In 1997, I retired from the corporate world to become a full-time stay-at-home Mom.
I was 25 -full of uncaffeinated energy, fueled by dreams (and maybe adrenaline), and somehow functioning just fine on less than six hours of sleep.
Those were beautiful days.
But if I’m being honest?
It’s also when I put myself on a shelf.
It’s also when I put myself on a shelf.
Somewhere along the way, I stopped checking in on her - the woman behind the nurturing, the doing, the giving.
Then in 2008, God gently pulled me off that shelf.
And the dusting began.
Not all at once. But enough to know: healing doesn’t always happen loud.
Sometimes, it begins in stillness.
And sometimes… the dust gets sticky.
And the dusting began.
Not all at once. But enough to know: healing doesn’t always happen loud.
Sometimes, it begins in stillness.
And sometimes… the dust gets sticky.
The Weight Behind the Weight
2022 was another dusting season.
Not because I had put myself on a shelf, but because I hadn't really looked at what I was carrying.
Not because I had put myself on a shelf, but because I hadn't really looked at what I was carrying.
Yes, there was extra weight. I was at my heaviest.
But more than that?
But more than that?
There was inflammation from stress.
Residual tension from always being "on."
Residual tension from always being "on."
A body that had spent decades holding everyone else together...
So in 2023, I said yes to something small - but significant: an 11-day jumpstart created by a friend of mine.
To my surprise, I released 24 pounds of junk - fat and inflammation.
- I felt clearer.
- I felt lighter - emotionally and mentally.
- I felt my creativity return.
And just like that… less dust. More life.
Not Going Back...Going Inward
I’m currently on a journey to release the final 20 pounds.
But it’s not about shrinking the numbers or pant size, although I will take it!
But it’s not about shrinking the numbers or pant size, although I will take it!
It’s about showing up for this new Over 50 season with strength and softness.
I don't wanna BE 25 again but I excited to FEEL 25 again.
I’ve lived too much, learned too deeply, and let God work too beautifully in me to want to go backward.
I’ve lived too much, learned too deeply, and let God work too beautifully in me to want to go backward.
But what I am doing is going inward...
Learning how to support my body with wisdom, not willpower.
Learning how to support my body with wisdom, not willpower.
And at 53? I’m feeling better than I have in years.
Not because life is easy now but because I’ve chosen to support myself like I support others.
Not because life is easy now but because I’ve chosen to support myself like I support others.
A New Way Forward
The same friend (yes, Martha Krejci) who created that original 11-Day Jumpstart, that MANY of you did with me, has created something NEW:
It’s called 25 in 5...a gentle, powerful 5-day wellness reset using something called peptides.
It’s called 25 in 5...a gentle, powerful 5-day wellness reset using something called peptides.
I started using them a few weeks ago and have released 8 lbs and 7 inches...and I can tell you this:
- My body feels supported.
- My mind feels open.
- And I’m genuinely excited to move again, to create again, to live again.
The best part? The program is free to join just like the Jumpstart.
You just need the peptides we’re using and trust me, they’ve made a difference. I am down 8 lbs and 1-2" released around chest, waist, hips and upper thigh. FINALLY! Peri-menopause, frozen shoulder for the 2nd time and stress of life the past 6 months have been keeping me stuck on the scale for over a year now.
Peptides are waking my body up!!!!
We begin SOON: August 18th.
And if you’re curious… if your body and soul are craving something different,
something hopeful, it IS possible...
And if you’re curious… if your body and soul are craving something different,
something hopeful, it IS possible...
I’d love to walk this with you.
👉 Click here to grab the peptides you need for 25 in 5!
(Or send me a message on Facebook with the word “25” and I'll answer any questions you have!)
(Or send me a message on Facebook with the word “25” and I'll answer any questions you have!)
I’ve got you. ❤️
Michele
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Michele
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