My very first memories are of abuse! So from a child to a teenager to an adult came mental issues. Top that with drugs and alcohol, and you have a recipe for disaster. It took some time but I finally came through and starting getting my life back together. I had a family and then I slipped back into depression. I found that through proper nutrition and working out made me feel better. Even now, you can tell a difference in me from when i am eating right and working out from when i slip up and start to fall off the horse again and just eat whatever and not work out. It's amazing how when you take care of yourself physically, it helps so much mentally as well. As a mom of 5, I know what it means to be spread thin. I know what it means to put your family first and to just forget about yourself. In reality though, you can't do that. You can't take care of anyone else if you can't take care of yourself. I also know what it means to have your child diagnosed with ADHD and be put on medication (I have two children in this scenario). I do understand that sometimes you need medication but I also know that from proper diet and physical fitness, a lot of medications are not needed. I have to be the example for my children. As I continue on my health and fitness journey, I started thinking to myself that I cannot be the only woman to feel like this. So I started reaching out to help other women like myself. I don't have it all figured out but I promise to do my best and help as many women as I can.
