Smith - Mastering the Balance of A Healthy Life and Body: A Simple guide to a Healthy Lifestyle in 90 Days

Copyright 2016 by Patricia Riley Smith.
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No part of this book covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form without written permission of the author Patricia Riley Smith.

Although every precaution has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

No liability is assumed for damages that may result from the use of information contained within.

The purpose of this book is to educate and inform. This is not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment. It is recommended that you seek advice from your doctor before beginning any nutritional program. The author shall have neither responsibility nor liability to any person or entity with respect to loss, damage or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information contained in this book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

P atricia is a Health and Lifestyle Coach with WellPro International. She provides Individual and Group Health coaching classes through her program Balanced Lifestyle Solutions, at her business Tranquility in Balance Center for Wellness in Yarmouth, Maine and online.

Patricia has been in the wellness industry since 1990. Her greatest passion is to inspire, empower and support others in their quest for optimal health and wellness from the inside out.

Born and raised in Hiram, Maine in the U.S., she currently lives in Bath, Maine with her two daughters, partner Aric, and his two children. She enjoys running, yoga, biking, design, reading, learning, writing, travel, spending time with friends and being at home with her family which also includes two rabbits, guinea pig, a turtle and a tortoise.

DEDICATIONS

A ll my life I wanted a "tribe" of friends and colleagues with a common goal; to be healthy inside and out. I wanted freedom with my time, freedom with my money, freedom for my spirit to shine and a life with a level of learning that fed my soul. I found it all and so much more with the discovery of an exceptional entrepreneurial group of passionate women devoted to wellness on every level. I will forever be grateful to Susan who introduced me to this incredible group. I am deeply humbled to be surrounded by some amazing women like Maggie...You have no idea the mentor that you have become to me and how much I admire your passion for our work as coaches and your desire to share that passion with everyone who will listen. I am also grateful for the pioneers that created this inspiring group...Penny, Christiane, Kate, Maddy and Kathy, just to name a few of the beautiful local tribeswomen I am proud to surround myself with. Thank you for being shining examples of what a healthy lifestyle looks like and sharing your passion.

To my two beautiful daughters Riley and Addison; I started on this journey for my health and along the way realized I am truly doing this for us! I'm so proud of how eager you are to learn about health and your interest to share that information with those around you. Your knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and body will be tenfold what mine was growing up and I couldn't be happier to watch that generational shift. Together we are the pebble dropped in the water; creating a ripple of health to our family, friends and community. I love you both with all my heart and couldnt be more proud of you!

And to Aric, the man that entered my life like a gentle breeze and stayed like a warm blanket. Thank you for your unconditional love, support and understanding along my journey. I love you handsome man, you truly complete me.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

D o you often find yourself feeling older than your age? Are you tired in the morning, exhausted by the end of the day and experiencing a lot of brain fog in between? Do you find your patience being tested more easily and your sex drive is MIA? Do you have a hard time managing your stress? Do you toss and turn at night wishing you could get a solid nights sleep? Do you struggle to lose weight, even having tried every diet out there? Do you feel stagnant and wonder where your passion for life went? Are there dreams in your life you've given up on because they seem too far out of reach?

It is said that the average mid forty-year-old has tried sixty one diets in their lifetime...Holy moly! And why don't they work? The everyday fad diet is not sustainable as a lifestyle! Most "diets" focus on food and exercise only, and they barely scratch the surface of true health.

While they are important, they are only two of many areas in life that must be considered when creating a lifestyle change...And neither is the right place to start! Surprised? Good! The information I share in this book will slowly guide you on a journey through all the areas of life that need attention to create the balanced healthy life we desire. I guarantee your success when you layer new habits into your life in this very specific, intended way! With twenty six years in the Wellness industry and experience as a Health and Lifestyle coach, I will share the keys to unlock your healthy lifestyle and body! It is not only possible for you to be healthy; it is a necessity if we want to live life to its fullest potential.

I make you a promise, as I have all my clients in the Balanced Lifestyle Solutions program; if you follow the information given in this book...IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Don't wait for the next diet fad or exercise trend to come along...You are more important than that. Now is the time to break that vicious cycle! You have in your hands a comprehensive guide to your health that will begin to change your life right now! Honor what your body and mind tells you and join the Balanced Lifestyle Solutions community; enjoying a healthy life and body...Its a beautiful thing!

I wrote this book for you, and I'm here for you every step of the way!

~ MY STORY ~

A s I sit here writing today I am forty-six years old and feeling the best I've ever felt in my life! I am healthy inside and out, have abundant energy, am confident, and I have a healthy relationship with the love of my life. I have healthy children and a business that feeds my passion every day...Life is good because I have created solid systems that support the life I've always wanted to live...And I owe it all to the program I will present to you.

As incredible as I feel today, just a few years ago I was in a very different place, so lets go back a bit and start from there...

I've never been the type that is bothered by my age but I have always been acutely aware that with each decade, age has changed my body, my mind and in turn, my life.

In my twenties, I could eat pretty much whatever I wanted, exercise came easy, and I had lots of energy, lots of time, and a crisp mind. This is when I also started my first business...Life was pretty good!

You remember the days when you thought you had it all figured out?

Over the next ten years, as I entered my thirties, time brought with it a few extra pounds that always seemed to be harder to get off and the license to eat whatever I wanted was gone! My thirties were the years of exploration of what "healthy" really meant for me and my body. I was a vegetarian for a couple of years, I did the high carb low fat diet, the Atkins diet, and I tried South Beach and so on...You get the picture. With the growth of my business I struggled to find as much time or energy for exercise and the idea of self-care hadn't even entered my vocabulary. I played as hard as I worked and lets face it; sleep was a bit of a nuisance. I began to feel overwhelmed by it all and always searched for that little secret about how to balance it all and most of all where to start.