So needless to say my short time working with Alexis has been an awesome learning experience! Besides the fact that girl is so passionate about what she does, she really knows what she is doing!
My biggest lesson learned was that it's not just about your diet and it's not just about exercising -- you need both to be a healthier 'you'! I am one who can do a diet for a bit if I need to or get going on the exercise front but I'm not one that usually combines both.
I have lost a little bit of weight just making smarter food choices but in this journey never was able (or made the choice and the commitment) to get the exercise piece in. As a full-time working mother of 2 (with an underlying illness that makes me very fatigured).....I haven't made the commitment to exercise. I always had a work excuse during the day or a Mother/fatigue concern at night. The result is I haven't been able to take care of myself like I should. Talking through this with Alexis has been a big help. She is very supportive but she also is helping me to realize that I WILL feel better and be healthier once I get the exercise piece in. And she's also helped me to realize that I don't have to do an hour at the gym. She put some great workouts together for me at home and even a "competition" to do with my husband at home. I love a good competition.
As the new year approaches I am making the normal "New Years Resolution" that I do every year to GET HEALTHY. This time though I truly feel like with the work I've done with Alexis that I will be able to finally do it. She has given me the tools I need to succeed.
My favorite thing I've learned from her may be about the food and eating more clean and healthy. I am now a fan of Quinoa. I love eating canned chicken from Costco. Greek yogart is awesome. I have always been a salad fan and now I know how to eat healthy salad. I drink more water now too!
All in all I just want to say "thank you Alexis" for being so supportive and patient with me. And I'm so glad you are a dear friend that I will be able to lean on for life. Thank you for giving me the tools I need to become a "healthier me"! And by the way - you ROCK!
xoxoxox Sue
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