Do You Believe It?

What is it we all long for – energy, clear focus, a healthy body! It doesn’t matter how old you are, these things give a feeling of vibrancy to our lives.

For the past thirteen years I’ve put a lot of energy, time and resources into growing healthier. But at one time, I believed a lie – “It is normal to gain weight, have achy joints and less energy as we age.”

Do you believe this, like I once did? Determined, I knew I had to do something about the way I felt – overweight, lethargic, brain fog and very little motivation to move (that’s the nice word for exercise).

It started with a glass of carrot juice one Sunday afternoon, back in 2011. We made a few other little changes like salads instead of sandwiches for lunch and fruit smoothies instead of ice cream at night. And for dinner, just the healthiest version of the foods we liked to eat.

To my surprise the pounds started coming off, the brain fog subsided, and I was on a new mission to discover more! It wasn’t easy but I was not going back! I’d gotten a feel for feeling good! I had to know more!

After several certified trainings and lots of fun experiences with others who are wanting to improve their health, I realized this is a life-long journey. And the Lord showed me that what I was learning was meant to be shared. What has become my mission scripture moves me to keep going.

“Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing

of your mind so that you may know the good and perfect will of God.”

Changing the patterns of my food and activity choices and even my own limiting thinking, helped me discover and appreciate new purposes for my life. The births of my grandchildren and the birthing of The Kitchen Mentor have significantly redirected my energies.

With a few ups and downs over the years and a wide search for an understanding medical provider, things had leveled out and I have been maintaining at a good place. Even though some of my numbers from bloodwork were within normal range, there were a few that were very close to borderline HIGH or LOW. I also thought I had pretty much arrived at my peak and was feeling pretty good for 69 years old.

Then, I listened to a talk last December 2023 by Dr. Brooke Goldner. Not sure how I found her, but I heard her fascinating story of recovery from Lupus. I LOVE success stories of people who have overcome health issues with diet and lifestyle choices. What fascinates me even more is their mental attitude, their approach to making changes and their shear determination. It is inspiring!

Dr. Goldner’s program had many elements familiar to my trainings and experiences but went a little further. Actually, her programs are quite simple, not necessarily easy though. Do you know how hard it is to drink all that water! Thankfully, I was not starting at the point where I was, back in 2011. Even so, the results were obvious.

Intrigued by her program and the different levels of participation, I jumped in and started because I thought my hair, nails and skin could use a little extra nutrition. My hair, since 2021 began thinning. My nails have always been wavy and ridged and my skin needed a little umpf! So, I started in with 3 simple changes…

Hyper-nourishing green smoothies, hydration and omega 3 flax and chia seeds. Smoothies were already a part of my routine, I only needed to rev them up a bit.

Almost immediately my energy, both physical and mental, really improved! It took some time to adjust to these simple new changes, but WOW!

Here’s a few things I noticed...

Before – by 7pm I was pretty much done for the day as far as any thinking projects.

Now – I can keep going, if I want to, working, writing, cleaning, thinking, gardening, with energy – not just going through the motions

Before – rarely drank enough water, even though I thought I did

Now – understand the extreme need for good hydration and have a daily goal of 80oz

Before – had given some thought to how omega 3 affected my health, especially brain function considering the family history of dementia

After – I have FELT the difference omega 3 has made to my memory and mental health and continue to build up my intake

Are there changes you need to make? Do you relate to any of this? Are you believing a lie that - that’s just the way it is? Are you uncertain where to start? No matter how far you are on your health journey, there are new things that could take it to the next level. Would you like to experience more energy, more mental clarity and a greater sense of purpose? In other words – A Vibrant Life!

Whether you are starting from a lifetime of the Standard American Diet (SAD) or have already been making lots of healthy choices, change can be confusing, even an overwhelming task. I would love to come along side of you and help you navigate to the next level. Do you already know what you need to do, but just need that little extra “kick in the pants” to actually do it, working with a coach helps identify some of the roadblocks that have been keeping you from having a vibrant life! Each of us is unique with different needs. The Kitchen Mentor can help you develop a personalized plan that you will actually do. No more “cheating” when you develop and follow your own plan.

Our newest offering is A Vibrant Life! This is a 12-week coaching program designed for those who are serious about making a change for good health. Accountability and discovery will help keep you moving along being excited! Yes! It is exciting to feel good, to feel VIBRANT! Geared to helping you find what works for YOU, it does not follow any eating program but helps you discover what works in your situation. We will also explore how different aspects of life affect our health. You may already know that lack of sleep, stress, not enough rest or activity are areas that contribute to the struggle for wellbeing. Find tools during this program to help you manage these areas better and find results you’ve longed for.

Do you believe it? Do you believe you can do it? I do! If I can do it, so can you! And I can help you!

Small group coaching will begin the week of May 20th. To discover if this program is a good fit for you, let’s talk. More information is available here. These groups will have only 3-5 participants and are offered at a variety of times, both in-person and virtually, to allow for most schedules. Invest in yourself so you can invest in others. It is worth the sacrifice of time, energy and finances for a few short months to experience a renewing body, mind and spirit for a greater life full of vitality. A Vibrant Life!

For the information packet, text or email your request – INFO PACK. It will be sent to you for review and to schedule a time to chat together.

Text: 757-713-1126

Email: brenda@thekitchenmentor.com