49 YEAR OLD FEMALE - STRENGTH AND ENERGY GOALS FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE CANCER TREATMENT
Sarah has had a very tough couple of years having been diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2020 and going through aggressive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery since November 2020. At end of March 2022, she finishes her rounds of chemotherapy (which include 23 tablets per day).
We waited until Sarah was ready mentally and physically before she started working with me. The plan was to build strength, fitness and energy levels, work on mindset and removal of inflammatory foods to calm her body after the treatments.
From Day 1 Sarah astounded me with her drive and determination to make change and the benefits are so obvious to everyone.
Timing was important around treatment and nurse visits and we had to take into consideration days where she may be laid low, but gently and gradually she has turned into a strong, vibrant, energised and confident superhero ready to grasp life and new adventures.
Everything was new for Sarah, which is why these small changes in lifestyle can have such an incredibly positive and sustainable impact.
Sarah says “Since being diagnosed, I’ve experienced so many different emotions whilst maintaining a positive attitude, which hasn’t always been easy. My faith has helped me through those difficult and uncertain times, but I feel like now is my time to shine in both mind and body!
From starting my coaching with Sheila, my entire outlook on life has changed. I feel more energised, comfortable in my skin and have a new lease of life. Sheila has been amazing helping me every step of the way.
What surprised me was that during our coaching sessions (which included a lot of walking as I’m fairly local to Sheila) we discussed strategies for dealing with stresses that were having an impact on my life; how to make decisions and which things to let go of. It truly helped me to talk things through.
I wasn’t specifically looking to lose weight, but I did and my body composition has changed, plus there was no calorie counting. What I have found is my energy and confidence have improved massively, but also I have a new zest for life.
So much so, I have started looking at ‘comfortable’ clubbing shoes, so I can dance all night and I have commenced training for the Moonwalk 2022 on 14th May (breast cancer charity Walk the Walk). No one would have thought I would be dancing and planning to power walk a marathon 6 months ago.
I honestly feel better at nearly 50 than I have in the past 10 years. I know I look and feel strong, sexy, healthy, and ready to take on new challenges. I hope I am an inspiration to others.
This is a permanent lifestyle change for me and I question why the healthcare system doesn’t encourage us to live like this automatically, it would have really helped through the time I was in treatment by nurturing my body and mind.
Sheila came into my life at just the right time and I really feel that I have made a friend for life. She really has transformed the way I feel about food, exercise and mindset and has helped me through the most difficult time in my life!
I will be eternally grateful for the support you have given me and for the friendship that will continue. You’ll have to dust off your dancing shoes and join me to celebrate when my chemo treatment finishes!”
Energy - UP
Excitement for life – UP
Strength – superwoman
Stress – feeling calm and positive
Sleep - great
Food – totally clean and primal
Weight – lost 16lbs
Inches – 2” chest; 4” waist; 3” hips’ 2” thighs
Personally, as a coach, I feel privileged to help someone like Sarah rebuild their strength and confidence. An absolute honour!