I didn't work out and I had an awful diet. I was on antidepressants due to depression and I ALWAYS felt tired. In 2009, my husband's job took us temporarily to Germany. Because we knew we would begin trying to conceive a child, my doctor weaned me off of my anti-depression medication. I was depressed and alone and in a foreign country! I was in EUROPE! I should have been able to enjoy myself and a
ll of our adventures, but I just couldn't. Then I got pregnant. For the most part, my depression went away. However, I gained 70 pounds (yes, SEVENTY) while pregnant. I had to have a c-section because my daughter was breech and decided to not turn herself. Again, I was alone, in a foreign country, and my baby had colic. They don't treat colic in Germany. I had severe postpartum depression for at least a year. I couldn't lose any weight. We moved back to the States just before Christmas 2010. I was fat, depressed, and exhausted. I didn't want to see anyone. I was embarrassed of myself. I made excuses why I couldn't see people. I wasn't myself. I didn't feel like a very good mother. In 2011, I had a sleep study done to see why I was so tired ALL. The results indicated that I had mild sleep apnea (not severe enough to be medically treated), but they also found that I have mild narcolepsy. During the sleep test 5 napping sessions, I feel asleep in under a minute and went straight to REM. They prescribed Adderall, which really gave me the perk I needed, but the crash I felt at the end of the day was absolutely AWFUL!! Fast forward to fall of 2013. My cousin's wife, whom I respect greatly as a healthy and fit person--she regularly runs in the Boston marathon--posted something about Shakeology. So I inquired because she's not the type of person to be into fad diets or anything that wouldn't be good for you. I tried a 10-day Shakeology challenge and IT. CHANGED. MY. LIFE!! I haven't needed any of my prescription medication for depression or for my mild narcolepsy. The energy I feel is amazing. The mood boost I feel is awesome. And I know these are all natural ingredients. They aren't drugs that give me side effects. They are ingredients that nourish my body. To top if off, I've lost weight. Drinking the shakes curbs my cravings for crap. It has cleared up my skin--both blemishes on my face and my KP--keratosis pilarsis (chicken skin)--so now I can wear short sleeves!!. I haven't gotten sick with the cold or flu this year, which is unheard of because I'm a teacher and teachers ALWAYS get sick!! Best of all, my, I am enjoying my daughter. I am becoming a good role model for my daughter. She knows we make healthy choices when we choose food and that we need to exercise to be healthy. I'm still on my journey for weight loss. I've created this page to give myself accountability. I'm looking for support from others. I'm a normal person, just like you, and I want to help you start or continue your journey to health and wellness. I look forward to continuing my journey with you. Together we can do anything!!
