back and now I'm helping others!

Went to the chiropractor back on January 5th for an adjustment...I remember this day since my doc almost caught me crying with joy because seeing my last visit date hit me like a ton of bricks.

I was diagnosed with Severe Degenerative Disc Disease of the Thoracic spine along with arthritis in my facet joints last year even though I had been battling the pain for over 4 yrs now. It's a very crippling disease where you deal with chronic pain on a daily basis, it affects everything in your life and there are treatments but no cure. Unfortunately I'm no candidate for surgery because 4 different doctors have told me that I'm stuck with what I have for the rest of my life. I got tired of being given pills on every visit and turned away only to be back weeks later with no improvement. I could not comprehend that I was stuck feeling the way I had been feeling for the rest of my life so I started working on ways to IMPROVE my life ----> lets just say that I FOUND it!!

THIS right here is more PROOF that I am doing much better and feeling better because just LOOK at those dates on the chart!!...This doesn't even go over the last few years that I've been going to my chiro, this is only going back to last year so HUGE difference! I've been seeing a chiro since 2008 and they have helped me dramatically!!...I used to go 3-4 times a week when I first got injured where now my visits are less and less frequent. And here are 3 reasons why......

1. I FOCUS on nutrition more and what types of foods to avoid that causes inflammation....not perfected yet but I'm working on switching over to the Paleo lifestyle. If you eat foods that causes inflammation than it can put pressure on the nerve endings which for myself I've noticed flare ups if I consume too much grain.

2. I workout 5-6 days a week which is not only helping me lose weight but gain strength & flexibility. When you are building muscle and gaining strength than you can improve your posture! Also, I notice that when my back is stiff or locks up...well than all I need is to get my sweat session on and it helps loosen up my joints and wow I just feel more incredible than before I started.

3. But the biggest most LIFE CHANGING reason why I am IMPROVING is because I no longer work the typical job breaking my back for someone else....but instead working from home doing what I LOVE and in my bed at that!! I literally sit in bed and work online at my own pace with no pressure from anyone....I work whenever I want because I am my own boss. You can work on your own health while your helping improve the lives of others but also earn an income from home! 

This has been life changing for me because at one point I almost applied for disability back in April 2014 but I just couldn't grasp the idea of being on it doing nothing at the age of 28. It's crazy to see how much this has helped me not only look better, feel better but also provide an income at that!

So much change I've gone through but my struggles have only made me stronger. It's crazy I know but I feel like I was meant to go through all this so I can share my story and give others hope. Thank you God for everything and leading me where I needed to go...I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Him.

I want to encourage you that if you know someone who is wanting to work but can't because they're limited like me than please reach out to me or send them my way because I'll be glad to tell them about everything I do and how much it's helped me. 

If you'd like the idea of working from home (even stay at home moms) or if you're already into health & fitness than this is HUGE accountability and you'd be doing the same thing that you're doing now but you'd also be helping others which is so rewarding. Interested? Please comment below or message me so we can talk it over, would love to see your life change like it has changed mine

Morning Thankful Thoughts

I started a new habit of waking up each morning with thoughts of what I'm thankful for...it just helps get my day started off right and reminds me of how truly blessed I am. Each day I journal my thoughts, my ideas, my struggles and my successes. I also at the end of the day...instead of acknowledging all the things I didn't accomplish or still have to do, I acknowledge the stuff I did do! Even if it's as simple as doing the laundry because that is an accomplishment!!!

So often we focus on the negative, the what we didn't do, that we compare ourselves to others and we get STUCK in that NEGATIVE dark cloud glooming over us which keeps us from moving forward. Instead, fix that right now and change the way you think and act. When you start to think and speak positivity into your life, you begin accepting yourself for all that you are and you begin to accept the good, the bad and the ugly!

I know in this life I cannot please everyone, it's just not possible. But what I can do is try my BEST! I can wake up each and every day with the intention to pour love and kindness into others lives. I can strive to be better than the day before and lift up others. Each night I go to bed knowing that I am living my life with integrity and trust and I know that I feel good about the life I am living! Be who you are no matter what stay true to yourself!!! <3

Just give...

All the money or fame in the world means nothing if I didn't positively make an impact on those around me!!

Sitting here reflecting on all the blessings in my life! Everything I have done has been out of the sheer need to help others. If you succeed then that is all I need!! It's not hard when u love what you do!

Be a giver and u shall receive more than you ever thought imaginable!

God Has Perfect Timing....

I'm so grateful for all of my struggles....I asked God many times why I had gone through so many struggles throughout my life. I wanted to figure out ways to force what I thought would work to work out but God wouldn't budge. Sometimes we think we know what's best for ourselves but we really know nothing at all. 

 All of my struggles have led me to where I'm at today and I couldn't be more grateful. I just wanted to thank God for being faithful and always providing. It might not have been what I wanted from the very beginning but it's perfect timing and my life honestly couldn't have turned out any better. 

Little did I know that I was led to the perfect man who became my best friend and 4 years later became my husband. What does he have in store for us next? Only time will tell but I have my full trust in Him because God always provides...no matter the circumstance. Put your faith in God, lean on him, trust him and he will provide when the time is right. <3

Lots of excitement!!!....

So much has happened the past few days and I've been filled with so much happiness and excitement....I feel so thankful and so blessed <3

I just have to say....thank you Beachbody for giving Coaches the chance to work from home inspiring others. My little business is thriving and it has just been such a godsend because at one point…I didn’t even know if I could work the average job from the Severe DDD I had. Now I can finally focus on improving my own health while inspiring others along the way and provide an extra source of income. 

I've also been blessed to add 2 amazing ladies to my team, words can't describe how happy I feel knowing that at one time....I was in their position. When I first signed up....I was nervous, scared, excited and so so happy. Now I have team to guide every step of the way....and to help them grow their business so they too can work from home and make a living. I was a little hesitant at first....heck I was shy as ever but becoming a coach and inspiring ppl on a day to day basis has truly opened me up. It's crazy that words just naturally come out and I am writing this to you all.....if you know me, I NEVER talk like this.....I NEVER have but knowing that I will be guiding my coaches to become their fullest potentials is something I want to do each and every day because the feeling of helping others is just an incredibly amazing feeling. They always say to turn your passion into your career and I’m doing just that….it’s a beautiful thing to be able to follow your passion <3

Huge welcome to these sweet ladies!!!......

Jackie is passionate about fitness and is currently on her journey to learning about nutrition. She was inspired to become a coach after... finding out that she can help others reach their fullest potential! She has big dreams and I'm thrilled to have her on my team! This awesome lady also happens to be my mom and I'm excited to see where this takes her! Welcome to the team mom, love ya tons! <3

Kelly is one of the challengers in my accountability group and has been rocking it out inspiring those around her! She is passionate about fitness and is motivated to reac...h her goals. She's been such an inspiration to me and it's an honor to be her coach. She's such a sweet lady that has an amazing heart and is so thrilled to start helping others reach their fullest potential! Congrats Kelly, welcome to the team <3

Goodnight y'all, I'm off to sleep so I can wake up refreshed and ready to tackle on the world! 

*If you want to learn more about being a coach, please send me a message so I can give you all the info....I am accepting applications*

God is Good

So many emotions that I've gone through lately in the past few weeks but God is good and I am so grateful....

I was able to have my mom come visit from Utah and stay with us for the past 2 weeks, I love and cherish those moments. Dropping her off at the airport yesterday and hugging out our goodbyes til next time was really unbearable....coming home to our house and not seeing her presence, I broke down and balled like a baby lol.

Than that same day, we were blessed with our 2nd healthy baby nephew...so happy to have another little Landry running around. I guess it gets me all the more excited for when we decide to make a family of our own.  :)

And recently I got excited because of a nice little check from my personal business that I started only a few months ago thanks to my coach Brandi who has been such an inspiration to me and is one amazing lady! It's nice seeing that my hard work is paying off and being able to work from home is honestly such a blessing. I plan on building this business for the long haul, I want to be able to stay home with our future little ones because we want them to grow in our home and not at a daycare. There are far too many moments that we don't want to miss out on so having me run a business from home is perfect for us. There are honestly a lot more reasons why I got into this business but my biggest reason is being here for our future kids.

God is good, life is a blessing and I'm one happy lady :)