Why I chose the Holistic Lifestyle

Today I feel like sharing some thoughts about why I dedicated my new career and my life to the Holistic Healthy Lifestyle.

Many people don't see the point of stopping drinking soda drinks, for example. They tell me: "I prefer to die younger and live a fulfilled life of pleasures than having to live in constant frustration."

So here is my personal point of view.

It's Not About Living Longer - It's About Living Better

To me, this has nothing to do with just living longer. I want to live AT MY BEST. I want to have all the capacities - physical, mental and emotional - and be at my best as much as I can. I don't want to end up taking medication after medication, making my body weaker and weaker, spending weeks or months of my life between operations and hospital rooms.

I want QUALITY. I want to have clarity of mind and be able to grow and learn all the way. I want to be able to move my body and keep it functional and healthy for as long as possible.

Because let's face it - what is the worst frustration: not being able to move your body because you have been slowly destroying it, or saying no to unnecessary chemical-laden foods and drinks? Especially when you start understanding how rich and fulfilling real whole foods are and how empowered they make you feel.

My Personal Journey

I started my holistic health journey when I had no choice anymore. I was losing it: I was sick every single month, taking antibiotics every single month, and I was told I would be like that all my life because I was just a weak person with a very sensitive sinus.

Well, it has now been years since I haven't used ANY medication whatsoever - no antibiotics, no paracetamol, no Advil, nothing. Only great powerful natural approaches that helped me become stronger instead of weaker. My immune system is stronger than it has ever been. I don't get sick anymore, even when surrounded by people who all got sick. My energy levels are high, and therefore I have more potential and ability to decide what I really want to do with my life.

Taking my health back on track was the best decision I have ever made. Because once you reach a state where you are really healthy, you realize how terrible it is when you are not. More often than not, people who live a really toxic life don't realize how much they are missing, how much they are downgrading their own potential.

No Frustration - Just Freedom

Am I frustrated because I have no soda drinks or processed foods at home? HELL NO.

When you get back in touch with your body, you rediscover the real taste and smell of REAL FOOD - and honestly, there is nothing better. There is no frustration whatsoever. Do I have cravings? NO - because I give my body all it needs to function optimally.

I am not willing to go back to how I was before. I have never been so happy with myself as I am now, and I know I can still be much better. Every day I know I am a better person. So yes, getting older is actually a gift.

The 80/20 Rule

I am not eating 100% organic all the time - sometimes I go out with friends and our food is not organic. And yes, I enjoy a good glass of red wine or champagne when I am out. This is completely fine because I never over-indulge, and I know how to appreciate those moments for what they are: sharing something with people I love.

But whenever I can decide the type of foods or drinks I am having, it will always be the best I can get. At home it is all organic.

The 80/20 rule is a good framework to keep in mind: if 80% of the time you are helping yourself to get better, it is ok to have 20% of other stuff. But at the end I always listen to my body. Learn to listen to your body and you will learn a lot about yourself.

A Note for Anyone Struggling with Body Image

I spent my whole life unhappy with myself, went through anorexia, and was never happy and comfortable with the way I looked. I was obsessed with counting calories and literally destroyed my health trying to decrease calories, drain myself in the gym, eating only non-fat and artificially sweetened foods.

WHAT A WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY.

Focus on BEING HEALTHY rather than being skinny, and your body will thank you in a beautiful way. When you live a healthy, fulfilling life, dealing with your inner struggles and emotions, and accepting and truly loving yourself as you are right now - that is when wonders happen. A healthy happy mind and soul live in a beautiful radiant body.

Give yourself a chance to be at your best and believe that you are an invaluable human soul that deserves only the best.

In Love,

Stephanie