The problem is that in the last year or so, I started to gain weight again. Slowly but surely, it was coming on. Yes, the Weight Loss Coaches’ clothes were getting tight! Not only that, I was exhausted, burnt out and felt like I was in a fog most afternoons. Irritability became my mood of the day, and I felt like I was living like a total fraud. I would drink coffee to wake up and then have red wine in the evenings to unwind. I continued to eat well and exercise although it didn’t seem to make a difference.

My business continued to grow, I would coach women and empower them, many of them working through life long battles with weight and emotional eating. They were feeling amazing, I,on the other hand, not so much. I had good days but for the most part just felt off, not like my usually bubbly self. My biggest fear was that someone would discover that underneath the smile and poised photos on Facebook that I was exhausted, bloated and uncertain.

The hardest part was I was too tired to really play with my girls, and spend quality time with my husband. I wondered how I could grow my coaching business while feeling so physically burnt out. I searched for answers everywhere. I had my adrenals tested- they were o.k, I had a food sensitivities profile done- again I was fine, I tried an Osteopath, meditation, massage, you name it. I did it. I was still not myself.

Then a friend of mine approached me and asked me if I wanted to join her on a 9 day Nutritional Cleanse. At first I declined, stating that I didn’t believe in diets, she went on to tell me it was not a diet but a nutritional cleanse a way to release toxins that have built up in your body, (which BTW can be stored in body fat and fluid). It could possibly help me gain more energy and mental clarity and I would be giving my body the best possible organic nutrition and essential nutrients possible.

I made up my mind to commit to the program with her to see if it really could deliver. I was so excited to feel more energized, alive and to get back to my ideal body weight.

Here’s the scary part for me. Telling you. Yes you, my readers, my clients, my friends and fellow coaches. I wondered if you would judge me or think I was not worthy as a coach anymore. I knew I was taking exceptional care of my health by doing this cleanse but would you understand? Without understanding what’s involved would you look at this as me going on a crash diet! My first thought was hide, keep this to myself. I did not want to show you this vulnerable side of me!

I did a lot of thinking, and released that fear, and jumped in and told the truth. I realized that this was a way to honor my body, not deprive it. I also reminded myself that other people’s thoughts about me are their business, it’s my thoughts that matter. So with excitement and gratitude for this opportunity, I jumped in!

Long story short, I am sitting here, 9 days later, feeling like a 110%. The irritable mood that I was waking up with every morning is gone, my mind is sharp, my energy is high and my husband even commented that I looked younger. Wow, this is a man who doesn’t even notice when I get my haircut, now he is noticing my skin! My 8 year old daughter also commented; “No offense Mom, but you look better then ever!” Another great side benefit was that I lost 10 pounds of body fat, fluid etc. I can see muscle definition that I knew was there but couldn’t see. I feel strong and fit. I am so thrilled that I can now add nutritional cleansing to my life and to my coaching business.

I am going to continue to fuel and cleanse my body I know that I can continue to feel even better! I am sold. If you are interested in learning more about Cleansing please send me an email erin@erinpostle.com or check out this link!
http://bit.ly/pGL1Cg

I am putting the offer on the table, if you want my support to get started, I will hold your hand and get you started, better yet, get your best friend on board and we can do it together.

For those who want to take it a step further and join my Health Team, I am building a team of passionate men and women who want to take exceptional care of their health, help others to do the same and make incredible income doing so. Email me at erin@erinpostle.com for how to get on my team. I would love to have you.

In the meantime, have an amazing day! Please leave me a comment, I would love to hear your thoughts about this!

Virtual Hug!
Erin

My sister made a comment last week that blew me away: “I used to live from the neck up.” Her words captured perfectly how I lived for decades. I knew every inch of my face and hair, but I was shut off from the rest of me. I overate or ignored my hunger, I slept too long or not enough. I drank too much, sun-burned my skin and stuffed myself into clothes that didn’t feel good. I barely took care of my body, so how could I know it or love it? If my body was my lover, I would have been dumped years ago.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day – a day for lovers – I invite you to fall in love with your body again. Here are 3 ways get started.

Get between the sheets. Make a “bed-time” date with your body that allows you seven to eight hours of glorious sleep. You will be amazed what your body gives back – energy, clarity and joy.

Feed your body with love. Choose fresh, whole foods you adore that feel and taste great. Avoid food that makes you feel sluggish and bloated. Want chocolate? Skip the big bag of tasteless foil-covered hearts and go for the best treat you can afford. Feed yourself slowly, pleasuring every bite.

Love the skin you are in. Treat yourself to a body lotion that smells divine and feels delicious on your skin. Smooth it over your entire body – especially the areas you have ignored in the past. Make it a daily ritual – your skin will love you for it.

Falling in love can sometimes be scary – especially with a lover we have been ignoring for years. So if “love at first sight” seems too much of a leap, just flirt a little. Go on that first blind date. What have you got to lose?

I met with an amazing young women tonight.

In three weeks she has dared to change.

She has listened to her body and eaten to the point of energy.

She has felt emotions she didn’t want to feel.
She loved herself enough to clean her kitchen after dinner.

She realized the eating fast food does matter and that she deserves better.

She recognized that eating and standing at her counter wasn’t good enough for her anymore.

She got a chair that fit her so she could sit down and enjoy the pleasure of eating.

She is daring to change her story and her actions.

You go girl!

xo Erin

She has cleaned her kitchen and then some

This question has come to me many times over the last few days, from coaches, from clients from myself and I wonder, “If I had everything I desired today…. What would I do?”

I would slow down, I would read more to my kids, I would breathe, I would write, I would live in the moment and stop worrying about the future.

What would you do if you had all of your desires and dreams today?

If it’s a weight loss and health dream or goal, would you be willing to exercise, take time for you, say no to others, love yourself, eat well?

So why not today?

A client of mine yesterday said her dream was to love herself unconditionally, she doesn’t have to wait to lose all of her weight, in fact the opposite is true… once she can love herself as she is today, she will be on  a fast track to creating the body and health of her dreams.

I know you’ve heard this before, you have to think as if you are there already, act as if you are there, feel it on your bones… Don’t wait.

There’s a reason you’ve heard it before, and I have too,

it works.

So go out and do it.

Erin