Hi Reader, Can we talk about those moments when you realize something HAS to change? I want to share a deeply personal story with you – one that literally transformed my health journey. It's about the day I did something I never thought I'd do after 32 years of being a committed vegetarian... Picture this: I was at rock bottom with my health.I'd had 10 years of undiagnosed Hypothyroidism leading to Thyroid cancer. Even after my thyroid was removed and I was on 100% thyroid medication, things weren't getting better. They were getting worse. Despite following what I thought was a "healthy" plant-based diet (I'd been a committed vegetarian and sometimes vegan since I was 16 - Thats 32 years! ), I was watching my health spiral downward. I was terrified, exhausted, and honestly? I feared I might not make it. You know that quote from Tony Robbins? "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten." Well, those words hit me like a ton of bricks one Sunday morning. I woke up with this crystal-clear realization: I needed to make a radical change. I needed to take massive action My body was screaming for something different, and I finally decided to listen. What happened next still makes me smile (and cringe a little). Picture me, a 32-year vegetarian, walking into a farm shop with a butchers counter, feeling like I was crossing into enemy territory! 😅 There I was, asking the butcher (who turned out to be incredibly kind) how to buy and cook a chicken. My husband and I then literally sat at home watching YouTube videos, terrified we'd give ourselves food poisoning! But here's the amazing part – that first meal was almost... spiritual. It was like my body KNEW this was the nourishment it had been craving. That one radical decision became my turning point. From there, I learned to make healing bone broths, chicken soups and discovered new ways of nourishing my body. Slowly but surely, I started climbing out of that health pit I'd been stuck in. Key Takeaways:
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Here's what I want you to remember: Taking radical action doesn't always mean making huge, dramatic changes (though sometimes it does!). Sometimes it's just about having the courage to take that first small step in a completely new direction. You're braver than you know, and your body is wiser than you think. Trust that inner voice that's telling you it's time for a change – even if it's asking you to do something that feels completely outside your comfort zone. With love and support, P.S. Have you ever had to make a radical change for your health? I'd love to hear your story – hit reply and let me know! Join the FREE Facebook Hypothyroid & Hashimotos Support Community here. PLEASE NOTE - I am NOT a Doctor or Medical Professional of any kind. |
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