TeamFreed

For much of its 17 season run, I was a MASSIVE fan of NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser.

Every single season, I savored “getting to know” the various contestants and learning about their stories. I loved becoming acquainted with each individual’s background, all of which held similar themes of pain, heartache, and hopelessness . . . feelings largely tied to the contestants’ histories with poor health and their (perceived) inability to turn that around. I empathized with the contestants’ feelings and understood their desperate prayers that the show’s beloved coaches, Bob & Jillian, would maybe, just maybe, be able to finally guide them to lives filled with better health, as well as freedom from the unhealthy foods that seemed to hold such power over them.

And I just KNEW that if I had an opportunity to go to the famed Biggest Loser ranch that I could finally “fix myself” once and for all and return home to that fuller, healthier life that I, too, aspired to have. But, alas, years went by and I never was granted that opportunity to stay on the Biggest Loser ranch, and I can honestly say that I am so thankful that I wasn’t.

All of these Biggest Loser memories of mine came to mind by a recent conversation between my husband and me. He mentioned an article he’d read discussing the many Biggest Loser contestants who had appeared on the show and how a large percentage of them had gained most, if not all, of their weight back after leaving the ranch.

Knowing what I know now, my immediate response was, “Well, of course they did!” . . . Each season they were taking a group of individuals, sticking them in an insulated environment where they (for a period of time) were not faced with the frequent stresses and busyness that comes with everyday life, and had them do extreme things, in terms of diet and exercise, that would be virtually impossible for them to continue once returning to their lives at home. Essentially, the Biggest Loser contestants were doomed to fail from the start.

It's taken me YEARS to finally recognize that the only way to truly transform our health is through the successful installation of healthier habits and the acquisition of tools that can equip us to face the multitude of challenges that come with a stressful, busy life that can threaten to knock us off course each and every day. Realizing these truths has made all the difference in the world in allowing me to enjoy a life of optimal health. A life where at the ripe old age of 50 😁, I feel better and am more confident in my skin than I was in my 20’s!

It's also the #1 reason why I am committed to helping other individuals learn the incredible power of habits and the ability those habits have to transform lives.

Are you someone who, like me, has spent years trying to figure out a short-term solution to a lifetime problem only to receive short-term results? I would love nothing more than to have a conversation with you about the magic that can occur when you begin focusing on the long-term solution! https://form.jotform.com/sfreeddpm/teamfreed

Celebrating a few special individuals who made “a healthier life” a priority in 2022!

Want to know what each of these people have in common other than an incredible transformation story? . . . Each them rarely ever misses our regularly scheduled check-in calls!

Whether it’s for motivation or encouragement … or for a sense of support & understanding during challenges that arise . . . or for simply having someone to celebrate your successes with . . . having someone to stay accountable to can be a KEY factor in a successful health journey.

So if “getting healthier” is on your priority list in 2023, and you’re in need of that accountability partner to help guide you and keep you on track . . . Reach out! I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your journey to a healthier you!

*And a special thanks to these amazing ladies who were kind enough to allow me to share their transformation pics! Congratulations! I’m so proud of you all!

Dressing! And Egg Nog! And Pie! Oh My!

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when we are surrounded by more wonderfully tasty (and unfortunately unhealthy) goodies than ever. Which can seriously put someone in quite the conundrum if “getting healthier” is near the top of their Christmas Wishlist.

And that is exactly why I’m running my 3rd annual Healthy Holiday Challenge! It is the perfect way to help stay motivated throughout the holiday season, while having lots of fun and earning the opportunity to win cool prizes along the way. I mean, who couldn’t use an Amazon gift card this time of year?

Feel like our challenge could be just the thing to help keep you stay on track? Let me know! We would love for you to join us! Challenge starts Sunday, November 27th!