10 Lessons From 2023
10 LESSONS FROM 2023
27 / DECEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Truths and stories from the heart, with the hopes it helps in your healing
WHAT I LEARNED
1. It is safe and okay to receive
Okay, for this one I could dedicate a whole blog of its own - and I might - but this personally was the biggest lesson for the entire year, and one that reprogrammed conditioning I had had my entire life (but I will save that part of the story for another day).
I personally find it far easier to give than to receive - recovering people pleaser here, and it was how I was raised. I find it waaaaaay easier to put myself out, to take things on the chin, to burn myself out and give everything of myself to someone or something, than I do to say thank you and receive.
But this year, that got completely flipped on its head.
I had friends offer me a room in their flat, support me and ensure I was never alone, I had my mum who knew my dream was to come travel to the US for 3 months and visit all my friends gift me the money for my flights and some expenses and said ‘just go’ (and I did).
I had friends (many whom I had never met in person) welcome me into their homes, drive me everywhere, pick me up from the airport, share family meals with me, had their husbands cooked meals for us and cooked me meals themselves, take me to their children’s sports games, share their wardrobes, pull cards with me, buy me special gluten free treats, treat me to sauna sessions, hotel rooms, support me in my business, take me into their workspaces, take time off work, share resources and insights, gift me everything from skincare to clothing and hold space for me to share, be seen and heard and just be authentically me.
I know I haven’t even covered the true extent of what I have received, because a lot of what is listed is external, when in essence the biggest gifts they gave me was to be able to say thank you, and accept their generosity. To feel their love and feel welcomed beyond words.
Being able to receive this, has shown me that there are not only others out there that give with such a loving open heart, but that it is safe and okay to be the one on the receiving end. See the capacity we have as humanity to be the change we want to see, to be love, to spread love, to give love with no expectations for it to be returned.
What a gift that really is.
2. You cannot rush the Universe
For the longest time, I had wanted to come to the USA to meet the number of friends and coaches I had connected with virtually. In fact I missed out on about 5 opportunities to do so over the past 4 years for various reasons, and at the time, not being able to go felt like the worst punishment in the world (there were many tears shed), because I just felt like this was where I was meant to be. This was where my tribe was, but no matter how much I tried to force it, it never seemed to work out and I accepted the reality with bitterness and resentment.
However, as I sat on the plane I just boarded to Chicago I was overcome with this realisation that it was never meant to happen any other way. If I had’ve gone then, I would never be having this exact experience right now. WIth this level of excitement, these exact opportunities and moments, with this level of confidence, courage, experience and trust in life. Which I believe is what the Universe was waiting for.
Sometimes we cannot see it at the time, but we aren’t yet ready to do the things we think we want to do. We are being either divinely guided or protected and that is why we cannot rush things that are meant for us, and nothing that is meant for us will ever truly pass us. It just might not happen in the timing you thought or were hoping that it would, and that is okay, because sometimes (jk… all the time), it is going to work out even better than you could’ve possibly imagined.
3. Let go of expectations + control (aka trust)
Boooooy was this a tough one. I actually laughed at myself whilst writing this one. Because I had told myself the story that coming over to the US was the first time in my life I had no plans or expectations, and I was just going to trust life and go with the flow (hahahahaha…. nope).
Whilst it was true I didn’t really have a plan, I just knew my intentions, I clearly had expectations, because when they weren’t met I felt the disappointment boil up and spill over like an unwatched pot.
Now this is okay, I sat with the emotions that came up and allowed myself to cry, allowed myself to judge, allowed myself to simply be disappointed and share that disappointment with close friends and family if I felt like I needed to vent.
But where the real learning happened, was in the realisation that I cannot control life, I cannot control other people (and don’t get me wrong, I’m not controlling consciously or in a manipulative way), when I say control it’s my need to feel safe and therefore make plans and have plans and have everything done ‘right’ because when you’ve done everything ‘right’ you can’t be wrong, and that means I won’t get in trouble - inner child speaking here.
The truth is, no matter how hard we try to grip onto something or someone, we have no real control over them. In reality, all we can control is how we show up, react and behave in any given situation. All we can control is our role in our life and that comes down to taking personal responsibility for our actions.
For me, realising that I cannot control if the people I am with don’t wanna do the same things I wanna do, and they want to leave somewhere early, or they aren’t fussed if they are running late, or they don’t have the same interests, beliefs, values, or views that I do. In fact, that is all fine, there is no judgement here.
But I had the unconscious misunderstanding and misconception (probably because most of my life I have had freedom in my schedule, and been surrounded by the same people and in the same town that I have always grown up with), that I could ‘go with the flow’ - as long as the flow was in the direction I wanted it to be in.
Whilst things weren’t working out for me the way I had anticipated - primarily from a business perspective, but also in other areas of my life, it was the perfect time to reflect and adjust my attitude around expectations. Lean into trusting life more. Accepting that these situations are out of my control, and there is literally nothing I can do to change them, so I can either embrace them, or put myself into unnecessary turmoil over them, and the latter really wasn’t working out, so something had to change. It was time to lean in and trust life.
4. You are stardust
I recently went to see Wish - the new animated Disney movie - and of course I cried. But the beautiful essence and message of this movie (I promise it’s not really a spoiler), is that we are all stardust.
What on earth kinda woo woo sh*t am I talking about now? Well, you see we are all made of the same light, the same goodness, all connected divinely on this beautiful planet we call home, and all interlinked in our spirit. Whilst we may share different beliefs in how this all works, the take home message for me, was to come home to the magic that is in YOU. The beauty that is in YOU. The feeling, the wish, the gifts you hold in YOUR heart.
That is what makes you special, and it is what makes us all special and when we can lead with that stardust, that sprinkle of light, we can see our own worth, the beauty and love in others and look upon each other with even more love and compassion… this is what will help uplift humanity, this is what will change the world. Seeing that you hold a light within you and have something special to offer this world is a true lesson I hope every single one of us can learn.
5. Repeating the same thing over and over is the definition of insanity
Einstein was right. ‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.’
Oh hi, it’s me again… you know that annoying problem that just won’t seem to go away. Even though you’ve tried ignoring it, or maybe like me, you’ve said ‘I know, I know, I know’ but not actually done anything about making a change.
Well this was me, massively in one aspect of my business. I kept repeating the same mistake and yet wondering why I wasn’t seeing the results I wanted (and kept complaining about it), when in reality I wasn’t doing anything different to truly see change or results.
The same thing can be applied to your health, one of my clients kept complaining to me that she wasn’t losing weight, she was eating healthy, exercising regularly, but nothing was shifting. Then I pointed out to her that she was going to have to actually do something different. Her hormones were fine, gut was in good shape, but her metabolism needed some love.
What she actually needed to do was look at just how much she was eating, because despite choosing the healthy snacks and making healthy dinners, she was adding everything ‘healthy’ under the sun and actually over consuming. Don’t get me wrong, the salads she was making were super nourishing, but you don’t need cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed oil, hemp seeds and all the veggies in there for dinner, not unless you’re forgoing the carbs, and even then… It's about balance.
When we finally got her to shift her thinking away from more is more, and over-riding her hunger cues (actually stopping eating when she was 80% full), and got her into doing more than yoga - aka added in some much needed strength training a few times a week, the weight really started shifting.
It was the same for me and my business, when I got out of my rut, looked at things from a birds eye view, I really started to see changes, because I was putting my attention on what actually moved the needle. Are you focused on the needle movers you need to achieve your goals?
6. You don’t need to be perfect
My goodness, this I believe is a lesson I will always be learning, as it continues to show up in new and different ways in my life. From my content, to how I communicate, to how I show up and present myself. This pressure to be perfect, to be the good girl, to hold myself in the ‘correct manner’ that is professional, respectable, acceptable to society - whatever the f*ck that is.
Yup… I said f*ck, and I f*cken meant it hahaha.
The days of sugar coating sh*t and putting on a mask are over, and to be honest, everyone I know and speak to have had enough of the perfectionism and highlight reel, the facade, the mask that plagues us day to day. Which is why this year, and particularly the last 6 months have really been about letting go of perfectionism and stepping into expressing my most authentic version of myself. And sorry mum, but she swears.
Whilst I do believe that there is a time and place for everything, and there is a difference between how you can show up at work in the corporate world and in your personal life, you certainly wouldn’t want to catch a teacher swearing at her students. For me, my life’s work is intertwined with my brand, and although I don’t have the potty mouth of a sailor, I do swear from time to time, it’s a form of self-expression and there have actually been studies to support people who swear are healthier (but I digress, this isn’t the point).
All of this to say, you are going to be far happier, and as a result far healthier, if you stop trying to show up as the person you think people want you to be, and actually be yourself. Those who don’t like it won’t stick around, but do you really want to be surrounded by people who aren’t going to love you for the real you?
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been told I’m too much… honestly, too much for what? Too much for who? Honey, it’s your ego that can’t handle me showing up, sharing my truth, my voice, being bold, unapologetic, owning my confidence.
Showing up in this way has really allowed me to break away from the story’s in my mind that I was never enough (ironic isn’t it - the juxtaposition between the two). Sheree isn’t perfect, Sheree swears, Sheree laughs loudly and takes up space in the room, Sheree is f*cken emotional, she loves hard, cares deeply and is fiercely loyal and an absolute nerd, and all parts of her are welcome.
And you know what, the people I have around me now all see me and value me for that, my whole self. Because I am still respectful, trustworthy and kind, but you see none are mutually exclusive. So if you were looking for a permission slip… this is it. Go out there and be your f*cken self, and watch your tribe surround you!
7. Watch the stories in your head - they are just stories
Boooooy did this one used to get me into trouble a lot. Assumptions was the name of the game. Not consciously, really, just conditioning - that’s when past experiences shape your perception of reality.
The amount of times I have actually saved myself a lot of pain and heartache this year because I started questioning my thoughts - is this true? Can I actually know that is what they/that meant? Or am I jumping to conclusions?
Don’t get me wrong, I still fall into this trap from time to time, but I am far more self-aware. To the point I even laugh at some of the stories and assumptions I come up with now. And to speak to my previous lesson, if I am not sure about what is really going on, then I just ask… no more of this beating around the bush, people pleasing BS - it’s done wonders for my communication skills.
Take this for-instance, I had just re-enrolled my client at VIP level, and we were in a new container and experience together. It hadn’t even been a month and I got a notification from paypal saying ‘Sharon (let’s just call her that), has cancelled her payment plan.’
Instantly, my heart sank, mind racing - omg what did I do wrong, is she not enjoying our work together, have I not been providing enough support, does she not like me anymore, has she found another coach - ever been in one of those spirals?
Well, I did. And then I caught myself, and thought… I actually have no idea why she cancelled. It could’ve been an accident, or a technical issue, she may need to change her cards, this could have nothing to do with your coaching or even her experience, and you know what? I felt a wave of relief wash over me.
I sent her a voice note, checking in, asking if she was okay and saying I had noticed her payments had cancelled. Respecting her decision, and being curious about receiving feedback. Can you guess what her response was?
She came back laughing, saying she never cancelled it at all, and didn’t want to either, turns out a week later paypal emailed saying it was some mix up on their end. So you can see how silly and over-reactive we can be when we are jumping to conclusions, or making assumptions or buying into the stories in our mind, that are just that - stories.
8. It’s okay to be alone
As you may know… this year involved a break up for me and for the first time in almost 9 years, I found myself alone (although… you are never really alone, but that’s a story for another time - and not a creepy one, I’m talking about the universe haha)
Although I am an introverted extrovert, and love my alone time, I found myself feeling really alone. It’s very different coming home to a flat of people you love, vs someone who loves you and greets you with affection and attention. And I found myself craving this deeply, needing it to get through. And whilst it’s a different time going through a break up, to your normal day to day, I realised this need to be in company all the time, was my unconscious attempt to not deal with my real feelings.
The stories that came up about this were hilarious too… like how uncool I was to be sitting at home alone watching a movie by myself on a weeknight. I mean, come on, that is normal and I actually loved doing this when I was in a relationship, but it is funny how our perception changes when our circumstances do too.
I soon realised that it was actually really important for me to be alone. To process my day, or whatever I was going through, and to get to know myself better. If I am always too busy filling up everyone else's cup, I was going to burn out and I know how much that sucks. So I got comfortable being uncomfortable and learnt that being alone didn’t mean I wasn’t loved, or unwanted, it became a choice and something to look forward to.
9. Fail, fail and fail some more, just never quit
If you’re anything like me, the word fail really doesn’t sit right in your body. I cannot count how many times a little voice in my head told me I was a failure this year, but I never let it win. Because no matter how many times life knocked me down, I got back up again.
I also learnt to embrace my failures, because without them I wouldn’t have learnt the lessons I did, the lessons I needed to have the success, the lessons that would serve me for years to come. Furthermore, I learnt that there is never really a true failure if you don’t quit.
In my opinion, the only time I would’ve truly failed is if I got knocked down and never got back up again, but I didn’t. I took it in my stride, as we all do, every day, and kept showing up for myself, and my goals.
The truth is, no one is going to do the work for you, and no one is going to want you to achieve your dreams more than you, so if you don’t show up for yourself, who is? A life full of ups and downs is beyond natural, and in fact it paves the path to success. Just remember a winner never quits and a quitter never wins. You got this!
10. Spend more time where your soul feels like it’s at home
Sunsets and sunrises, oceans and mountains, greenery and palm trees, valleys, high rises and rooftops… Where is your soul calling you? Where does your soul feel most at home.
For me it is the fresh air and being able to see or be by the ocean. It is also all of the aforementioned places because I love being surrounded by nature, but at the same time in the feeling of a big city vibe. I need to be somewhere that feels expansive and all of those things give me that.
When I feel the most trapped is when I am stuck in a house or office space where there is no fresh air coming in, no earth to ground my feet on and no sun shining in. I spent so many mornings before I left for the states going for a walk along the beach, feet in the sand and surrounded by tall oak trees, watching a lot of sunrises. But when I was in the US, I found myself almost landlocked, and despite the palm trees (yes, everytime I saw them I was excited like a teenage girl - they really do light my soul up) and sunset, I did struggle not being by the ocean.
Yet every time I was by a big body of water, it was literally like I could hear my heart sing. I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It was the most beautiful reminder that this life is so precious, and our environment can really have an effect on our mental and physical health. For some it is the sunny skies and ocean breeze, for others it’s the mountain tops and snowfall. There is no right or wrong.
So my advice to you is to spend more time in places that you love, with the people that you love, feel grounded and connected to the beautiful earth we live on and watch more sunsets than netflix, you’ll be amazed at just how much your life and love for life changes if you just follow that calling in your soul!
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you made it this far, then I express my sincere gratitude to you and hope that these lessons help you in some way moving into 2024. Sending you an abundance of love and light.
Happy New Year <3
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Top 10 Books Of 2023
TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2023!
20 / DECEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
For all things health, personal development and business
It is here! My annual favourite books compilation, the 2023 edition!
I’m not going to lie, this year I set out being overly ambitious of what I was going to read - I had set up a spreadsheet and everything and there were 52 books on that list (and if you know me, spreadsheets really aren’t my thing at all so this was impressive).
However, as the story goes, I definitely didn’t make it through all 52, and swapped in and out a number of different ones as they popped up. I also learnt more about myself as a reader this year, and that is that I love to have about 5 - 7 books on the go at anytime.
Now, I know that sounds crazy to some, but for me this was helpful to acknowledge and accept about myself because there were often times I was craving reading something more specific or wasn’t in the mood for one of the heavier books I was reading, this gave me the freedom to drop in to what I needed most.
Every month I send out a book recommendation or two that I have personally loved, related to personal development, health, wellness, hormones, gut health, spirituality and sometimes business in my newsletter…(and if you aren’t getting that be sure to click here)
But I also know how easy it can be to forget to take note of them and wish you had, so I have compiled my top 10 in one place for you to come back to time and time again for motivation, inspiration and of course education!
Be sure to bookmark this blog for future reference, and feel free to pop into the comments the books you’ve loved this year! I hope you enjoy!
MY TOP BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
In no particular order other than how they popped into my mind
1. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra is one of the Godfathers of all things spiritual well-being (IMO), and although this book is short and sweet, it was a lovely practice to read one of the laws per day and then be conscientious about how I was applying it. I would then reflect the next day on the previous one I had read and see how well I had carried out the mindfulness of said law. I have to say one of my favourites was ‘Applying the Law of Least Effort’ , a beautiful reminder to practise acceptance, responsibility and defenselessness - this moment is as it should be.
2. Boundless - Ben Greenfield
If you want a Bible in Biohacking, this book is everything!! I have loved Greenfield and his work for years, he is a leader in biohacking space and this book is filled with the latest and greatest tips to support you in every way possible to lead a life of optimal health.
Not going to lie to you… this book is HUUUUUUMMMOUNGOUS!!! I’m taking 1400+ pages long (and my kindle font is not set to large). So I actually haven’t got through all of it yet, but the chapters I have devoured, I have actually devoured over and over to ensure I am applying them to myself and my clients. One of my favourite pieces was where he helped me justify why I don’t watch scary movies… No spoilers here, I’ll let you find out inside.
3. Men Are From Mars , Women Are From Venus - John Gray
Okay ladies, gents, if you wanna truly understand your significant other, or the species you are planning on partnering up with, or even yourself, I cannot recommend this book enough.
Whilst I know it is a relationship based book, to think that our health isn’t affected by those around us (particularly if we do have a partner), then you’ve got another thing coming - I cannot tell you how much my health improved after ending a relationship that was harmful for my health.
However, I was in a relationship when I was reading this book and seeing just how much I was treating my man like one of the girls, expecting him to react the same, communicate the same was really eye opening, and I learnt methods for me to actually change this to support our relationship.
4. The Spiritual CEO - Jacqui Sive
I adore Jacqui! She is such a powerhouse in this space, weaving the inner work, with spirituality and entrepreneurship, so it’s been amazing to see her book come to life. I always say, if you want to experience personal growth, start a business, and Jacqui talks to this right at the start. So for all my fellow boss babes, this book I can tell you right now is a MUST READ!!
This book was full of wonderful reminders, blunt insights (in a great way) and really tangible tools for anyone entrepreneurial, but especially if you are in the coaching world. One of my personal biggest takeaways was the reminder to really reprogram the beliefs I was telling myself about my business - I have done so much work on personal development and worth, but was not conscious of how many ways I was putting down my efforts in my business until this timely reminder.
5. Embody Your Worth - Amanda Wallingsford
I got the hard copy of this book hand delivered to me today in person by the author, a dear friend of mine that I got to meet here in Texas. I’ve known Amanda for over 2 years now, and she is a master of her craft so I cannot wait to dive into this book and share all the beautiful and valuable insights with you! If you want to grab your own copy or learn more, you can check it out here!
I was highly touched by Amanda’s story. Even though I’ve known her for some time on a personal level, hearing the personal transformation was super inspiring and makes the tools she’s sharing carry even more weight. Amanda has a gift of making the complexities of therapeutic coaching and personal development work around your worth very simple and easy to apply. She uses personal stories which I learnt a great deal from, and breaks down her strategies into bite-sized chunks for you to work through.
6. One Million Followers - Brendan Kane
This one's for my boss babe business owners! After working with big names + brands like Taylor Swift, Rihanna and MTV, he decided to apply all his learning to his own brand and grew to One Million Followers in 30 days!
Kane shares some epic learnings about how to truly market yourself to impact, create a brand people love, and can truly feel connected with. I won’t give too much away, but he really does tell all in this book and I have been applying it piece by piece and I’m excited to see the results unfold. Not because I just want a million followers for the sake of it, but because I know I am here to serve millions of women!
7. Human Design - Jenna Zoe
Absolutely OBSESSED!! If you haven’t heard of human design before, this is your sign that you need to! The way I look at it is it’s like horoscopes + natal charts meets personality tests. Understanding your human design is a powerful way to optimise your energy, communication, work-life balance, and understand the unique gifts you bring to this world.
I’m by no means an expert in this subject, but I really wanted to learn more about it and how to apply it and this book does just that. Jenna Zoe is the founder of myhumandesign.com where I strongly recommend you go to grab your free human design chart, and then if you want to learn more, this book is the easiest way to do so! I’ve got all my family and friends into it too!
8. Skinformation - Terri Vinson
I am obsessed with this book! I learnt so much in the first few chapters alone. It’s a really great read if you want to learn more about how to have clear skin and understand the benefits of different products to support your skin health. It covers everything from ageing to clearing acne.
Vinson, has such an in-depth understanding of not just the ingredients in the products you should/could be using for glowing, radiant skin, but also the inner workings of beauty - aka achieving the ultimate skin glow up from the inside out!
9. Gut Feelings - Will Cole
This book is all about the gut-brain access connection, the state of our microbiome health to our overall health and well-being, how our microbiome affects all areas of our life. It also powerfully links how you feel with your gut health - we’re talking trauma, shame and mood swings and how that all links to gut inflammation and gut issues. This book really combines the depth of work I do with my clients, where you focus on far more than just the physical, so needless to say it’s an absolute must read if you’re looking to heal on a deeper inner level, physically, mentally and emotionally.
10. 8 Rules of Love - Jay Shetty
Well… this entire year has been a real lesson in love for me, and it was interesting reading part of this book at the beginning of the year (whilst in a relationship) and then picking it up at the end of year and bringing it to completion in a completely different place in my life.
I just adore Jay Shetty and all he brings into this world, he is a grounding energy that I believe we all could do with having a little more on, and his views on love, experiences in relationships and tips on self-love and communication is what I believe personally really require mastery before we can really experience love on a level we deserve and give love at the depth we want to give. Shetty talks about these beautifully and ways to improve all aspects of love and relationships in your life.
BONUS!
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
For all my fiction readers out there, this one you’ve probably already heard about! This is the first in a series of five books and it has gone rather viral over the internet this year - an absolute TikTok phenomenon.
It’s very mystical, coven, witchy type vibes, and I have to say I loved it. I’m currently in the second book of the series, and it did take me a fair few chapters to really get my head around it all, but once I did, I found it really hard to put down. If you’re a sucker for a good romance, and being transported to another realm, then this is a must read.
Happy Reading!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Learnings From Brendon Burchard Himself
TOP 10 TAKEAWAYS FROM BRENDON BURCHARD LIVE
4 / OCTOBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Coaching Summit Austin, Texas Sept 2023 will be forever imprinted in my heart, mind and soul. To say it was life changing would be an understatement 🙌🏽
The people I had the blessing of meeting
The connection, joy and pure love that was in the room
The wisdom, knowledge, growth that was shared
Was something rather remarkable
On the 14th - 16th of September myself and 1500 other incredible humans gathered together at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas to undertake the Coaching Summit led by expert coach and thought leader Brendon Burchard. Ten hour days, 50+ pages of notes, 100’s of connections made and about 40,000 steps later from all the dance parties up the front I was in my ELEMENT!
Whilst I am a qualified holistic nutritionist, my other deep love is personal development and growth. Which is why I integrate these two worlds into the work I do.
But what is a coach? What is coaching? Burchard had us define this multiple times over the course of the conference, and through my own personal experience, listening to each other and Burchard’s definition I concluded the following definitions that feel most aligned with all of the above:
What is coaching?
A guided influential process, facilitating another soul to take the next most powerful step in their life towards their goal or ambition, that enhances their self-awareness, decision making, improves performance and leads to living better
What is a coach?
A coach is an expert in their field who holds a safe space for someone to have a transformative experience on some levels that will positively impact their life and support them in reaching their ambitions, challenging and holding them to their highest level of execution.
MY TAKEAWAYS
Over the course of the 3 days, I had so many breakthroughs, a-ha moments, laughs and felt the most immense joy! Something really powerful in me shifted and I am excited for that to unfold and integrate in the weeks and months to come, however there were some incredible lessons that I know you will find so valuable so I thought I’d share them with you below:
- You are incomparable
There is only one of you, and there only ever will be, comparison is the thief of joy, own your uniqueness and know that you already hold the magic inside of you, the most authentic expression of yourself is needed in this world. - The story you are saying is not the language you need for your next level
Watch your thoughts, you are not your mind, the stories you tell yourself daily is what becomes your reality. If those thoughts aren’t aligned, the way you speak to yourself is not for your highest good, then it’s time to shift your language to elevate to your next level. - The time to have the map is before you enter the woods
Set your intentions, goals and ambitions, or life will set them for you. Start where with the end in mind, it is always easier to work backwards from the bigger picture than to try navigate and make decisions when you are stressed and lost. - Joy is the superpower - the power plant doesn’t have the energy, it creates it
You get to bring the energy, the emotion to each day, and just like a power plant it is your job to create the energy of joy. That is our superpower, to be able to operate from this space and to be able to truly share our magic with the world. This is the frequency of the highest vibration, opportunities and love. How can you be in joy more each day? - THINK BEYOND; vision beyond your circumstances
We can get so trapped in what is right in front of us, so consumed by the weeds in our garden of life that we miss the beautiful opportunities flowering around us. When you come back to your vision, your true north, you see you are so much more than your circumstances, so when you feel stuck or helpless, THINK BEYOND. - When they doubt, you demonstrate
To sound overly generic for a second… ‘Haters gonna hate’ haha. But in all honesty, don’t let others' judgement, doubts or fears be projected onto you. It can be tough when you have big goals and dreams to always have support from those around you (or online). You have to remember, you have a responsibility to yourself and this world to carry out your mission and it can be triggering for others to be able to see you in your bigness. This doesn’t mean you are not worthy or capable. And if they doubt, don’t get defensive, DEMONSTRATE. In time they will see, remember, actions speak louder than words (and soon enough they will be eating theirs haha). - Own the decision fully
This one hit me like a slap across the face. It’s amazing how when you’re someone who is a recovering people pleaser, how hard it can be to truly own a decision out of fear of hurting people, especially if it is a big decision. However, when you make a decision, embodying it FULLY and taking bold action that supports it is the most powerful way forward. - Ask yourself powerful questions:
- Am I operating from a place of being built up or beat down?
- Am I in reaction or intention?
- Am I living in fear or faith? These questions were just a few of the potent ones Burchard shared with us. I encourage you to keep these top of mind to deepen your self-awareness and growth in life.The first one to me, really asks if we are operating out of victimhood, or choosing to see the lesson life is offering us in a moment of hardship (and although it can be hard to see it at the time, there is a gift there) we have a choice in our viewpoint.
The second one to me is being clear on how you respond and what place you take action from. Are you being intentional in how you communicate and behave even when things aren’t lining up for you, or are you operating from a place of reactivity, getting defensive and avoiding responsibility.
The third one to me is coming back to a lesson I have felt deeply this year… a lesson of trusting life. When we choose to live in faith over fear, we trust that life is always working out for us, versus happening to us. What are you choosing at each moment?
- The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that extra 2%, and after that extra mile there’s no traffic (Paula Abdul)
So many of us (myself included), have a tendency to stop at ‘good’ when greatness is just an extra mile away. One of my intentions I’m carrying with me after this summit is to yes, take messy action (rather than inaction due to perfectionism), but also to continue to strive for that EXTRAORDINARY. It’s not that much more of a jump, but the view is so exquisite on both the journey and destination. - REMEMBER: (my final words + thoughts)
You get to be everything you want in this world 🤩
You hold the power, the magic, the responsibility within ✨
You get to LIVE. LOVE. MATTER. ❤️
To BRING THE JOY 🥹 into every single moment
FINAL THOUGHTS
We also had the pleasure of celebrating @brendonburchard ‘s 100TH 4 DAY EVENT! 💯💯💯 This is quite an achievement. Burchard has been in the coaching industry (and paving the way for the majority of it), for 20 years (that’s two decades). So to be at such a monumental event of his was amazing.
I’ve admired this man’s work for years, and to finally be in the same room, in person, from the other side of the world was unreal 🥹😭😍 I can also say wholeheartedly that he truly lives and breaths this work, I could feel the immense gratitude and joy for him simply being able to be present. I have so much admiration for his dedication to this craft and his capacity to give, continue to grow and always share his learnings along the way. There is room for all of us and sharing wisdom is the fastest way to elevate the conscious collective (IMO)
I am still grinning from ear to ear reflecting on the magic that happens when you get a bunch of personal development weirdos, coaches and conscious minds together
I’m beyond INSPIRED to create
And even more INSPIRED to step into not only the next level of my own growth
But the EVOLUTION of my service to this beautiful place we call home
Watch this space! Thank you 🙏🏽 and CONGRATULATIONS to the legend Mr @brendonburchard again!
This coach is ready to change the game in wellness + life!
Much love, and remember to always, always chase your dreams… you have no idea what is out there waiting for you if you just take that first step.
What was your main takeaway from this? Let me know below 👇🏽
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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WHY I’M DRINKING COFFEE AGAIN… 27 / SEPTEMBER / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES After a 6+ year hiatus 😅 If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll know it’s always an HBL (hormone balancing latte) in the morning for me, no caffeine What you may not be aware of is WHY Back when I was studying nutrition at University I was consuming caffeine like it was going out of fashion Wake up – black coffee before opening the gym Drive to uni – energy drink During lectures – energy drink Driving home – energy drink to stimulate me …
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Why I Am Drinking Coffee Again
WHY I’M DRINKING COFFEE AGAIN…
27 / SEPTEMBER / 2023
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After a 6+ year hiatus 😅
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll know it’s always an HBL (hormone balancing latte) in the morning for me, no caffeine
What you may not be aware of is WHY
Back when I was studying nutrition at University I was consuming caffeine like it was going out of fashion
Wake up - black coffee before opening the gym
Drive to uni - energy drink
During lectures - energy drink
Driving home - energy drink to stimulate me for my afternoon clients
Studying after dinner - coffee
And yes I could go straight to sleep after this
My days were 4.30am - 11pm and I’m sure all that was keeping me going was the caffeine running through my veins
I had to drink so much because I was literally so tired all the time, and I thought more caffeine was the answer
THE BENEFITS OF CUTTING OUT COFFEE
It wasn’t until I finished my post grad that I just stopped cold turkey.. any and all caffeine
Suddenly the 10 lbs I’d been trying to lose disappeared, I no longer felt anxious, my moods were more stable and I had an abundance of energy
It wasn’t long after that I learnt what I’d been going through was something they termed back then ‘adrenal fatigue’
The more I looked into it, the more I realised I’d been wiring my nervous system into a chronic sympathetic state
Living in fight or flight constantly by my daily cups of cortisol (aka caffeine)
Fortunately for me, I had stopped the caffeine purely because it wasn’t of need anymore, I’d simply used it for a function and then no longer needed it
I didn’t like the taste, so I didn’t miss it at all
Then learning all the crazy effects it has been having on me was the reason I kept it out
I started noticing this with my clients, even though they didn’t consume anywhere near as much caffeine as me, simply taking a break for 4 weeks was enough
Enough to see stubborn weight shift
Enough to shift their mood highs and lows
Enough to balance our their energy levels
Enough to start seeing a change in their hormones + monthly cycle
So I became the biggest advocate for living caffeine free… until now
WHAT CHANGED?
Don’t get me wrong, I’d always encourage my clients to try it out, it didn’t mean giving it up for life, just seeing how THEIR body reacted and what served them
And I’ll always continue to advocate for that
But in the past 6 weeks or so, I’ve had more cups of coffee than I have in the last 6 years!!
And my body is handling it so well…
I have noticed a little energy dip in the arvo, but other than that, it hasn’t bought back the same awful side effects I’d been experiencing
And I know a huge part of this is my nervous system is now so much more regulated
My stress levels have drastically dropped, and I’m feeling so much calmer and happier in myself
I’m also making sure I have breakfast with plenty of protein first, and don’t touch a cup until I’ve been up for at least 90 minutes
It’s about working smarter and with your body, rather than against it
Coffee itself has a number of benefits, and just like most things, it has its place, it’s just determining what that is for you
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SHEREE BEAUMONT
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BREAKFAST BOWL RECIPE 23 / AUGUST / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES GF | DF | RSF | Paleo Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesYields: 1 serving This simple and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast and also ensures you get your protein hit to start the day right! INGREDIENTS – 2 eggs – ½ cup cooked quinoa– 3 strips of bacon (optional – if you don’t have it, ensure you increase to 3 eggs)– ⅓ avocado – 2 stalks of kale stem removed– 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds– 1 tsp. olive oil– 3 spears of asparagus, …
WHAT’S DISRUPTING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS? 13 / SEPTEMBER / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES I tracked my blood glucose levels for a month, here’s what I found out: EFFECTS OF HIGH BLOOD SUGAR Energy levels Blood sugar provides the primary source of energy for the body’s cells. Hormone balance Insulin imbalances can affect other hormones in the body. Metabolism High levels of blood sugar can lead to insulin resistance and weight gain. Gut microbiome Blood sugar fluctuations can influence your gut bacteria composition. The best insight of all: I still ate things like pizza and ice cream …
IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE? 5 / SEPTEMBER / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES As I sit here in complete and utter disbelief at my life… I’m asking myself, is this really happening? To me? If you’d have told me 3 months ago I’d be sitting in the international terminal ready to make the biggest, scariest decision I’ve ever made in my life… I dunno that I would’ve believed you MY DREAM Don’t get me wrong, I’ve wanted for longer than you could possibly imagine to make this dream a reality, but the divine timing and intervention of it all has really …
Is This Really Happening To Me
IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE?
5 / SEPTEMBER / 2023
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As I sit here in complete and utter disbelief at my life… I’m asking myself, is this really happening? To me?
If you’d have told me 3 months ago I’d be sitting in the international terminal ready to make the biggest, scariest decision I’ve ever made in my life...
I dunno that I would’ve believed you
MY DREAM
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve wanted for longer than you could possibly imagine to make this dream a reality, but the divine timing and intervention of it all has really left me astounded
August was a month of goodbyes, and I had to say some really hard goodbyes just an hour ago, but September is going to be a month of hello’s
Hello’s to faces I’ve never had the joy of meeting in person
Hello’s to friends I haven’t seen in years
Hello’s to new opportunities, new experiences, new places and new communities
It’s with tears in my eyes that I write this… I am going, I am soaring, I am spreading my wings and I am so excited at all the possibilities I cannot even yet imagine
I’m also reflecting on all the unexplainable and incredible synchronicities that happened to get me here. The timing has been nothing short of divine. And when they say don’t rush the Universe, well I’m so glad I didn’t because I couldn’t be more grateful for where I am now
These last 3 months have shown me how truly supported I am, have taught me how to really receive… support, love and connections in ways I never thought possible.
Now these next 3 months I am ready to adventure, take risks, be guided by my faith and trust that it is all working out for me as I have so graciously been shown already
NEW BEGINNINGS
I’ve never lived anywhere else in the world (or even in my city), I’ve never gotten on a single flight by myself, I’ve never travelled alone, I’ve never not had everything planned and mapped out to the final detail and yet I’ve never been more nervously excited than I am right now.
I’m off and I’m taking my beautiful business with me, working remotely and travelling for the next 3 months in the USA.
I cannot contain my smile, I cannot contain my excitement, I also cannot contain my gratitude for all the people who helped make this journey possible, especially the support from my amazing mum and incredible friends (you know who you are).
So with that being said, I will see you on the other side, this blog is going live when I take flight and I cannot wait for the new adventures I have that will unfold.
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE? 5 / SEPTEMBER / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES As I sit here in complete and utter disbelief at my life… I’m asking myself, is this really happening? To me? If you’d have told me 3 months ago I’d be sitting in the international terminal ready to make the biggest, scariest decision I’ve ever made in my life… I dunno that I would’ve believed you MY DREAM Don’t get me wrong, I’ve wanted for longer than you could possibly imagine to make this dream a reality, but the divine timing and intervention of it all has really …
TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK? 30 / AUGUST / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES Should you drink alcohol or will it have too much of a negative impact on your health and goals? We all know that alcohol isn’t good for us… the body literally treats it like poison, but I’ll be the first to say it, there’s nothing quite like a margarita on a sunny day or a wine with the girls, or even a lychee martini to help you get your groove on Am I right? But when does it become too much? Honestly if we’re looking at …
HEALTHY AIOLI RECIPE 23 / AUGUST / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES GF | DF | RSF | Paleo Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesYields: 1 serving I love aioli, but what I hate about store bought ones is the seed oils!! So you can enjoy this knowing you ain’t putting any nasties in your body that will wreak havoc on your hormones, drive inflammation and damage your gut! INGREDIENTS – 1 cup extra virgin olive oil– 1 egg – 1 tsp. iodised sea salt– 1 small clove of garlic (optional)– juice from 1/2 a lemon …
A Letter From My Higher Self
A LETTER FROM MY HIGHER SELF
5 / JULY / 2023
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Dear Beautiful Soul,
You’re not going to believe where you are right now. The smile on your face cannot be shaken and the love in your heart will never fade. You are sharing your light, you are sharing your gifts with the world and you are expanding and exploding with joy.
Your soul aligned mission on this earth that has been divinely guided is being lived in right here, right now.
I know where you are in this moment is tough, I know that it feels like the world is crumbling around you and at times like it is all too much. I know that this is not where or how you pictured your life at this point and I want you to know that it is okay to grieve that.
I also want you to know that it is all coming. This is the initiation. A chance for you to reset. To realign your life to your higher calling, to your deeper purpose and also a chance for you to be the fullest, most beautiful expression of yourself.
It is by stepping into this version of yourself that you will attract everything that you’ve ever wanted and more, and let me tell you… it is SO MUCH MORE than you could’ve ever dreamed.
I want to take a moment to see you, to recognise the strength you have had, the vulnerability you have shown, the beauty you have been amongst the chaos and your willingness to continue the fight.
I also want you to take a moment to acknowledge how far you have come and how much you have accomplished, your younger self would be so proud of you if she could see the woman you have become now. Honour that.
You are beautiful, loving, kind and beyond words. This life may not be kind at times, but remember… No one else in this world can do what you do, the way you do it, and that my darling is your superpower.
It is my hope for you that you will trust the path you are on right now, and know that God/Universe/Source has your back every step of the way.
I wish you could see yourself the way the world sees you, you light up every room you are in, your heart transcends the time, space and fear and allows others to feel safe and seen, your ability to simply be is enough. You are enough, exactly as you are.
I love you. I love you. I love you. Thank you for being you, thank you for existing and remember to never stop shining your beautiful light, the world needs you. I need you. You are enough.
And so it is.
With love,
Your Higher Self
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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SALTED CARAMEL & RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING RECIPE 28 / JUNE / 2023 SHEREE’S HEALTH DIARIES Prep Time: 5 mins Cook …
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Salted Caramel And Raspberry Chia Pudding
SALTED CARAMEL & RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING RECIPE
28 / JUNE / 2023
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Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yields: 1 serve
Perfect snack or breakfast recipe, I personally love using the Mitchell’s Salted Caramel Protein for this, but if you can’t access that a vanilla based protein powder will work a treat too.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant/collagen)
- 3 tbsp. chia seeds
- ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut/almond milk
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. tahini
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ½ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
METHOD
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except for the raspberries
- Leave to set for at least 15 minutes (best if left overnight)
- Top with the berries and enjoy.
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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This Is What's Draining Your Energy
THIS IS WHAT’S DRAINING YOUR ENERGY
21 / JUNE / 2023
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More sleep isn't the answer to your lingering fatigue
Sure, more rest can definitely help you feel less tired, but you need to address what the underlying issue is that's draining your energy in the first place
You might see this everywhere, but gut inflammation is very closely linked to fatigue
If your body is constantly inflamed from the foods you're eating, the stress you're feeling, or not recovering effectively from training, it will really start to zap your energy levels
REASONS GUT INFLAMMATION IS MAKING YOU FEEL TIRED
These are the top 3 reasons why gut inflammation is causing you to feel tired all of the time:
1. You're not absorbing nutrients from your food
Gut inflammation can lead to poor nutrient absorption, meaning you're not getting enough vitamins and minerals from the food you're eating, leading to fatigue and low energy.
2. Your immune system is running in overdrive
The immune system uses so much energy to fight inflammation and repair damaged tissues, which can take away from your daily energy stores and make you feel fatigued.
3. Your hormonal balance is completely disrupted
Gut inflammation negatively affects the production of hormones, particularly cortisol, causing imbalances that could be contributing to your decreased energy levels and your feelings of fatigue.
Comment below if you found this helpful and be sure to share this with a friend who needs an energy boost!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Detox Bowl Recipe
DETOX BOWL RECIPE
3 / MAY / 2023
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GF | DF | RSF | Paleo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
This simple and easy recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner as well as supporting the major detoxification organ in your body - your liver! Beetroot, kale, carrot, and lemon juice are just some of the key ingredients to enhance detoxification, whilst making sure you have a balanced amount of amino acids and omega 3’s to support phase one and two detoxification as well as reducing inflammation! This recipe was taken straight out of my 4 week gut reset program! I hope you enjoy :)
INGREDIENTS
- 100g free white fish
- ½ cup beetroot, diced
- 1 large bunch kale
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- ¼ cucumber sliced into half-moons
- 4 – 5 chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing: 1 tbsp. lemon juice + 1 tbsp. olive oil + 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
METHOD
- Add all dressing ingredients into a cup and mix together until combined, and set to the side.
- In a frying pan on medium heat, add a dash of olive oil, and once it is heated, add the fish, squeeze some extra lemon juice, and season with salt + pepper and cook for 3 - 5 minutes then flip over, and cook for another 3 - 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through, and almost falling apart.
- Once the fish is cooked, remove from the pan and add the chopped kale, walnuts and pumpkin seeds to the pan and stir-fry for 2 - 3 minutes until lightly cooked and softened.
- Chop the cucumber, grate the carrot, and beetroot and set to the side
- In a large bowl, place the kale, add chopped cucumber, fresh beetroot, carrot, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds and top with the white fish.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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I'm Over The Medical Gaslighting
I'M F*CKING OVER THIS MEDICAL GASLIGHTING!
12 / APRIL / 2023
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It's time you were taken seriously when you have concerns about your health.
It has brought me to tears the last few weeks, not just what I’m about to share, but all the stories that followed in your messages and comments on my Instagram post about this very topic.
I am a huge advocate for patient/client care and believe that the holistic approach, and the work myself and other like minded practitioners do, should be a collaborative effort with medical professionals like doctors for whoever needs care that is in front of us, it’s not one or the other.
But I wanted to share this story with you, because I know too many women who have been told their blood work was ‘normal’ and that they just have to live with it… this is not the case, and certainly wasn’t the case for my client whose story I am sharing with you below.
ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF
So this happened just over a week ago…
I had a client that just couldn't shift weight, a few things had popped up in the limited blood work her doctor had permitted her to do, but things just weren't working.
She was eating PERFECTLY, like I take my hat off to her, whole real nourishing foods, following protocols 100%, yet the weight wasn't shifting and I knew there was more to the picture (another reason why testing is so important)... we have to get to the root cause.
She went to her doctor about the weight loss issue, asking to investigate this further and requested a few more bloods. To which the doctor refused the blood work, blamed her weight on assumed case of PCOS, and then told her she shouldn't be working with a nutritionist (aka me) because we don't know what we're talking about - she actually said a lot worse about me but I'll leave it out.
So I took matters into my own hands, reached out to my own personal doctor to enable her to get these extra tests done, and GUESS WHAT HAPPENED?
She was diagnosed with an AUTOIMMUNE CONDITION of her thyroid, and her blood readings were off the charts! (meaning that this has most likely been going on for a long time under the radar).
This completely explains why she's been unable to lose the weight, and has actually been feeling progressively worse no matter how many healthy changes she made in her diet and life.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Left untreated and ignored this could've been so much worse, and I am so grateful we pushed and got to the root cause for her... we both knew something wasn't right and there was more to this picture.
So let this serve as a reminder... no matter what YOU know your body best, trust your intuition, and if something doesn't seem right, don't be afraid to keep questioning it until you get REAL answers!
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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