By: Shoshanna Richek ~ Staff Contributing Writer
As a new contributor to Focus on Fabulous Magazine, I’d like to share a bit about my journey and how I help people who want be free from “diets”.
I struggled with food since I was about 8 years old, over 40 years of compulsive overeating. Signs of bulimia showed up in my teens as I tried to burn off what I ate with exercise: bicycling, running (not my thing) and swimming. I knew I had a disease or illnesses with food. I didn’t understand the underlying forces nor did I know how to make myself well. The struggle (and underlying emotions) affected my selfimage and confidence.
It wasn’t until 11 years ago, when I was listening to Deborah Battersby at a YES meeting held in a church on Daniel Island. She explained that there are no negative emotions, they all serve us. She then shared how to tap into our subconscious and actually replace feelings or emotions that weren’t serving us well with ones that would empower us. She did this in the form of a group session (there must have been at least 50 people in attendance) and I hung on to her every word. I was so amazed by the way I felt after that meeting, that I continued to use the system to further improve my life and recently became certified by Joe Vitalle as an Advanced Belief Clearing Practitioner.
I lost 14 pounds. I completely changed my eating habits naturally, learned how to love and believe in myself and I’ve never gone back to my old behaviors. I have not gained back that weight for 11 years with the exception of 2 pounds of muscle weight, I’m currently 175% stronger!
The best part is that it’s not a struggle for me. It’s like I have a regulator that keeps me safe. I eat what I like and I am aware of how I feel. I’d say that I learned how to be mindful of how various foods and drinks make me feel, as well as how I feel when I’m not hungry (versus “full”).
I would love to meet you, to walk you through my workbook (a free download from FliptheWeightlossSwitch.com) and share how we work together. I understand emotions, nutrition, physiology, exercise, consciousness, subconsciousness and issues that revolve around eating behaviors. I’ve lived through the challenges and all I want is for everyone to feel as well or better than I feel.
I look forward to sharing more in the Spring issue!
A corporate beginning in hospitality led me to becoming an entrepreneur for over 30 years. After two successful businesses, I found a way to build a business based on my lifetime journey of a healthy body and holistic wellness. I learned how to reprogram my subconscious to maintain a healthy weight for the past 11 years and overcome traumas. I love helping humans (and wildlife) live their healthiest life on earth. From emotions and behaviors to nutrition and lifestyle. Hobbies include learning, gardening, creating delicious meals, Djembe, Tonal workouts, cycling, and walking. Follow on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Youtube. Udeserve2knowthis@gmail.com FliptheWeightlossSwitch.com. 843.670.1392