07/24/2022
VULNERABLE, LONG STORY ALERT...
A few years ago I was struggling with what I thought was a lot of "random" health issues.
➡️rapid weight gain
➡️extreme fatigue
➡️NO motivation
➡️bad anxiety
➡️mood swings(ask the hubs😬)
➡️night sweats
My doctor told me my labs were normal and that I was just another busy working mom that needed more rest. After months of struggling, a friend recommended I see a functional medicine practitioner because they take a more holistic whole person approach to find the root cause vs symptom/disease management focused. Best suggestion ever! Additional labs were run which showed my hormones were off and I was missing some key nutrients.
I was relieved to know the root cause because I seriously thought I was losing it. I began researching hormones and stumbled upon the Institute Of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). IIN is an online Health Coach Training Program that covers a variety of subjects in nutrition, nutrition science, lifestyle, and functional medicine.
I decided to enroll so I could take an active role in MY OWN health journey.
One year later I am certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with an advanced certification in Hormone Health. This past year has been full of personal growth which includes acceptance of myself and decreasing the negative self talk. I've learned how to maximize my nutrition and address areas of my life that I have ignored. I am thankful for this opportunity to grow and share what I have learned.