As a child, I was extremely skinny. However, when I began to "bloom" into a teenager, my body began to take on more weight than I needed. I quickly let it get out of control and all of my adult life I have been obese. It impacted everything about my life; it kept me trapped and feeling ashamed, unwanted, unaccepted and unlovable. It even changed my personality into one of coldness, displaying a more stern, angry or easily angered persona. It was a protection mechanism for my lack of any self-esteem. Dr. Carol has so turned that around for me! She has wholly accepted me as I am and guided me through deep introspection, walking with me as I began to take note of why I felt these feelings. She helped me begin to focus on NOT being perfect, NOT having to be in a "completed" mode at all times - which I felt was never going to happen for me. My whole life is a work in progress and Carol has shown me how to believe in myself and recognize my worth and how I define MYSELF. This helped me understand my relationship with food. A new world has opened for me. She has helped me find methods to be accountable and navigate my personal world of food so successfully! I am losing weight at a comfortable, healthy rate while enjoying eating! She leads by example. She has been there and knows how it feels. She is relatable. She is loving, compassionate and an inspiration. Everyone needs a Dr. Carol in their life! I have been able to give up sodas and sugar COMPLETELY! Before working with her, that was an impossibility. She has given me techniques and concepts to use continually in my health/weightloss journey. I have lost 22 pounds and will continue using all I have learned from her to continue my weight loss. I had quit trying to give up sugar, sodas, fast food, etc. She gave me HOPE and then showed me it WAS possible. She has made me aware of my habits and deep, inner reflection about myself, my perspective toward my health and understanding the habits I am and will continue to put away permanently.
Do you ever blurt something out and wish you hadn’t said it? Or do you “lash out” because you feel threatened in some way? Or do you allow someone to “push your buttons?” I get you! Me too!! Read on to learn how to “guard your heart” and think before you speak. How to avoid the V, V, and V cycle…